Conditional Fredholm determinant for the S-periodic orbits in Hamiltonian systems

For S being a symplectic orthogonal matrix on R2n, the S-periodic orbits in Hamiltonian systems are a solution which satisfies x(0)=Sx(T) for some period T. This paper is devoted to establishing the theory of conditional Fredholm determinant in studying the S-periodic orbits in Hamiltonian systems. First, we study the property of the conditional Fredholm determinant, such as the Fréchet differentiability, the splittingness for the cyclic type symmetric solutions. Also, we generalize the Hill formula originally gotten by Hill and Poincaré. More precisely, let M be the monodromy matrix of the S-periodic orbits, then we get the formula relating the characteristic polynomial of the matrix SM and the conditional Fredhom determinant. Moreover, we study the relation of the conditional Fredholm determinant and the relative Morse index. Applications to the problem of linear stability for the S-periodic orbits are given.     

Periodic orbits of radially symmetric Keplerian-like systems: A topological degree approach

We are concerned with non-autonomous radially symmetric systems with a singularity, which are T-periodic in time. By the use of topological degree theory, we prove the existence of large-amplitude periodic solutions whose minimal period is an integer multiple of T. Precise estimates are then given in the case of Keplerian-like systems, showing some resemblance between the orbits of those solutions and the circular orbits of the corresponding classical autonomous system.     

Periodic solutions for planar autonomous systems with nonsmooth periodic perturbations

In this paper we consider a class of planar autonomous systems having an isolated limit cycle x₀ of smallest period T>0 such that the associated linearized system around it has only one characteristic multiplier with absolute value 1. We consider two functions, defined by means of the eigenfunctions of the adjoint of the linearized system, and we formulate conditions in terms of them in order to have the existence of two geometrically distinct families of T-periodic solutions of the autonomous system when it is perturbed by nonsmooth T-periodic nonlinear terms of small amplitude. We also show the convergence of these periodic solutions to x₀ as the perturbation disappears and we provide an estimation of the rate of convergence. The employed methods are mainly based on the theory of topological degree and its properties that allow less regularity on the data than that required by the approach, commonly employed in the existing literature on this subject, based on various versions of the implicit function theorem.     

A geometric approach to periodically forced dynamical systems in presence of a separatrix

We consider the periodic boundary value problem for the non-autonomous scalar second-order equation , with e(·) a continuous and T-periodic forcing term. Using a continuation theorem adapted from Capietto et al. (Trans. Amer. Math. Soc. 329 (1992) 41-72), we propose some new conditions for the existence of T-periodic solutions to the forced equation in terms of the dynamical properties of the trajectories of the associated autonomous equation . Special emphasis will be addressed to the study of the case in which the presence of an unbounded separatrix for the autonomous system in the phase-plane allows to obtain a priori bounds for the T-periodic solutions of the homotopic equation .     

The Lazer-Solimini equation with state-dependent delay

Sufficient criteria are established for the existence of T-periodic solutions of a family of Lazer-Solimini equations with state-dependent delay. The method of proof relies on a combination of Leray-Schauder degree and a priori bounds.     

On the multiplicity of homoclinic orbits on Riemannian manifolds for a class of second order Hamiltonian systems

We prove the existence of infinitely many homoclinic orbits on a Riemannian manifold (possibly non-compact), for a class of second order Hamiltonian systems of the form: $$D_t \dot x(t) + grad_x V(t,x(t)) = 0$$ where the potentialV isT-periodic in the time variable.     

Periodic Solutions for a Kind of Duffing Type <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Laplacian Neutral Equation

By means of the generalized Mawhin’s continuation theorem, we present some sufficient conditions which guarantee the existence of at least one T-periodic solution for a p-Laplacian neutral functional differential equation with multiple deviating arguments.     

Global branches of periodic solutions for forced delay differential equations on compact manifolds

We prove a global bifurcation result for T-periodic solutions of the T-periodic delay differential equation x^′(t)=λf(t,x(t),x(t−1)) depending on a real parameter λ?0. The approach is based on the fixed point index theory for maps on ANRs.     

Mixing “In the sense of Ibragimov.” Estimate for the rate of approach of a family of integral functionals of a solution of a differential equation with periodic coefficients to a family of wiener processes. Some applications. I

We prove that a bounded 1-periodic function of a solution of a time-homogeneous diffusion equation with 1-periodic coefficients forms a process that satisfies the condition of uniform strong mixing. We obtain an estimate for the rate of approach of a certain normalized integral functional of a solution of an ordinary time-homogeneous stochastic differential equation with 1-periodic coefficients to a family of Wiener processes in probability in the metric of space C [0, T]. As an example, we consider an ordinary differential equation perturbed by a rapidly oscillating centered process that is a 1-periodic function of a solution of a time-homogeneous stochastic differential equation with 1-periodic coefficients. We obtain an estimate for the rate of approach of a solution of this equation to a solution of the corresponding It? stochastic equation.     

