Periodic solutions of a bang bang recurrence equation with least periods 1 through 9

In this paper, we study a very simple three term recurrence relation involving the discontinuous Heaviside step function. One reason for studying such an relation is that solutions of our recurrence relation are steady state distributions in some basic neural network models. Since analytic tools cannot be used to handle discontinuous models such as ours, existence of periodic solutions is investigated by combining combinatorial elimination technique as well as existence arguments for linear systems. By such means, we are able to obtain all periodic solutions with least periods 1 through 9. Some periodic solutions with periods 15, 18, 42 and 72 can also be found, but exhaustive results are not yet available.     

Periodic Solutions of Chebyshev Polynomials with Respect to the Discrete Variable

In this paper, we study a very simple three term recurrence relation involving the discontinuous Heaviside step function. One reason for studying such an relation is that solutions of our recurrence relation are steady state distributions in some basic neural network models. Since analytic tools cannot be used to handle discontinuous models such as ours, existence of periodic solutions is investigated by combining combinatorial elimination technique as well as existence arguments for linear systems. By such means, we are able to obtain all periodic solutions with least periods 1 through 8. Some periodic solutions with periods 12, 20 and 36 can also be found, but exhaustive results are not yet available.     

Bifurcating periodic solution for a class of first-order nonlinear delay differential equation after Hopf bifurcation

In this paper, we predict the accurate bifurcating periodic solution for a general class of first-order nonlinear delay differential equation with reflectional symmetry by constructing an approximate technique, named residue harmonic balance. This technique combines the features of the homotopy concept with harmonic balance which leads to easy computation and gives accurate prediction on the periodic solution to the desired accuracy. The zeroth-order solution using just one Fourier term is applied by solving a set of nonlinear algebraic equations containing the delay term. The unbalanced residues due to Fourier truncation are considered iteratively by solving linear equations to improve the accuracy and increase the number of Fourier terms of the solutions successively. It is shown that the solutions are valid for a wide range of variation of the parameters by two examples. The second-order approximations of the periodic solutions are found to be in excellent agreement with those obtained by direct numerical integration. Moreover, the residue harmonic balance method works not only in determining the amplitude but also the frequency of the bifurcating periodic solution. The method can be easily extended to other delay differential equations.     

Existence of a time periodic solution for the compressible Euler equation with a time periodic outer force

We are concerned with a time periodic supersonic flow through a bounded interval. This motion is described by the compressible Euler equation with a time periodic outer force. Our goal in this paper is to prove the existence of a time periodic solution. Although this is a fundamental problem for other equations, it has not been received much attention for the system of conservation laws until now.When we prove the existence of the time periodic solution, we face with two problems. One is to prove that initial data and the corresponding solutions after one period are contained in the same bounded set. To overcome this, we employ the generalized invariant region, which depends on the space variables. This enable us to investigate the behavior of solutions in detail. Second is to construct a continuous map. We apply a fixed point theorem to the map from initial data to solutions after one period. Then, the map needs to be continuous. To construct this, we introduce the modified Lax–Friedrichs scheme, which has a recurrence formula consisting of discretized approximate solutions. The formula yields the desired map. Moreover, the invariant region grantees that it maps a compact convex set to itself. In virtue of the fixed point theorem, we can prove a existence of a fixed point, which represents a time periodic solution. Finally, we apply the compensated compactness framework to prove the convergence of our approximate solutions.     

Analytical solutions of channel and duct flows due to general pressure gradients

Pursued herein are the closed-form solutions of the Navier–Stokes equations for both planar channel and circular duct flows, influenced by either periodic or aperiodic pressure gradients, of which the amplitudes are sufficiently low to yield laminar incompressible flows. The analyses conducted for the unsteady flows parallel to the walls lead to the analytical solutions that encompass not only the long-time oscillations by periodic pressure gradients, but also the transient start-up flows commencing from zero velocity due to arbitrary aperiodic pressure gradients. With the standard methods employed, the present solutions generalizing the classic ones are written in the forms rendering the explicit dependence on the pressure gradient, and are numerically validated by the existing solutions of simple sinusoidal oscillations and a flow involving an aperiodic impulsive pressure gradient. By virtue of their functional forms, the present solutions can be applied with any pressure gradients, even if the gradients are not in closed forms.     

Some new soliton-like solutions and periodic wave solutions with loop or without loop to a generalized KdV equation

In this paper, by using the integral bifurcation method, we study a generalized KdV equation which was first derived by Fokas from physical considerations via a methodology of Fuchssteiner. All kinds of soliton-like or kink-like wave solutions and periodic wave solutions with loop or without loop are obtained. Smooth compacton-like periodic wave solution and non-smooth periodic cusp wave solution are also obtained. Their dynamic properties are investigated and their profiles are given by Mathematical software.     

Periodic segment implies infinitely many periodic solutions

In this note we show that the existence of a periodic segment for a non-autonomous ODE with periodic coefficients implies the existence of infinitely many periodic solutions inside this segment provided that a sequence of Lefschetz numbers of iterations of an associated map is not constant. In the case when this sequence is bounded we have to impose a geometric condition on the segment to get solutions by use of symbolic dynamics.

