Towards real-world complexity: an introduction to multiplex networks

Kyu Min Lee, Byungjoon Min, Kwang Il Goh

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Abstract

Many real-world complex systems are best modeled by multiplex networks of interacting network layers. The multiplex network study is one of the newest and hottest themes in the statistical physics of complex networks. Pioneering studies have proven that the multiplexity has broad impact on the system’s structure and function. In this Colloquium paper, we present an organized review of the growing body of current literature on multiplex networks by categorizing existing studies broadly according to the type of layer coupling in the problem. Major recent advances in the field are surveyed and some outstanding open challenges and future perspectives will be proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number48
JournalEuropean Physical Journal B
Volume88
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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