Cluster Synchronization of Finite-Field Networks

IEEE Trans Cybern. 2024 Jan;54(1):635-640. doi: 10.1109/TCYB.2023.3273571. Epub 2023 Dec 20.

Abstract

This technical paper investigates the cluster synchronization of finite-field networks (FFNs) based on the algebraic state space representation. By resorting to the semi-tensor product of matrices, the cluster synchronization of an FFN can be completely converted into the set stability of state trajectory. Then, a necessary and sufficient condition for the cluster synchronization of FFNs is obtained based on the invariant subset and one-step transition matrix. In particular, the obtained results are applicable to check the leader-follower synchronization and group consensus of FFNs. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the feasibility of the obtained results.