Epidemic oscillations induced by social network control: the discontinuous case
Since the early days of control theory, engineers have understood that feedback can give rise to spontaneous and sustained oscillations. Examples abound in engineering systems such as thermostats and steering devices, as well as in natural and biological systems – for example, in homeostasis or diabetes in the human metabolism. Feedback-induced oscillations have also affected recent governmental efforts to control the covid-19 pandemic crisis through measures such as social distancing, lock downs and quarantine. Read more