Simultaneous Bifurcation of Limit Cycles and Critical Periods

The present work introduces the problem of simultaneous bifurcation of limit cycles and critical periods for a system of polynomial differential equations in the plane. The simultaneity concept is defined, as well as the idea of bi-weakness in the return map and the period function. Together with the classical methods, we present an approach which uses the Lie bracket to address the simultaneity in some cases. This approach is used to find the bi-weakness of cubic and quartic Liénard systems, the general quadratic family, and the linear plus cubic homogeneous family. We finish with an illustrative example by solving the problem of simultaneous bifurcation of limit cycles and critical periods for the cubic Liénard family.

Inducing schemes for multi-dimensional piecewise expanding maps

<p style='text-indent:20px;'>We construct inducing schemes for general multi-dimensional piecewise expanding maps where the base transformation is Gibbs-Markov and the return times have exponential tails. Such structures are a crucial tool in proving statistical properties of dynamical systems with some hyperbolicity. As an application we check the conditions for the first return map of a class of multi-dimensional non-Markov, non-conformal intermittent maps.</p>

Nonlinear dynamics of ion-acoustic waves in quantum plasmas with exchange-correlation effects

Nonlinear properties of ion-acoustic waves (IAWs) are studied in electron-ion (EI) degenerate plasma with the electron exchange-correlation effects by using the quantum hydrodynamic (QHD) model. To investigate arbitrary amplitude IAWs, we have reduced the model equations into a system of ordinary differential equations using a traveling wave transformation. Computational investigations have been performed to examine the combined effect of Bohm potential and exchange-correlation potential significantly modifies the dynamics of IAWs by employing the concept of dynamical systems. The equilibrium points of the model are determined and its stability natures are analyzed. The phase portrait and Poincaré return map of the dynamical system are displayed numerically. Quasiperiodic as well as chaotic dynamics of the system are confirmed through the Poincaré return map diagrams.

Motion periodicity and bifurcation of a wave excited hopping ball

We consider the problem of a hopping ball excited by a travelling harmonic wave on an elastic surface. The ball, considered as a particle, is assumed to interact with the surface through inelastic collisions. The surface motion due to the wave induces a horizontal drift in the ball. The problem is treated analytically under certain approximations. The phase space of the hopping motion is captured by constructing a phase-velocity return map. The fixed points of the return map and its compositions represent periodic hopping solutions. The linear stability of the obtained periodic solution is studied in detail. The minimum frequency for the onset of periodic hops, and the subsequent loss of stability at the bifurcation frequency, have been determined analytically. Interestingly, for small values of wave amplitude, the analytical solutions reveal striking similarities with the results of the classical bouncing ball problem.

Chaotic Map with No Fixed Points: Entropy, Implementation and Control

A map without equilibrium has been proposed and studied in this paper. The proposed map has no fixed point and exhibits chaos. We have investigated its dynamics and shown its chaotic behavior using tools such as return map, bifurcation diagram and Lyapunov exponents’ diagram. Entropy of this new map has been calculated. Using an open micro-controller platform, the map is implemented, and experimental observation is presented. In addition, two control schemes have been proposed to stabilize and synchronize the chaotic map.

Graph Master Picture Theorem

This chapter aims to prove Theorem 0.4, the Graph Master Picture Theorem. Theorem 0.4 is proven in two different ways, the first proof is discussed here; it deduces Theorem 0.4 from Theorem 13.2, which is a restatement of [S1, Master Picture Theorem] with minor cosmetic changes. The chapter is organized as follows. Section 13.2 discusses the special outer billiards orbits on kites. Section 13.3 defines the arithmetic graph, which is an arithmetical way of encoding the behavior of a certain first return map of the special orbits. Section 13.4 states Theorem 13.2, a slightly modified and simplified version of [S1, Master Picture Theorem]. Section 13.5 deduces Theorem 0.4 from Theorem 13.2 and one extra piece of information. Finally, Section 13.6 lists the polytopes comprising the partition associated to Theorems 13.2 and 0.4.

Two Simplest Quadratic Chaotic Maps Without Equilibrium

Two simple chaotic maps without equilibria are proposed in this paper. All nonlinearities are quadratic and the functions of the right-hand side of the equations are continuous. The procedure of their design is explained and their dynamical properties such as return map, bifurcation diagram, Lyapunov exponents, and basin of attraction are investigated. These maps belong to the hidden attractor category which is a newly introduced category of dynamical system.