Further results on complete synchronization for noise-perturbed chaotic systems

In this Letter, a class of general systems which covers several famous chaotic systems is studied in complete synchronization with noise perturbation. Special nonlinear coupling techniques as well as LaSalle-type invariance principle of stochastic differential equations are employed to deduce our sufficient conditions for complete synchronization without involving the boundedness of chaotic systems. Furthermore, the correlative numerical simulations are given to illustrate the effectiveness of our theoretic results.     

Forced synchronization of a delayed-feedback oscillator

Dynamics of a delayed-feedback oscillator with cubic nonlinearity driven by an external harmonic signal is considered. Regimes of forced synchronization and their stability conditions are studied analytically and numerically for the cases of single-frequency and multiple-frequency (self-modulation) operation of the free-running oscillator. Special attention is paid to synchronization of the oscillator with bistability of steady states which arises near the boundary of generation zone. Results of numerical simulation of bifurcation transitions to synchronization regime for different driving frequencies are presented. Main differences from the classical picture of synchronization for a system with one degree of freedom are discussed.     

Experimental robust synchronization of hyperchaotic circuits

Even if complete synchronization between two chaotic circuits can be reached only when the systems are identical, in this paper we address the robustness of synchronization in the presence of parameter mismatches between the coupled circuits in the case of hyperchaotic behavior. In particular, a master–slave scheme based on negative feedback [T. Kapitaniak, Synchronization of chaos using continuous control, Phys. Rev. E 50 (1994) 1642–1644] is considered and the strategy to design the slave system as an observer of the master is given. With the proposed approach, based on the concept of the Master Stability Function, the two circuits are coupled through a unique scalar signal. Experimental results obtained from two hyperchaotic circuits will be presented in order to show that synchronization occurs widely in the range of electronic component tolerances.     

Transition from non-synchronization to synchronization of complex networks

A novel measure to describe the transition of the network from non-synchronization to synchronization is proposed. Based on a scale-free network with non-symmetric and weighted coupling, the transition of the network from non-synchronization to synchronization becomes fastest for appropriate non-symmetric coupling. Moreover, the minimal coupling cost of the network with non-symmetric and weighted coupling may be reduced significantly as compared to the case of symmetric and unweighted coupling.     

The order-oscillation induced by negative feedback in the adaptive scheme

The synchronization process of coupled phase oscillators is further investigated in this Letter. Coupled with a new adaptive scheme, the network can be stable in a middle state which oscillates between the synchronization state and the asynchronous state, namely there exists a third steady state. We call this novel phenomenon ‘order-oscillation’. Related results and detailed analysis are given at last.     

Analytical calculation of the transition to complete phase synchronization in coupled oscillators

Here we present a system of coupled phase oscillators with nearest neighbors coupling, which we study for different boundary conditions. We concentrate at the transition to the total synchronization. We are able to develop exact solutions for the value of the coupling parameter when the system becomes completely synchronized, for the case of periodic boundary conditions as well as for a chain with fixed ends. We compare the results with those calculated numerically.      

Visibility graph similarity: A new measure of generalized synchronization in coupled dynamic systems

Synchronization is defined as interdependencies among coupled dynamic systems. In most coupled systems the intrinsic and internal variants, and the interdependencies among their subsystems are not accessible. Therefore, in order to quantify the interdependencies among the coupled systems, attempts have been made through measuring the synchronization between their outputs represented mostly as time series. In this paper a new method, called Visibility Graph Similarity (VGS), is presented as a method of measuring Generalized Synchronization. First, each time series is reconstructed as a trajectory in a state space. Next, a Distance Time Series (DTS) is created from a sequence of relative distances of the states to a reference state. Subsequently, a visibility graph (VG) is constructed using DTS. Then, a sequence of degrees of the VG, called Degree Sequence (DS), is obtained. Correlation of the DSs of two coupled systems is called VGS and is presented as a measurement of similarity of dynamics of the coupled systems. The synchronization measurement performance of the VGS is compared with synchronization likelihood (SL) and the classical cross correlation method using two identical and non-identical models of two coupled Henon map over the entire time domain. Also, it is compared with SL for tracing temporal synchronization using both models. It is shown that VGS provides a more accurate measure of the overall synchronization compared with SL. It is more reliable for measuring weak couplings compared with the cross correlation method. Moreover, VGS uses fewer parameters and detects the temporal synchronization sooner than the SL.     

