Title: New findings about Kipp-Subnetzwerke: Verbote of extreme conditions

A new way to extreme events such as epileptic seizures and climate change - University of Bonn

Research on extreme events in complex systems is essential, especially when it comes to possible catastrophic effects on these systems and their environment. A team from the University of Bonn has developed new approaches to better understand and predict critical transitions. These critical transitions are unpredictable changes that often result in profound changes in the behavior of systems.

An innovative focus of the Bonn researchers is on the examination of so -called "tiping subnetworks", which act as partial structures within complex networks. These subnetworks offer a unique perspective because they capture the dynamics of their connection elements via feedback. A single knot within such a subnetwork can create a domino -like effect that can destabilize the entire network. In their interactions, these special partial structures show an increased susceptibility to extreme changes, which makes them particularly interesting for research.

The application of these theoretical concepts took place both in simulations and in the analysis of the brain activity of people with epilepsy. Here, changes in the integration of the network components could be recorded that provide information on upcoming epileptic seizures. The centrality dimensions used make it possible to evaluate the importance of individual nodes and to understand their role within the network, which can be crucial for the early detection of critical events.

Research combines theoretical physical concepts with practical applications, which opens up new opportunities for early identification of critical transitions. This not only has potential effects on medical research, but could also provide relevant findings for climate research. The development of mathematical and physical models thus becomes a key topic in the examination of complex systems and their dynamics.

Overall, this interdisciplinary approach shows how important it is to further advance the combination of theory and practice in research into critical transitions. The knowledge from Bonn could significantly improve the possibilities for predicting and prevention of extreme events in different areas.