Numerical approximation of a class of discontinuous systems of fractional order

In this paper we investigate the possibility to formulate an implicit multistep numerical method for fractional differential equations, as a discrete dynamical system to model a class of discontinuous dynamical systems of fractional order. For this purpose, the problem is continuously transformed into a set-valued problem, to which the approximate selection theorem for a class of differential inclusions applies. Next, following the way presented in the book of Stewart and Humphries (Dynamical Systems and Numerical Analysis, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1996) for the case of continuous differential equations, we prove that a variant of Adams?CBashforth?CMoulton method for fractional differential equations can be considered as defining a discrete dynamical system, approximating the underlying discontinuous fractional system. For this purpose, the existence and uniqueness of solutions are investigated. One example is presented.     

Stability for nonlinear fractional order systems: an indirect approach

In this paper, we first verify that fractional order systems using Caputo’s or Riemann–Liouville’s derivative can be represented by the continuous frequency distributed model with initial value carefully allocated. Then, the relation of the stability between the fractional order system and its corresponding integer order system is discussed and it is proven that stability of integer order system implies the stability of its corresponding fractional order system under some mild conditions. Moreover, we extend the stability theorems to the finite-dimensional case since fractional order systems are always implemented by approximation. Some illustrative examples are finally provided to show the usage and effectiveness of the proposed stability theorems.     

Fractional generalized synchronization in a class of nonlinear fractional order systems

Generalized synchronization in nonlinear fractional order systems occurs whether the states of one system by means of a functional mapping are identical to states of another. This mapping can be obtained if there exists a fractional differential primitive element whose elements are fractional derivatives which generate a differential transcendence basis. In this contribution we investigate the fractional generalized synchronization (FGS) problem for a class of strictly different nonlinear fractional order systems and we consider the master-slave synchronization scheme. As well as, of a natural manner we construct a fractional generalized observability canonical form, we introduce a fractional algebraic observability property, and we design a fractional dynamical controller able to achieve synchronization. These particular forms of FGS are illustrated with numerical results.     

Chaos suppression via periodic change of variables in a class of discontinuous dynamical systems of fractional order

By introducing a suitable change of variable theorem for a class of fractional discontinuous equations, we study the possibility to use a periodic perturbation algorithm to stabilize chaotic trajectories. For this purpose, some new issues of fractional differential inclusions and results on Filippov systems are used. The algorithm, which periodically changes the system variables, has been used so far to stabilize discrete, continuous and discontinuous systems of integer order. As an example, a piece-wise continuous variant of the Chen system is utilized.     

New power law inequalities for fractional derivative and stability analysis of fractional order systems

Three new power law inequalities for fractional derivative are proposed in this paper. We generalize the original useful power law inequality, which plays an important role in the stability analysis of pseudo state of fractional order systems. Moreover, three stability theorems of fractional order systems are given in this paper. The stability problem of fractional order linear systems can be converted into the stability problem of the corresponding integer order systems. For the fractional order nonlinear systems, a sufficient condition is obtained to guarantee the stability of the true state. The stability relation between pseudo state and true state is given in the last theorem by the final value theorem of Laplace transform. Finally, two examples and numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the validity and feasibility of the proposed theorems.     

On one class of differential equations of fractional order

We consider the Darboux problem for a differential equation of fractional order that contains a regularized mixed derivative. Sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of a solution of this problem are obtained in the class of continuous functions. We also propose a method for finding an approximate solution of this problem and prove the convergence of this method.     

Synchronization of piecewise continuous systems of fractional order

This paper proves analytically that synchronization of a class of piecewise continuous fractional-order systems can be achieved. Since there are no dedicated numerical methods to integrate differential equations with discontinuous right-hand sides for fractional-order models, Filippov’s regularization (Filippov, Differential Equations with Discontinuous Right-Hand Sides, 1988) is applied, and Cellina’s Theorem (Aubin and Cellina, Differential Inclusions Set-valued Maps and Viability Theory, 1984; Aubin and Frankowska, Set-valued Analysis, 1990) is used. It is proved that the corresponding initial value problem can be converted to a continuous problem of fractional-order systems, to which numerical methods can be applied. In this way, the synchronization problem is transformed into a standard problem for continuous fractional-order systems. Three examples are presented: the Sprott’s system, Chen’s system, and Shimizu–Morioka’s system.     

Controllability of nonlinear higher order fractional dynamical systems

The aim of this paper is to derive a set of sufficient conditions for controllability of nonlinear fractional dynamical system of order 1<α<2 in finite dimensional spaces. The results are obtained using the Schauder fixed point theorem. Examples are included to verify the result.     

Optimal control of a class of fractional heat diffusion systems

In this paper, a solution procedure for a class of optimal control problems involving distributed parameter systems described by a generalized, fractional-order heat equation is presented. The first step in the proposed procedure is to represent the original fractional distributed parameter model as an equivalent system of fractional-order ordinary differential equations. In the second step, the necessity for solving fractional Euler–Lagrange equations is avoided completely by suitable transformation of the obtained model to a classical, although infinite-dimensional, state-space form. It is shown, however, that relatively small number of state variables are sufficient for accurate computations. The main feature of the proposed approach is that results of the classical optimal control theory can be used directly. In particular, the well-known “linear-quadratic” (LQR) and “Bang-Bang” regulators can be designed. The proposed procedure is illustrated by a numerical example.     

Fitting of the initialization function of fractional order systems

Nonlinear Dynamics - The initial value problem of fractional order systems is studied further in this paper. Firstly, a new concept is put forward and named as aberration phenomenon, which reflects...     

Stability for manifolds of equilibrium states of fractional generalized Hamiltonian systems

For a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system, in terms of Riesz derivatives, stability theory for the manifolds of equilibrium states is presented. The gradient representation and second order gradient representation of a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system are studied, and the conditions under which the system can be considered as a gradient system and a second order gradient system are given, respectively. Then, equilibrium equations, disturbance equations, and first approximate equations of a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system are obtained. A theorem for the stability of the manifolds of equilibrium states of the general autonomous system is used to a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system, and three propositions on the stability of the manifolds of equilibrium states of the system are investigated. As the special cases of this article, the conditions which a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system can be reduced to a generalized Hamiltonian system, a fractional Hamiltonian system and a Hamiltonian system are given, respectively, and the stability theory for the manifolds of equilibrium states of these systems are obtained. Further, a fractional dynamical system and a fractional Volterra model of the three species groups are given to illustrate the method and results of the application. Finally, by using the method in this paper, we construct a new kind of fractional dynamical model, i.e. the fractional Hénon–Heiles model, and we study its stability of the manifolds of equilibrium states.     

Stabilization of fractional order systems using a finite number of state feedback laws

In this paper, the stabilization of linear time-invariant systems with fractional derivatives using a limited number of available state feedback gains, none of which is individually capable of system stabilization, is studied. In order to solve this problem in fractional order systems, the linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach has been used for fractional order systems. A shadow integer order system for each fractional order system is defined, which has a behavior similar to the fractional order system only from the stabilization point of view. This facilitates the use of Lyapunov function and convex analysis in systems with fractional order 1<q<2. To this end, an extremum-seeking method is used for obtaining Lyapunov function and defining a suitable sliding sector in order to enable switching between available control gains for system stabilization. Consequently, using the LMI approach in fractional order systems, necessary and sufficient conditions are provided for stabilization of systems with fractional order 1<q<2 using a limited number of available state feedback gains which lead to variable structure control.