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We developed a control-based method to identify the structure of coupled systems by driving them to steady states. This approach reveals system dynamics, coupling direction, and functions, demonstrated with quantum dots.

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Area of Science:

Quantum physics
Complex systems analysis
Nonlinear dynamics

Background:

Understanding the intricate dynamics and interactions within coupled systems is crucial in various scientific fields.
Identifying the precise structure, including system dynamics and coupling functions, remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel control-based methodology for elucidating the structure of coupled systems.
To demonstrate that driving systems to steady states is an effective strategy for structure identification.

Main Methods:

A control-based approach is proposed to probe and identify the structural properties of coupled systems.
The method involves driving the coupled system to specific steady states to extract information about its internal dynamics and couplings.

Main Results:

The study confirms that controlled transitions to steady states effectively reveal the underlying coupling structure.
The proposed method successfully identifies system dynamics, coupling direction, and coupling functions.

Conclusions:

The developed control-based method offers a powerful tool for analyzing complex coupled systems.
This technique provides a pathway to precisely characterize interactions in systems such as interacting quantum dots.