Multiplexverkostot

Multiplexverkostot, often translated as multiplex networks, are a type of complex network structure that consists of multiple layers, where each layer represents a different type of relationship or interaction between the same set of nodes. Think of a social network where one layer might represent friendships, another professional connections, and yet another shared interests. The nodes in these different layers are identical entities.

The key characteristic of multiplex networks is that the connections in one layer can influence the dynamics and structure of other layers. For example, if two people are friends in one layer, they might be more likely to interact in a professional capacity in another layer. This interdependence allows for more nuanced and realistic modeling of complex systems found in nature, technology, and society. Applications include understanding disease propagation, information diffusion, and the resilience of infrastructure systems. Analyzing multiplex networks often involves techniques from network science that account for these layered interactions, providing deeper insights than studying single-layer networks alone.