Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. (2024) 233: 739-743
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-024-01182-7

Editorial

Synchronization, routes to synchronization, and collective behaviors in higher-order networks

¹ Health Technology Research Institute, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
² Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
³ Centre for Nonlinear Systems, Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
⁴ Institut für Theoretische Physik, Technische Universität Berlin, Hardenbergstrasse 36, 10623, Berlin, Germany
⁵ Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, 10115, Berlin, Germany
⁶ Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Telegrafenberg A 31, 14473, Potsdam, Germany

^a sajadjafari@aut.ac.ir

Abstract

This special issue presents scientific findings of the latest advancements in synchronization and other collective behaviors within higher-order networks. While the concept of higher-order interactions was introduced long ago, recent research has witnessed a surge in interest surrounding these networks. These developments underscore the significant impact that non-pairwise connections can have on network dynamics, particularly synchronization. Therefore, this issue aims to represent the emerging trends within this field. The collection comprises papers exploring diverse topics, including synchronization, chimera states, spiral waves, stochastic resonance in higher-order networks, higher-order social networks, and real brain networks, and the impacts of link removal on synchronization and hyper-network alignment. The studies can shed light on the complexities of higher-order networks and pave the way for future advancements in the field.