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Long-range navigation on complex networks using Lévy random walks.

A P Riascos1, José L Mateos

  • 1Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 20-364, 01000 México, D.F., México.

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We introduce a navigation strategy inspired by Lévy random walks for complex networks. This strategy efficiently reduces network coverage time and transforms large-world networks into small-world networks.

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Area of Science:

  • Complex networks
  • Network theory
  • Statistical physics

Background:

  • Navigation strategies are crucial for understanding dynamics on networks.
  • Traditional random walks have limitations in exploring large or complex network structures.
  • Lévy walks offer potential for enhanced exploration due to their long-ranging capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a generalized navigation strategy inspired by Lévy random walks for undirected networks.
  • To provide a theoretical framework connecting Lévy navigation and complex network dynamics.
  • To analyze the efficiency of Lévy walk navigation compared to normal random walks.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of exact analytical expressions for key network properties.
  • Analysis of stationary probability distribution and occupation probability.
  • Calculation of mean first passage time and average time to reach a node.

Main Results:

  • The Lévy walk strategy significantly reduces the time required to cover the entire network compared to normal random walks.
  • Lévy walk navigation effectively transforms large-world networks into small-world networks.
  • Exact expressions for network dynamics under Lévy walk navigation were obtained.

Conclusions:

  • Lévy walk navigation offers a more efficient strategy for exploring complex networks.
  • This approach provides a unified framework for studying navigation and dynamics on diverse network types.
  • The findings have implications for optimizing search algorithms and understanding information diffusion in networks.