Physical Networks: an emerging topic in Network Science

Physical networks aim to understand complex systems subjected to physical constraints, such as volume exclusion or repulsive forces, that shape their topologic and geometric organization. Systems as diverse as neurons, cells cytoskeleton, vascular structure, porous and colloidal networks, and disordered metamaterials, to name a few, are all complex systems consisting of nodes and links that are physical objects that cannot overlap with each other. The interdisciplinary exploration of such a large variety of systems under the unifying framework of network science has just begun.

Call for contributions

We welcome contributions spanning multiple disciplines (e.g. mathematics, physics, material science, computer science, biophysics, etc). Following the success of our first, second, and third Satellites, we aim at creating an interdisciplinary venue focusing on short talks and discussions to address key challenges, innovative ideas, applications and recent advances on physical networks or related topics.