Robust outer synchronization between two complex networks with fractional order dynamics

Synchronization between two coupled complex networks with fractional-order dynamics, hereafter referred to as outer synchronization, is investigated in this work. In particular, we consider two systems consisting of interconnected nodes. The state variables of each node evolve with time according to a set of (possibly nonlinear and chaotic) fractional-order differential equations. One of the networks plays the role of a master system and drives the second network by way of an open-plus-closed-loop (OPCL) scheme. Starting from a simple analysis of the synchronization error and a basic lemma on the eigenvalues of matrices resulting from Kronecker products, we establish various sets of conditions for outer synchronization, i.e., for ensuring that the errors between the state variables of the master and response systems can asymptotically vanish with time. Then, we address the problem of robust outer synchronization, i.e., how to guarantee that the states of the nodes converge to common values when the parameters of the master and response networks are not identical, but present some perturbations. Assuming that these perturbations are bounded, we also find conditions for outer synchronization, this time given in terms of sets of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Most of the analytical results in this paper are valid both for fractional-order and integer-order dynamics. The assumptions on the inner (coupling) structure of the networks are mild, involving, at most, symmetry and diffusivity. The analytical results are complemented with numerical examples. In particular, we show examples of generalized and robust outer synchronization for networks whose nodes are governed by fractional-order Lorenz dynamics.     

Finite-Time Generalized Outer Synchronization Between Two Different Complex Networks

This paper investigates the finite-time generalized outer synchronization between two complex dynamical networks with different dynamical behaviors. The two networks can be undirected or directed, and they may also contain isolated nodes and clusters. By using suitable controllers, sufficient conditions for finite-time generalized outer synchronization are derived based on the finite-time stability theory. Finally, numerical examples are examined to illustrate the effectiveness of the analytical results. The effect of control parameters on the synchronization time is also numerically demonstrated.     

Finite-Time Generalized Outer Synchronization Between Two Different Complex Networks

This paper investigates the finite-time generalized outer synchronization between two complex dynamical networks with different dynamical behaviors. The two networks can be undirected or directed, and they may also contain isolated nodes and clusters. By using suitable controllers, sufficient conditions for finite-time generalized outer synchronization are derived based on the finite-time stability theory. Finally, numerical examples are examined to illustrate the effectiveness of the analytical results. The effect of control parameters on the synchronization time is also numerically demonstrated.     

Robust projective outer synchronization of coupled uncertain fractional-order complex networks

In this work, we propose a novel projective outer synchronization (POS) between unidirectionally coupled uncertain fractional-order complex networks through scalar transmitted signals. Based on the state observer theory, a control law is designed and some criteria are given in terms of linear matrix inequalities which guarantee global robust POS between such networks. Interestingly, in the POS regime, we show that different choices of scaling factor give rise to different outer synchrony, with various special cases including complete outer synchrony, anti-outer synchrony and even a state of amplitude death. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that although stability of POS is irrelevant to the inner-coupling strength, it will affect the convergence speed of POS. In particular, stronger inner synchronization can induce faster POS. The effectiveness of our method is revealed by numerical simulations on fractional-order complex networks with small-world communication topology.     

Outer Synchronization of Complex Networks by Impulse

This paper investigates outer synchronization of complex networks, especially, outer complete synchronization and outer anti-synchronization between the driving network and the response network. Employing the impulsive control method which is uncontinuous, simple, efficient, low-cost and easy to implement in practical applications, we obtain some sufficient conditions of outer complete synchronization and outer anti-synchronization between two complex networks. Numerical simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed impulsive control scheme.     

Effects of noise on the outer synchronization of two unidirectionally coupled complex dynamical networks

We study the effect of noise on the outer synchronization between two unidirectionally coupled complex networks and find analytically that outer synchronization could be achieved via white-noise-based coupling. It is also demonstrated that, if two networks have both conventional linear coupling and white-noise-based coupling, the critical deterministic coupling strength between two complex networks for synchronization transition decreases with an increase in the intensity of noise. We provide numerical results to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the theoretical results.     

具有双重时滞的时变耦合复杂网络的牵制外同步研究

针对同时具有节点时滞和耦合时滞的时变耦合复杂网络的外同步问题, 提出一种简单有效的自适应牵制控制方法. 首先构建一种贴近实际的驱动-响应复杂网络模型, 在模型中引入双重时滞和时变不对称外部耦合矩阵. 进一步设计易于实现的自适应牵制控制器, 对网络中的一部分关键节点进行控制. 构造适当的Lyapunov泛函, 利用 LaSalle不变集原理和线性矩阵不等式, 给出两个复杂网络实现外同步的充分条件. 最后, 仿真结果表明所提同步方法的有效性, 同时揭示耦合时滞对同步收敛速度的影响.     

