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Generalized network density matrices for analysis of multiscale functional diversity.

Arsham Ghavasieh^1,2, Manlio De Domenico^3,4,5

¹Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Via Sommarive 18, 38123 Povo, Italy.

Physical Review. E

|May 18, 2023

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We developed a new method to analyze complex network dynamics beyond simple diffusion. Functional diversity in networks emerges from interactions, not just structure.

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Area of Science:

Network science
Information theory
Dynamical systems

Background:

The network density matrix formalism analyzes information dynamics on complex structures.
Existing methods are often limited to undirected networks and diffusion dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To extend the network density matrix formalism to encompass broader dynamics and network types.
To investigate the relationship between topological complexity and functional diversity in networks.

Main Methods:

Derived density matrices from dynamical systems and information theory.
Applied the framework to analyze directed and signed networks, including neural and gene-regulatory systems.
Studied responses to local stochastic perturbations.

Main Results:

The new framework successfully models diverse linear and nonlinear dynamics on various network structures.
Topological complexity alone does not guarantee functional diversity in response to perturbations.
Functional diversity is an emergent property not solely deducible from topological features.

Conclusions:

The proposed method enhances the analysis of complex network dynamics.
Network function is not a simple extrapolation of its structure; emergent properties are key.