Constructing Chaotic Systems from a Class of Switching Systems

This paper aims to develop an approach for constructing chaotic systems from a class of linear continuous-time switching systems. First, the Shilnikov criterion is analyzed and extended to the switching systems. Then some kinds of “swing planes” are provided via a heteroclinic loop design, which act as switching planes to chaotify the systems. Furthermore, a numerical example is presented to validate the proposed principle and implementation scheme. The theoretical analysis and numerical simulation have demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of the developed techniques.

A Novel Chaotic System without Equilibrium: Dynamics, Synchronization, and Circuit Realization

A few special chaotic systems without unstable equilibrium points have been investigated recently. It is worth noting that these special systems are different from normal chaotic ones because the classical Shilnikov criterion cannot be used to prove chaos of such systems. A novel unusual chaotic system without equilibrium is proposed in this work. We discover dynamical properties as well as the synchronization of the new system. Furthermore, a physical realization of the system without equilibrium is also implemented to illustrate its feasibility.