Chaotic Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics

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Dear Colleagues,

Although recent years have witnessed remarkable developments in the area of chaos theory and nonlinear dynamics, many theoretical problems and practical applications remain to be further explored. This Special Issue is devoted to analyse recent developments regarding chaotic systems and nonlinear dynamics in all fields of science and engineering. Referring to chaos, this Special Issue welcomes papers on continuous-time and discrete-time systems, fractional-order systems and maps, as well as any potential application of chaos in information and industrial engineering. Referring to nonlinear dynamics, this Special Issue welcomes papers dealing with recent discoveries in nonlinear integer-order and fractional-order systems, including the use of nonlinear dynamics in modelling biomedical, social and economic systems. Hardware implementations highlighting advances in chaotic and nonlinear dynamics are also welcomed. Please kindly note that all submitted papers should be within the scope of the journal.

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Grassi
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Keywords

  • Chaotic dynamics
  • Integer-order and fractional-order nonlinear systems
  • Applications of chaos and nonlinear dynamics
  • Chaotic systems with symmetries
  • Hardware implementations of chaotic systems

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Editorial

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Editorial
Special Issue Editorial “Chaotic Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics”
by Giuseppe Grassi
Symmetry 2022, 14(6), 1137; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym14061137 - 31 May 2022
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Referring to chaotic systems, it is well-known that they are nonlinear dynamical systems, which are distinguished by sensitive dependence on initial conditions and by having evolution through phase space that appears to be quite random [...] Full article
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Memristive Structure-Based Chaotic System for PRNG
by Serhii Haliuk, Oleh Krulikovskyi, Dmytro Vovchuk and Fernando Corinto
Symmetry 2022, 14(1), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym14010068 - 4 Jan 2022
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This paper suggests an approach to generate pseudo-random sequences based on the discrete-time model of the simple memristive chaotic system. We show that implementing Euler’s and Runge–Kutta’s methods for the simulation solutions gives the possibility of obtaining chaotic sequences that maintain general properties [...] Read more.
This paper suggests an approach to generate pseudo-random sequences based on the discrete-time model of the simple memristive chaotic system. We show that implementing Euler’s and Runge–Kutta’s methods for the simulation solutions gives the possibility of obtaining chaotic sequences that maintain general properties of the original chaotic system. A preliminary criterion based on the binary sequence balance estimation is proposed and applied to separate any binary representation of the chaotic time sequences into random and non-random parts. This gives us the possibility to delete obviously non-random sequences prior to the post-processing. The investigations were performed for arithmetic with both fixed and floating points. In both cases, the obtained sequences successfully passed the NIST SP 800-22 statistical tests. The utilization of the unidirectional asymmetric coupling of chaotic systems without full synchronization between them was suggested to increase the performance of the chaotic pseudo-random number generator (CPRNG) and avoid identical sequences on different outputs of the coupled systems. The proposed CPRNG was also implemented and tested on FPGA using Euler’s method and fixed-point arithmetic for possible usage in different applications. The FPGA implementation of CPRNG supports a generation speed up to 1.2 Gbits/s for a clock frequency of 50 MHz. In addition, we presented an example of the application of CPRNG to symmetric image encryption, but nevertheless, one is suitable for the encryption of any binary source. Full article
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Authenticated Encryption Based on Chaotic Neural Networks and Duplex Construction
by Nabil Abdoun, Safwan El Assad, Thang Manh Hoang, Olivier Deforges, Rima Assaf and Mohamad Khalil
Symmetry 2021, 13(12), 2432; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13122432 - 16 Dec 2021
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In this paper, we propose, implement and analyze an Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data Scheme (AEADS) based on the Modified Duplex Construction (MDC) that contains a chaotic compression function (CCF) based on our chaotic neural network revised (CNNR). Unlike the standard duplex construction [...] Read more.
