Network theory

Network theory is a branch of applied mathematics and more recently of physics, with the same general subject matter as graph theory, namely the idea of a graph as a representation of a symmetric relation, and of a directed graph for a general binary relation. The approach, though, is led by applications, in particular to computer networks but certainly not limited to those — for example a gene regulatory network may be modelled. See list of network theory topics for the scope of the area.

Related Topics:
Applied mathematics - Physics - Graph theory - Graph - Symmetric relation - Directed graph - Binary relation - Computer network - Gene regulatory network - List of network theory topics

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Network theory is also used to describe the use of social network maps within the social sciences. See social network for more information.

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