Finite-time Stability Analysis for Random Nonlinear Systems

— This paper presents an analysis approach to finite-time attraction in probability concerns with nonlinear systems described by nonlinear random differential equations (RDE). RDE provide meticulous physical interpreted models for some applications contain stochastic disturbance. The existence and the path-wise uniqueness of the finite-time solution are investigated through nonrestrictive assumptions. Then a finite-time attraction analysis is considered through the definition of the stochastic settling time function and a Lyapunov based approach. A Lyapunov theorem provides sufficient conditions to guarantee finite-time attraction in probability of random nonlinear systems. A Lyapunov function ensures stability in probability and a finiteness of the expectation of the stochastic settling time function. Results are demonstrated employing the method for two examples to show potential of the proposed technique.