Outer synchronization investigation between WS and NW small-world networks with different node numbers

Some typical dual-ring erbium-doped fiber lasers with hyperchaos behaviors are taken as nodes to construct two kinds of small-world networks-NW and WS networks. Based on Lyapunov stability theorem, the appropriate controllers are designed and the outer synchronization between the small-world networks with diverse structures and different node numbers is further investigated. The simulation results show that the perfect synchronization between the complex small-world networks is realized, which is of potential application for all optical communication network.