Multistability and High Codimension Bifurcations in Synergistic Epidemics on Heterogeneous Networks

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Autori principali: Perez-Reche, Francisco J., Taraskin, Sergei N.
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author Perez-Reche, Francisco J.
Taraskin, Sergei N.
author_facet Perez-Reche, Francisco J.
Taraskin, Sergei N.
contents We investigate the impact of network heterogeneity on synergistic contagion dynamics. By extending a synergistic contagion model to diverse heterogeneous network topologies, we uncover the emergence of novel dynamical regimes characterized by multiple stable states, separated by a rich set of bifurcations reaching up to codimension 4. Additionally, we demonstrate how synergy fundamentally reshapes the influence of nodes based on their degree. Unlike in non-synergistic epidemics, low-degree nodes can play a pivotal role in enabling network invasion at the onset of spread, while high-degree nodes can trigger explosive contagion. These findings challenge conventional control strategies, highlighting the need for new approaches to enhance or suppress synergistic contagion.
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spellingShingle Multistability and High Codimension Bifurcations in Synergistic Epidemics on Heterogeneous Networks
Perez-Reche, Francisco J.
Taraskin, Sergei N.
Physics and Society
We investigate the impact of network heterogeneity on synergistic contagion dynamics. By extending a synergistic contagion model to diverse heterogeneous network topologies, we uncover the emergence of novel dynamical regimes characterized by multiple stable states, separated by a rich set of bifurcations reaching up to codimension 4. Additionally, we demonstrate how synergy fundamentally reshapes the influence of nodes based on their degree. Unlike in non-synergistic epidemics, low-degree nodes can play a pivotal role in enabling network invasion at the onset of spread, while high-degree nodes can trigger explosive contagion. These findings challenge conventional control strategies, highlighting the need for new approaches to enhance or suppress synergistic contagion.
title Multistability and High Codimension Bifurcations in Synergistic Epidemics on Heterogeneous Networks
topic Physics and Society
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.13293