  To date, explosive synchronization (ES) is shown to be originated from either
degree-frequency correlation or inertia of phase oscillators. Of late, it has
been shown that ES can be induced in a network by adaptively controlled phase
oscillators. Here we show that ES is a generic phenomenon and can occur in any
network by appropriately multiplexing it with another layer. We devise an
approach which leads to the occurrence of ES with hysteresis loop in a network
upon its multiplexing with a negatively coupled (or inhibitory) layer. We
discuss the impact of various structural properties of positively coupled (or
excitatory) and inhibitory layer along with the strength of multiplexing in
gaining control over the induced ES transition. This investigation is a step
forward in highlighting the importance of multiplex framework not only in
bringing novel phenomena which are not possible in an isolated network but also
in providing more structural control over the induced phenomena.
