Exponential nonlinear observer for parametric identification and synchronization of chaotic systems

This work proposes the use of a new exponential nonlinear observer for the purpose of parametric identification and synchronization of chaotic systems. The exponential convergence of the observer is guaranteed by a persistent excitation condition. This approach is shown to be suitable for a wide variety of chaotic systems. In order to illustrate the observer design procedure, several examples with simulation results are presented.