Adaptive‐impulsive function projective synchronization for a class of time‐delay chaotic systems

This article investigates the function projective synchronization (FPS) for a class of time‐delay chaotic system via nonlinear adaptive‐impulsive control. To achieve the FPS, suitable nonlinear continuous and impulsive controllers are designed based on adaptive control theory and impulsive control theory. Using the generalized Babarlat's lemma, a general condition is given to ensure the FPS. Here, the time‐delay chaotic system is assumed to satisfy the Lipschitz condition while the Lipschitz constants are estimated by augmented adaptation equations. Numerical simulation results are also presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization scheme. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 333–341, 2015     

Multiswitching dual combination synchronization of time‐delay chaotic systems

This paper presents a novel synchronization scheme of multiswitching dual combination synchronization which is first of its kind. Multiswitching dual combination synchronization is achieved for 6 time‐delay chaotic systems. Asymptotically stable synchronization states are established by nonlinear control method and Lyapunov Krasovskii functional. To elaborate the proposed scheme, an example of time‐delay Rossler, Chen, and Shimizu Morioka systems is considered, where time‐delay Rossler system and Chen system are considered as drive systems and time‐delay Shimizu Morioka system is considered as response system. Theoretical analysis and computational results are in excellent agreement.     

Intermittent impulsive projective synchronization in time‐varying delayed dynamical network with variable structures

This paper studies the projective synchronization behavior in a drive‐response dynamical network with coupling time‐varying delay via intermittent impulsive control. Different from the most publications on drive‐response dynamical networks under the general impulsive control, here the impulsive effects can only exist at control windows, not during the whole time. Moreover, intermittent impulsive control does not need the limitation of the upper bound of the impulsive intervals. By utilizing the Lyapunov‐Razumikhin technique, some sufficient conditions for the projective synchronization are derived. Numerical simulations are provided to verify the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed method and results. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 547–556, 2016     

Finite‐time synchronization of a class of N‐coupled complex partial differential systems with time‐varying delay

This study examines finite‐time synchronization for a class of N‐coupled complex partial differential systems (PDSs) with time‐varying delay. The problem of finite‐time synchronization for coupled drive‐response PDSs with time‐varying delay is similarly considered. The synchronization error dynamic of the PDSs is defined in the q‐dimensional spatial domain. We construct a feedback controller to achieve finite‐time synchronization. Sufficient conditions are derived by using the Lyapunov‐Krasoviskii stability approach and inequalities technology to ensure that the proposed networks achieve synchronization in finite time. The proposed systems demonstrate extensive application. Finally, an example is used to verify the theoretical results.     

Chaos control of uncertain time‐delay chaotic systems with input dead‐zone nonlinearity

This article presents an adaptive sliding mode control (SMC) scheme for the stabilization problem of uncertain time‐delay chaotic systems with input dead‐zone nonlinearity. The algorithm is based on SMC, adaptive control, and linear matrix inequality technique. Using Lyapunov stability theorem, the proposed control scheme guarantees the stability of overall closed‐loop uncertain time‐delay chaotic system with input dead‐zone nonlinearity. It is shown that the state trajectories converge to zero asymptotically in the presence of input dead‐zone nonlinearity, time‐delays, nonlinear real‐valued functions, parameter uncertainties, and external disturbances simultaneously. The selection of sliding surface and the design of control law are two important issues, which have been addressed. Moreover, the knowledge of upper bound of uncertainties is not required. The reaching phase and chattering phenomenon are eliminated. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed scheme. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 13–20, 2016     

Robust adaptive synchronization of uncertain complex networks with multiple time‐varying coupled delays

In this article, the synchronization problem of uncertain complex networks with multiple coupled time‐varying delays is studied. The synchronization criterion is deduced for complex dynamical networks with multiple different time‐varying coupling delays and uncertainties, based on Lyapunov stability theory and robust adaptive principle. By designing suitable robust adaptive synchronization controllers that have strong robustness against the uncertainties in coupling matrices, the all nodes states of complex networks globally asymptotically synchronize to a desired synchronization state. The numerical simulations are given to show the feasibility and effectiveness of theoretical results. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 20: 62–73, 2015     

Finite‐time synchronization of memristive neural networks with time‐varying delays via two control methods

