Dynamics of differential equations and flows, mechanics, classical few-body problems, iterations, complex dynamics, delayed differential equations.
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Centre manifold theory for a curve of equilibrium points
I am looking for advice concerning a specific situation related to centre manifold theory (compare Perko 2001).
The part which is known
Let's consider a differential equation in higher-dimensional ...
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Non-hyperbolic fixed points in multidimensional systems
Consider first a one-dimensional dynamical system given by $dx/dt = f(x)$. Suppose that the origin is a fixed point, i.e. $f(0)=0$. Suppose that we're interested in whether trajectories that start ...
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Lyapunov Exponents for independent-nonidentically distributed matrices?
My question is highlighted in bold at the end.
$\mathrm{\underline{Background}}$
Consider a product of i.i.d. $d\times d$ random matrices $A_{i}$
(with $\mathbb{E}\log\left\Vert A_{i}\right\Vert ...
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Deterministic shifts
We consider (topological) dynamical systems $(\Omega, S)$, where $S$ is the shift $(Sx)_n=x_{n+1}$, and $\Omega$ is a compact, shift invariant subspace of $[0,1]^{\mathbb Z}$. I call $(\Omega, S)$ ...
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Graph presentation of Lexicographic shifts
Consider a finite alphabet $\{0,1, \ldots, n-1\}$. Let $\Sigma_n = \mathop{\prod}\limits_{j=1}^{\infty}\{0, \ldots n-1\}$ be the set of infinite one sided sequences and $\prec$ the lexicographic ...
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Nielsen-Thurston classification of homeomorphisms for open surfaces?
In Proposition 3.1. in this article by John Franks, he applies the Nielsen-Thurston classification of surface homeomorphisms to a homeomorphism $ \ f:M \rightarrow M$ of an open surface $M$ which is ...
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Homeomorphisms that admit a decomposition
Let $I^n:=[0,1]^n$ and $T$ be a homeomorphism on $I^n$.
If $T$ admits a decomposition of $I^n=A\cup B\cup C$ with $A,B,C$ Lebesgue measurable and mutually disjoint such that $$T(A)=B, T(B)=A \ ...
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Quick estimate of attractor of non-linear dynamical system [closed]
Say I have a system of form
$$
\frac{dy}{dt} = f(y),
$$
and it is know this system has an attractor. Can I quickly for given $\varepsilon$ guess some point, such in its $\varepsilon$- neighbourhood ...
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Omit each vertex in turn of convex polygon: Iterative limit?
Let $P=P_0$ be a convex polygon of $n$ vertices $v_k$.
Let $P_{i+1}$ be the convex polygon obtained by intersecting the halfplanes
determined by the lines through every other vertex.
Below, $P_0$ is ...
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Furstenberg $\times 2 \times 3$ conjecture, bibliography
Furstenberg $\times 2 \times 3$ original conjecture states that the unique continuous invariant probability measure for $2x$ mod $1$ and $3x$ mod $1$ is the Lebesgue measure.
I wanted to have a ...
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Automorphism group of compact abelian group
I am looking for references on the automorphism group $\mathrm{Aut}(X)$ of a compact abelian group $X$. By automorphisms I mean topological group automorphisms. Some particular questions are as ...
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Is it true that a nondegenerate minimizing periodic orbit of mechanical Hamiltonian system is hyperbolic
Consider mechanical Hamiltonian system of the form
$$H(p,q)=\dfrac{\Vert p\Vert^2}{2}+V(q),\quad (q,p)\in T^*\mathbb T^n.$$
Here we suppose the periodic orbit $\gamma$ minimizes the Lagrangian ...
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Example for a dynamical system which is not point-distal
Let $(X, d)$ be a compact metric space, let $T$ be a group of actions on $X$. Then $(X,T)$ is a topological dynamical system with transformation group $T$, and we denote it by $(X,T)$. We say points ...
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Periodic solution of first order ODE
There is a famous result shows that for every continuous function $f:{\mathbb R}\rightarrow {\mathbb R}$, the first order autonomous system
$$
\left\{
\begin{array}{l}
\dot{x}=f(x), \\
x(t_0)=x_0,
...
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Nonexistence of Limit Cycle
Consider a planar dynamical system described in polar coordinates as
$$
\left\{
\begin{array}{ll}
\dot{\theta}=\Delta - r \sin \theta,\\
\dot{r} = - r + 1 + \cos \theta,
\end{array}
\right.
$$
where ...
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votes
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Mixing property of first return map
Let $(X,\mathcal{X},\mu)$ be a probability measure system, $T:X\to X$ be a $\mu$-preserving isomorphism on $X$. Let $A\in \mathcal{X}$ such that $\mu(\bigcup_{n\ge 0}T^nA)=1$, and $\mu_A$ be the ...
