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 global synchronization of a general complex dynamical network with non-delayed and delayed coupling

This Letter investigates the global synchronization of a general complex dynamical network with non-delayed and delayed coupling. Based on Lasalle's invariance principle, adaptive global synchronization criteria is obtained. Analytical result shows that under the designed adaptive controllers, a general complex dynamical network with non-delayed and delayed coupling can globally asymptotically synchronize to a given trajectory. What is more, the node dynamic need not satisfy the very strong and conservative uniformly Lipschitz condition and the coupling matrix is not assumed to be symmetric or irreducible. Finally, numerical simulations are presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization criteria.     

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.     

Cluster synchronization in the adaptive complex dynamical networks via a novel approach

This Letter investigates cluster synchronization in the adaptive complex dynamical networks with nonidentical nodes by a local control method and a novel adaptive strategy for the coupling strengths of the networks. In this approach, the coupling strength of each node adjusts adaptively only based on the state information of its neighborhood. By means of the proposed scheme, the sufficient conditions for achieving cluster synchronization are derived analytically by utilizing Lyapunov stability theory. It is demonstrated that the synchronization performance is sensitively affected by the control gain, the inner-coupling matrix and the network topological structure. The numerical simulations are performed to verify the effectiveness of the theoretical results.     

Generalized projective synchronization between two different general complex dynamical networks with delayed coupling

In this Letter, generalized projective synchronization (GPS) between two different complex dynamical networks with delayed coupling is investigated. Two complex networks are distinct if they have diverse node dynamics, or different number of nodes, or different topological structures. By using the adaptive control scheme, a sufficient synchronization criterion for this GPS is derived based on the LaSalle invariance principle. Three corollaries are also obtained. It is noticed that the synchronization speed sensitively depends on the adjustable positive constants μi. Furthermore, the coupling configuration matrix is not necessary to be symmetric or irreducible, and the inner coupling matrix need not be symmetric. In addition, the node dynamic need not satisfy the very strong and conservative uniformly Lipschitz condition. Numerical simulations further demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the theoretical results.     

Synchronization-based topology identification of weighted general complex dynamical networks with time-varying coupling delay

Many existing papers investigated the geometric features, control and synchronization of complex dynamical networks provided with certain topology. However, the exact topology of a network is sometimes unknown or uncertain. Based on LaSalle’s invariance principle, we propose an adaptive feedback technique to identify the exact topology of a weighted general complex dynamical network model with time-varying coupling delay. By receiving the network nodes evolution, the topology of such a kind of network with identical or different nodes, or even with varying topology can be monitored. In comparison with previous methods, time delay is taken into account in this simple, analytical and systematic synchronization-based technique. Particularly, the weight configuration matrix is not necessarily symmetric or irreducible, and the inner-coupling matrix need not be symmetric. Illustrative simulations are provided to verify the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed scheme.     

Cluster projective synchronization of complex networks with nonidentical dynamical nodes

We investigate a new cluster projective synchronization(CPS) scheme in time-varying delay coupled complex dynamical networks with nonidentical nodes.Based on the community structure of the networks,the controllers are designed differently for the nodes in one community,which have direct connections to the nodes in the other communities and the nodes without direct connections to the nodes in the other communities.Some sufficient criteria are derived to ensure the nodes in the same group projectively synchronize and there is also projective synchronization between nodes in different groups.Particularly,the weight configuration matrix is not assumed to be symmetric or irreducible.The numerical simulations are performed to verify the effectiveness of the theoretical results.     

激光时空混沌模型的加权网络投影同步

提出了一种实现加权网络时空混沌投影同步的方法.通过构造合适的Lyapunov函数,确定了加权网络中连接节点之间耦合函数的结构以及网络节点状态方程中分离配置的线性项的系数矩阵的取值范围.以Bragg声光双稳系统作为局域函数,单向耦合映像格子作为空间扩展系统构成激光时空混沌模型.通过仿真模拟检验了采用激光时空混沌模型作为网络节点的加权网络的投影同步效果.结果显示,对于任意的节点之间耦合强度的权重值,加权网络的投影同步均可以实现. 关键词： 投影同步 加权网络 时空混沌 Bragg声光双稳系统     

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.     

