Some criteria for the global finite-time synchronization of two Lorenz–Stenflo systems coupled by a new controller

This paper investigates the global finite-time synchronization of two chaotic Lorenz–Stenflo systems coupled by a new controller called the generalized variable substitution controller. First of all, the generalized variable substitution controller is designed to establish the master–slave finite-time synchronization scheme for the Lorenz–Stenflo systems. And then, based on the finite-time stability theory, a sufficient criterion on the finite-time synchronization of this scheme is rigorously verified in the form of matrix and the corresponding estimation for the synchronization time is analytically given. Applying this criterion, some sufficient finite-time synchronization criteria under various generalized variable substitution controllers are further derived in the algebraic form. Finally, some numerical examples are introduced to compare the results proposed in this paper with those proposed in the existing literature, verifying the effectiveness of the criteria obtained.