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  • Interdisciplinary research in dynamical systems with time delay.
  • Connects mathematics, physics, engineering, biology, neuroscience, physiology, and economics.

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  • Time-delayed feedback systems are vital in various scientific fields.
  • Lasers and optoelectronic oscillators serve as key test-beds for studying delay-induced phenomena.

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  • To consolidate recent experimental and theoretical advancements in dynamical systems with time delay.
  • To highlight diverse applications, including lasers, climate modeling, neuroscience, and epidemiology.

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  • Exploration of time-delayed feedback in lasers and optoelectronic oscillators.
  • Development of theoretical approaches for Low Frequency Fluctuations (LFF).
  • Analysis of synchronization in delay-coupled networks and bifurcation problems.

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  • Investigated control of cavity solitons, chaos communication, and random number generation using lasers.
  • Addressed synchronization in networks, stabilization techniques, and large delay limits.
  • Reviewed climate models for El Nino Southern Oscillations and neuromorphic photonic circuits.

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  • The focus issue presents a comprehensive overview of current research in time-delayed dynamical systems.
  • It showcases the broad applicability and ongoing challenges in understanding complex systems with delays.
  • Future research directions include synchronization, stabilization, and applications in climate and biology.