Adaptive pinning synchronization in fractional-order complex dynamical networks

Synchronization of general complex dynamical networks with fractional-order dynamical nodes is addressed in this paper. Based on the stability theory of fractional-order differential systems and adaptive pinning control, some sufficient local asymptotical synchronization criteria and global asymptotical ones are derived respectively, which succeed in solving the problem about how many nodes are need to be controlled and how much coupling strength should be applied to ensure the synchronization of the entire fractional-order networks. The obtained results are more general and effective than those reported. Moreover, the coupling-configuration matrices and the inner-coupling matrices are not assumed to be symmetric and irreducible. Finally, a numerical simulation is presented to demonstrate the validity and feasibility of the proposed synchronization criteria.     

Cluster synchronization in fractional-order complex dynamical networks

Cluster synchronization of complex dynamical networks with fractional-order dynamical nodes is discussed in the Letter. By using the stability theory of fractional-order differential system and linear pinning control, a sufficient condition for the stability of the synchronization behavior in complex networks with fractional order dynamics is derived. Only the nodes in one community which have direct connections to the nodes in other communities are needed to be controlled, resulting in reduced control cost. A numerical example is presented to demonstrate the validity and feasibility of the obtained result. Numerical simulations illustrate that cluster synchronization performance for fractional-order complex dynamical networks is influenced by inner-coupling matrix, control gain, coupling strength and topological structures of the networks.     

Synchronization criteria for a generalized complex delayed dynamical network model

It has been demonstrated that most complex networks display synchronization phenomena, and this problem has attracted great attention of various fields including science and engineering. In this paper, a generalized complex dynamical network model with time-varying delays was presented. Kronecker product was adopted to investigate this model. Moreover, several synchronization criteria were derived for both delay-independent and delay-dependent asymptotical stability. Especially, it has been shown that synchronization of such dynamical network is determined by the linear matrix inequality consisting of coupling configuration matrices, inner-coupling matrices and isolated cells. At last, illustrative examples were given to validate the above-acquired.     

Impulsive synchronization of a nonlinear coupled complex network with a delay node

We investigate the impulsive synchronization of a nonlinear coupled complex network with a delay node. Both delay coupling and non-delay coupling, as well as the symmetrical coupling matrix and the asymmetrical coupling matrix are considered. Based on the comparison theorem of an impulsive differential system, some novel synchronization criteria are derived. Finally, numerical simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization criteria.     

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.     

节点含时滞的不确定复杂网络的自适应同步研究

研究了节点带有时滞,网络结构已知或者完全未知时的不确定动态网络模型的同步问题.基于李雅普诺夫稳定性理论,并按照参数的已知和未知情况分别设计了复杂网络同步控制器和复杂网络同步自适应控制器,给出了网络同步的充分条件,保证了动态网络渐进同步于任意指定的网络中的单独节点的状态.最后,数值结果表明了方法的有效性. 关键词： 自适应同步 不确定复杂网络 Lyapunov稳定理论     

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.     

Impulsive synchronization of complex networks with non-delayed and delayed coupling

This Letter investigates the impulsive synchronization between two complex networks with non-delayed and delayed coupling. Based on the stability analysis of impulsive differential equation, the criteria for the synchronization is derived, and a linear impulsive controller and the simple updated laws are designed. Particularly, the weight configuration matrix is not necessarily symmetric or irreducible, and the inner coupling matrix need not be symmetric. Numerical examples are presented to verify the effectiveness and correctness of the synchronization criteria.     

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.     

Robust impulsive synchronization of complex delayed dynamical networks

This Letter investigates robust impulsive synchronization of complex delayed dynamical networks with nonsymmetrical coupling from the view of dynamics and control. Based on impulsive control theory on delayed dynamical systems, some simple yet generic criteria for robust impulsive synchronization are established. It is shown that these criteria can provide a novel and effective control approach to synchronize an arbitrary given delayed dynamical network to a desired synchronization state. Comparing with existing results, the advantage of the control scheme is that synchronization state can be selected as a weighted average of all the states in the network for the purpose of practical control strategy. Finally, numerical simulations are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control methodology.     

Global synchronization of Chua＇s chaotic delay network by using linear matrix inequality

Global synchronization of Chua‘s chaotic dynamical networks with coupling delays is investigated in this paper.Unlike other approaches, where only local results were obtained, the network is found to be not linearized in this paper.Insteat, the global synchronization is obtained by using the linear matrix inequality theory. Moreover, some quite simple linear-state-error feedback controllers for global synchronization are derived, which can be easily constructed based on the minimum eigenvalue of the coupling matrix. A simulation of Chua‘s chaotic network with global coupling delays in nodes is finally given, which is used to verify the theoretical results of the proposed global synchron izationscheme.