Dynamics of Large Ensembles of Coupled Active and Inactive Oscillators

Here briefly reviewed are our studies of the dynamics of large ensembles composed of oscillators with qualitatively different behaviors (active: oscillatory and inactive: non-self-oscillatory). Such studies not only give insight into the robustness of the dynamic activity of the original ensemble in which all units are active against deterioration of some of them, but also suggest a new way of controlling the system's behavior.