In this paper, we propose, implement and analyze an Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data Scheme (AEADS) based on the Modified Duplex Construction (MDC) that contains a chaotic compression function (CCF) based on our chaotic neural network revised (CNNR). Unlike the standard duplex construction (SDC), in the MDC there are two phases: the initialization phase and the duplexing phase, each contain a CNNR formed by a neural network with single layer, and followed by a set of non-linear functions. The MDC is implemented with two variants of width, i.e., 512 and 1024 bits. We tested our proposed scheme against the different cryptanalytic attacks. In fact, we evaluated the key and the message sensitivity, the collision resistance analysis and the diffusion effect. Additionally, we tested our proposed AEADS using the different statistical tests such as NIST, Histogram, chi-square, entropy, and correlation analysis. The experimental results obtained on the security performance of the proposed AEADS system are notable and the proposed system can then be used to protect data and authenticate their sources. Full article
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Homotopic Parametric Continuation Method for Determining Stationary States of Chemical Reactors with Dispersion
by Marek Berezowski and Marcin Lawnik
Symmetry 2021, 13(12), 2324; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13122324 - 4 Dec 2021
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Physical processes occurring in devices with distributed variables and a turbulent tide with a dispersion of mass and heat are often modeled using systems of nonlinear equations. Solving such a system is sometimes impossible in an analytical manner. The iterative methods, such as [...] Read more.
Physical processes occurring in devices with distributed variables and a turbulent tide with a dispersion of mass and heat are often modeled using systems of nonlinear equations. Solving such a system is sometimes impossible in an analytical manner. The iterative methods, such as Newton’s method, are not always sufficiently effective in such cases. In this article, a combination of the homotopy method and the parametric continuation method was proposed to solve the system of nonlinear differential equations. These methods are symmetrical, i.e., the calculations can be made by increasing or decreasing the value of the parameters. Thanks to this approach, the determination of all roots of the system does not require any iterative method. Moreover, when the solutions of the system are close to each other, the proposed method easily determines all of them. As an example of the method use a mathematical model of a non-adiabatic catalytic pseudohomogeneous tubular chemical reactor with longitudinal dispersion was chosen. Full article
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A New Conservative Hyperchaotic System-Based Image Symmetric Encryption Scheme with DNA Coding
by Qing Lu, Linlan Yu and Congxu Zhu
Symmetry 2021, 13(12), 2317; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13122317 - 4 Dec 2021
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In the current paper, a new conservative hyperchaotic system is proposed. We make a quantitative analysis of the complexity of the conservative hyperchaotic system from several different aspects, such as phase diagrams, bifurcation diagrams, Lyapunov exponents, and Kaplan–Yorke dimension. The complexity of chaotic [...] Read more.
In the current paper, a new conservative hyperchaotic system is proposed. We make a quantitative analysis of the complexity of the conservative hyperchaotic system from several different aspects, such as phase diagrams, bifurcation diagrams, Lyapunov exponents, and Kaplan–Yorke dimension. The complexity of chaotic time series is tested with various measurement tools, such as the scale index, the multiscale sample entropy and approximate entropy, TESTU01, and NIST test. In addition, a novel hyperchao-based image encryption scheme with dynamic DNA coding is proposed. The encryption algorithm consists of line-by-line scrambling and diffusion of DNA encoding characters. The dynamic DNA coding mechanism is introduced by using the chaotic sequence. The generation of the intermediate secret keys is related to the sum of the image DNA code, and the ciphertext feedback mechanism of the DNA encoding image is introduced in the diffusion procedure. Simulation experiments and various security analyses show that this algorithm has a good effect on encryption, high time efficiency, and can effectively resist brute force attacks, statistical attacks, chosen-plaintext attacks, and differential attacks. Full article
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On Dynamic Investigations of Cournot Duopoly Game: When Firms Want to Maximize Their Relative Profits
by Sameh Askar
Symmetry 2021, 13(12), 2235; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13122235 - 23 Nov 2021
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This paper studies a Cournot duopoly game in which firms produce homogeneous goods and adopt a bounded rationality rule for updating productions. The firms are characterized by an isoelastic demand that is derived from a simple quadratic utility function with linear total costs. [...] Read more.
