Structure in complex networks (Q950557)

In the context of network theory, a complex network is a network (graph) with nontrivial topological features -- features that do not occur in simple networks such as lattices or random graphs. The study of complex networks is a young and active area of scientific research inspired largely by the empirical study of real-world networks such as computer networks and social networks. The field continues to develop at a brisk pace, and has brought together researchers from many areas including mathematics, physics, biology, computer science, sociology, epidemiology, and others. Ideas from network science have been applied to the analysis of metabolic and genetic regulatory networks, the design of robust and scalable communication networks both wired and wireless, the development of vaccination strategies for the control of disease, and a broad range of other practical issues. The book includes eight chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 provide an introduction into notation of network theory. In chapters 3--6 a first-principles approach to graph clustering in complex networks is developed using methods from statistical physics. Chapter 7 examines real-world networks from the economic realm. The final chapter includes a conclusion of the book.