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Linear Algebra and Network Theory A Powerful Combination

This presentation discusses the integration of linear algebra and network theory, highlighting their applications in network analysis and machine learning. Key concepts include solving systems of equations, centrality measures, and network flows, with practical examples like social networks and the PageRank algorithm. The conclusion emphasizes the growing importance of these fields, particularly in dynamic networks and explainable AI.

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Linear Algebra and Network Theory A Powerful Combination

This presentation discusses the integration of linear algebra and network theory, highlighting their applications in network analysis and machine learning. Key concepts include solving systems of equations, centrality measures, and network flows, with practical examples like social networks and the PageRank algorithm. The conclusion emphasizes the growing importance of these fields, particularly in dynamic networks and explainable AI.

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Linear Algebra and Network

Theory: A Powerful
Combination
This presentation explores the synergy between linear algebra and
network theory. We'll uncover their applications in network analysis,
machine learning, and more. Learn how this combination solves real-world
problems.

AC by Aniket Chutiya
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Core Concepts Solving Systems
Vectors and matrices Gaussian elimination helps solve equations. Operations
Linear transformations include addition and multiplication. Mastering these concepts
is essential for network analysis.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Fundamentals of Network
Theory
Key Components Adjacency Matrix
Networks are made of nodes This matrix represents
and edges. Graph properties network connections. It's a
define relationships. These fundamental tool for network
properties include degree, analysis.
path length, and centrality.

Social Network Example


Visualize a social network as a graph. Each person is a node,
connections are edges.
Centrality Measures with
Linear Algebra
Eigenvector Centrality
Identifies influential nodes in the network.

PageRank Algorithm
Ranks web pages using link structure, as used by Google.

Matrix Operations
Compute centrality scores using matrix operations.
Spectral Graph Theory
Laplacian Matrix 1
Understand its properties in graph analysis.

2 Spectral Clustering
Partition graphs and detect communities.

Spectral Embedding 3
Visualize networks using spectral embedding.
Network Flows and Linear
Programming
Max Flow Problem
1
Explore applications and solutions.

Linear Programming
2
Formulate network optimization problems.

Ford-Fulkerson
3
Use this algorithm and its variants.
Machine Learning on Networks

1 GNNs

2 Node Embedding

3 Matrix Factorization

Apply GNNs for node classification. Use matrix factorization for recommendations. Implement these techniques in social
networks.
Conclusion and Future
Directions
Recap Trends
Linear algebra boosts network Dynamic and multilayer
theory. networks are emerging.
Explainable AI is gaining
traction.

Call to Action
Explore linear algebra and networks.

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