Distribution of residence times in bistable noisy systems with time-delayed feedback.
We analyze theoretically and experimentally the residence time distribution of bistable systems in the presence of noise and time-delayed feedback. We explain various nonexponential features of the residence time distribution using a two-state model and obtain a quantitative agreement with an experiment based on a Schmitt trigger. The limitations of the two-state model are also analyzed theoretically and experimentally using a semiconductor laser with optoelectronic feedback.
Curtin
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Physics Department, National University of Ireland, University College, Cork, Ireland.
Hegarty
S P
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Goulding
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Houlihan
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J
Busch
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Masoller
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Huyet
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