A specific state variable for a class of 3D continuous fractional-order chaotic systems.

A specific state variable in a class of 3D continuous fractional-order chaotic systems is presented. All state variables of fractional-order chaotic systems of this class can be obtained via a specific state variable and its (q-order and 2q-order) time derivatives. This idea is demonstrated by using several well-known fractional-order chaotic systems. Finally, a synchronization scheme is investigated for this fractional-order chaotic system via a specific state variable and its (q-order and 2q-order) time derivatives. Some examples are used to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]