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A novel synchronization scheme with a simple linear control and guaranteed convergence time for generalized Lorenz
Chun-Fu Chuang1, Yeong-Jeu Sun, Wen-June Wang
1Department of Electrical Engineering, National Central University, No. 300, Jhongda Rd., Jhongli 32001, Taiwan.
Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|January 3, 2013
Summary
This study achieves exponential finite-time synchronization for generalized Lorenz chaotic systems using a simple linear control. The method ensures synchronization within a specific time, applicable to secure communication.
Area of Science:
- Chaos theory
- Nonlinear dynamics
- Control systems engineering
Background:
- Generalized Lorenz chaotic systems exhibit complex dynamics.
- Achieving synchronization in chaotic systems is crucial for applications like secure communication.
- Existing synchronization methods may lack guaranteed finite-time convergence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate exponential finite-time synchronization for generalized Lorenz chaotic systems.
- To develop a simple linear control strategy for master-slave synchronization.
- To achieve synchronization within a pre-specified convergence time.
Main Methods:
- Design of a composite linear control law combining exponential and finite-time synchronization components.
- Analysis of control gain dependency on convergence rates and system parameters.
- Numerical simulations to validate the synchronization strategy.
Main Results:
- Master-slave synchronization of generalized Lorenz chaotic systems is achieved in finite time.
- The proposed linear control ensures synchronization within a guaranteed convergence time.
- Control gain is precisely determined by system and convergence parameters.
Conclusions:
- The developed approach enables efficient and robust exponential finite-time synchronization.
- The method is directly applicable to enhance secure communication systems.
- Numerical examples confirm the effectiveness and correctness of the proposed synchronization technique.
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