Outer synchronization between two nonidentical networks with circumstance noise

This paper regards the outer synchronization between two delay-coupled complex dynamical networks with nonidentical topological structures and a noise perturbation. Considering one network as the drive network and the other one as the response network, the drive-response system achieves synchronous states through a suitably designed adaptive controller. The stochastic LaSalle invariance principle is employed to theoretically prove the almost sure synchronization between two networks. Finally, two numerical examples are examined in order to illustrate the proposed synchronization scheme.     

Synchronization by dynamical relaying in electronic circuit arrays

We experimentally study the synchronization of two chaotic electronic circuits whose dynamics is relayed by a third parameter-matched circuit, to which they are coupled bidirectionally in a linear chain configuration. In a wide range of operating parameters, this setup leads to synchronization between the outer circuits, while the relaying element remains unsynchronized. The specifics of the synchronization differ with the coupling level: for low couplings a state of intermittent synchronization between the outer circuits coexists with one of antiphase synchronization. Synchronization becomes in phase for moderate couplings, and for strong coupling identical synchronization is observed between the outer elements, which are themselves synchronized in a generalized way with the relaying element. In the latter situation, the middle element displays a triple-scroll attractor that is not possible to obtain when the chaotic oscillator is isolated.     

Finite-time stochastic outer synchronization between two complex dynamical networks with different topologies

In this paper, the finite-time stochastic outer synchronization between two different complex dynamical networks with noise perturbation is investigated. By using suitable controllers, sufficient conditions for finite-time stochastic outer synchronization are derived based on the finite-time stability theory of stochastic differential equations. It is noticed that the coupling configuration matrix is not necessary to be symmetric or irreducible, and the inner coupling matrix need not be symmetric. Finally, numerical examples are examined to illustrate the effectiveness of the analytical results. The effect of control parameters on the settling time is also numerically demonstrated.     

Outer synchronization between two different fractional-order general complex dynamical networks

Outer synchronization between two different fractional-order general complex dynamical networks is investigated in this paper.Based on the stability theory of the fractional-order system,the sufficient criteria for outer synchronization are derived analytically by applying the nonlinear control and the bidirectional coupling methods.The proposed synchronization method is applicable to almost all kinds of coupled fractional-order general complex dynamical networks.Neither a symmetric nor irreducible coupling configuration matrix is required.In addition,no constraint is imposed on the inner-coupling matrix.Numerical examples are also provided to demonstrate the validity of the presented synchronization scheme.Numeric evidence shows that both the feedback strength k and the fractional order α can be chosen appropriately to adjust the synchronization effect effectively.     

Cluster projective synchronization between community networks with nonidentical nodes

In this paper, cluster projective synchronization between community networks with nonidentical nodes is investigated. Outer synchronization between two identical or nonidentical complex networks has been extensively studied, in which all the nodes synchronized each other in a common manner. However, in real community networks, different communities in networks usually synchronize with each other in a different manner, i.e., achieving cluster projective synchronization. Based on Lyapunov stability theory, sufficient conditions for achieving cluster projective synchronization are derived through designing proper controllers. Numerical simulations are provided to verify the correctness and effectiveness of the derived theoretical results.     

Dynamic modeling and aperiodically intermittent strategy for adaptive finite-time synchronization control of the multi-weighted complex transportation networks with multiple delays

The idea of network splitting according to time delay and weight is introduced. Based on the cyber physical systems(CPS), a class of multi-weighted complex transportation networks with multiple delays is modeled. The finite-time synchronization of the proposed complex transportation networks model is studied systematically. On the basis of the theory of stability, the technique of adaptive control, aperiodically intermittent control and finite-time control, the aperiodically intermittent adaptive finite-time synchronization controller is designed. The controller designed in this paper is beneficial for understanding the synchronization in multi-weighted complex transportation networks with multiple delays. In addition,the conditions for the existence of finite time synchronization have been discussed in detail. And the specific value of the settling finite time for synchronization is obtained. Moreover, the outer coupling configuration matrices are not required to be irreducible or symmetric. Finally, simulation results of the finite-time synchronization problem are given to illustrate the correctness of the results obtained.     

