We investigate how the random long-range interactions affect the synchronization features in networks of inertial ratchets,where each ratchet is driven by a periodic time-dependent external force,under the influence o...We investigate how the random long-range interactions affect the synchronization features in networks of inertial ratchets,where each ratchet is driven by a periodic time-dependent external force,under the influence of an asymmetric periodic potential.It is found that for a given coupling strength𝐶,the synchronization of the coupled ratchets is induced as the fraction of random long-range interactions𝑝increases and the ratchet networks reach full synchronization for a larger𝑝.It is also found that the system reaches synchronization more effectively for a stronger coupling strength.展开更多
基金by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 50937001(Key Program)10862001 and 10947011,the Construction of Key Laboratories in Universities of Guangxi Province under Grant No 200912the Science Foundation of Huaqiao University(09BS104).
文摘We investigate how the random long-range interactions affect the synchronization features in networks of inertial ratchets,where each ratchet is driven by a periodic time-dependent external force,under the influence of an asymmetric periodic potential.It is found that for a given coupling strength𝐶,the synchronization of the coupled ratchets is induced as the fraction of random long-range interactions𝑝increases and the ratchet networks reach full synchronization for a larger𝑝.It is also found that the system reaches synchronization more effectively for a stronger coupling strength.
