Coexisting hidden attractors in a 5D segmented disc dynamo with three types of equilibria

Little seems to be known about coexisting hidden attractors in hyperchaotic systems with three types of equilibria. Based on the segmented disc dynamo, this paper proposes a new 5D hyperchaotic system which possesses the properties. This new system can generate hidden hyperchaos and chaos when initial conditions vary, as well as self-excited chaotic and hyperchaotic attractors when parameters vary. Furthermore, the paper proves that the Hopf bifurcation and pitchfork bifurcation occur in the system. Numerical simulations demonstrate the emergence of the two bifurcations. The MATLAB simulation results are further confirmed and validated by circuit implementation using NI Multisim.