Questions tagged [hyperbolic-dynamics]
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If you were to axiomatize the notion of entropy
What are the axioms that a good notion of entropy must satisfy? Please note that I am not asking for the definitions of various types of entropy such as topological entropy or measure-theoretic ...
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Applications of the Central Limit Theorem in dynamical systems
There are very many papers in the area of (possibly non-uniformly) hyperbolic dynamical systems whose aim is to prove the Central Limit Theorem. In a dynamical context, this means that one:
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Curvatures of stable and unstable manifolds
Let $(M,g)$ be a closed Riemannian manifold and $f:M\to M$ be a $C^r$ ($r\ge2$) Anosov diffeomorphism, that is, there is a continuous hyperbolic splitting $TM=E^s\oplus E^u$ with respect to the ...
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Relationship between basic sets and attractors
Definition: Let be $f:M\to M$ a diffeomorphism of a compact manifold. We say that $A\subset M$ is an attractor when there exists a neighborhood $U\supset A$ such that $f( \overline{U})\subset int (U)...
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A concept of dynamical coherence
I'm trying to make an overview of the study of partial hyperbolicity and there is an interesting concept of dynamical coherence which appears there. Some call it mild (see the Thesis of Pablo Carrasco,...
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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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Square root of an Anosov diffeomorphism
Let $T\colon \mathbb T^d\to\mathbb T^d$ be an Anosov diffeomorphism (that is, the tangent bundle splits into invariant stable and unstable bundles; the restriction of $DT$ to the unstable bundle is ...
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The relationship between low dimensional topology and dynamics
I am just curious how dynamics get connected with low dimensional topology. Or it is just that we have now powerful computing machines therefore it is natural to use them on topological problems. What ...
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Is there a similar theorem in the partially hyperbolic case?
Theorem 5.10.3 from Introduction to dynamical systems, by Brin & Stuck:
Let $f:M\rightarrow M$ be an Anosov diffeomorphism. Then the following are equivalent:
$NW(f)=M$,
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Quantitative approximation of invariant measures by periodic ones
It is well known that many strongly chaotic dynamical systems have the property that periodic measures are (weak-star) dense in the space of all invariant probability measures. Is there some knowledge ...
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A follow up question related to entropy
For a self-map $\varphi:X\longrightarrow X$ of a space $X$, many important notions of entropy are defined through a limit of the form $$\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty}\frac{1}{n}\log a_n,$$ where in each ...
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Examples of expansive homeomorphisms with the specification property that are neither symbolic nor factors of mixing SFT nor product of thereof
I am looking for nontrivial examples of expansive homeomorphisms with the specification property on compact metric spaces. Here, by a ``trivial'' example I understand a subshift with the specification ...
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Ergodicity and mixing of geodesic and horocyclic flows
I am reading a theorem about the ergodicity and mixing of geodesic and horocyclic flows on unit tangent bundle of a compact hyperbolic surface. I find that there are two ways (be listed below) to ...
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Canonically representing the monodromy of a hyperbolic manifold fibered over $S^1$
Let $Y$ be a hyperbolic manifold that fibers over $S^1$, with fibration $\pi:Y \to S^1$ with fiber $\Sigma$. Thurston states that the monodromy $\phi:\Sigma \to
\Sigma$ of this projection is then ...
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How can I prove that the suspension of an Anosov diffeomorphism is an Anosov flow?
Suppose we have an Anosov diffeo $f$ on $M$. Define $g_t : M\times\mathbb R\to M\times\mathbb R$ by $(x,s)\mapsto (x,s+t)$. Take a quotient of $M\times\mathbb R$ under the relation $(x,s)\sim (f(x),s-...
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Uniform hyperbolicity decay estimate
I have been trying to understand the proof of the following result, which is considered well-known.
Theorem: Fix a compact metric space $X$, a homeomorphism $T:X \to X$, and a continuous map $ A : ...
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introduction books for Dynamic systems of discrete Schrodinger operator for beginner
In this semester, I study in a class of dynamic system. recently the French professor turn to the dynamic system of discrete operator. I find it is difficult to find a book in English. (I have found ...
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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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Fixed points of maps defined on Teichmüller space
Let $\mathcal{T}_A$ be a Teichmüller space of the sphere $S^2$ with a finite set $A$ of marked points, and suppose that $f \colon \mathcal{T}_A \to \mathcal{T}_A$ is a holomorphic map that has a ...