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Limit cycles as closed geodesics(geodesiable flow)
The classical Van der Pol equation is the following vector field on $\mathbb{R}^{2}$:
\begin{equation}\cases{\dot{x}=y-(x^{3}-x)\\ \dot{y}=-x}\end{equation}
This equation defines a foliation on ...
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Analytic vector fields on surfaces which have infinite number of singularities
Let $X$ be an analytic vector field on a compact oriantable surface $S$ with volume form $\omega$. We denote the set of its singularities by $Z(X)$.
A local question
Is there an analytic vector ...
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Global Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations
Background
Let $f: [0, \infty) \times {\mathbb R}^n \rightarrow {\mathbb R}^n$ be a jointly measurable function satisfying,
$f(t, \cdot)$ is locally Lipschitz for every $t \geqslant 0$,
for every ...
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Raphael Douady's thesis: Applications du théorème des tores invariants
Raphael Douady's thesis, Applications du théorème des tores invariants, has been cited in numerous papers by many experts.
According Wikipedia, he proves of the equivalence of KAM ...
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Constructing an interval exchange given a prescribed trajectory
Given a prescribed trajectory, is it possible to construct an interval exchange having this trajectory?
For example, given a 3-letter word (like aaabbbccabcaaa ), is it possible to construct a 3- ...
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Spearing rolling hula hoops
Or: Stabbing rolling disks.
Imagine there are $n$ unit-diameter disks rolling between $x=0$ and $x=d$,
reflecting off either end.
The disk centers start at a random location within $[\frac{1}{2}, ...
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Link between presence of attracting random fixed points and synchronisation - is this an open question?
This is a question in the theory of random dynamical systems.
Let $(X,d)$ be a compact metric space, let $(I,\mathcal{I},\nu)$ be a probability space, and let $(f_\alpha)_{\alpha \in I}$ be an ...
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Question on center-stable manifold
Assume that you have a gradient system smooth enough and a fixed point $x_{0}$. Is it true that if $x_{0} \in \omega(x)$ then $\gamma^{+}(x)$ must intersect the local center-stable manifold of ...
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Fractal-like structures arising from the action of a group on $\mathbb{Z}^2$
Let $G := \langle a, b, c \rangle < {\rm Sym}(\mathbb{Z}^2)$ be the group
generated by the permutation
$$
a: \ (m,n) \ \mapsto \ (m-n,m)
$$
of order $6$ and the involutions
$$
b: \ (m,n) \ ...
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votes
1answer
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Find a sequence with uniform frequencies and recurrent property
Given any 4 positive numbers $p_{00}\,,p_{01}=p_{10}\,,p_{11}$,such that the sum of the 4 numbers is 1, now I want to find a sequence in $\{0\,,1\}^\mathbb{N}$
such that this sequence has uniform ...
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0answers
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n-body systems and bifurcations
From what I understand, in bifurcation theory, one definition of the equivalence of two dynamical systems is that they are topologically equivalent. However if say proteins A, B start out as straight ...
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vote
1answer
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Physical Measure Vs. SRB measures
Anybody can help me to have an idea about an example showing the difference of a Physical measur with compare to an SRB measure?
By a Physical measure i mean in the sense of $\nu$ a ...
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Invariant subsets of $z \mapsto z^2$
Where can I find an explicit construction of closed invariant subsets of the map $z \mapsto z^2$ on the unit circle? Furstenberg mentions that there are continuum of such disjoint minimal sets but ...
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votes
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Invariant measures on a compact metric space
I'm dealing with a continuous flow on a compact metric space $X$, and $\mu$, $\nu$ are two invariant Borel probability measures on $X$. If I know that $\mu(A)=\nu(A)$ for all the invariant Borel ...
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A variation of the Banach fixed-point theorem
Let $(X, d)$ be complete metric space, $q \in [0, 1)$ be a real number, and $f$ be a map that satisfies $$d(f(x), f(y)) \leq q \cdot d(x, y)$$ for all $x, y \in X$. Then, Banach fixed-point theorem ...
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Renewal systems: Intrinsic ergodicity and a question related to the Adler's conjecture
Consider the alphabet $\mathcal{A} = \{0,1\}$ and consider a finite set of words $W = \{\omega_1, \ldots , \omega_n\}$ over $\mathcal{A}$. Then the renewal system $\Sigma_{W}$ generated by $W$ is ...
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Gradient-like systems and limit sets
Suppose we have an autonomous ode $$\dot{x} = f(x)$$ which corresponds to a $\underline{gradient-like}$ dynamical system, $f: \mathbb{R}^n \to \mathbb{R}^n$. Is it true that the set of initial ...
