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X. Jiang, E. D. H. Nguyen, W. Yin, and B. Ying. "A Problem-Centric Approach to Decentralized Algorithms and Insights into Finite-Time Consensus" under review, 2025.
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This monograph presents a novel problem-centric framework for designing and analyzing decentralized algorithms. We delve into the intricacies of achieving finite-time consensus in various network topologies and explore practical applications. Our approach emphasizes a deep understanding of underlying problem structures to derive efficient and robust solutions. Key insights into convergence rates, communication efficiency, and fault tolerance are provided, supported by rigorous theoretical analysis and illustrative simulations. This work aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners in distributed systems, optimization, and control theory.