Synchronization engineering

Publication date: September 2018Source: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, Volume 21Author(s): István Z KissSynchronization of oscillatory chemical reactions play an important role in functioning of biological processes. Physiological condition is often achieved by an optimal level and structure of synchrony. When the synchronization breaks down, engineering techniques are needed to re-establish the structure. Closed-loop techniques for synchronization engineering can be used with linear and nonlinear feedbacks with delays. A framework for methodological design of the feedback allows adjusting phase difference between oscillators and generation of stable and itinerant clustering, desynchronization, and chimera states. The weak feedback signals allow for tuning synchronization rather than destroying the local dynamics. Phase model machinery for oscillatory processes in discrete units proves to be an important tool for design of engineering techniques.Graphical abstract

Source: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering - July 11, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research