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excplicit formula of iterates of an interval exchange
Let $f$ be an interval exchange transformation of $[0,1]$. Is there an explicit formula giving $f^k(0)$ in function of $k$?
If not, are there particular cases where this formula is simple? (except ...
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Markov Partitions for toral automorphisms
I know that my question is more practical than theoretical. But, I do know where to look for the theoretical sources.
I want to find a program in the case that it exists (does it?), or to program it. ...
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Question about a length inequality in algebraic dynamics
Let $X$ be a Noetherian scheme. Let $f\colon X\rightarrow X$ be an integral self-morphism. If $x\in X$ is a closed point, I will write $\mathcal{F}_{1}^x$ for the coherent sheaf of ...
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votes
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Open dynamical system of doubling map
I want to prove the following simple lemma:
Let $T(x)=2x\mod 1$, be defined on $[0\,,1)$ to itself,suppose for any $k\ge 0$, $T^{k}(a)\notin(a\,,b)$, then we have
$\Omega=\{x\in[0\,,1):\mbox{for ...
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A question on “The weakened Hilbert 16th problem”
In this question we are interested in the number of limit cycles which appear in the following perturbational system:
\begin{equation}\cases{
x'=y -x^{2}+\epsilon P(x,y) \\
y'=-x+\epsilon Q(x,y) }
...
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votes
1answer
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Real analytic ergodic diffeomorphisms of the two sphere
Does there exists a real analytic area preserving ergodic diffeomorphism on $S^2$?
(Possibly by perturbing a rotation in the real-analytic topology?)
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Is a certain set of periodic solutions of the 2D Navier-Stokes equations closed generically?
I would be interested to know if a certain set of periodic solutions for
the two-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations is closed generically.
Many similar (yet not identical) set-ups can be found in the ...
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votes
1answer
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Linear dynamical systems: interpretation of Frobenius eigenvector
Consider a positive linear dynamical system. $\frac{dx}{dt}=Ax$, where $A$ is a quasipositive/Metzler/essentially nonnegative matrix. By its properties, the vector $x$ will remain positive for all ...
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Power series expansion of the Koenigs function
Given a non-zero holomorphic function $f$ fixing $0$ which isn't a Mobius transform, the Koenigs function of $f$, which we'll call $h$, is the function which linearizes $f$ in the sense that
$$
...
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Existence and uniqueness of heteroclinic orbits
I am looking for conditions on a nonlinear dynamical system $\frac{d\vec{x}}{dt} = \vec{F}(\vec{x})$ that guarantee the existence of a unique heteroclinic orbit between a stable attractor of this ...
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What is a pure algebraic interpretation for this dynamical property?
According to comments of Yves Cornulier to the previous version of this question I revise the question as follows:
To what extent the following types of Lie algebras $A$ are classified? And what is ...
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votes
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Iteration of a 2D map involving absolute value: phase transition?
I was looking at this map: $f(x,y) \mapsto (|x-y|,x)$, starting from some point
with coordinates $(x,y) \in [0,1]^2$, and iterating:
$(x,y),\, f(x,y), \, f^2(x,y), \,f^3(x,y), \ldots$.
It displays ...
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votes
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How is the Fractal Dimension of a Parametric Curve Related to the Fractal Dimensions of its Coordinate Functions?
Question:
Suppose the fractal dimension $1\le d_c\le2$ of a planar parametric curve $c(t) := (x(t),y(t))$ is given;
can any nontrivial estimates for the fractal dimensions $d_x$ of $x(t)$ and $d_y$ of ...
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Does conjugacy preserve the set of synchronizing blocks?
A synchronized system is a transitive shift space $X$ which has a synchronizing block $v$, that is $v$ is an admissible block for $X$ and whenever $vw$ and $uv$ are admissible blocks in $X$, then ...
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votes
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Mixing coded systems and period of their graph presentations
A coded system [see F. Blanchard, G. Hansel, Systèmes codés, Theoretical Computer Science, Vol. 44, 1986, pp. 17-49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0304-3975(86)90108-8.
...
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votes
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Lebesgue entropy zero and positive topological entropy
I am looking for examples of volume preserving $C^{\infty}$ diffeomorphisms $f$ of a surface, which have positive topological entropy ($h(f) > 0$), but that the Lebesgue measure entropy (metric ...
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votes
1answer
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Automorphisms of strictly ergodic shift spaces
Let $X$ be a strictly ergodic shift space, and $\omega_1$, $\omega_2$ be two different points in $X$. Is there an automorphism $\Psi$ of $X$ such that $\Psi(\omega_1)=\omega_2$? By an automorphism I ...