In this paper, on the basis of the Lyapunov stability theory and finite‐time stability lemma, the finite‐time synchronization problem for memristive neural networks with time‐varying delays is studied by two control methods. First, the discontinuous state‐feedback control rule containing integral part for square sum of the synchronization error and the discontinuous adaptive control rule are designed for realizing synchronization of drive‐response memristive neural networks in finite time, respectively. Then, by using some important inequalities and defining suitable Lyapunov functions, some algebraic sufficient criteria guaranteeing finite‐time synchronization are deduced for drive‐response memristive neural networks in finite time. Furthermore, we give the estimation of the upper bounds of the settling time of finite‐time synchronization. Lastly, the effectiveness of the obtained sufficient criteria guaranteeing finite‐time synchronization is validated by simulation.     

Exponential stabilization and L2‐gain for uncertain switched nonlinear systems with interval time‐varying delay

This paper is concerned with the exponential stabilization and L₂‐gain for a class of uncertain switched nonlinear systems with interval time‐varying delay. Based on Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional method, novel delay‐dependent sufficient conditions of exponential stabilization for a class of uncertain switched nonlinear delay systems are developed under an average dwell time scheme. Then, novel criteria to ensure the exponential stabilization with weighted L₂‐gain performance for a class of uncertain switched nonlinear delay systems are established. Furthermore, an effective method is proposed for the designing of a stabilizing feedback controller with L₂‐gain performance. Finally, some numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Global exponential stability of fractional‐order impulsive neural network with time‐varying and distributed delay

In this article, we present several results on global exponential stability of a fractional‐order cellular neural network with impulses and with time‐varying and distributed delay. By using the Lyapunov‐like function methods in conjunction with the Razumikhin techniques, we derive sufficient condition for the exponential stability with an exponential convergence rate. The obtained outcomes of our present investigation significantly extend and generalize the corresponding results existing in the current literature. Finally, we give 2 illustrative examples to demonstrate the theoretical findings.     

A delay decomposition approach for robust dissipativity and passivity analysis of neutral‐type neural networks with leakage time‐varying delay

This article presents the robust dissipativity and passivity analysis of neutral‐type neural networks with leakage time‐varying delay via delay decomposition approach. Using delay decomposition technique, new delay‐dependent criteria ensuring the considered system to be ‐γ dissipative are established in terms of strict linear matrix inequalities. A new Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional is constructed by dividing the discrete and neutral delay intervals into m and l segments, respectively, and choosing different Lyapunov functionals to different segments. Further, the dissipativity behaviors of neural networks which are affected due to the sensitiveness of the time delay in the leakage term have been taken into account. Finally, numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 248–264, 2016     

Triple integral approach to reachable set bounding for linear singular systems with time‐varying delay

This paper is concerned with the reachable set estimation problem of singular systems with time‐varying delay and bounded disturbance inputs. Based on a novel Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional that contains four triple integral terms, reciprocally convex approach and free‐weighting matrix method, two sufficient conditions are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities to guarantee that the reachable set of singular systems with time‐varying delay is bounded by the intersection of ellipsoid. Finally, two numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synchronization of complex networks with time‐varying inner coupling and outer coupling matrices

Synchronization of complex networks with time‐varying coupling matrices is studied in this paper. Two kinds of time‐varying coupling are taken into account. One is the time‐varying inner coupling in the node state space and the other is the time‐varying outer coupling in the network topology space. By respectively setting linear controllers and adaptive controllers, time‐varying complex networks can be synchronized to a desired state. Meanwhile, different influences of the control parameters of linear controllers and adaptive controllers on the synchronization have also been investigated. Based on the Lyapunov function theory, we construct appropriate positive‐definite functions, and several sufficient synchronization criteria are obtained. Numerical simulations further illustrate the effectiveness of conclusions. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Mean square exponential synchronization for impulsive coupled neural networks with time‐varying delays and stochastic disturbances

