Global synchronization in general complex delayed dynamical networks and its applications

The main objective of the present paper is further to investigate global synchronization of a general model of complex delayed dynamical networks. Based on stability theory on delayed dynamical systems, some simple yet less conservative criteria for both delay-independent and delay-dependent global synchronization of the networks are derived analytically. It is shown that under some conditions, if the uncoupled dynamical node is stable itself, then the network can be globally synchronized for any coupling delays as long as the coupling strength is small enough. On the other hand, if each dynamical node of the network is chaotic, then global synchronization of the networks is heavily dependent on the effects of coupling delays in addition to the connection configuration. Furthermore, the results are applied to some typical small-world (SW) and scale-free (SF) complex networks composing of coupled dynamical nodes such as the cellular neural networks (CNNs) and the chaotic FHN neuron oscillators, and numerical simulations are given to verify and also visualize the theoretical results.     

Synchronization in complex delayed dynamical networks with impulsive effects

The present paper is mainly concerned with the issues of synchronization dynamics of complex delayed dynamical networks with impulsive effects. A general model of complex delayed dynamical networks with impulsive effects is formulated, which can well describe practical architectures of more realistic complex networks related to impulsive effects. Based on impulsive stability theory on delayed dynamical systems, some simple but less conservative criterion are derived for global synchronization of such dynamical network. It is shown that synchronization of the networks is heavily dependent on impulsive effects of connecting configuration in the networks. Furthermore, the theoretical results are applied to a typical SF network composing of impulsive coupled chaotic delayed Hopfield neural network nodes, and are also illustrated by numerical simulations.     

Fixed-Time Synchronization Control of Delayed Dynamical Complex Networks

Fixed-time synchronization problem for delayed dynamical complex networks is explored in this paper. Compared with some correspondingly existed results, a few new results are obtained to guarantee fixed-time synchronization of delayed dynamical networks model. Moreover, by designing adaptive controller and discontinuous feedback controller, fixed-time synchronization can be realized through regulating the main control parameter. Additionally, a new theorem for fixed-time synchronization is used to reduce the conservatism of the existing work in terms of conditions and the estimate of synchronization time. In particular, we obtain some fixed-time synchronization criteria for a type of coupled delayed neural networks. Finally, the analysis and comparison of the proposed controllers are given to demonstrate the validness of the derived results from one numerical example.     

Linear matrix inequality approach to exponential synchronization of a class of chaotic neural networks with time-varying delays

In this paper, a synchronization scheme for a class of chaotic neural networks with time-varying delays is presented. This class of chaotic neural networks covers several well-known neural networks, such as Hopfield neural networks, cellular neural networks, and bidirectional associative memory networks. The obtained criteria are expressed in terms of linear matrix inequalities, thus they can be efficiently verified. A comparison between our results and the previous results shows that our results are less restrictive.     

混沌神经网络的延时反馈控制研究

针对混沌神经网络，提出了一种改进的延时反馈控制方法. 利用该方法，当延时参数τ为奇数时，被控神经网络收敛于记忆模式以及它的反相模式的2周期上. 若选取不同的延时参数，被控网络则收敛于不同的周期态上. 关键词： 控制混沌 延时反馈控制 混沌神经网络     

Stochastic asymptotical synchronization of chaotic Markovian jumping fuzzy cellular neural networks with mixed delays and the Wiener process based on sampled-data control

We investigate the stochastic asymptotical synchronization of chaotic Markovian jumping fuzzy cellular neural networks (MJFCNNs) with discrete, unbounded distributed delays, and the Wiener process based on sampled-data control using the linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach. The Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional combined with the input delay approach as well as the free-weighting matrix approach is employed to derive several sufficient criteria in terms of LMIs to ensure that the delayed MJFCNNs with the Wiener process is stochastic asymptotical synchronous. Restrictions (e.g., time derivative is smaller than one) are removed to obtain a proposed sampled-data controller. Finally, a numerical example is provided to demonstrate the reliability of the derived results.     

