New 5D Hyperchaotic System Derived from the Sprott C System: Properties and Anti Synchronization
Abstract:
This study introduces a new ten-term 5-D hyperchaotic system, derived from the 3-D Sprott C system. The proposed system has coexisting two attractors: the self-excited and hidden attractors. This system exhibits a rich array of characteristics, taking inspiration from various forms of equilibrium points, stable focus-nodes, saddle-focus, and non-hyperbolic unstable points. These features are shown to be dependent on parameter adjustments. The coexistence of chaotic and hyperchaotic attractors within a 5-D system coupled with three types of equilibrium points is an intriguing phenomenon. A spectrum of numerical methodologies, including phase portraits, computation of Lyapunov exponent, estimation of Lyapunov dimension, and multistability analysis, have been employed to effectively illustrate the diverse attractors. The stability theory is utilized for investigating the synchronization problem, a topic that is elucidated in depth. An assortment of dynamical behavior, such as hyperchaotic, hyperchaotic with 2-tours, chaotic, and chaotic with 2-tours, is recognized. Validation of the primary findings is conducted via theoretical and numerical simulations, fortifying the theoretical conclusions, with numerical simulations executed using MATLAB2021.
1. Introduction
Chaotic and hyperchaotic systems have garnered significant attention from the scientific community in the recent past, due to their promising applicability in diverse areas, including but not limited to, cryptosystems, data encryption [1], [2], [3], [4], neural networks [5], synchronization [6], robotics [7], and electronic circuits [8]. The concept of a hidden attractor was first unveiled by Kuznetsov et al. in 2010, but it remained relatively unnoticed until the development of Chua's circuit by Leonov et al. [9] in 2011. Consequently, systems are now generally classified as possessing either self-excited or hidden attractors. Notably, renowned classical 3-D systems such as the Lorenz system [10], Rosslers system [11], and most Sprott systems (with the exception of the Sprott A system) [12], harbor self-excited attractors.
Hidden attractors in dynamical systems can be categorized into three types [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], [24], whereas self-excited attractors conform to one type [25], [26], [27], [28], [29], [30], as depicted in Figure 1. However, the existence of systems incorporating both self-excited and hidden attractors has largely been overlooked in prior research [31]. This gap in knowledge prompted the unveiling of a unique, relatively simple 5-D system showcasing coexistence of multiple attractors and a spectrum of behaviors. A tabulated summary of various 5-D systems with self-excited and hidden attractors is presented in Table 1. This study contributes to the field by introducing:
• A novel 5-D hyperchaotic system, derived from the 3-D Sprott C system.
• This system harbors two fundamental types of multi-attractors (self-excited and hidden).
• The presence of two equilibria points, stable and unstable, lends to a variety of attractors.
• Simplicity is showcased in this system through its composition of merely ten terms, as exhibited in Table 1.
• It bears three positive Lyapunov exponents and possesses a higher Largest Kaplan-York Dimension in comparison to ten other systems, as elucidated in Table 1.
• The system comprises three types of equilibria points: focus-nodes, saddle-focus, and non-hyperbolic.
• Implementation of anti-synchronization is demonstrated.

No. | System Behavior | No.+ve LEs | No. Term | Lyapunov Dimension $D_L$ | Attractors Behavior | References |
1 | Hyperchaotic | n-3 | 17 | 3.9785 | Self-excited | 2018 [32] |
2 | Hyperchaotic | n-3 | 17 | 3.0011 | Hidden | 2019 [18] |
3 | Hyperchaotic | n-2 | 15 | 4.0502 | Hidden | 2015 [33] |
4 | Chaotic | n-4 | 13 | ------ | Hidden | 2020 [16] |
5 | Hyperchaotic | n-3 | 13 | 4.0216 | Hidden | 2018 [34] |
6 | Hyperchaotic | n-3 | 13 | 4.0216 | Hidden | 2019 [35] |
7 | Hyperchaotic | n-2 | 12 | 4.0669 | Self-excited | 2009 [36] |
8 | Hyperchaotic | n-3 | 11 | 3.1899 | Hidden | 2021 [37] |
9 | Chaotic | n-4 | 9 | 4.002 | Hidden | 2022 [38] |
10 | Hyperchaotic | n-2 | 13 | 4.189 | Self-excited | 2022 [39] |
11 | Hyperchaotic | n-2 | 10 | 4.3801 | Multi-Attractors (Hidden & Self-excited) | This work |
2. Derivation of the Novel 5D Hyperchaotic System
In his seminal work in 1994, Sprott presented nineteen simple chaotic systems, inclusive of the Sprott C system, which can be represented as follows [12]:
where, $x_1, x_2$, and $x_3$ are variables of the system. This system presents two equilibria points $E_{1,2}( \pm 1, \pm 1,0)$. With Lyapunov exponents of the chaotic system $\mathit{LE}_{\textit {i}}=(0.163,0,-1.163)$, and the corresponding Lyapunov dimension $\left(D_L=2.140\right)$. The roots $\lambda_1=-1, \lambda_2=\mp 1.4142 i$, therefore, classify the system's equilibrium points as non-hyperbolic and unstable.
