arXiv · cond-mat/0205244
Simple models of small world networks with directed links
Abstract
We investigate the effect of directed short and long range connections in a simple model of small world network. Our model is such that we can determine many quantities of interest by an exact analytical method. We calculate the function $V(T)$, defined as the number of sites affected up to time $T$ when a naive spreading process starts in the network. As opposed to shortcuts, the presence of un-favorable bonds has a negative effect on this quantity. Hence the spreading process may not be able to affect all the network. We define and calculate a quantity named the average size of accessible world in our model. The interplay of shortcuts, and un-favorable bonds on the small world properties is studied.
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A. Ramezanpour, V. Karimipour. 2004-10-15. Simple models of small world networks with directed links. https://doi.org/10.1103/physreve.66.036128
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