Coexistence of Regular and Irregular Dynamics in Complex Networks of Pulse-Coupled Oscillators
2002 | journal article. A publication with affiliation to the University of Göttingen.
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- Authors
- Timme, Marc ; Wolf, Fred ; Geisel, Theo
- Abstract
- For general networks of pulse-coupled oscillators, including regular, random, and more complex networks, we develop an exact stability analysis of synchronous states. As opposed to conventional stability analysis, here stability is determined by a multitude of linear operators. We treat this multioperator problem exactly and show that for inhibitory interactions the synchronous state is stable, independent of the parameters and the network connectivity. In randomly connected networks with strong interactions this synchronous state, displaying regular dynamics, coexists with a balanced state exhibiting irregular dynamics. External signals may switch the network between qualitatively distinct states.
- Issue Date
- 2002
- Journal
- Physical Review Letters
- ISSN
- 0031-9007
- Language
- English