This paper studies a Cournot duopoly game in which firms produce homogeneous goods and adopt a bounded rationality rule for updating productions. The firms are characterized by an isoelastic demand that is derived from a simple quadratic utility function with linear total costs. The two competing firms in this game seek the optimal quantities of their production by maximizing their relative profits. The model describing the game’s evolution is a two-dimensional nonlinear discrete map and has only one equilibrium point, which is a Nash point. The stability of this point is discussed and it is found that it loses its stability by two different ways, through flip and Neimark–Sacker bifurcations. Because of the asymmetric structure of the map due to different parameters, we show by means of global analysis and numerical simulation that the nonlinear, noninvertible map describing the game’s evolution can give rise to many important coexisting stable attractors (multistability). Analytically, some investigations are performed and prove the existence of areas known in literature with lobes. Full article
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Dynamics Analysis and Synchronous Control of Fractional-Order Entanglement Symmetrical Chaotic Systems
by Tengfei Lei, Beixing Mao, Xuejiao Zhou and Haiyan Fu
Symmetry 2021, 13(11), 1996; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13111996 - 21 Oct 2021
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In this paper, the Adomian decomposition method (ADM) semi-analytical solution algorithm is applied to solve a fractional-order entanglement symmetrical chaotic system. The dynamics of the system are analyzed by the Lyapunov exponent spectrum, bifurcation diagrams, poincaré diagrams, and chaos diagrams. The results show [...] Read more.
In this paper, the Adomian decomposition method (ADM) semi-analytical solution algorithm is applied to solve a fractional-order entanglement symmetrical chaotic system. The dynamics of the system are analyzed by the Lyapunov exponent spectrum, bifurcation diagrams, poincaré diagrams, and chaos diagrams. The results show that the systems have rich dynamics. Meanwhile, sliding mode synchronizations of fractional-order chaotic systems are investigated theoretically and numerically. The results show the effectiveness of the proposed method and potential application value of fractional-order systems. Full article
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Communication
Frequency–Amplitude Relationship of a Nonlinear Symmetric Panel Absorber Mounted on a Flexible Wall
by Yiu-Yin Lee
Symmetry 2021, 13(7), 1188; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13071188 - 1 Jul 2021
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This study addresses the frequency–amplitude relationship of a nonlinear symmetric panel absorber mounted on a flexible wall. In many structural–acoustic works, only one flexible panel is considered in their models with symmetric configuration. There are very limited research investigations that focus on two [...] Read more.
This study addresses the frequency–amplitude relationship of a nonlinear symmetric panel absorber mounted on a flexible wall. In many structural–acoustic works, only one flexible panel is considered in their models with symmetric configuration. There are very limited research investigations that focus on two flexible panels coupled with a cavity, particularly for nonlinear structural–acoustic problems. In practice, panel absorbers with symmetric configurations are common and usually mounted on a flexible wall. Thus, it should not be assumed that the wall is rigid. This study is the first work employing the weighted residual elliptic integral method for solving this problem, which involves the nonlinear multi-mode governing equations of two flexible panels coupled with a cavity. The reason for adopting the proposed solution method is that fewer nonlinear algebraic equations are generated. The results obtained from the proposed method and finite element method agree reasonably well with each other. The effects of some parameters such as vibration amplitude, cavity depth and thickness ratio, etc. are also investigated. Full article
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A 2D Hyperchaotic Map: Amplitude Control, Coexisting Symmetrical Attractors and Circuit Implementation
by Xuejiao Zhou, Chunbiao Li, Xu Lu, Tengfei Lei and Yibo Zhao
Symmetry 2021, 13(6), 1047; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13061047 - 10 Jun 2021
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An absolute value function was introduced for chaos construction, where hyperchaotic oscillation was found with amplitude rescaling. The nonlinear absolute term brings the convenience for amplitude control. Two regimes of amplitude control including total and partial amplitude control are discussed, where the attractor [...] Read more.
