Metaplex networks: influence of the exo-endo structure of complex systems on diffusion

Understand

In a complex system the interplay between the internal structure of its entities and their interconnection may play a fundamental role in the global functioning of the system.

• Here, we define the concept of metaplex, which describes such trade-off between internal structure of entities and their interconnections.
• We then define a dynamical system on a metaplex and study diffusive processes on them.
• We provide analytical and computational evidences about the role played by the size of the nodes, the location of the internal coupling areas, and the strength and range of the coupling between the nodes on the global dynamics of metaplexes.