超混沌振荡器的混沌耦合同步

提出了两种应用单变量单向混沌耦合同步超混沌振荡器的同步方案。首先给出了混沌耦合同步方案的数学证明，然后通过数值仿真证实了该混沌耦合同步方案的正确性和有效性。最后通过计算条件李雅谱诺夫指数，比较了不同耦合强度下，两种混沌耦合同步和典型的连续耦合同步的同步性能。计算表明在一定的耦合强度下，混沌耦合比典型的连续耦合同步速度快。     

Strong anticipation: Sensitivity to long-range correlations in synchronization behavior

Strong anticipation has emerged as a new framework for studying prospective control. According to earlier theories of prediction, anticipatory behavior rests on temporally local predictions from internal models. Strong anticipation eschews internal models and draws on the embedding of an organism in its environment. In this formulation, behavior is sensitive to the non-local temporal structure of the environment. We present initial evidence for strong anticipation in a synchronization task with tapping as the behavior. Participants were instructed to synchronize, to the best of their abilities, with a (unpredictable) chaotic signal. Our data suggest a close relationship between the long-range correlations of the chaotic signal and the long-range correlations of the synchronization behavior.     

Effects of frustration on explosive synchronization

In this study, we consider the emergence of explosive synchronization in scale-free networks by considering the Kuramoto model of coupled phase oscillators. The natural frequencies of oscillators are assumed to be correlated with their degrees and frustration is included in the system. This assumption can enhance or delay the explosive transition to synchronization. Interestingly, a de-synchronization phenomenon occurs and the type of phase transition is also changed. Furthermore, we provide an analytical treatment based on a star graph, which resembles that obtained in scale-free networks. Finally, a self-consistent approach is implemented to study the de-synchronization regime. Our findings have important implications for controlling synchronization in complex networks because frustration is a controllable parameter in experiments and a discontinuous abrupt phase transition is always dangerous in engineering in the real world.     

Bursting synchronization in non-locally coupled maps

Neuron activity presents two timescales, a fast one related to action-potential spiking, and a slow timescale in which bursting takes place. Bursting activity in neuron ensembles can be synchronized, meaning the adjustment of the bursting phases due to coupling. We investigated bursting synchronization in a non-locally coupled lattice using a two-dimensional map to describe neuron activity. The coupling involves all sites in a lattice, the corresponding strength decreasing with the lattice distance in a power-law fashion. We observed bursting synchronization for wide intervals of the coupling parameters. We also investigated the bursting synchronization of the ensemble with an external time-periodic signal applied to one or more selected neurons.     

The role of neural architecture and the speed of signal propagation in the process of synchronization of bursting neurons

Synchronized neuronal activity has been observed at all levels of human and any other nervous systems and was suggested as particularly relevant in information processing and coding. In the present paper we investigate the synchronization of bursting neuronal activity. Motivated by the fact that in neural systems the interplay between the network structure and the dynamics taking place on it is closely interrelated, we develop a spatial network representation of neural architecture in which we can tune the network organization between a scale-free network with dominating long-range connections and a homogeneous network with mostly adjacent neurons connected. Our results reveal that the most synchronized response is obtained for the intermediate regime where long- as well as short-range connections constitute the neural architecture. Moreover, the optimal response is additionally enhanced when the speed of signal propagation is optimized.     

Understanding synchronization from simple core of chaotic equation

We dissect Rössler equation and give a linear core, which can capture the essence of Rössler oscillator. The maximal transversal Lyapunov exponents calculated from the core are in good agreement with those obtained from Rössler equation. The idea is also tested for coupled Chua's circuit systems. Numerical experiments are given.     

