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Maximum-Entropy Networks

Pattern Detection, Network Reconstruction and Graph Combinatorics

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Authors:
  1. Tiziano Squartini

    1. IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Lucca, Italy

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  2. Diego Garlaschelli

    1. Lorentz Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands

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  • A complete self-consistent introduction to a general methodology to study complex networks
  • Emphasizes the connections between pattern detection, network reconstruction and graph combinatorics
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Complexity (BRIEFSCOMPLEXITY)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Tiziano Squartini, Diego Garlaschelli
    Pages 1-6

  3. Maximum-Entropy Ensembles of Graphs

    • Tiziano Squartini, Diego Garlaschelli
    Pages 7-31

  4. Pattern Detection

    • Tiziano Squartini, Diego Garlaschelli
    Pages 33-62

  5. Network Reconstruction

    • Tiziano Squartini, Diego Garlaschelli
    Pages 63-88

  6. Graph Combinatorics

    • Tiziano Squartini, Diego Garlaschelli
    Pages 89-108

  7. Concluding Remarks

    • Tiziano Squartini, Diego Garlaschelli
    Pages 109-113

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 115-116
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About this book

This book is an introduction to maximum-entropy models of random graphs with given topological properties and their applications. Its original contribution is the reformulation of many seemingly different problems in the study of both real networks and graph theory within the unified framework of maximum entropy. Particular emphasis is put on the detection of structural patterns in real networks, on the reconstruction of the properties of networks from partial information, and on the enumeration and sampling of graphs with given properties. 
After a first introductory chapter explaining the motivation, focus, aim and message of the book, chapter 2 introduces the formal construction of maximum-entropy ensembles of graphs with local topological constraints. Chapter 3 focuses on the problem of pattern detection in real networks and provides a powerful way to disentangle nontrivial higher-order structural features from those that can be traced back to simpler local constraints. Chapter 4 focuses on the problem of network reconstruction and introduces various advanced techniques to reliably infer the topology of a network from partial local information. Chapter 5 is devoted to the reformulation of certain “hard” combinatorial operations, such as the enumeration and unbiased sampling of graphs with given constraints, within a “softened” maximum-entropy framework. A final chapter offers various overarching remarks and take-home messages.
By requiring no prior knowledge of network theory, the book targets a broad audience ranging from PhD students approaching these topics for the first time to senior researchers interested in the application of advanced network techniques to their field.

Authors and Affiliations

  • IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Lucca, Italy

    Tiziano Squartini

  • Lorentz Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands

    Diego Garlaschelli

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