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Physical networks, considering node volume and spatial constraints, exhibit correlated node volume and degree. This correlation impacts network dynamics, reducing the influence of hubs in diffusion processes.

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Area of Science:

Network science
Statistical physics
Complex systems

Background:

Physical networks comprise nodes and links in geometric space.
Volume exclusion effects on network structure and function require advanced network theory.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce a network-of-networks framework for physical networks.
Investigate the impact of volume exclusion on network growth and dynamics.

Main Methods:

Developed a network-of-networks model representing nodes as spatial networks.
Introduced a minimal network growth model incorporating volume exclusion.
Analyzed Laplacian spectrum to study diffusive dynamics.

Main Results:

Volume exclusion induces heterogeneity in node volume and degree, creating correlations.
Degree-volume correlations suppress the role of hubs as early spreaders in diffusion.
Real-world systems exhibit properties analogous to the minimal model.

Conclusions:

The network-of-networks framework effectively models physical networks with spatial constraints.
Emergent degree-volume correlations are a general feature of physical networks.
Spatial effects and volume exclusion are crucial for understanding network dynamics and growth.