Start with a regular ring lattice. Randomly rewire each edge with probability β. At intermediate β, you get small-world networks: high clustering AND short path lengths — like social networks.
Nodes: 20
Avg degree: 4
Rewiring β: 0.10
Clustering C: —
Avg path L: —
C/C₀: —
L/L₀: —
Small-world: C/C₀ ≈ 1, L/L₀ ≪ 1. The "sweet spot" of rewiring. Click a node to highlight its neighborhood.