Expanding upon system (1) and leveraging the principles of the state feedback control [39], [40] and coupling strategy [40], [41], [42], a new 5D hyperchaotic system was devised, expressed as follows:
This system (2) encompasses ten terms, with $\mathit{x}_1, \mathit{x}_2, \mathit{x}_3, \mathit{x}_4, \mathit{x}_5$ as variables, a, b, and c, p are coupling and control parameters, respectively $(c, b \neq 0)$. It can be observed in Figure 2 that the 5-D system (2) demonstrates hyperchaotic behavior when parameters and initial conditions (ICs) from Eq. (3) and Eq. (4) are applied:

3. Dynamic Properties of New System
The dynamic characteristics of the newly proposed system, System (2), were investigated. By solving the following equations, derived from System (2):
Two equilibrium points, denoted $E_{1,2}$, were determined to be
System (2)'s Jacobian matrix at point $E_1$ is given by
The corresponding characteristic equation via the law $|J-\lambda I|=0$ is
System (2) can be characterized as either conservative or dissipative, contingent upon the trace of Matrix (7), which is parameterized by b, as given by
System (2) manifests as a dissipative system for $b<1$, conservative for $b=1$, and unbounded if $b>1$. Crucial roles in dictating the system's stability are played by parameters $b$ and $c$, as illuminated by Theorem 1.
Theorem 1. Stability of System (2) can be adjudicated by parameters $b$ and $c$, given that $p$ is set to 1, as follows:
• System (2) achieves stability if $b \in(-\infty, 0)$ and $c \in(-0.26376,0)$.
• System (2) is unstable and non-hyperbolic for $b=0$.
• System (2) is unstable and unbounded for $b \in(0,1)$.
The proof was derived by solving the characteristic Eq. (8) to attain the following equation:
where, $A=1, B=3+\mathrm{c}, C=2-2 \mathrm{c}$, and $D=-2 \mathrm{c}$.
Based on Routh–Hurwitz criterion for a fourth order system [43], several conditions must be met from Eq. (10) to ensure system stability.
$\left\{\begin{array}{l}A > 0 \\ D > 0 \\ (A B-C) C-A^2 D > 0 \\ A B-C > 0\end{array}\right.$
•$\rightarrow A=1 > 0$
•$\rightarrow D > 0 \Rightarrow-2 c > 0 \Rightarrow c < 0$
•$\rightarrow A B-C > 0 \Rightarrow 3+c-(2-2 c) > 0 \Rightarrow c > -\frac{1}{3}$
•$\rightarrow(A B-C) C-A^2 D > 0 \Rightarrow(1+3 c)(2-2 c)-(-2 c) > 0 \Rightarrow 1+3 c-3 c^2 > 0 \Rightarrow-0.2637 < c$
$< 1.2637 \Rightarrow c \in(-0.2637,1.2637)$
The intersecting conditions $c < 0, c > -1 / 3$, and $c \in(-0.2637,1.2637)$ yield the range $\mathrm{c} \in(-0.2637,0)$. Under these conditions, the stability of system (2) is assured given a parameter value of $b$ within the range $(-\infty, 0)$. Notably, an instability is introduced to system (2) when $b$ equals 0, due to the presence of a non-hyperbolic root. Additionally, system (2) presents instability for parameter values within the range $b \in(0,1)$ as the presence of a positive root results in unbounded instability.
