Topology for Distributed Inference on Graphs

Let N decision-makers collaborate to reach a decision. We consider iterative distributed inference with local intersensor communication, which, under simplifying assumptions, is equivalent to distributed average consensus. We show that, under appropriate conditions, the topology given by the nonbipartite Ramanujan graphs optimizes the convergence rate of this distributed algorithm.

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