Robust synchronization for stochastic delayed complex networks with switching topology and unmodeled dynamics via adaptive control approach

In this paper, the robust synchronization problem for a class of stochastic delayed complex networks with switching topology and unmodeled dynamics is investigated by using the adaptive control scheme. Different from some existing uncertain complex network models, the uncertain terms in the complex networks are only needed to be bounded. Based on the stability theory of stochastic delayed differential equation, a novel adaptive controller which ensures that all the nodes in the complex networks robustly synchronize with the target node is derived. Finally, a numerical example is provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

► The topological structure of the complex network switches with a Markov process. ► The uncertain terms are bounded and need not satisfy other constrained conditions. ► The considered complex network is disturbed by stochastic noises and time delay. ► The designed controller is a nonlinear adaptive controller.