In this article, the mean square exponential synchronization of a class of impulsive coupled neural networks with time‐varying delays and stochastic disturbances is investigated. The information transmission among the systems can be directed and lagged, that is, the coupling matrices are not needed to be symmetrical and there exist interconnection delays. The dynamical behaviors of the networks can be both continuous and discrete. Specially, the time‐varying delays are taken into consideration to describe the impulsive effects of the system. The control objective is that the trajectories of the salve system by designing suitable control schemes track the trajectories of the master system with impulsive effects. Consequently, sufficient criteria for guaranteeing the mean square exponential convergence of the two systems are obtained in view of Lyapunov stability theory, comparison principle, and mathematical induction. Finally, a numerical simulation is presented to show the verification of the main results in this article. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 190–202, 2016     

Symmetry analysis of the nonlinear two‐dimensional Klein–Gordon equation with a time‐varying delay

The group analysis method is applied to the two‐dimensional nonlinear Klein–Gordon equation with time‐varying delay. Determining equations for equations with a time‐varying delay are derived. A complete group classification of the studied equation with respect to the function involved into the equation is obtained. All admitted Lie algebras are classified. By using the classifications, representations of all invariant solutions are found. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Robust dissipativity and passivity analysis for discrete‐time stochastic neural networks with time‐varying delay

In this article, we consider the problem of robust dissipativity and passivity analysis for a class of general discrete‐time recurrent neural networks (NNs) with time‐varying delays. The NN under consideration is subject to time‐varying and norm bounded parameter uncertainties. By the latest free‐weighting matrix method, an appropriate Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and using stochastic analysis technique a sufficient condition is established to ensure that the NNs under consideration is strictly ‐dissipative. The derived conditions are presented in terms of linear matrix inequalities. Numerical examples and its simulations are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the results. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 47–58, 2016     

Adaptive impulsive synchronization of uncertain delayed chaotic system with full unknown parameters via discrete‐time drive signals

This article investigates the adaptive impulsive synchronization of delayed chaotic system with full unknown parameters. Aiming at this problem, we propose a new adaptive strategy, in which both the adaptive–impulsive controller and the parameters adaptive laws are designed via the discrete‐time signals from the drive system. The corresponding theoretical proof is given to guarantee the effectiveness of the proposed strategy. Moreover, the concrete adaptive strategies are achieved for delayed Hopfield neural network, optical Ikeda system and the well‐known delayed Lü chaotic system. As expected, numerical simulations show the effectiveness of the proposed strategy. This method has potential applications in parameters estimation, secure communication, and cryptanalysis when only discrete signals are transmitted in communication channel. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 43–51, 2016     

Non‐fragile synchronization control for complex networks with additive time‐varying delays

In this article, a synchronization problem for complex dynamical networks with additive time‐varying coupling delays via non‐fragile control is investigated. A new class of Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional with triple integral terms is constructed and using reciprocally convex approach, some new delay‐dependent synchronization criteria are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). When applying Jensen's inequality to partition double integral terms in the derivation of LMI conditions, a new kind of linear combination of positive functions weighted by the inverses of squared convex parameters appears. To handle such a combination, an effective method is introduced by extending the lower bound lemma. Then, a sufficient condition for designing the non‐fragile synchronization controller is introduced. Finally, a numerical example is given to show the advantages of the proposed techniques. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 296–321, 2015     

Adaptive fuzzy control‐based projective synchronization of uncertain nonaffine chaotic systems

This article aims to introduce a projective synchronization approach based on adaptive fuzzy control for a class of perturbed uncertain multivariable nonaffine chaotic systems. The fuzzy‐logic systems are employed to approximate online the uncertain functions. A Lyapunov approach is used to design the parameter adaptation laws and to demonstrate the boundedness of all signals of the closed‐loop system as well as the convergence of the synchronization errors to bounded residual sets. Finally, numerical simulation results are presented to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed synchronization system based on fuzzy adaptive controller. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 180–192, 2015     

Guaranteed cost synchronization of complex networks with uncertainties and time‐Varying delays

This article focuses on the problem of Guaranteed cost synchronization of complex networks with uncertainties and time‐Varying delays. Sufficient conditions for the existence of the optimal guaranteed cost control laws are introduced in the light of linear matrix inequalities via the Lyapunov–Krasovskii stability theory. The time‐varying node delays and time‐varying coupling delays are simultaneously regarded in the complex network. The node uncertainties and coupling uncertainties are simultaneously considered as well. Numerical simulations are provided to account for the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method. The results in this article generalize and improve the corresponding results of the recent works. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 381–395, 2016