Heterogeneous network with distance dependent connectivity

M. Medo () and J. Smrek ()

The European Physical Journal B: Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, 2008, vol. 63, issue 2, 273-278

Abstract: We investigate a network model based on an infinite regular square lattice embedded in the Euclidean plane where the node connection probability is given by the geometrical distance of nodes. We show that the degree distribution in the basic model is sharply peaked around its mean value. Since the model was originally developed to mimic the social network of acquaintances, to broaden the degree distribution we propose its generalization. We show that when heterogeneity is introduced to the model, it is possible to obtain fat tails of the degree distribution. Meanwhile, the small-world phenomenon present in the basic model is not affected. To support our claims, both analytical and numerical results are obtained. Copyright EDP Sciences/Società Italiana di Fisica/Springer-Verlag 2008

Keywords: 64.60.aq Networks; 89.75.Hc Networks and genealogical trees; 01.75.+m Science and society (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1140/epjb/e2008-00236-4

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