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Complete synchronization and generalized synchronization of one-way coupled time-delay systems.
Meng Zhan1, Xingang Wang, Xiaofeng Gong
1Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119260.
Summary
Generalized synchronization (GS) in time-delay systems can be achieved using a single scalar signal. Parameter resonance effects enable stable synchronization with reduced coupling by matching system delay times.
Area of Science:
- Nonlinear Dynamics
- Chaos Theory
- Control Systems
Background:
- Time-delay systems are prevalent in various scientific and engineering fields.
- Synchronization phenomena, including generalized synchronization (GS), are crucial for understanding complex system behaviors.
- Controlling and recovering states in systems with time delays presents significant challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the conditions for complete synchronization and generalized synchronization (GS) in one-way coupled time-delay systems.
- To analyze the influence of delay times on the synchronization threshold.
- To explore the potential applications of observed synchronization features in system recovery.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of one-way coupled time-delay systems.
- Mathematical formulation and theoretical investigation of synchronization criteria.
- Numerical simulations to observe synchronization dynamics and parameter resonance effects.
Main Results:
- Generalized synchronization (GS) can be achieved using a single scalar signal.
- A parameter resonance effect was identified, where synchronization thresholds depend on the delay times of the driving and driven systems.
- Stable synchronization is achievable with smaller coupling strengths when system delays are in resonance.
- Near chaos synchronization, desynchronization exhibits periodic bursts with a period equal to the driven system's delay time.
Conclusions:
- The study demonstrates a method for achieving generalized synchronization in time-delay systems via a single scalar signal.
- The parameter resonance effect offers a strategy for enhancing synchronization stability and reducing coupling requirements.
- The observed dynamics provide insights applicable to the recovery and control of time-delay systems.