  We introduce a force-directed algorithm, called Sync-and-Burst, which falls
into the category of classical force-directed graph drawing algorithms. A
distinct feature in Sync-and-Burst is the use of simplified forces of
attraction and repulsion whose magnitude does not depend on the distance
between vertices. Instead, magnitudes are uniform throughout the graph at each
iteration and monotonically increase as the number of iterations grows. The
Sync-and-Burst layouts are always circular in shape with relatively even
distribution of vertices throughout the drawing area. We demonstrate that
aesthetically pleasing layouts are achieved in O(n) iterations.