Remark 1. The insertion of $b=-1$ and $p=1$ into Eq. (8) enables a classification of the attractors for system (2). The characteristic Eq. (8), with a substituted value of $c=-0.1$ within the range of (-0.2637,0), results in the equation:
\[(-1-\lambda)\left(\lambda^4+\lambda^3+2.9 \lambda^2+2.2 \lambda+0.2\right)=0\]
This equation yields the roots: $\lambda_1=-1, \lambda_2=-0.1050, \lambda_3=-0.7121, \lambda_{4,5}=-0.0915 \mp 1.6332 i$. The negative nature of the roots $\lambda$ directs the system's orbits towards the fixed point, thus stabilizing system (2). The roots thereby classify the system as Focus-node, indicative of hidden attractors.
In contrast, the insertion of $c=-0.3$, which falls outside the range (-0.2637,0), into the characteristic Eq. (8) yields:
\[(-1-\lambda)\left(\lambda^4+\lambda^3+2.7 \lambda^2+2.6 \lambda+0.6\right)=0\]
Solving the equation gives the roots: $\lambda_1=-1, \lambda_2=-0.3423, \lambda_3=-0.6999, \lambda_{4,5}=0.0211 \mp 1.5824 i$. Due to the positive real part of the complex roots $\lambda_{4,5}$, the system classifies as Saddle-Focus, leading to the instability of system (2), thus, suggesting a Self-excited system.
In the mathematical field of differential equations and dynamical systems, one encounters various types of equilibrium points, namely saddle-focus, node-focus, and non-hyperbolic points.
• A Saddle-Focus point, a critical juncture, presents a unique characteristic within the linearized system: it contains one eigenvalue with a positive real part and two complex conjugate eigenvalues with a non-zero real part. Geometrically, the trajectories proximal to a saddle-focus point demonstrate a blend of saddle-like and spiral-like behaviour.
• On the other hand, a Node-Focus point emerges as a critical juncture wherein the linearized system possesses two complex conjugate eigenvalues with negative real parts and non-zero imaginary parts. The distinguishing factor here is the trajectory behaviour, which solely exhibits a spiral-like movement without any semblance of saddle-like behaviour.
• Lastly, non-hyperbolic points are critical junctures in the linearized system, bearing at least one eigenvalue with a zero real part. The geometric behaviour observed near non-hyperbolic points tends to be more multifaceted, potentially including phenomena like bifurcations, limit cycles, and various types of attractors.
The significance of these classifications is underscored in the qualitative analysis of dynamical systems. They shed light on the stability and behaviour of solutions in proximity to these critical points. By analysing the linearized system around these junctures, it becomes feasible to infer aspects about the local dynamics and the potential existence of various orbit or trajectory types within the system.
Remark 2. Table 2 elucidates the root types, stability, and attractors of system (2) as determined by Eq. (8) when the parameters $b=-1$ and $p=1$ are substituted. Depending on the parameter $c$, the system oscillates between stability and instability.
c | Roots | Type points | Stability | Attractors |
0.006 | $\begin{aligned} & \lambda_1=-1 \\ & \lambda_2=0.006 \\ & \lambda_3=-0.7154 \\ & \lambda_{4,5}=-0.1453 \mp 1.6682 i\end{aligned}$ | Saddle-Focus | Unstable | Self-excited |
-0.27 | $\begin{aligned} & \lambda_1=-1 \\ & \lambda_2=-0.3046 \\ & \lambda_3=-0.7027 \\ & \lambda_{4,5}=0.0036 \mp 1.5885 i\end{aligned}$ | Saddle-Focus | Unstable | Self-excited |
-0.2637 | $\begin{aligned} & \lambda_1=-1 \\ & \lambda_2=-0.2967 \\ & \lambda_3=-0.7032 \\ & \lambda_{4,5}=\mp 1.5898 i\end{aligned}$ | Non-hyperbolic | Critical case | Self-excited Or Hidden |
-0.006 | $\begin{aligned} & \lambda_1=-1 \\ & \lambda_2=-0.006 \\ & \lambda_3=-0.7151 \\ & \lambda_{4,5}=-0.1395 \pm 1.6641 i\end{aligned}$ | Node- Focus | Stable | Hidden |
Remark 3. From a differential equation standpoint, critical cases in the stability theory refer to scenarios where all the eigenvalues of the characteristic polynomial exhibit negative real parts, with at least one eigenvalue possessing a real part equal to zero.
