A conjugate gradient framework for finite-time edge consensus in scaled multi-agent networks
Siriluk Donganontsiriluk.pa@up.ac.thDepartment of MathematicsThe School of ScienceUniversity of PhayaoPhayao, 56000, Thailand0000-0003-0594-9082View full profile → , *Mana DonganontCorresponding authormana.do@up.ac.thDepartment of MathematicsThe School of ScienceUniversity of PhayaoPhayao, 56000, Thailand0009-0008-9782-7368View full profile →
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- Received:
- 01 Apr 2025
- Published Online:
- 06 Apr 2026
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIM-2398
- Pages:
- 937–956
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