Finite-time lag synchronization of inertial neural networks with mixed infinite time-varying delays and state-dependent switching.

In this article, we design a new control scheme to investigate the finite-time lag synchronization (FTLS) of inertial neural networks (INNs) with mixed infinite time-varying delays and state-dependent switching. Several novel and easily verified conditions are gained guaranteeing the FTLS of INNs via the finite-time stability theory and nonsmooth analysis. Moreover, it is worth emphasizing that here we directly analyze INNs without using variable substitution, which is different from the reduced-order approach used in correspondingly previous works. At last, a numerical example and an application in image encryption are given to verify the correctness and practicability of the obtained results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]