Hopf bifurcation control for delayed complex networks

In this paper, we consider the problem of Hopf bifurcation control for a complex network model with time delays. We know that for the system without control, as the positive gain parameter of the system passes a critical point, Hopf bifurcation occurs. To control the Hopf bifurcation, a time-delayed feedback controller is proposed to delay the onset of an inherent bifurcation when such bifurcation is undesired. Furthermore, we can also change the stability and direction of bifurcating periodic solutions by choosing appropriate control parameters. Numerical simulation results confirm that the new feedback controller using time delay is efficient in controlling Hopf bifurcation. (c) 2006 The Franklin Institute. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.