Synchronization investigation of the network group constituted by the nearest neighbor networks under inner and outer synchronous couplings

A new synchronization technique of inner and outer couplings is proposed in this work to investigate the synchronization of network group. Some Haken–Lorenz lasers with chaos behaviors are taken as the nodes to construct a few nearest neighbor complex networks and those sub-networks are also connected to form a network group. The effective node controllers are designed based on Lyapunov function and the complete synchronization among the sub-networks is realized perfectly under inner and outer couplings. The work is of potential applications in the cooperation output of lasers and the communication network.     

Adaptive Impulsive Outer Synchronization Between Drive-Response Dynamical Networks

In this paper, outer synchronization between drive-response dynamical networks is investigated. Impulsive control combining with adaptive strategy is adopted to design controllers for achieving the goal. Based on the Lyapunov function method and mathematical analysis technique, a synchronization criterion with respect to the impulsive gains and intervals is analytically derived. From the criterion, the impulsive gains can adjust themselves to proper values when the impulsive intervals and some constants are fixed, and vice versa. Finally, two numerical examples are provided to verify the effectiveness of the derived result.     

Synchronization of a network coupled with complex-variable chaotic systems

In this paper, synchronization of a network coupled with complex-variable chaotic systems is investigated. Adaptive feedback control and intermittent control schemes are adopted for achieving adaptive synchronization and exponential synchronization, respectively. Several synchronization criteria are established. In these schemes, the outer coupling matrix is not necessarily assumed to be symmetric or irreducible. Further, for a class of networks with an irreducible and balanced outer coupling matrix, a pinning control scheme is adopted for achieving synchronization. Numerical simulations are demonstrated to verify the effectiveness of the theoretical results.     

Synchronization scenarios of chimeras in multiplex networks

Complex networks consisting of several interacting layers allow for remote synchronization of distant layers via an intermediate relay layer. We extend the notion of relay synchronization to chimera states, and study the scenarios of relay synchronization in a three-layer network of FitzHugh–Nagumo (FHN) oscillators, where each layer has a nonlocal coupling topology. Varying the coupling strength and time delay in the inter-layer connections, we observe relay synchronization between chimera states, i.e., complex spatio-temporal patterns of coexisting coherent and incoherent domains, in the outer network layers. Special regimes where only the coherent domains of chimeras are synchronized, and the incoherent domains remain desynchronized, as well as transitions between different synchronization regimes are analyzed.     

基于金属氧化物半导体晶体管Colpitts混沌振荡电路及其同步研究

用金属氧化物半导体(MOS)晶体管模型取代传统Colpitts混沌振荡电路中的三极管模型, 提出了一种基于MOS管的Colpitts混沌振荡电路. 通过合适的归一化方法, 得到了与基于三极管电路类似的状态模型. 平衡点的指标说明两种结构产生混沌的机理并不相同. 然后, 通过参数反演, 得到了详细的电路参数, 并用Pspice软件仿真得到了混沌吸引子和混沌信号的频谱图, 说明了此结构可在低电压下工作并且能产生高频率的混沌信号. 最后, 用误差反馈的方法实现了这种结构的同步. 关键词： Colpitts混沌 金属氧化物半导体晶体管 低电压 误差反馈同步     

On the topology of synchrony optimized networks of a Kuramoto-model with non-identical oscillators

We study synchrony optimized networks. In particular, we focus on the Kuramoto model with non-identical native frequencies on a random graph. In a first step, we generate synchrony optimized networks using a dynamic breeding algorithm, whereby an initial network is successively rewired toward increased synchronization. These networks are characterized by a large anti-correlation between neighbouring frequencies. In a second step, the central part of our paper, we show that synchrony optimized networks can be generated much more cost efficiently by minimization of an energy-like quantity E and subsequent random rewires to control the average path length. We demonstrate that synchrony optimized networks are characterized by a balance between two opposing structural properties: A large number of links between positive and negative frequencies of equal magnitude and a small average path length. Remarkably, these networks show the same synchronization behaviour as those networks generated by the dynamic rewiring process. Interestingly, synchrony-optimized network also exhibit significantly enhanced synchronization behaviour for weak coupling, below the onset of global synchronization, with linear growth of the order parameter with increasing coupling strength. We identify the underlying dynamical and topological structures, which give rise to this atypical local synchronization, and provide a simple analytical argument for its explanation.     

Outer synchronization of networks with different node dynamics

A new type of outer synchronization between two distinct networks, composed of different classes of oscillators is investigated with the help of open plus closed loop approach, proposed earlier by Jackson and Grosu. It is further assumed that all the members of the network differ in their parameter values. Asymptotic stability of the zero solution of the error equation is proved analytically. Numerical simulation reveals that the same type of members of the two networks gets synchronized.