Reversible Control of Chemical Reaction Systems

Starting from an algorithm for continuous chaos control, a reversible control method based on mutual diffusive coupling of chemical reactors is developed. With sufficient coupling strength, the proposed mutual coupling leads to control even if both reactors are of similar size. The controlling and controlled reactor exchange their roles at a certain size ratio. Insufficient coupling can lead to a more complex dynamics than that of the uncoupled reactors. This method for control via reversible coupling of chemical reactors should be implementable on a purely microscopic level.