Outer Synchronization of Complex-Variable Networks with Complex Coupling via Impulsive Pinning Control

In this paper, outer synchronization of complex-variable networks with complex coupling is considered. Sufficient conditions for achieving outer synchronization using static impulsive pinning controllers are first derived according to the Lyapunov function method and stability theory of impulsive differential equations. From these conditions, the necessary impulsive gains and intervals for given networks can be easily calculated. Further, an adaptive strategy is introduced to design universal controllers and avoid repeated calculations for different networks. Notably, the estimation algorithms of the impulsive gains and intervals are provided. Finally, three numerical examples are performed to verify the effectiveness of the main results.