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The slow clock is the master

  • Henrique M. Oliveira,
  • Sara Perestrelo

摘要

We investigate the synchronization and stability of mutually coupled oscillators through small impacts and explore both master–master and master–slave synchrony. The synchronization behaviour between two oscillators, one operating at a frequency \( \omega \) ω and the other at a frequency near a multiple of the first one, \( n \omega \) n ω where \( n \) n is an integer greater than 1, is investigated. It is observed that such systems tend to exhibit a consistent pattern of master–slave relationship. This phenomenon is geometrically elucidated by considering the interaction dynamics: while the multiple bursts of the faster oscillator tend to cancel each other out upon impacting the slower oscillator, the single burst of the slower oscillator on the faster has a secular effect. We propose that this synchronization pattern, arising from perturbative impacts, is prevalent across various physical systems. Further experimental validation of these findings could contribute to a deeper understanding of synchronization phenomena and their implications in natural and technological domains.