Finite-time analysis of epidemic reaction-diffusion models: Stability, synchronization, and numerical insights

Abstract

This study presents an innovative approach to analyzing finite-time stability (FTS) and synchronization (FTSYN) in integer-order reaction-diffusion systems (RDs), particularly in the context of epidemiological modeling. By integrating Gronwall’s inequality, Lyapunov functionals (LFs), and linear control strategies, a comprehensive framework is developed to address transient dynamics within finite time frames. The proposed methodology advances the theoretical understanding of FTS and FTSYN by addressing the relatively unexplored dynamics of spatially extended systems. MATLAB simulations validate the theoretical findings, demonstrating the effectiveness of the control schemes and their practical applicability in modeling real-world disease transmission. Integrating spatial diffusion and disease dynamics provides critical insights into the influence of parameters such as diffusion rates and mortality on system behavior. This work contributes a robust framework for enhancing the analysis and management of nonlinear systems, with significant implications for epidemiology and other fields requiring rapid convergence and synchronization.