gothamxi said:really old thread, but chua circuits are what you are looking for. www.chuacircuits.com the circuit diagram there looks to be what you are describing, but probably by now you have encountered it in your research.
A chaotic diode resonator circuit is a type of electronic circuit that uses a diode as a nonlinear element to produce chaotic behavior. This means that the circuit produces a seemingly random and unpredictable output, even when the input is a simple and regular signal.
The circuit works by using the nonlinear behavior of the diode to amplify and feedback signals in a chaotic manner. The diode acts as a switch, turning on and off rapidly, which causes the output signal to constantly change and exhibit chaotic behavior.
There are several reasons why someone might want to create a chaotic diode resonator circuit. One reason is for scientific research and exploration of chaotic systems. Another reason is for practical applications such as random number generation or signal processing.
One of the main challenges is designing the circuit to produce a desired level of chaos, as different configurations and parameters can result in different levels of chaotic behavior. Another challenge is controlling and stabilizing the chaotic behavior, as it can be difficult to predict and control the output of the circuit.
Yes, there are several real-world applications for these circuits. They have been used in cryptography for generating truly random numbers, in chaos-based communication systems, and in electronic music synthesizers. They also have potential applications in weather prediction, stock market analysis, and other fields that involve chaotic systems.