Hyperchaos in fractional order nonlinear systems

We numerically investigate hyperchaotic behavior in an autonomous nonlinear system of fractional order. It is demonstrated that hyperchaotic behavior of the integer order nonlinear system is preserved when the order becomes fractional. The system under study has been reported in the literature [Murali K, Tamasevicius A, Mykolaitis G, Namajunas A, Lindberg E. Hyperchaotic system with unstable oscillators. Nonlinear Phenom Complex Syst 3(1);2000:7–10], and consists of two nonlinearly coupled unstable oscillators, each consisting of an amplifier and an LC resonance loop. The fractional order model of this system is obtained by replacing one or both of its capacitors by fractional order capacitors. Hyperchaos is then assessed by studying the Lyapunov spectrum. The presence of multiple positive Lyapunov exponents in the spectrum is indicative of hyperchaos. Using the appropriate system control parameters, it is demonstrated that hyperchaotic attractors are obtained for a system order less than 4. Consequently, we present a conjecture that fourth-order hyperchaotic nonlinear systems can still produce hyperchaotic behavior with a total system order of 3 + ε, where 1 > ε > 0.     

Synchronization of nonlinear fractional order systems

This paper deals with the master-slave synchronization scheme for partially known nonlinear fractional order systems, where the unknown dynamics is considered as the master system and we propose the slave system structure which estimates the unknown state variables. For solving this problem we introduce a Fractional Algebraic Observability (FAO) property which is used as a main tool in the design of the master system. As numerical examples we consider a fractional order Rössler hyperchaotic system and a fractional order Lorenz chaotic system and by means of some simulations we show the effectiveness of the suggested approach.     

Fuzzy fractional order sliding mode controller for nonlinear systems

In this paper, an intelligent robust fractional surface sliding mode control for a nonlinear system is studied. At first a sliding PD surface is designed and then, a fractional form of these networks PD^α, is proposed. Fast reaching velocity into the switching hyperplane in the hitting phase and little chattering phenomena in the sliding phase is desired. To reduce the chattering phenomenon in sliding mode control (SMC), a fuzzy logic controller is used to replace the discontinuity in the signum function at the reaching phase in the sliding mode control. For the problem of determining and optimizing the parameters of fuzzy sliding mode controller (FSMC), genetic algorithm (GA) is used. Finally, the performance and the significance of the controlled system two case studies (robot manipulator and coupled tanks) are investigated under variation in system parameters and also in presence of an external disturbance. The simulation results signify performance of genetic-based fuzzy fractional sliding mode controller.     

On a nonlinear distributed order fractional differential equation

We study the existence and the uniqueness of mild and classical solutions for a class of equations of the form . Such equations arise in distributed derivatives models of viscoelasticity and system identification theory. We also formulate a variational principle for a more general equation based on a method of doubling of variables for such equations.     

Controllability of nonlinear fractional dynamical systems

In this paper we establish a set of sufficient conditions for the controllability of nonlinear fractional dynamical systems. The results are obtained by using the recently derived formula for solution representation of systems of fractional differential equations and the application of the Schauder fixed point theorem. Examples are provided to illustrate the results.     

Anti-periodic fractional boundary value problems for nonlinear differential equations of fractional order

In this paper, the existence of solutions of an anti-periodic fractional boundary value problem for nonlinear fractional differential equations is investigated. The contraction mapping principle and Leray-Schauder’s fixed point theorem are applied to establish the results.     

Analysis of fractional order differential coupled systems

In this paper, we investigate the existence of solutions to nonlinear fractional order differential coupled systemswith the classical nonlocal initial conditions.We introduce a useful vector norm, named β·B‐vector norm,which is not only a novelty but also provides another way to deal with a large number of problems not limit to integer and noninteger differential systems and singular integral systems. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Hyperchaos in acetylcholinesterase enzyme systems

Burst generation via a complex bifurcation scenario is discussed using a two compartments model of an enzyme system with substrate inhibition kinetics affected by the production of hydrogen ions accompanying the reaction (e.g. acetylcholinesterase enzyme system). Evidences are given to support the existence of homoclinicity associated with this complex dynamics, including the generalised criterion developed by Rossler et al. [1] for the application of Sil'nikov's theorem in the case of four-dimensional systems. Complex bi-stabilities are observed in certain regions, and the structure of some attracting sets occurring near homoclinic orbits are discussed. The results support the use of such fundamental models for different dynamical modes generation and analysis. The results relate to the transition of small and large frequency oscillations to periodic bursting and vice versa in excitable cells and many biophysical systems.     