On the determination of the number of periodic (or closed) solutions of a scalar differential equation with convexity

It is well known that a scalar differential equation , where f(t,x) is continuous, T-periodic in t and weakly convex or concave in x has no, one or two T-periodic solutions or a connected band of T-periodic solutions. The last possibility can be excluded if f(t,x) is strictly convex or concave for some t in the period interval. In this paper we investigate how the actual number of T-periodic solutions for a given equation of this type in principle can be determined, if f(t,x) is also assumed to have a continuous derivative . It turns out that there are three cases. In each of these cases we indicate the monotonicity properties and the domain of values for the function P(ξ)=S(ξ)−ξ, where S(ξ) is the Poincaré successor function. From these informations the actual number of periodic solutions can be determined, since a zero of P(ξ) represents a periodic solution.     

Periodic solutions with prescribed minimal period for the second order Hamiltonian systems with even potentials

In this paper, under a similar but stronger condition than that of Ambrosetti and Rabinowitz we find a T-periodic solution of the autonomous superquadratic second order Hamiltonian system with even potential for any T 〉 0; moreover, such a solution has T as its minimal period.     

Time symmetry preserving perturbations of systems,and Poincaré mappings

In the present paper, we obtain necessary and sufficient conditions under which two differential systems have the same symmetries described by a reflecting function. Under these conditions, the systems in question have a common shift operator along solutions of these systems on a symmetric time interval [?ω, ω]. Therefore, the mappings over the period [?ω, ω] coincide for such systems provided that these systems are 2ω-periodic.     

On the Existence of Periodic Solutions for a Nonlinear System of Ordinary Differential Equations

Abstract This paper is concerned with the existence of periodic solutions for a nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations. We obtain a Nagumo-type a priori bound for the periodic solutions and then by using this a priori bound we prove the existence of at least one T-periodic solution under some general conditions Research supported by the NNSF of China and the RFDP of China.     

A note on the existence of extension operators for Sobolev spaces on periodic domains

In this note, we prove the existence of a family of extension operators for Sobolev spaces defined on ε-periodic domains. The norms of the operators are shown to be independent of ε. This extension theorem is relevant in the theory of homogenization for PDE's under flux boundary conditions.     

Periodic solutions for a nonautonomous ordinary differential equation

We consider the nonautonomous differential equation of second order x^″+a(t)x−b(t)x²+c(t)x³=0, where a(t),b(t),c(t) are T-periodic functions. This is a biomathematical model of an aneurysm in the circle of Willis. We prove the existence of at least two positive T-periodic solutions for this equation, using coincidence degree theories.     

On the existence of periodic motions of the excited inverted pendulum by elementary methods

Using purely elementary methods, necessary and sufficient conditions are given for the existence of 2T-periodic and 4T-periodic solutions around the upper equilibrium of the mathematical pendulum when the suspension point is vibrating with period 2T. The equation of the motion is of the form

$$\ddot{\theta}-\frac{1}{l}(g+a(t)) \theta=0,$$

where l, g are constants and

$$a(t) := \begin{cases} A &\text{if } 2kT\leq t < (2k+1)T,\\ -A &\text{if } (2k+1)T\leq t < (2k+2)T,\end{cases}\quad (k=0,1,\dots);$$

A, T are positive constants. The exact stability zones for the upper equilibrium are presented.

     

Equivalent conditions on periodic feedback stabilization for linear periodic evolution equations

This paper studies the periodic feedback stabilization for a class of linear T  -periodic evolution equations. Several equivalent conditions on the linear periodic feedback stabilization are obtained. These conditions are related to the following subjects: the attainable subspace of the controlled evolution equation under consideration; the unstable subspace (of the evolution equation with the null control) provided by the Kato projection; the Poincaré map associated with the evolution equation with the null control; and two unique continuation properties for the dual equations on different time horizons [0,T]$[0,T]$ and [0,_n0T]$[0,n_{0}T]$ (where _n0$n_0$ is the sum of algebraic multiplicities of distinct unstable eigenvalues of the Poincaré map). It is also proved that a T-periodic controlled evolution equation is linear T-periodic feedback stabilizable if and only if it is linear T-periodic feedback stabilizable with respect to a finite-dimensional subspace. Some applications to heat equations with time-periodic potentials are presented.     

An extension of Sharkovsky's theorem to periodic difference equations

We present an extension of Sharkovsky's theorem and its converse to periodic difference equations. In addition, we provide a simple method for constructing a p-periodic difference equation having an r-periodic geometric cycle with or without stability properties.     

Periodic solutions for a kind of Liénard equation

Using inequality techniques and coincidence degree theory, new results are provided concerning the existence and uniqueness of T-periodic solutions for a Liénard equations with delay. An illustrative example is provided to demonstrate that the results in this paper hold under weaker conditions than existing results, and are more effective.