Reliable synchronization of nonlinear chaotic systems

This article addresses the reliable synchronization problem for a general class of chaotic systems. By combining the Lyapunov stability theory with the linear matrix inequality (LMI) optimization technique, a reliable feedback controller is established to guarantee synchronization between the master and slave chaotic systems even though some control component (actuator) failures occur. Finally, an illustrative example is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the results developed in this paper.