Abstract
We consider random non-directed networks subject to dynamics conserving
vertex degrees and study analytically and numerically equilibrium three-vertex
motif distributions in the presence of an external field, \$h\$, coupled to one
of the motifs. For small \$h\$ the numerics is well described by the "chemical
kinetics" for the concentrations of motifs based on the law of mass action. For
larger \$h\$ a transition into some trapped motif state occurs in
Erd\Hos-Rényi networks. We explain the existence of the transition by
employing the notion of the entropy of the motif distribution and describe it
in terms of a phenomenological Landau-type theory with a non-zero cubic term. A
localization transition should always occur if the entropy function is
non-convex. We conjecture that this phenomenon is the origin of the motifs'
pattern formation in real evolutionary networks.
Users
Please
log in to take part in the discussion (add own reviews or comments).