Research Article

Synchronizability of Multilayer Star and Star-Ring Networks

Table 2

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

The multilayer star networks

The case of synchronous region unboundedThe case of synchronous region bounded
a < Mda > Mda < Mda > Md

Synchronizability

With the increase of N
With the increase of M
With the increase of a
With the increase of d

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