The rate of divergence or convergence of nearby trajectories in a dynamical system is effectively quantified by the Lyapunov exponent. This metric provides insights into the long-term behaviour and stability of a system. A dynamical system is suggested to be unstable or exhibit chaotic behaviour when the Lyapunov exponent is positive, while a negative exponent indicates convergence towards a stable equilibrium. Conversely, the Lyapunov dimension aids in identifying the fractal dimension of a chaotic system and evaluating its effective dimensionality by analysing the scaling properties of the Lyapunov exponents.
The Lyapunov dimension, with its ability to capture the complexity and intricacy of the system's attractor, offers significant insight into the nature of the system. Higher Lyapunov dimensions typically suggest more complex systems with an increased number of degrees of freedom.
Based on numerical simulations conducted using the Wolf Algorithm [44], Figure 3 represents the Lyapunov exponent's spectrum for typical parameters (3) & IC (4):
$\left\{\begin{array}{l}L E_1=0.3049 \\ L E_2=0.1218 \\ L E_3=0.0027 \\ L E_4=-\mathbf{0 . 0 0 0 2} \\ L E_5=-1.1293\end{array} \quad \Rightarrow \quad \sum_{i=1}^5 L E_i=-0.7001\right.$
The sum of the first five exponents is $\sum_{i=1}^5 L E_i=-0.7001$, which is approximately equal to $\operatorname{tr}\left(J\left(E_1\right)\right)=-0.7$. This implies that system (2) displays dissipative behaviour. System (2) features a greater Maximum Lyapunov Exponent (MLE) $\left(\mathrm{LE}_1=0.3049\right)$ compared to system (1) $\left(\mathrm{LE}_1=(0.163)\right)$, highlighting its distinctness and higher efficiency. The presence of two positive Lyapunov exponents in system (2) is indicative of its hyperchaotic nature.

The Lyapunov dimension of a system is crucial in characterizing the degree of chaotic behaviour. According to the Kaplan-Yorke conjecture [45], the Lyapunov dimension is defined as:
\[D_L=J+\frac{1}{\left|L E_{J+1}\right|} \sum_{i=1}^J L E_i \Rightarrow D_L=4+\frac{\sum_{i=1}^4 L E_i}{\left|L E_5\right|}=4.3801\]
With taking different values for control parameters and initial condition, in Table 3 and Table 4. Different types of chaotic were obtained.
IC | $L E_1$ | $L E_2$ | $L E_3$ | $L E_4$ | $L E_5$ | Sign of $L E_S$ | Behavior |
0.1, 0.1, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 | 0.3049 | 0.0302 | 0.0011 | 0.0001 | -1.0362 | (+, +, +,0, -) | Hyperchaotic |
0.01, 0.2, 0, 0.7, 0.8 | 0.2994 | 0.1583 | 0.0017 | -0.0009 | -1.1585 | (+, +, +,0, -) | Hyperchaotic |
0.3, 0.1, 0.2, 0.1, 0.7 | 0.3046 | 0.1274 | 0.0006 | -0.0053 | -1.1273 | (+, +,0, -, -) | Hyperchaotic |
0.1, 0.1, 0.2, 0.1, 0.4 | 0.3049 | 0.0893 | 0.0001 | 0.0008 | -1.0952 | (+,+, 0, 0, -) | Hyperchaotic 2-tours |
b | $L E_1$ | $L E_2$ | $L E_3$ | $L E_4$ | $L E_5$ | Sign of $L E_S$ | Behavior |
0.8 | 0.7991 | 0.1401 | 0.0031 | 0.0007 | -1.1430 | (+, +, +, 0, -) | Hyperchaotic |
0.02 | 0.1506 | 0.0146 | -0.0002 | -0.0026 | -1.1423 | (+, +, 0, -, -) | Hyperchaotic |
0.94 | 0.9397 | 0.1394 | 0.0001 | -0.0005 | -1.1387 | (+, +, 0, 0, -) | Hyperchaotic 2-tours |
0.002 | 0.1003 | -0.0007 | -0.0016 | -0.0031 | -1.0929 | (+, 0, -, -, -) | Chaotic |
0.0029 | 0.1101 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | -0.0019 | -1.1055 | (+, 0, 0, -, -) | Chaotic 2-tours |
Multistability, a hallmark of complex systems like nonlinear systems or systems with feedback loops, is an underpinning concept across multiple fields, including physics, biology, economics, and engineering. It is essential for elucidating phenomena such as phase transitions, cell differentiation, decision-making processes, and pattern formation. The significance of understanding and analyzing multistability in dynamical systems cannot be understated as it offers deep insights into the behavior of the system, enables accurate predictions of system responses to perturbations, and aids in the design of control strategies aimed at guiding the system towards specific attractors or states.
