Chaotification for linear delay difference equations

This paper is concerned with chaotification of linear delay difference equations via the feedback control technique. The controlled system is first reformulated into a linear discrete dynamical system. Then, a chaotification theorem based on the snap-back repeller theory for maps is established. The controlled system is proved to be chaotic in the sense of both Devaney an Li-Yorke. An illustrative example is provided with computer simulations. MSC: 34C28, 37D45, 74H65.