scholarly journals Hopf Bifurcation in an Oscillatory-Excitable Reaction–Diffusion Model with Spatial Heterogeneity

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (05) ◽  
pp. 1750065
Author(s):  
Benjamin Ambrosio

We focus on the qualitative analysis of a reaction–diffusion model with spatial heterogeneity. The system is a generalization of the well-known FitzHugh–Nagumo system, in which the excitability parameter is space dependent. This heterogeneity allows to exhibit concomitant stationary and oscillatory phenomena. We prove the existence of a Hopf bifurcation and determine an equation of the center-manifold in which the solution asymptotically evolves. Numerical simulations illustrate the phenomenon.

1995 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 987-997 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. MAINI

We review some recent work investigating a hierarchy of patterning processes in which a reaction-diffusion model forms the top level. In one such hierarchy, it is assumed that the boundary is differentiated, and it is shown that this can greatly enhance the robustness of the patterns subsequently formed by the reaction-diffusion model. In the second, a spatial heterogeneity in background environment is first set-up by a simple gradient model. The resulting patterns produced by the reaction-diffusion system may be isolated to specific parts of the domain. The application of such hierarchical models to skeletal patterning in the tetrapod limb is considered.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Qingsong Liu ◽  
Yiping Lin ◽  
Jingnan Cao ◽  
Jinde Cao

The local reaction-diffusion Lengyel-Epstein system with delay is investigated. By choosingτas bifurcating parameter, we show that Hopf bifurcations occur when time delay crosses a critical value. Moreover, we derive the equation describing the flow on the center manifold; then we give the formula for determining the direction of the Hopf bifurcation and the stability of bifurcating periodic solutions. Finally, numerical simulations are performed to support the analytical results and the chaotic behaviors are observed.


1996 ◽  
Vol 100 (12) ◽  
pp. 1473-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.M. Regalado ◽  
J.W. Crawford ◽  
K. Ritz ◽  
B.D. Sleeman

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