Modeling and Initialization of Nonlinear and Chaotic Fractional Order Systems Based on the Infinite State Representation

Abstract

Based on the infinite state representation, any linear or nonlinear fractional order differential system can be modelized by a finite-dimension set of integer order differential equations. Consequently, the recurrent issue of the Caputo derivative initialization disappears since the initial conditions of the fractional order system are those of its distributed integer order differential system, as proven by the numerical simulations presented in the paper. Moreover, this technique applies directly to fractional-order chaotic systems, like the Chen system. The true interest of the fractional order approach is to multiply the number of equations to increase the complexity of the chaotic original system, which is essential for the confidentiality of coded communications. Moreover, the sensitivity to initial conditions of this augmented system generalizes the Lorenz approach. Determining the Lyapunov exponents by an experimental technique and with the G.S. spectrum algorithm provides proof of the validity of the infinite state representation approach.