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Oleh E Omel'chenko¹

¹Institute of Physics and Astronomy, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany. omelchenko@uni-potsdam.de.

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This study introduces a method to derive statistical equilibrium relations for coupled phase oscillators, enabling parameter reconstruction even with noisy or partial data. This advance is crucial for understanding complex network dynamics and emergent patterns.

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Area of Science:

Complex Systems
Nonlinear Dynamics
Statistical Physics

Background:

Networks of coupled phase oscillators are fundamental models in science and engineering.
Mean-field approaches analyze dynamics in large oscillator networks, predicting emergent patterns.
Partially synchronized states in these networks often lead to statistical equilibrium relations.

Purpose of the Study:

To derive and validate statistical equilibrium relations for partially synchronized states in coupled oscillator networks.
To demonstrate the method's effectiveness for parameter reconstruction from observable quantities.
To explore applications in analyzing complex phenomena like chimera states.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a variant of the mean-field approach for large networks.
Deriving statistical equilibrium relations linking observable quantities to internal oscillator parameters.
Assessing the accuracy of these relations for finite-size networks.
Applying the method to networks exhibiting chimera states with nonlocal coupling.

Main Results:

Demonstrated derivation of statistical equilibrium relations for partially synchronized patterns.
Quantified the accuracy of these relations for finite-size networks.
Showcased the method's efficacy in reconstructing model parameters from time-averaged observables.
Successfully applied the method to analyze chimera states in nonlocal coupling oscillator networks.

Conclusions:

The developed method provides a powerful tool for analyzing complex dynamics in large networks of coupled oscillators.
It is particularly effective for reconstructing parameters from incomplete, noisy, or unevenly sampled data.
The approach is extendable to various network topologies and coupling schemes, broadening its applicability.