Non-Equilibrium Behaviour in Unidirectionally Coupled Map Lattices

A spatially one dimensional coupled map lattice with a local and unidirectional coupling is introduced. This model is studied analytically by a perturbation theory that is valid for small coupling strength. In parameter space three phases with different ergodic behaviour are observed. Via coarse graining the deterministic model is mapped to a stochastic spin model that can be described by a master equation. Because of the anisotropic coupling non-equilibrium behaviour is found on the coarse grained level. However, the stationary statistical properties of the spin dynamics can still be described with a nearest neighbour Ising model whereby the ordering is predominantly antiferromagnetic.     

Periodic Windows in Weakly Coupled Map Lattices

The periodic windows in weakly coupled map lattices with both diffusive and gradient couplings are studied. By using the mode analysis method, which reduces the behavior of the coupled systems to a few numbers of independent modes, we theoretically analyze the detailed structures of the periodic windows. We find that the gradient coupling greatly enlarges the width of the periodic windows, compared with the diffusive coupling.     

Analytical Approach for Piecewise Linear Coupled Map Lattices

A simple construction is presented which generalizes piecewise linear one-dimensional Markov maps to an arbitrary number of dimensions. The corresponding coupled map lattice, known as a simplicial mapping in the mathematical literature, allows for an analytical investigation. In particular, the spin Hamiltonian which is generated by the symbolic dynamics is accessible. As an example, a formal relation between a globally coupled system and an Ising mean-field model is established. The phase transition in the limit of infinite system size is analyzed and analytical results are compared with numerical simulations.     

Phase Transition and Correlation Decay in Coupled Map Lattices

For a Coupled Map Lattice with a specific strong coupling emulating Stavskaya’s probabilistic cellular automata, we prove the existence of a phase transition using a Peierls argument, and exponential convergence to the invariant measures for a wide class of initial states using a technique of decoupling originally developed for weak coupling. This implies the exponential decay, in space and in time, of the correlation functions of the invariant measures.     

Controlling Spatiotemporal Chaos in Coupled Map Lattices to Periodic Orbits

Two methods are presented for controlling spatiotemporal chaotic motion in coupled map lattices to a kind of periodic orbit where the dynamicM variables of all lattice sites are equM and act periodically as time evolves. Stability analysis of the periodic orbits is presented. We prove that especially the second controlling method can stabilize all the periodic orbits we concern. Basin of attraction and noise problem are discussed.     

Controlling Spatiotemporal Chaos in Coupled Map Lattices to Periodic Orbits

Two methods are presented for controlling spatiotemporal chaotic motion in coupled map lattices to a kind of periodic orbit where the dynamical variables of all lattice sites are equal and act periodically as time evolves. Stability analysis of the periodic orbits is presented. We prove that especially the second controlling method can stabilize all the periodic orbits we concern. Basin of attraction and noise problem are discussed.     

Equilibrium Phase Transitions in Coupled Map Lattices: A Pedestrian Approach

A class of piecewise linear coupled map lattices with simple symbolic dynamics is constructed. It can be solved analytically in terms of the statistical mechanics of spin lattices. The corresponding Hamiltonian is written down explicitly in terms of the parameters of the map. The approach follows the line of recent mathematical investigations. But the presentation is kept elementary so that phase transitions in the dynamical model can be studied in detail. Although the method works only for map lattices with repelling invariant sets some of the conclusions, i.e., the role of local curvature of the single site map and properties of the nearest neighbour coupling might play an important role for phase transitions in general dynamical systems.     

A Self-synchronizing Stream Encryption Scheme Based on One-Dimensional Coupled Map Lattices

We present a self-synchronizing stream encryption scheme based on one-dimensional coupled map lattices which is introduced as a model with the essential features of spatiotemporal chaos, and of great complexity and diffusion capability of the little disturbance in the initial condition. To evaluate the scheme, a series of statistical tests are employed, and the results show good random-look nature of the ciphertext. Furthermore, we apply our algorithm to encrypt a grey-scale image to show the key sensitivity.     

A Cryptographic Scheme Based on Spatiotemporal Chaos of Coupled Map Lattices

We propose a cryptographic scheme based on spatiotemporal chaos of coupled map lattices (CML) ,which is based on one-time pad. The structure of the cryptosystem determines that the progress in decryption implies the progress in exploring the dynamical behavior of spatiotemporal chaos in CML. A part of the initial condition of CML is used as a secret key, and the recovery of the secret key by exhaustive search is impossible due to the sensitivity to the initial condition in spatiotemporal chaos system. Specially the software implementation of the scheme is easy.     

