The impact of graph symmetry on the number of driver nodes in complex networks
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Journal of the Franklin Institute
Publisher
Elsevier
School
School of Engineering
RAS ID
32911
Abstract
This study investigates on a strong correlation between complex network (CN) controllability (characterized by the number of required driver nodes) and graph symmetry (described by automorphism groups) in undirected and unweighted networks. Based on the properties of permutation products of elementary automorphisms, novel necessary conditions for CN controllability are presented which are computationally more effective than previous method. In addition, a novel index of symmetry is proposed upon which a more meaningful understanding of symmetry impact on CN controllability can be comprehended. Based on this new index, a modification strategy is suggested aiming to satisfy CN controllability with a lower number of driver nodes. The study shows that the proposed modification approach can result in a minimal set of driver nodes with a reasonable computational complexity. Further, the critical components of complex networks, in terms of their impact on the number of required driver nodes, are identified. The results of the proposed methodologies have been verified for several synthetic and real test systems including small, medium, and large power networks.
DOI
10.1016/j.jfranklin.2021.02.032
Access Rights
subscription content
Comments
Parastvand, H., Chapman, A., Bass, O., & Lachowicz, S. (2021). The impact of graph symmetry on the number of driver nodes in complex networks. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 358(7), 3919-3942. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfranklin.2021.02.032