Finite-Time Outer Average Synchronization Between Two Coupled Heterogeneous Complex Dynamical Networks and Its Application in Secure Communication

The finite-time outer average synchronization control problem for a class of heterogeneous complex dynamical networks with unknown parameters and its application in secure communication is addressed in this paper. Basing on finite-time stabilization theorem of differential equations system, the decentralized adaptive feedback control strategy and properties of inequalities for vectors, some useful finite-time outer average synchronization criteria have been obtained. Finally, an illustrative example is used to demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the developed method.