'Stunning' percolation proof solves decades-old puzzle about phase transitions

Mathematicians found that a broad class of networks will abruptly shift behavior past a critical point.
49 points by tzury 51 days ago www.quantamagazine.org 19 comments

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A new mathematical proof reveals that many types of networks undergo sudden changes in behavior when they surpass a certain threshold. This finding sheds light on the long-standing mystery of phase transitions in complex systems.

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