SIS Epidemic — Spectral Radius Threshold

Epidemic threshold τ_c = 1/λ_max(A) on heterogeneous networks

Network & Epidemic

Threshold

τ_c = δ / (β λ_max)
SIS: dI/dt = βSI/N - δI
R₀ = β λ_max / δ
Epidemic iff R₀ > 1