Fixed-time synchronization for two-dimensional coupled reaction–diffusion complex networks: Boundary conditions analysis

This paper examines fixed-time synchronization (FxTS) for two-dimensional coupled reaction-diffusion complex networks (CRDCNs) with impulses and delay. Utilizing the Lyapunov method, a FxTS criterion is established for impulsive delayed CRDCNs. Herein, impulses encompass both synchronizing and desynchronizing variants. Subsequently, by employing a Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, two FxTS boundary controllers are formulated for CRDCNs with Neumann and mixed boundary condition, respectively. It is observed that vanishing Dirichlet boundary contributes to the synchronization of the CRDCNs. Furthermore, this study calculates the optimal constant for the Poincaré inequality in the square domain, which is instrumental in analyzing FxTS conditions for boundary controllers. Conclusive numerical examples underscore the efficacy of the proposed theoretical findings.