Improved Conditions for Global Asymptotic Stability of Cohen--Grossberg Neural Networks with Time-Varying Delays

The global asymptotic stability of delayed Cohen-Grossberg neural networks with impulses is investigated. Based on the new suitable Lyapunov functions and the Jacobsthal inequality, a set of novel sufficient criteria are derived for the global asymptotic stability of Cohen-Grossberg neural networks with time-varying delays and impulses. An illustrative example with its numerical simulations is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the obtained results.     

Multistability of delayed complex-valued recurrent neural networks with discontinuous real-imaginarytype activation functions

In this paper, the multistability issue is discussed for delayed complex-valued recurrent neural networks with discontinuous real-imaginary-type activation functions. Based on a fixed theorem and stability definition, sufficient criteria are established for the existence and stability of multiple equilibria of complex-valued recurrent neural networks. The number of stable equilibria is larger than that of real-valued recurrent neural networks, which can be used to achieve high-capacity associative memories. One numerical example is provided to show the effectiveness and superiority of the presented results.     

Synchronization in complex delayed dynamical networks with nonsymmetric coupling

A new general complex delayed dynamical network model with nonsymmetric coupling is introduced, and then we investigate its synchronization phenomena. Several synchronization criteria for delay-independent and delay-dependent synchronization are provided which generalize some previous results. The matrix Jordan canonical formalization method is used instead of the matrix diagonalization method, so in our synchronization criteria, the coupling configuration matrix of the network does not required to be diagonalizable and may have complex eigenvalues. Especially, we show clearly that the synchronizability of a delayed dynamical network is not always characterized by the second-largest eigenvalue even though all the eigenvalues of the coupling configuration matrix are real. Furthermore, the effects of time-delay on synchronizability of networks with unidirectional coupling are studied under some typical network structures. The results are illustrated by delayed networks in which each node is a two-dimensional limit cycle oscillator system consisting of a two-cell cellular neural network, numerical simulations show that these networks can realize synchronization with smaller time-delay, and will lose synchronization when the time-delay increase larger than a threshold.     

Adaptive synchronization of a class of fractional-order complex-valued chaotic neural network with time-delay

This paper is concerned with the adaptive synchronization of fractional-order complex-valued chaotic neural networks (FOCVCNNs) with time-delay. The chaotic behaviors of a class of fractional-order complex-valued neural network are investigated. Meanwhile, based on the complex-valued inequalities of fractional-order derivatives and the stability theory of fractional-order complex-valued systems, a new adaptive controller and new complex-valued update laws are proposed to construct a synchronization control model for fractional-order complex-valued chaotic neural networks. Finally, the numerical simulation results are presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the developed synchronization scheme.     

Designing coupling for synchronization and amplification of chaos

We propose a design of coupling for stable synchronization and antisynchronization in chaotic systems under parameter mismatch. The antisynchronization is independent of the specific symmetry (reflection symmetry, axial symmetry, or other) of a dynamical system. In the synchronization regimes, we achieve amplification (attenuation) of a chaotic driver in a response oscillator. Numerical examples of a Lorenz system, R?ssler oscillator, and Sprott system are presented. Experimental evidence is shown using an electronic version of the Sprott system.     

Exponential passivity of neural networks with time-varying delay and uncertainty

In this Letter, delay-dependent exponential passivity condition for delayed neural networks is obtained. Then, the result is extended to two types of uncertainties. Two numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed criteria.     

