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  • Network Science
  • Systems and Control Theory
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • Controllability is crucial for complex networks, yet understanding the interplay between network topology and dynamics remains a challenge.
  • Existing research often focuses on topology alone, neglecting the significant influence of network dynamics on controllability.
  • Flow-conservation networks present unique challenges for controllability analysis due to their inherent dynamic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the controllability of flow-conservation networks by identifying the minimum number of driver nodes required for state control.
  • To develop a novel analytical framework that integrates network topology and dynamics for a comprehensive controllability assessment.
  • To systematically analyze the impact of network structural properties (link density, directionality, polarity) on controllability.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a method based on exact controllability theory, transforming analysis from adjacency to Laplacian matrices for flow-conservation networks.
  • Systematically investigated the influence of link density, directionality, and polarity on network controllability.
  • Derived analytical equations by approximating network structural properties and designed efficient computational tools.

Main Results:

  • The study reveals that network controllability is significantly influenced by factors beyond topology, such as link density, directionality, and polarity.
  • Analytical equations were derived to approximate controllability based on network structural properties.
  • Analysis of real-world networks with flow dynamics demonstrated substantial deviations from topology-only predictions.

Conclusions:

  • The findings deepen the understanding of controllability in flow-conservation networks by incorporating dynamic aspects.
  • A generalizable framework is provided for integrating real-world dynamics into network controllability analysis.
  • This research highlights the necessity of considering both topology and dynamics for accurate controllability predictions in complex systems.