Title :
Stochastic synchronization over weighted directed networks
Author :
Porfiri, Maurizio ; Stilwell, Daniel J. ; Bollt, Erik M.
Author_Institution :
Polytech. Univ., Brooklyn
Abstract :
We assess synchronization of oscillators that are coupled via a time-varying stochastic network, modeled as a weighted directed random graph that switches at a given rate between a set of possible graphs. The existence of any graph edge is probabilistic and independent from the existence of any other edge. We further allow each edge to be weighted differently. Even if the network is always instantaneously not connected, we show that sufficient information is propagated through the network to allow almost sure synchronization as long as the expected value of the network is connected, and that the switching rate is sufficiently fast.
Keywords :
directed graphs; network topology; oscillators; synchronisation; time-varying networks; oscillators; stochastic synchronization; time-varying stochastic network; weighted directed networks; weighted directed random graph; Aerospace control; Cities and towns; Communication networks; Communication switching; Mathematical model; Network topology; Oscillators; Stochastic processes; Switches; Synchronization; ad hoc networking; directed graphs; fast switching; random graphs; synchronization; weighted graphs;
Conference_Titel :
American Control Conference, 2007. ACC '07
Conference_Location :
New York, NY
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0988-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0743-1619
DOI :
10.1109/ACC.2007.4282570