Evidence of multistability in system (2) is presented in this section, showcasing how various attractors can coexist within the same parameter region, provided the initial conditions are varied. These findings, encapsulated in Table 5, highlight the diverse dynamical behavior the system can display under different initial conditions.
Figure 4 further reinforces these observations, illustrating the coexistence of distinct dynamical behaviors within the new system.
Figure 4 | Parameters | Initial Conditions | Color |
Figure 4 (a) | b=0.002 c=0.002 | (0.1, 7, 9, 0.2, 0.2) | Red |
(12, 5, 5, 0.5, 0.2) | Blue | ||
(-12, 6.5, 6, 0.2, 0.9) | Magenta | ||
Figure 4 (b) | b=0.3 c=0.006 | (0.5, 0.3, 2, 2, 0.2) | Red |
(-0.1, 1, 1, 1, 1) | Blue | ||
(0.1, 0.1, 1, 2,2) | Magenta | ||
Figure 4 (c) | b=0.9 c=0.004 | (30, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1) | Red |
(-30, - 0.1, -0.1, -0.1, -0.1) | Blue |

4. Discussion
Insights gleaned from Table 6 underscore the enhanced efficacy of the newly implemented system (2), particularly when contrasted against the performance of the original system (1).
Details | 3D Sprott C System | New 5D system (2) |
Equilibria points $E_{1,2}$ | (±1, ±1, 0) | $\left( \pm 1, \pm 1,-\frac{1}{p}, \pm \frac{a}{b p}, \mp \frac{1}{c p}\right)$ |
Sign of $L E_s$ | (+, 0, -) chaotic | (+, +, +, 0, -) hyperchaotic (+, +, 0, -, -) hyperchaotic (+, +0, 0, -) hyperchaotic 2-torus (+, 0, -, -, -) chaotic (+, 0, 0, -, -) chaotic 2-torus |
Type point | $\bullet$ Non-hyperbolic unstable | $\bullet \rightarrow$ Stable focus-nodes $\bullet \rightarrow$ Saddle-focus unstable $\bullet \rightarrow$ Non-hyperbolic unstable |
Attractors behavior | Self-excited | Hidden & Self-excited |
Max. $L E_s$ | 0.163 | 0.3049 |
Lyapunov dimension $D_L$ | 2.140 | 4.3801 |
5. Anti-Synchronization
Projective synchronization bifurcates into two distinctive types: Complete Synchronization (CS) and Anti-Synchronization (AS). The possibility of synchronization was initially doubted until its existence was first observed by Fujisaka and Yamada in 1983 [46]. However, it was not until 1990 when the phenomenon received notable attention, following Pecora and Carrol's discovery of this occurrence between two identically chaotic systems bearing different initial values [47]. This discovery was subsequently christened Complete Synchronization (CS).
