Network Structure Revealed by Short Cycles
Disordered Systems and Neural Networks
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
This article explores the relationship between communities and short cycles in complex networks, based on the fact that nodes more densely connected amongst one another are more likely to be linked through short cycles. By identifying combinations of 3-, 4- and 5-edge-cycles, a subnetwork is obtained which contains only those nodes and links belonging to such cycles, which can then be used to highlight community structure. Examples are shown using a theoretical model (Sznajd networks) and a real-world network (NCAA football).
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0612502,
title = {Network Structure Revealed by Short Cycles},
author = {James Bagrow and Erik Bollt and Luciano da F. Costa},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0612502},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
6 pages, 3 figures