An Introduction to Multilayer Networks
Introduction
Multilayer networks is a general framework to represent the different nations of networks (e.g., monoplex networks, multiplex networks, interdependent networks, networks of networks).
Definitions
A multilayer network is defined as a quadruple:
M=(VM,EM,V,L)
V is set of nodes
EM⊆VM×VM is the edge set containing the set of pairs of possible combinations of nodes and elementary layers.
L={
La}da=1 is the set of elementary layers defined by d aspects such that there is one elementary layer set