Connectivity of Random Geometric Hypergraphs

We consider a random geometric hypergraph model based on an underlying bipartite graph. Nodes and hyperedges are sampled uniformly in a domain, and a node is assigned to those hyperedges that lie within a certain radius. From a modelling perspective, we explain how the model captures higher-order co...

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Main Authors: Henry-Louis de Kergorlay, Desmond J. Higham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/25/11/1555
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Summary:We consider a random geometric hypergraph model based on an underlying bipartite graph. Nodes and hyperedges are sampled uniformly in a domain, and a node is assigned to those hyperedges that lie within a certain radius. From a modelling perspective, we explain how the model captures higher-order connections that arise in real data sets. Our main contribution is to study the connectivity properties of the model. In an asymptotic limit where the number of nodes and hyperedges grow in tandem, we give a condition on the radius that guarantees connectivity.
ISSN:1099-4300