Infinite Number of Hidden Attractors in Memristor-Based Autonomous Duffing Oscillator

Abstract

In this paper, the recent and emerging phenomenon of hidden oscillations is observed in a newly implemented memristor-based autonomous Duffing oscillator for the first time. The hidden oscillations are presented and quantified by various statistical measures. The system shows a large number of hidden attractors for a wide range of the system parameters. This study indicates that hidden oscillations can exist not only in piecewise-linear but also in smooth nonlinear circuits and systems. The distribution of Lyapunov exponents and the basin of attraction are explored to understand the nature of the hidden oscillations. We have also discussed the new phenomenon of periodic line invariant. An experimental demonstration is also presented using real time analog circuit.