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Remote propagation of external signals
Wenbin Mao1, Guoshen Liang1, Dehua Chen1
1School of Physics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China.
Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|August 11, 2026
Summary
We discovered remote propagation (RP), a novel signal transmission pattern in complex networks. This phenomenon shows external signals phase-locking to indirectly connected nodes, offering insights into brain network signal processing.
Area of Science:
- Nonlinear dynamics
- Complex networks
- Computational neuroscience
Background:
- Understanding brain function relies on nonlinear dynamics and complex networks.
- Signal propagation in networks is crucial for cognitive mechanisms but less explored.
- Existing research covers chimera states and synchronization, but not external signal pathways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To model and investigate external signal propagation in networks with heterogeneous frequencies.
- To analyze the phenomenon of remote propagation (RP).
- To explore factors influencing RP and its potential applications in brain networks.
Main Methods:
- Developed a computational model for signal propagation in heterogeneous networks.
- Simulated signal transmission in star and more complex network topologies.
- Applied theoretical analysis to explain the RP mechanism.
Main Results:
- Observed remote propagation (RP), where signals phase-locked to indirectly connected nodes.
- Demonstrated RP's persistence across various network complexities.
- Showed RP enhancement with multiple sources, leading to double phase-locking.
Conclusions:
- RP is a novel signal transmission phenomenon in complex networks.
- RP offers potential insights into brain network signal processing and cognitive functions.
- The study provides a theoretical framework for understanding RP and signal transmission efficacy.
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