Chaotic synchronization of two coupled neurons via nonlinear control in external electrical stimulation

The chaotic synchronization to two electrical coupled neurons via nonlinear control is investigated. The coupled model is based on the nonlinear cable model and the two neurons are coupled with gap junction. If the controller were not applied, the synchronization would occur only when the couple strength of gap junction satisfied some condition. Using techniques from modern control theory, a nonlinear controller can be obtained that result in two of coupled neurons being synchronized with each other without needing to consider the couple strength of gap junction. The detailed derivation that leads to the nonlinear controller and numerical results that verify the controller’s ability to synchronize the two neurons together are included.