Effective desynchronization by nonlinear delayed feedback

Phys Rev Lett. 2005 Apr 29;94(16):164102. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.94.164102. Epub 2005 Apr 28.

Abstract

We show that nonlinear delayed feedback opens up novel means for the control of synchronization. In particular, we propose a demand-controlled method for powerful desynchronization, which does not require any time-consuming calibration. Our technique distinguishes itself by its robustness against variations of system parameters, even in strongly coupled ensembles of oscillators. We suggest our method for mild and effective deep brain stimulation in neurological diseases characterized by pathological cerebral synchronization.

MeSH terms

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Feedback*
  • Humans
  • Models, Neurological
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Neurons / physiology
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Parkinson Disease / pathology
  • Parkinson Disease / therapy
  • Periodicity