Network and Types of Networks

Definition of a Network

• Networks are referred to as graphs.
• Use of nodes and links.

Types of Networks

1. Random Networks

• Each node is connected randomly to another node.
• Basic properties of Erdős–Rényi graphs.
• Agents connect with nodes in their vicinity.

2. Scale-Free Networks

• Consist of nodes with many links.
• One node connects to as many nodes as possible.

3. Small-World Networks

• Known as regular networks.
• Measured based on average path length and average all-pairwise distances.

Network Properties

• Clustering Capability: How nodes connect with each other.
• Measuring clustering in the form of cliques.

Further Research on Networks

• Network extension: Various mathematical models like clustering to efficiency and various centralities.

Note

• For more information about agents, refer to Chapter 5 in the IABM folder.
• The code for network configuration is available there.

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These notes help in understanding different types of networks and their properties.