Controllability of nonlinear fractional order integrodifferential system with input delay

This paper addressed the controllability of nonlinear fractional order integrodifferential systems with input delay. Firstly, the Caputo fractional derivatives and the Mittag‐Leffler functions are employed. Thereafter, we establish a set of sufficient and necessary conditions for the controllability of the linear fractional system. Furtherly, controllability conditions of the nonlinear integrodifferential fractional order system with input delay are acquired by utilizing Arzela‐Ascoli theorem and Schauder's fixed‐point theorem. Finally, an example is presented to demonstrate our main results.     

Analysis of nonlinear fractional control systems in Banach spaces

In this paper, we consider the nonlinear control systems of fractional order and its optimal controls in Banach spaces. Using the fractional calculus, Hölder’s inequality, p-mean continuity, weakly singular inequality and Leray-Schauder’s fixed point theorem with compact mapping, the sufficient condition is given for the existence and uniqueness of mild solutions for a broad class of fractional nonlinear infinite dimensional control systems. Utilizing the approximately lower semicontinuity of integral functionals and weakly compactness, we extend the existence result of optimal controls for nonlinear control systems to nonlinear fractional control systems under generally mild conditions. An example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the results obtained.     

Numerical methods for nonlinear partial differential equations of fractional order

In this article, we implement relatively new analytical techniques, the variational iteration method and the Adomian decomposition method, for solving nonlinear partial differential equations of fractional order. The fractional derivatives are described in the Caputo sense. The two methods in applied mathematics can be used as alternative methods for obtaining analytic and approximate solutions for different types of fractional differential equations. In these schemes, the solution takes the form of a convergent series with easily computable components. Numerical results show that the two approaches are easy to implement and accurate when applied to partial differential equations of fractional order.     

Asymptotic stability of nonlinear fractional neutral singular systems

In this paper, fractional calculus has been introduced into neutral singular systems. The (asymptotical) stability and (generalized) Mittag-Leffler stability of nonlinear fractional neutral singular systems with Caputo and Riemann-Liouville derivatives are studied, respectively. Several sufficient conditions guaranteeing stability of such systems are established by using the Lyapunov direct method.     

Controlling general projective synchronization of fractional order Rossler systems

This paper proposed a method to achieve general projective synchronization of two fractional order Rossler systems. First, we construct the fractional order Rossler system’s corresponding approximation integer order system. Then, a control method based on a partially linear decomposition and negative feedback of state errors was utilized on the integer order system. Numerical simulations show the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Stability analysis of impulsive functional systems of fractional order

In this paper, a class of impulsive fractional functional differential systems is investigated. Sufficient conditions for stability of the zero solution are proved, extending the corresponding theory of impulsive functional differential equations. The investigations are carried out by using the comparison principle, coupled with the Lyapunov function method. We apply our results to an impulsive single species model of Lotka–Volterra type.     

On stability of equilibrium points in nonlinear fractional differential equations and fractional Hamiltonian systems

In this article, a brief stability analysis of equilibrium points in nonlinear fractional order dynamical systems is given. Then, based on the first integral concept, a definition of planar Hamiltonian systems with fractional order introduced. Some interesting properties of these fractional Hamiltonian systems are also presented. Finally, we illustrate two examples to see the differences between fractional Hamiltonian systems with their classical order counterparts.© 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 93–99, 2015     

Modified projective synchronization of uncertain fractional order hyperchaotic systems

Base on the stability theory of fractional order system, this work mainly investigates modified projective synchronization of two fractional order hyperchaotic systems with unknown parameters. A controller is designed for synchronization of two different fractional order hyperchaotic systems. The method is successfully applied to modified projective synchronization between fractional order Rössler hyperchaotic system and fractional order Chen hyperchaotic system, and numerical simulations illustrate the effectiveness of the obtained results.     

Reduced order observer design for nonlinear systems

This work is a geometric study of reduced order observer design for nonlinear systems. Our reduced order observer design is applicable for Lyapunov stable nonlinear systems with a linear output equation and is a generalization of Luenberger’s reduced order observer design for linear systems. We establish the error convergence for the reduced order estimator for nonlinear systems using the center manifold theory for flows. We illustrate our reduced order observer construction for nonlinear systems with a physical example, namely a nonlinear pendulum without friction.