An absolute value function was introduced for chaos construction, where hyperchaotic oscillation was found with amplitude rescaling. The nonlinear absolute term brings the convenience for amplitude control. Two regimes of amplitude control including total and partial amplitude control are discussed, where the attractor can be rescaled separately by two independent coefficients. Symmetrical pairs of coexisting attractors are captured by corresponding initial conditions. Circuit implementation by the platform STM32 is consistent with the numerical exploration and the theoretical observation. This finding is helpful for promoting discrete map application, where amplitude control is realized in an easy way and coexisting symmetrical sequences with opposite polarity are obtained. Full article
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Asymmetry Evolvement and Controllability of a Symmetric Hyperchaotic Map
by Sixiao Kong, Chunbiao Li, Haibo Jiang, Yibo Zhao and Yanling Wang
Symmetry 2021, 13(6), 1039; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13061039 - 9 Jun 2021
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Trigonometric functions were used to construct a 2-D symmetrical hyperchaotic map with infinitely many attractors. The regime of multistability depends on the periodicity of the trigonometric function, which is closely related to the initial condition. For this trigonometric nonlinearity and the introduction of [...] Read more.
Trigonometric functions were used to construct a 2-D symmetrical hyperchaotic map with infinitely many attractors. The regime of multistability depends on the periodicity of the trigonometric function, which is closely related to the initial condition. For this trigonometric nonlinearity and the introduction of an offset controller, the initial condition triggers a specific multistability evolvement, in which infinitely countless symmetric and asymmetric attractors are produced. Initial condition-triggered offset boosting is explored, combined with constant controlled offset regulation. Furthermore, this symmetric map gives the sequences in various types of asymmetric attractors, in which the polarity balance is maintained by the initial condition and a negative coefficient due to the trigonometric function. Finally, as determined through the hardware implementation of STM32, the corresponding results agree with the numerical simulation. Full article
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Complexity and Chimera States in a Network of Fractional-Order Laser Systems
by Shaobo He, Hayder Natiq, Santo Banerjee and Kehui Sun
Symmetry 2021, 13(2), 341; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13020341 - 20 Feb 2021
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By applying the Adams-Bashforth-Moulton method (ABM), this paper explores the complexity and synchronization of a fractional-order laser dynamical model. The dynamics under the variance of derivative order q and parameters of the system have examined using the multiscale complexity algorithm and the bifurcation [...] Read more.
By applying the Adams-Bashforth-Moulton method (ABM), this paper explores the complexity and synchronization of a fractional-order laser dynamical model. The dynamics under the variance of derivative order q and parameters of the system have examined using the multiscale complexity algorithm and the bifurcation diagram. Numerical simulation outcomes demonstrate that the system generates chaos with the decreasing of q. Moreover, this paper designs the coupled fractional-order network of laser systems and subsequently obtains its numerical solution using ABM. These solutions have demonstrated chimera states of the proposed fractional-order laser network. Full article
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Review
Chaos in the Real World: Recent Applications to Communications, Computing, Distributed Sensing, Robotic Motion, Bio-Impedance Modelling and Encryption Systems
by Giuseppe Grassi
Symmetry 2021, 13(11), 2151; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13112151 - 11 Nov 2021
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Most of the papers published so far in literature have focused on the theoretical phenomena underlying the formation of chaos, rather than on the investigation of potential applications of chaos to the real world. This paper aims to bridge the gap between chaos [...] Read more.
Most of the papers published so far in literature have focused on the theoretical phenomena underlying the formation of chaos, rather than on the investigation of potential applications of chaos to the real world. This paper aims to bridge the gap between chaos theory and chaos applications by presenting a survey of very recent applications of chaos. In particular, the manuscript covers the last three years by describing different applications of chaos as reported in the literature published during the years 2018 to 2020, including the matter related to the symmetry properties of chaotic systems. The topics covered herein include applications of chaos to communications, to distributed sensing, to robotic motion, to bio-impedance modelling, to hardware implementation of encryption systems, to computing and to random number generation. Full article
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