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When entropy SRB measure is zero
It is well known that many strongly chaotic dynamical systems have the property that periodic measures are (weak-star) dense in the space of all invariant probability measures.
Let $f:M \rightarrow ...
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Extending the hyperbolic splitting on $\Lambda$ to a neighborhood of $\Lambda$
Let $M$ be a compact Riemannian manifold and let $f:M→M$ a diffeomorphism. Let $\Lambda\subset M$ be a compact invariant subset of $M$. We say that $\Lambda $ is a hyperbolic set for $f$ when there ...
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Lipschitz property of holonomies fails when stable leaves $W^s(x)$ inside the leaves $W^{ss}(x)$
Let $M$ be compact manifold. suppose $f:M\rightarrow M$ is $C^{2}$.
There is a continuous splitting of the tangent bundle $TM=E^{ss}+E^{s}+E^{u}$ invariant under the derivative $Df$ of the ...
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The continuity of the the stable and unstable in definition of hyperbolic sets for flows
I would like to know whether the continuity of the stable and unstable subbundles $E^{s}$ and $E^{u}$ follows from the growth conditions as in the discrete case, or must be hypothesized, in the ...
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Terminology for a foliation that is only tangentially smooth
I'd like to get some information and references, starting with a name, for the following quite common situation, for a smooth (i.e. $C^\infty$) $n$-manifold $M$. A partition $\mathcal{L}$ of $M$ is ...
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Teichmueller disk and the $\mathrm{SL}_2\mathbb{R}$ action
Let $(X,\omega)$ be a Riemann surface of genus $g$ with holomorphic 1-form $\omega$ (or equivalently a translation structure). Let $\Omega\mathcal{T}_g$ be the space of holomorphic 1-forms over genus $...
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reference on complex dynamics
Please someone suggest me some reference on the topic "Complex Dynamics". I want a brief geometric treatment from the root level. I have graduate level background on complex analysis, riemannian ...
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Can the Reeb foliation of $S^3$ be realized as stable manifold foliation of a smooth hyperbolic discrete dynamic on $S^3$?
Can the Reeb foliation of $S^3$ be realized as foliation associated to stable(or unstable) manifolds of a hyperbolic discrete dynamic on $S^3$?If yes what is a precise formulation for that ...
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Question on a proof of density of periodic orbits
In page 215 and 216 of the book "Introduction to the Modern Theory of Dynamical Systems" by Anatole Katok, Boris Hasselblatt, there is a theorem stated as following:
Theorem: Let $\Gamma$ be a ...
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Center-stable manifolds
Let $f:M\to M$ be a partially hyperbolic diffeomorphism. That is, there exists a continuous splitting $TM=E^u\oplus E^c\oplus E^s$ into unstable, center and stable bundles. It is well known that there ...
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Trapped vs. nonwandering points
For a continuous flow on a topological space the concept of a nonwandering point (in forward/backward time) is well-known. Another useful concept (for example from the point of view of scattering ...
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Why is a hyperbolic basic set of dimension 2 either an attractor or a repeller?
I'm currently trying to understand the Birman-Williams Template Theorem, proved in the paper "Knotted periodic orbits II: Fibered knots, Low Dimensional Topology". Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to ...
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If $f$ is dynamically coherent, is there a unique invariant foliation tangent to $E^{c}$?
Let $f$ be a diffeomorphism of a closed manifold $M$ such that $f$ is partially hyperbolic if the tanget bundle of $M$, $TM$ splits into three invariant sub-bunbles
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TM = E^{s} \oplus E^{c} \oplus ...
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Do there exist Markov partitions with (nearly) uniform Riemannian measures?
This question complements this one; the difference is in considering Riemannian versus SRB measures.
Let $M$ be a compact, finite-dimensional Riemannian manifold, let $T: M \rightarrow M$ be an ...
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How to find the hyperbolic dimension of map $f(z) = z^2$ of $\overline{\mathbb{C}}$ onto itself?
I am reading the research article "The Hausdorff dimension of the boundary of Mandelbrot set and Julia sets" by Shishikura. In his article, he defined hyperbolic sets and hyperbolic ...
