Time-delayed conjugate coupling in dynamical systems

Abstract

We study the effect of time-delay when the coupling between nonlinear systems is “conjugate”, namely through dissimilar variables. This form of coupling can induce anomalous transitions such as the emergence of oscillatory dynamics between regimes of amplitude death and oscillation death. The specific cases of coupled Landau-Stuart oscillators as well as a predator-prey model system with cross-predation are discussed. The dynamical behaviour is analyzed numerically and the regions corresponding to different asymptotic states are identified in parameter space.