Jing, TaiyanZhang, DaoyuanMei, JunFan, Yuling2019-06-142019-07Jing, T., Zhang, D., Mei, J. et al. 2019, 'Finite-time synchronization of delayed complex dynamic networks via aperiodically intermittent control', Journal of the Franklin Institute, vol. 356, no. 10, pp. 5464-5484.0016-0032 (print)1879-2693 (online)10.1016/j.jfranklin.2019.03.024http://hdl.handle.net/2263/70210In this paper, the finite-time synchronization problem of complex dynamic networks with time delay is studied via aperiodically intermittent control. By compared with the existed results concerning aperiodically intermittent control, some new results are obtained to guarantee the synchronization of networks in a finite time. Especially, a new lemma is proposed to reduce the convergence time. In addition, based on aperiodically intermittent control scheme, the essential condition ensuring finite-time synchronization of dynamic networks is also obtained, and the convergence time is closely related to the topological structure of networks and the maximum ratio of the rest width to the aperiodic time span. Finally, a numerical example is provided to verify the validness of the proposed theoretical results.en© 2019 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The Franklin Institute. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Cities. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in Journal of The Franklin Institute, vol. 356, no. 10, pp. 5464-5484, 2019. doi : 10.1016/j.jfranklin.2019.03.024.Finite-time synchronizationDelayed complex dynamic networksAperiodically intermittent controlDelay control systemsSynchronizationComplex dynamicsConvergence timeDynamic networkIntermittent controlMaximum ratioTopological structurePostprint Article