Ising-Type and Other Transitions in One-Dimensional Coupled Map Lattices with Sign Symmetry

We consider a one-dimensional lattice of expanding antisymmetric maps [–1, 1][–1, 1] with nearest neighbor diffusive coupling. For such systems it is known that if the coupling parameter is small there is unique stationary (in time) state, which is chaotic in space-time. A disputed question is whether such systems can exhibit Ising-type phase transitions as grows beyond some critical value _c. We present results from computer experiments which give definite indication that such a transition takes place: the mean square magnetization appears to diverge as approaches some critical value, with a critical exponent around 0.9. We also study other properties of the coupled map system.     

Effects of Scale-Free Topological Properties on Dynamical Synchronization and Control in Coupled Map Lattices

In the paper,we study effects of scale-free (SF) topology on dynamical synchronization and control in coupled map lattices (CML).Our strategy is to apply three feedback control methods,including constant feedback and two types of time-delayed feedback,to a small fraction of network nodes to reach desired synchronous state.Two controlled bifurcation diagrams verses feedback strength are obtained respectively.It is found that the value of critical feedback strength γc for the first time-delayed feedback control is increased linearly as ε is increased linearly.The CML with SF loses synchronization and intermittency occurs if γ,＞γc.Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate all results.     

Uniqueness of the SRB Measure for Piecewise Expanding Weakly Coupled Map Lattices in Any Dimension

We prove the existence of a unique SRB measure for a wide range of multidimensional weakly coupled map lattices. These include piecewise expanding maps with diffusive coupling. The essential part of this research was done during an ESF explorative workshop at the Max-Planck-Institute for Mathematics, Bonn. We thank both institutions for their support.     

Irregular Fluctuations in Uncoupled Map Lattices

Analytic approximations for the spatial average and its variance are derived for a system of N uncoupled chaotic logistic maps with growth parameter r = 4. The arising nontrivial closure problem is investigated with various techniques related to the classical moment problem. A Lyapunov-like linear stability analysis is presented for the transient as well as for the fluctuation regime.     

Phase—Locking Dynamics in Coupled Circle—Map Lattices

The phase-locking dynamics in 1D and 2D lattices of non-identical coupled circle maps is explored.A global phase locking can be attained via a cascade of clustering processes with the increase of the coupling strength.Collective spatiotemporal dynamics is observed when a global phase locking is reached.Crisis-induced desynchronization is found,and its consequent spatiotemporal chaos is studied.     

Discrete Breathers in Lattices of Coupled Oscillators

Discrete breathers are generic solutions for the dynamics of nonlinearly coupled oscillators. We show that discrete breathers can be observed in low-dimensional and high-dimensional lattices by exploring the sinusoidally coupled pendulum. Loss of stability of the breather solution is studied. We also find the existence of discrete breather in lattices with parameter mismatches. Breather phase synchronization is exhibited for the coupled chaotic oscillators.     

Strange—Nonchaotic—Attractor—Like Behaviors in Coupled Map SYstems

In a coupled map system,an attractor which seems to be strange nonchaotic attractor(SNA)is discovered for nonzero measure in parameter range,The attractor has nonpositive Lyapunov exponent(LE) and discrete structure.We call it strange-nonchaotic-attractor-like(SNA-like) behavior because the size of its size of its discrete structure decreases with the computing precision increasing and the true SNA does not change.The SNA-like behavior in the autonomous system is born when the truncation error of round-off is amplified to the size of the discrete part of the attractor during the long time interval of positive local LE.The SNA-like behavior is easily mistaken for a true SNA judging merely from the largest LE and the phase portrait in double precision computing.In non-autonomous system an SNA-like attractor is also found.     

Self-Organization in Coupled Map Scale-Free Networks

We study the self-organization of phase synchronization in coupled map scale-free networks with chaotic logistic map at each node and find that a variety of ordered spatiotemporal patterns emerge spontaneously in a regime of coupling strength. These ordered behaviours will change with the increase of the average finks and are robust to both the system size and parameter mismatch. A heuristic theory is given to explain the mechanism of self-organization and to figure out the regime of coupling for the ordered spatiotemporal patterns.