Self-organized efficient transmission in dynamic networks

• Published in: Physica A Vol. 656; p. 130196
• Main Authors: Neta, Pedro D., Araújo, Nuno A.M., de Arcangelis, Lucilla, Garofalo, Jacopo Alexander, Sarracino, Alessandro, Lippiello, Eugenio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.12.2024
• Subjects: 64.60.ah percolation; 64.60.aq networks; 89.20.-a interdisciplinary applications of physics; 64.60.ah percolation; 64.60.aq networks; 89.20.-a interdisciplinary applications of physics
• ISSN: 0378-4371
• DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2024.130196

Effective protocols are needed to ensure successful transmission of signals, messages, or parcels through a network of intermediaries. Existing studies often overlook real-world constraints such as limited resources. We investigate the design of efficient and robust transmission strategies in dynamic networks subject to dissipation and resource limited node activity, as in wireless sensor networks. We find that dissipation and randomness can enhance transmission efficiency and network resilience. For a broad family of protocols, a self-organized dynamics assures global connectivity, even in the limit of low density of links, where random networks fail. •We investigate a broader parameter range in navigation problems.•We show that dissipation and randomness enhance transmission and resilience.•Results can be used to optimize performance for sensor and parcel delivery networks.•We unveil new characteristics of the percolation transition in dynamical networks.