Fractal-small-world dichotomy in real-world networks.

Journal article

We draw attention to a clear dichotomy between small-world networks exhibiting exponential neighborhood growth, and fractal-like networks, where neighborhoods grow according to a power law. This distinction is observed in a number of real-world networks, and is related to the degree correlations and geographical constraints. We conclude by pointing out that the status of human social networks in this dichotomy is far from clear.

Authors: Csányi, G; Szendroi, B

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics
• Volume: 70
• Issue: 1 Pt 2
• Pages: 016122
• Publication date: 2004-01-01
• DOI: 10.1103/physreve.70.016122
• EISSN: 1550-2376
• ISSN: 1539-3755
• Language: English