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Published on: May 8, 2021
Control and synchronization of spatiotemporal chaos
Alexander Ahlborn1, Ulrich Parlitz
1Drittes Physikalisches Institut, Universität Göttingen, Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1, 37077 Göttingen, Germany.
Summary
Chaos control methods using delayed feedback signals can stabilize plane waves or trap spiral waves in the Ginzburg-Landau equation. Successful control relies on synchronizing dynamics near the control cells.
Area of Science:
- Nonlinear dynamics
- Complex systems
- Mathematical physics
Background:
- The Ginzburg-Landau equation models various phenomena, including pattern formation and wave propagation.
- Controlling chaotic behavior in such systems is crucial for understanding and manipulating complex dynamics.
- Existing methods may require extensive control interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate novel chaos control strategies for the Ginzburg-Landau equation.
- To determine the efficacy of multiple delayed feedback signals in controlling system dynamics.
- To explore the relationship between control success and dynamic synchronization.
Main Methods:
- Application of homogeneously, inhomogeneously, and locally applied multiple delayed feedback signals.
- Analysis of system behavior under different control signal configurations.
- Investigation of synchronization phenomena in proximity to control cells.
Main Results:
- A small number of control cells are sufficient for effective chaos control.
- Stabilization of plane waves and trapping of spiral waves were achieved.
- Successful control correlated strongly with the synchronization of dynamics near control cells.
Conclusions:
- Multiple delayed feedback signals offer an efficient approach to chaos control in the Ginzburg-Landau equation.
- Localized control strategies can be highly effective with minimal intervention.
- Synchronization is a key mechanism underlying successful chaos suppression in this context.
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