A new hyperchaotic system: circuit realization, nonlinear analysis and synchronization control

Abstract This paper presents a novel seven-dimensional nonlinear hyperchaotic system characterized by a minimal number of nonlinear terms and variables, yet exhibiting high complexity. Standard nonlinear analysis is conducted to unveil the system’s intricacies, emphasizing its notable feature of possessing four to five Lyapunov exponents in certain intervals, signifying its volatility and complexity. Hyperchaotic synchronization is explored using a novel nonsingular terminal sliding control design, effectively achieving synchronization between two hyperchaotic master systems and a hyperchaotic slave system within finite time while mitigating the chattering phenomenon. Practical evaluations through orbital analysis, numerical simulations, and practical implementations further substantiate the efficacy and performance of the proposed system. This study contributes to the advancement of chaotic and hyperchaotic systems, particularly those with dimensions exceeding 5D, offering insights into synchronization techniques and practical applications in engineering and other scientific disciplines.