Networks of Networks: The Last Frontier of Complexity

Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-3-319-37492-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 340 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 5329 g

Reihe: Understanding Complex Systems

The present work is meant as a reference to provide an organic and comprehensive view of the most relevant results in the exciting new field of Networks of Networks (NetoNets). Seminal papers have recently been published posing the basis to study what happens when different networks interact, thus providing evidence for the emergence of new, unexpected behaviors and vulnerabilities. From those seminal works, the awareness on the importance understanding Networks of Networks (NetoNets) has spread to the entire community of Complexity Science. The reader will benefit from the experience of some of the most well-recognized leaders in this field. The contents have been aggregated under four headings; General Theory, Phenomenology, Applications and Risk Assessment. The reader will be impressed by the different applications of the general paradigm that span from physiology, to financial risk, to transports. We are currently making the first steps to reduce the distance between the language and the way of thinking of the two communities of experts in real infrastructures and the complexity scientists. Although this path may prove to be long, it is extremely promising, both in extending our understanding of complex systems and in finding concrete applications that can enhance the life quality of millions of people.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Scala, Antonio

D'Agostino, Gregorio

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Forschung und Information Kybernetik, Systemtheorie, Komplexe Systeme
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Berechenbarkeitstheorie, Komplexitätstheorie
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Interdisziplinär Systemtheorie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I Theoretical Approaches.- Network of Interdependent Networks: Overview of Theory and Applications (18 April 2013) .- Avalanches in Multiplex and Interdependent Networks.- Multiple Networks.-  Modeling Interconnected Networks as Random Graphs: Connectivity and Systemic Risk.- Thresholds and Complex Dynamics of Interdependent Cascading Infrastructure Systems.- Part II Applications.- Characterizing Relevant Network Structure with Reliability Polynomials.- Spatial Effects: Transport on Interdependent Networks.- Electrical Networks – An Introduction.- Smart Grid as Multi-Layer Interacting System for Complex Decision Makings.- Network Physiology: Mapping Interactions between Networks of Physiologic Networks.- Part III Phenomenological Models.- Federated Modelling and Simulation for Critical Infrastructure Protection.- Multisystem Simulation: Analysis of Critical Infrastructures for Disaster Response.- Addressing Interdependencies of Complex Technical Networks.- Financial Networks.-Spatial-Temporal Quantification of Interdependencies Across Infrastructure Networks.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Gregorio D'Agostino, was born in Messina 1963 and received his Diploma (Baccalaureat) at "Liceo Scientifico Ignitianum" in Messina on 1981 with final votation 60/60. He received his "Laurea" in Physics at Università degli studi di Roma La Sapienza" on 1987 with final votation 110/110 cum laude. He received his "Dottorato di Ricerca in Fisica" (Phd in Physics) at Università degli studi di Roma "La Sapienza" on 1992. He served Italian Nation as an officier in "Genio Militare" from 1988 to 1989. He teached "Probability and Statistics" at "Scuola di specializzazione in fisica Medica" (II Università di Roma "Tor Vergata") for five years. He is staff scientist at Enea since 1989 where he has been working in theoretical and computational Physics. He belongs to the directorate of the Italian Association of Critical Infrastructure Experts (AIIC).