Analysing chaos in fractional-order systems with the harmonic balance method

In this paper, the fractional-order Genesio--Tesi system showing chaotic behaviours is introduced, and the corresponding one in an integer-order form is studied intensively. Based on the harmonic balance principle, which is widely used in the frequency analysis of nonlinear control systems, a theoretical approach is used to investigate the conditions of system parameters under which this fractional-order system can give rise to a chaotic attractor. Finally, the numerical simulation is used to verify the validity of the theoretical results.     

Synchronization in a unified fractional-order chaotic system

In this paper, the synchronization in a unified fractional-order chaotic system is investigated by two methods. One is the frequency-domain method that is analysed by using the Laplace transform theory. The other is the time-domain method that is analysed by using the Lyapunov stability theory. Finally, the numerical simulations are used to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization methods.     

Chaotifying a stable linear controllable system by single input state feedback

In this paper, an approach for chaotifying a stable controllable linear system via single input state-feedback is presented. The overflow function of the system states is designed as the feedback controller, which can make the fixed point of the closed-loop system to be a snap-back repeller, thereby yields chaotic dynamics. Based on the Marotto theorem, it proves theoretically that the closed-loop system is chaotic in the sense of Li and Yorke. Finally, the simulation results are used to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.