Global impulsive exponential synchronization of stochastic perturbed chaotic delayed neural networks

In this paper, the global impulsive exponential synchronization problem of a class of chaotic delayed neural networks (DNNs) with stochastic perturbation is studied. Based on the Lyapunov stability theory, stochastic analysis approach and an efficient impulsive delay differential inequality, some new exponential synchronization criteria expressed in the form of the linear matrix inequality (LMI) are derived. The designed impulsive controller not only can globally exponentially stabilize the error dynamics in mean square, but also can control the exponential synchronization rate. Furthermore, to estimate the stable region of the synchronization error dynamics, a novel optimization control algorithm is proposed, which can deal with the minimum problem with two nonlinear terms coexisting in LMIs effectively. Simulation results finally demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Stochastic exponential stability of the delayed reaction-diffusion recurrent neural networks with Markovian jumping parameters

Some criteria for the global stochastic exponential stability of the delayed reaction-diffusion recurrent neural networks with Markovian jumping parameters are presented. The jumping parameters considered here are generated from a continuous-time discrete-state homogeneous Markov process, which are governed by a Markov process with discrete and finite state space. By employing a new Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, a linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach is developed to establish some easy-to-test criteria of global exponential stability in the mean square for the stochastic neural networks. The criteria are computationally efficient, since they are in the forms of some linear matrix inequalities.     

Robust lag synchronization between two different chaotic systems via dual-stage impulsive control

In this paper, an improved impulsive lag synchronization scheme for different chaotic systems with parametric uncertainties is proposed. Based on the new definition of synchronization with error bound and a novel impulsive control scheme (the so-called dual-stage impulsive control), some new and less conservative sufficient conditions are established to guarantee that the error dynamics can converge to a predetermined level, which is more reasonable and rigorous than the existing results. In particular, some simpler and more convenient conditions are derived by taking the same impulsive distances and control gains. Finally, some numerical simulations for the Lorenz system and the Chen system are given to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.     

Synchronization of impulsively coupled complex systems with delay

This paper investigates the synchronization of complex systems with delay that are impulsively coupled at discrete instants only. Based on the comparison theorem of impulsive differential system, a distributed impulsive control scheme is proposed to achieve the synchronization for systems with delay. In the control strategy, the influence of all nodes to network synchronization relies on its weight. The proposed control scheme is applied to the chaotic delayed Hopfield neural networks and numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.     

New results on stability criteria for neural networks with time-varying delays

In this paper,the problem of stability analysis for neural networks with time-varying delays is considered.By constructing a new augmented Lyapunov-Krasovskii’s functional and some novel analysis techniques,improved delaydependent criteria for checking the stability of the neural networks are established.The proposed criteria are presented in terms of linear matrix inequalities(LMIs) which can be easily solved and checked by various convex optimization algorithms.Two numerical examples are included to show the superiority of our results.     

Stability analysis of neural networks with interval time-varying delays

The global exponential stability is investigated for neural networks with interval time-varying delays. Based on the Leibniz-Newton formula and linear matrix inequality technique, delay-dependent stability criteria are proposed to guarantee the exponential stability of neural networks with interval time-varying delays. Some numerical examples and comparisons are provided to show that the proposed results significantly improve the allowable upper and lower bounds of delays over some existing ones in the literature.     

Linear matrix inequality approach for robust stability analysis for stochastic neural networks with time-varying delay

This paper studies the problem of linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach to robust stability analysis for stochastic neural networks with a time-varying delay. By developing a delay decomposition approach,the information of the delayed plant states can be taken into full consideration. Based on the new Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional,some inequality techniques and stochastic stability theory,new delay-dependent stability criteria are obtained in terms of LMIs. The proposed results prove the less conservatism,which are realized by choosing new Lyapunov matrices in the decomposed integral intervals. Finally,numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the less conservatism and effectiveness of the proposed LMI method.     

Global synchronization in arrays of delayed neural networks with constant and delayed coupling

This Letter investigates the global exponential synchronization in arrays of coupled identical delayed neural networks (DNNs) with constant and delayed coupling. By referring to Lyapunov functional method and Kronecker product technique, some sufficient conditions are derived for global synchronization of such systems. These new synchronization criteria offer some adjustable matrix parameters, which is of important significance in the design and applications of such coupled DNNs, and the results improve and extend the earlier works. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the theoretical results.