On the concept of switching nonlinearity (a comment on "Switching control of linear systems for generating chaos" by X. Liu, K-L. Teo, H. Zhang and G. Chen)

TL;DR

This paper discusses the role of nonlinear switching in generating chaotic states, emphasizing the conceptual understanding of switching nonlinearity in control systems.

Contribution

It clarifies the concept of switching nonlinearity and comments on its application in chaos generation as presented in prior work.

Findings

Chaotic states are produced through nonlinear switching mechanisms.

Highlights the importance of switching nonlinearity in chaos control.

Provides a conceptual clarification of switching nonlinearity.

Abstract

It is explained and stressed that the chaotic states in [1] are obtained by means of nonlinear switching.