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Angle between two subspaces
Let $f:M\to M$ be a diffeomorphism on a compact riemannian manifold $M$.In the definition of a hyperbolic set we know that for all $x\in M$ there is a splitting of tangent space
$T_xM=E^s(x)\oplus E^...
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the union of local stable manifolds along local unstable manifolds
Let $f:M\rightarrow M$ be a $C^2$ hyperbolic diffeomorphism on compact connected riemannian manifold $M$. then there are local stable and unstable manifolds at each point denoted by $W^s_\delta(x), W^...
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Invariant measure of geodesic flow on unit tangent bundle of a modular surface
This is a paper written by Series "THE MODULAR SURFACE AND CONTINUED FRACTIONS".
I want to know about above construction natural invariant measure $\mu$ for the geodesic flow on $T_{1}M$ ...
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$C^1$ partially hyperbolic diffeomorphism have Hölder stable holonomies (reference request)
I have spent an insane amount of time searching for a preprint I have printed a few months ago but misplaced. I cannot find it anymore and this drives me crazy.
It might not have been meant for ...
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Examples of hyperbolic set and J-stable sets
I am reading the research article "The Hausdorff dimension of the boundary of Mandelbrot set and Julia sets" by Shishikura. The following two definitions are given without any examples in ...
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Chaotic dynamics of maps on unit square that are NOT Triangular
We will denote the compact interval $[0,1]$ by $I$ and the unit square $[0,1]\times[0,1]$ by $I^2$. Triangular map on $I^2$ is a continuous map $F:I^2\to I^2$ of the form $F(x,y)=(f(x),g(x,y))$ where $...
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A (possible) generic spectral property in one dimensional dynamics
Context and Definitions
Consider the interval $I=[0,1]$. We say that $T:I\to I$ satisfies the axiom A (I am following [1]) if:
$T$ has a finite number of hyperbolic periodic attractors; and
defining $...
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Question about stable manifold theorem and Frobenius integrability theorem
I have a question about Anosov diffeomorphism (Wikipedia: Anosov diffeomorphisms)
For hyperbolic fixed point $p$, $W^{s}(p)$ is a smooth manifold and its tangent space has the same dimension as the ...
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Periodic orbits of generalized cat map near the origin
Let $M\in SL(2,\mathbb{Z})$ have eigenvalues $\lambda, \lambda^{-1}$ with $\lambda>1$., and suppose $M$ is diagonalized as $Q\Lambda Q^{-1}$ with $\det Q=1$. (Note that his doesn't determine $Q$, ...
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Persistence of homoclinic points in the non-compact case
It is well known that a transverse homoclinic point of a hyperbolic periodic point of a $C^1$-diffeomorphism of a compact manifold $M$ persists under small $C^1$ perturbations. This follows easily ...
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Whether or not two distinct points in Teichmuller space induce absolutely continuous volume forms on the unit tangent bundle of a surface?
Let $S$ be a closed orientable surface of genus greater than two. Let $g$ and $g'$ be metrics two of constant curvature. I guess we an think of these as two points in the Teichmüller space $\mathcal{T}...
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Some questions about the contruction of center stable manifolds for cubic NLKG by Lyapunov-Perron method
In Nakanish & Schlag: Invariant manifolds and Dispersive Hamiltonian Evolution Equations,, on theorem 3.22, they use Lyapunov-Perron methods to conctruct center stable manifolds for focusing cubic ...
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Center-stable manifold theorem on manifold with boundary
I would like to see if there is a Center-stable manifold theorem on the phase space that is a manifold with boundary.
Suppose $f:M\rightarrow M$ is a diffeomorphism, according to Theorem III.7 in "...
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On invariant cones of the Katok map
I am studying the Katok map and similarly constructed examples of nonuniformly hyperbolic surface diffeomorphisms. An important part of the analysis of these diffeomorphisms is the invariance of a ...
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Algebraic approach to prove the mixing property of Lorenz flow on hyperbolic surface
We knew that the noncompact subgroups of SL(2,$\mathbb{R}$) are mixing by Howe-Moore ergodicity theorem. I am curious about Lorenz flow, if we have a algebraic approach to prove the mixing property of ...
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Uniqueness of analytic center manifold
In a book, i have read a remark which says that the center manifold of an equilibrium point of a differential equation is not unique in general but is unique in the class of analytic manifold. The ...
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