Synchronizability of Multilayer Star and Star-Ring Networks

Table 1

When d₀ ≠ d, the synchronizability of the multilayer star networks varies with N, a, d, d₀, and M.

	The multilayer star networks
	The case of synchronous region unbounded		The case of synchronous region bounded
	a < Md	a > Md	a < Md	a > Md
	Synchronizability
With the increase of N	−	− (N is sufficiently large)	↓	↓
With the increase of M	−	↑	↓	↑
With the increase of a	↑	−	↑	↓
With the increase of d	−	↑	−	↑
With the increase of d0	−	−	↓	↓

−: unchange; ↑: strengthen; ↓: weaken.