on the January 1, 2025
This month we focus on digraphs, a key concept in mathematics! But what exactly are digraphs?
This month we focus on digraphs, a key concept in mathematics! But what exactly are digraphs?
What is a digraph?
A digraph, or directed graph, is a mathematical structure that represents relationships between objects, with directed connections. Unlike conventional graphs, where relationships are reciprocal, in a digraph every edge has a direction, meaning that a connection between two nodes has a precise meaning. For example, in a social network like Instagram, one user may follow another, but the reverse is not necessarily true, making it a digraph.
Digraph theory plays a central role in the study of social networks and complex systems in research carried out at the Inria center at Université Côte d'Azur and at the Laboratoire d'Informatique, Signaux et Systèmes in Sophia-Antipolis. The ANR DIGRAPHS project focuses on optimizing the analysis of these directed networks, with applications in fields as varied as logistics, communication systems and artificial intelligence. By improving our understanding of digraphs, this research opens up new perspectives for better managing and analyzing modern networks.
To find out more, visit Science Azur to discover the ANR DIGRAPHS project.
To find out more about graph theory, play the DIGRAPHS escape game.
Discover the Digraph escape game at Terra Numerica
Your mission: decipher a series of riddles to open a chest and stop the timer. The challenge? Complete the task as quickly as possible!
How does it work?
You'll find riddles and clues scattered around the room. Some riddles stand alone, while others need to be solved in a specific order to unlock essential clues. These clues will help you understand the riddles, link them together correctly and solve them efficiently.
Practical information
Venue: Terra Numerica
Address: 18 Rue Frédéric Mistral, 06560 Valbonne
Experience the digital world every 1st Saturday of the month at Terra Numerica in Sophia!
With or without a computer, workshops are deployed to help you discover digital science through play. Every first Saturday of the month, from 2pm to 6pm, free of charge.
Every first Saturday of the month from 2pm to 6pm, free of charge, online registration required.