The phenomenon known as Anti-Synchronization (AS) is characterized by the asymptotic reduction of the sum of the drive and response systems to zero. In other words, Anti-Synchronization can manifest between a drive system and a response system when the states of the synchronized systems share the same absolute values, yet display opposite signs, implying that all elements of $(\alpha=-1)$ [48]. In this section, a systematic process for the anti-synchronization of chaos is proposed. The drive systems are represented by system (2), and the corresponding response system is described as follows:
The error dynamics in Anti-Synchronization (AS) are defined as: $e_i=y_i-\alpha x_i$, where $i=1,2,3,4,5, \alpha=-1$, fulfilling the condition:
\[\lim _{t \rightarrow \infty}\left\|e_i(t)\right\|=\left\|y_i-\alpha x_i\right\|=0.\]
The error dynamical system is as follows:
Theorem 2. If designed nonlinear control as follows:
Then the error dynamical system (12) is asymptotically stable.
Proof. By inserting the proposed controller (13) into Eq. (12), we obtain
In accordance with Lyapunov stability theory, we choose a Lyapunov function as follows: $V\left(e_i\right)=e^T P e, i=1,2, \ldots, 5, \quad P=\operatorname{diag}\{0.5,0.5, \ldots, 0.5\}$, i.e.,
and their derivative Lyapunov as:
$\dot{V}\left(e_i\right)=-e_1^2-e_2^2-e_3^2-b e_4^2-e_5^2 \Rightarrow \dot{V}\left(e_i\right)=-\left[\begin{array}{lllll}e_1 & e_2 & e_3 & e_4 & e_5\end{array}\right] \underbrace{\left[\begin{array}{ccccc}1 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & b & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 1\end{array}\right]}_{Q_1}\left[\begin{array}{c}e_1 \\ e_2 \\ e_3 \\ e_4 \\ e_5\end{array}\right]$
where, $Q_1=\operatorname{diag}(1,1,1, b, 1), b=0.3$, this yields that $Q_1>0$, thus $\dot{V}\left(e_i\right)$ is negative definite matrix on $R^5$. The corresponds law $\lim _{t \rightarrow \infty}\left\|e_i(t)\right\|=0$ satisfied and he drive and response systems is anit-synchronize. Time series of anti-synchronization for error dynamical system (12) are depicted in Figure 5, with the ICs (0.5, 0.1, -0.2, 0.3, -0.3), and (0.1, -0.2, 0.4, 0.2, 0.1), Figure 6 provides a numerical explanation of the anti-synchronization between (2) and (11), this demonstrates that the theoretical results Theorem 2.


6. Conclusions
In this study, a novel five-dimensional hyperchaotic system has been introduced, composed of ten terms and evolved from a three-dimensional Sprott C system. This unique system is characterized by the exhibition of two coexisting attractors: a self-excited attractor and a hidden attractor. Various attributes derived from diverse types of equilibrium points, such as stable focus-nodes, saddle-focus, and non-hyperbolic unstable points, are incorporated into the system, the presence of which is dictated by the system parameters. The occurrence of chaotic and hyperchaotic attractors coexisting within a single five-dimensional system that accommodates three types of equilibrium points presents a compelling phenomenon.
A plethora of numerical methods, including phase portraits, Lyapunov exponents, Lyapunov dimensions, and Multistability, have been utilized to elucidate the distinct attractors. Furthermore, the synchronization issue of the proposed system is scrutinized extensively in the study by employing stability theory. A myriad of dynamic behaviors, including hyperchaotic, hyperchaotic with 2-tours, chaotic, and chaotic with 2-tours, have been documented. Both theoretical proofs and numerical simulations, executed with MATLAB 2021, have confirmed the legitimacy of these theoretical findings.
This study's impact extends beyond the establishment of the new hyperchaotic system. By unveiling the complexity and richness of the dynamical behaviors within the five-dimensional system, it provides insights for a deeper understanding of chaotic dynamics. Additionally, the identification of different types of equilibrium points under various parameters underscores the role of parameter values in shaping a system's behavior. The coexistence of different types of attractors in the same system also offers a valuable case study of the complex dynamics of hyperchaotic systems. Future research could further explore the implications of these findings for system control and synchronization, potentially opening new avenues for practical applications in secure communication, signal processing, and complex network dynamics.
The data supporting our research results are included within the article or supplementary material.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
