Topological Approach to Measure the Recoverability of Optical Networks

Optical networks are vulnerable to failures due to targeted attacks or large-scale disasters. The recoverability of optical networks refers to the ability of an optical network to return to a desired performance level after suffering topological perturbations such as link failures. This paper proposes a general topological approach and...

On generalized windmill graphs

In this paper we will consider generalizations of the class of so-called windmill graphs, which were recently introduced by Estrada [6]. A windmill graph W(η,k) consists of η copies of the complete graph Kk, with every node connected to a common node. Estrada [6] showed that the clustering coefficient and the transitivity index of windmill...

Enhanced interconnection model in geographically interdependent networks

Interconnection between telecommunication networks and other critical infrastructures is usually established through nodes that are spatially close, generating a geographical interdependency. Previous work has shown that in general, geographically interdependent networks are more robust with respect to cascading failures when the...