Three circuit models using constant phase elements are investigated to represent the human body impedance against contact currents from 40 Hz to 110 MHz. The parameters required to represent the impedance are determined using a nonlinear least squares fitting (NLSF) applied to the averaged human body impedance dataset. The three fractional-order models with 4, 6, and 7 parameters are compared to an already existing integer-order, 11-parameter model. Simulations of the fractional-order models impedance are presented and discussed along with their limitations. © 2016 Todd J. Freeborn et al.

We introduce the concept of fractional-order two-port networks with particular focus on impedance and admittance parameters. We show how to transform a 2 × 2 impedance matrix with fractional-order impedance elements into an equivalent matrix with all elements represented by integer-order impedances; yet the matrix rose to a fractional-order power. Some examples are given. © 2016 M. E. Fouda et al.

In this paper, we propose a single equation that can be used to describe a circuit that contains series or parallel-connected R, L, C and memristor components in addition to a new element called inverse memristor M. Connecting these elements either series or parallel affects the pinched hysteresis lobes where the pinch point moves from the origin and lobes area shrinks or widens. Different cases of connecting different elements have been discussed clearly especially connecting memristor and inverse memristor together either series or parallel gives new response and behavior which can be used

In the standard two-electrode configuration employed in electrolytic process, when the control dc voltage is brought to a critical value, the system undergoes a transition from conventional electrolysis to contact glow discharge electrolysis (CGDE), which has also been referred to as liquid-submerged micro-plasma, glow discharge plasma electrolysis, electrode effect, electrolytic plasma, etc. The light-emitting process is associated with the development of an irregular and erratic current time-series which has been arbitrarily labelled as "random," and thus dissuaded further research in this

Nowadays, impedance converter and inverter circuits are very vital for the fractional order circuit design. Mutators are one of the common circuits used for that purpose. So, two fractional order mutators are discussed in this work; the first one converts a resistance into a fractional order element. The second mutator family converts any fractional order element to a different fractional order element. Circuit simulations for the mutator circuits using Advanced Design System (ADS) are performed and proved that the circuits are able to achieve the required phase response. © 2016 IEEE.

In this paper, the effect of non-zero initial condition on the time domain responses of fractional-order systems using Caputo and Riemann-Liouville (RL) fractional definitions are discussed. Analytical formulas were derived for the step and square wave responses of fractional-order RCα circuit under RL and Caputo operators for non-zero initial condition. Moreover, a simulation scheme for fractional state-space systems with non-zero initial condition is introduced. © 2016 IEEE.

The book reports on the latest advances in and applications of fractional order control and synchronization of chaotic systems, explaining the concepts involved in a clear, matter-of-fact style. It consists of 30 original contributions written by eminent scientists and active researchers in the field that address theories, methods and applications in a number of research areas related to fractional order control and synchronization of chaotic systems, such as: fractional chaotic systems, hyperchaotic systems, complex systems, fractional order discrete chaotic systems, chaos control, chaos

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Two novel nonlinear circuits that exhibit an all-positive pinched hysteresis loop are proposed. These circuits employ two NMOS transistors, one of which operates in its triode region, in addition to two first-order filter sections. We show the equivalency to a charge-controlled resistance (memristance) in a decremental state via detailed analysis. Simulation and experimental results verify the proposed theory. © 2017 B. J. Maundy et al.

A fractional-order circuit model is explored to represent the leakage/self-discharge behaviour of commercially available supercapacitors. This fractional order-model is composed of two elements, a fractional-order capacitor with impedance Z = 1/CαSα and a parallel resistance Rp, which set the discharge based on the time constant τ = (RpC)1/α and order α. Self-discharging data was collected from a 3 F PowerStor, 1 F Panasonic, and 350 F Maxwell supercapacitors after being charged and left in a floating state while monitoring the device terminal voltage. The parameters for the fractional-order