General hybrid projective complete dislocated synchronization with non-derivative and derivative coupling based on parameter identification in several chaotic and hyperchaotic systems

According to the Lyapunov stability theorem, a new general hybrid projective complete dislocated synchronization scheme with non-derivative and derivative coupling based on parameter identification is proposed under the framework of drive-response systems. Every state variable of the response system equals the summation of the hybrid drive systems in the previous hybrid synchronization. However, every state variable of the drive system equals the summation of the hybrid response systems while evolving with time in our method. Complete synchronization, hybrid dislocated synchronization, projective synchronization, non-derivative and derivative coupling, and parameter identification are included as its special item. The Lorenz chaotic system, Rssler chaotic system, memristor chaotic oscillator system, and hyperchaotic Lü system are discussed to show the effectiveness of the proposed methods.     

Partial synchronization in linearly and symmetrically coupled ordinary differential systems

In this paper, we discuss partial synchronization of linearly and symmetrically coupled ordinary differential equations (LSCODEs). The synchronization phenomena are investigated via invariant synchronization manifolds. On the basis of geometrical analysis of the synchronization manifold, several criteria for the global attractivity of the invariant synchronization manifold are obtained. Combining these criteria with some numerical examples, we investigate how topological structure affects partial synchronization, and give a valuable discussion about the possibility of partial synchronization with increasing coupling strength.     

耦合系统的混沌相位同步

通过引入混沌运动的相位定义分析了线性和非线性耦合参数对两个主共振子系统之间的混沌相位同步的影响.讨论了在近似于主共振条件下,两子系统不同步、不完全相位同步和完全相位同步之间的演化过程,揭示了不同状态相互转化与Lyapunov指数变化之间的关系,指出随着线性耦合力的增加,相位同步效应增强,然而随着非线性耦合力的增加,相位同步效应减弱. 关键词： 相位同步 Rssler振子 耦合 Lyapunov指数     

The effect of the asymptotic response dynamics on the generalized synchronization

Generalized synchronization in a drive-response Chua circuits is investigated. A cascade of transitions to GS is observed with increasing the interaction strength. The mechanism on the transitions to GS is given based on the asymptotic behaviors of response dynamics.     

On the complete synchronization of the Kuramoto phase model

We discuss the asymptotic complete phase-frequency synchronization for the Kuramoto phase model with a finite size N. We present sufficient conditions for initial configurations leading to the exponential decay toward the completely synchronized states. Our new sufficient conditions and decay rate depend only on the coupling strength and the diameter of initial phase and natural frequency configurations. But they are independent of the system size N, hence they can be used for the mean-field limit. For the complete synchronization estimates, we estimate the time evolution of the phase and frequency diameters for configurations. The initial phase configurations for identical oscillators located on the half circle will converge to the complete synchronized states exponentially fast. In contrast, for the non-identical oscillators, the complete frequency synchronization will occur exponentially fast for some restricted class of initial phase configurations. Our estimates are based on the monotonicity arguments of extremal phase and frequencies, which do not employ any linearization procedure of nonlinear coupling terms and detailed information on the eigenvalue of the linearized system around the complete synchronized states. We compare our analytical results with numerical simulations.     

Phase synchronization and synchronization frequency of two-coupled van der Pol oscillators with delayed coupling

In this paper, phase synchronization and the frequency of two synchronized van der Pol oscillators with delay coupling are studied. The dynamics of such a system are obtained using the describing function method, and the necessary conditions for phase synchronization are also achieved. Finding the vicinity of the synchronization frequency is the major advantage of the describing function method over other traditional methods. The equations obtained based on this method justify the phenomenon of the synchronization of coupled oscillators on a frequency either higher, between, or lower than the highest, in between, or lowest natural frequency of the aggregate oscillators. Several numerical examples simulate the different cases versus the various synchronization frequency delays.     

A new synchronization control method of wafer and reticle stage in step and scan lithographic equipment

Quality of exposures in step and scan lithographic equipment (scanner) highly depends on the synchronization of wafer and reticle stage. In order to increase the synchronization between the two stages, a method of increasing the correlation through reducing the phase difference between the tracking errors of the two stages is presented. Theoretical analysis with respect to application of increasing the correlation coefficients is performed. Validation of this process is verified through simulation and the results indicate that the moving average (MA) and moving standard deviation (MSD) of the synchronization error can be reduced effectively through our method.