Emergence of Robustness in Network of Networks

Abstract

A model of interdependent networks of networks (NoN) has been introduced recently in the context of brain activation to identify the neural collective influencers in the brain NoN. Here we develop a new approach to derive an exact expression for the random percolation transition in Erdös-Rényi NoN. Analytical calculations are in excellent agreement with numerical simulations and highlight the robustness of the NoN against random node failures. Interestingly, the phase diagram of the model unveils particular patterns of interconnectivity for which the NoN is most vulnerable. Our results help to understand the emergence of robustness in such interdependent architectures.

5 pages, 2 figures