Synchronization is enhanced in weighted complex networks

Phys Rev Lett. 2005 Jun 3;94(21):218701. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.94.218701. Epub 2005 Jun 2.

Abstract

The propensity for synchronization of complex networks with directed and weighted links is considered. We show that a weighting procedure based upon the global structure of network pathways enhances complete synchronization of identical dynamical units in scale-free networks. Furthermore, we numerically show that very similar conditions hold also for phase synchronization of nonidentical chaotic oscillators.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biophysics / methods*
  • Models, Statistical
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Neural Networks, Computer
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Oscillometry
  • Physical Phenomena
  • Physics
  • Systems Analysis