     

一类时滞反应扩散方程的周期解和概周期解

通过构造上、下控制函数，结合上、下解方法及相应的单调迭代方法研究了一类时滞反应扩散方程，证明了在反应项非单调时，如果一雏边值问题存在一对周期（或概周期）上、下解，则方程一定存在唯一的周期（或概周期）解．并给出了二维边值问题周期（或概周期）解存在唯一性的充分条件．推广了已有的一些结果。     

Existence of positive radial solutions for a nonlinear elliptic problem in annulus domains

In this paper, we study a nonlinear elliptic problem in an annulus domain. For which, the nonexistence of nontrivial solutions has been obtained by some authors in star‐shaped domain. Although we note that it may admit non‐trivial solutions if the domain is non‐star shaped. With the use of a variational method, we establish the existence of positive radial solutions in an annulus domain. On the basis of this, we also extend this result to the periodic problem of the corresponding degenerate parabolic problem. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Dynamics of Simple Balancing Models with Time-Delayed Switching Feedback Control

Time-delayed control in a balancing problem may be a nonsmooth function for a variety of reasons. In this paper we study a simple model of the control of an inverted pendulum by either a connected movable cart or an applied torque for which the control is turned off when the state of the pendulum is located within certain regions of phase space. Without applying a small angle approximation for deviations about the vertical position, we see structurally stable periodic orbits which may be attracting or repelling. Due to the nonsmooth nature of the control, these periodic orbits originate in various discontinuity-induced bifurcations. We also show that a coincidence of switching events can produce complicated periodic and aperiodic solutions.     

Explicit periodic travelling waves for a discrete lambda–omega reaction–diffusion system

In 1973, Kopell and Howard introduced a λ–ω reaction–diffusion system and found an explicit family of periodic travelling wave solutions lying on circles with radius less than 1. Since λ–ω systems represent universal models for studying chemical processes, and onset of turbulent behaviour, etc., explicit solutions of λ–ω systems with delays or discrete λ–ω systems can be of further help when the only method for obtaining other solutions is through numerical computation. There are now much investigations of various λ–ω systems. However, it is of interest to note that none attempts to find explicit travelling wave solutions. In this paper, we investigate the existence of explicit solutions for the simplest Euler scheme of a λ–ω system with delays or advancements which is described as a coupled pair of partial difference equations. We are able to provide necessary as well as sufficient conditions for the existence of numerical periodic travelling wave solutions. Additionally, we also provide some examples to show that our explicit solutions are qualitatively different from those found by Kopell and Howard and hence they may be of interests for specialists in the area of reaction–diffusion systems.     

Bifurcations and exact traveling wave solutions of the equivalent complex short-pulse equations

In this paper, we study the traveling wave solutions for a complex short-pulse equation of both focusing and defocusing types, which governs the propagation of ultrashort pulses in nonlinear optical fibers. It can be viewed as an analog of the nonlinear Schrodinger (NLS) equation in the ultrashort-pulse regime. The corresponding traveling wave systems of the equivalent complex short-pulse equations are two singular planar dynamical systems with four singular straight lines. By using the method of dynamical systems, bifurcation diagrams and explicit exact parametric representations of the solutions are given, including solitary wave solution, periodic wave solution, peakon solution, periodic peakon solution and compacton solution under different parameter conditions.     

磁流体方程的时间解析性和时间周期解

考查了周期边界条件下的磁流体方程,证明了它的解关于时间是解析的,由此得到了磁流体方程的解的向后惟一性.对于周期解,证明了当周期小于某个常数时,周期的弱解是强解,进一步地这样的强解是定常解.     

Hopf bifurcation analysis in a one-dimensional Schnakenberg reaction-diffusion model

In this paper, we study the Hopf bifurcation phenomenon of a one-dimensional Schnakenberg reaction-diffusion model subject to the Neumann boundary condition. Our results reveal that both spatially homogeneous periodic solutions and spatially heterogeneous periodic solution exist. Moreover, we conclude that the spatially homogeneous periodic solutions are locally asymptotically stable and the spatially heterogeneous periodic solutions are unstable. In addition, we give specific examples to illustrate the phenomenon that coincides with our theoretical results.     

关于带有非线性控制项及强迫项的差分方程的周期解

考虑了带有非线性控制函数及强迫项的差分方程,该方程可应用于神经网络的研究中,建立了该方程存在周期解的一个充分条件,表明如何将其周期解构造出来并给出一个具体例子说明这一结果.     

非单调时滞反应扩散方程的周期解和概周期解

通过构造上、下控制函数,结合上、下解方法及不动点理论,研究了一类反应项不具任何单调性的时滞反应扩散方程,证明了此方程对应的边值问题存在唯一的周期(或概周期)解.并通过一个经典的化学模型说明了所得结果的意义.     

含时滞的反应扩散方程组周期解的存在与稳定性

本文研究了一类反应项非单调的时滞反应扩散方程组.利用上、下解方法及不动点理论获得了此系统边值问题周期解存在性的充分条件,给出了证明其周期解稳定性的方法.最后通过化学中的一个典型模型说明了所得结果的意义.     

Dynamical behaviors of a prey-predator system with impulsive control

In this paper, we study dynamics of a prey-predator system under the impulsive control. Sufficient conditions of the existence and the stability of semi-trivial periodic solutions are obtained by using the analogue of the Poincaré criterion. It is shown that the positive periodic solution bifurcates from the semi-trivial periodic solution through a transcritical bifurcation. A strategy of impulsive state feedback control is suggested to ensure the persistence of two species. Furthermore, a steady positive period-2 solution bifurcates from the positive periodic solution by the flip bifurcation, and the chaotic solution is generated via a cascade of flip bifurcations. Numerical simulations are also illustrated which agree well with our theoretical analysis.     

A periodic predator–prey-chain system with impulsive perturbation

A periodic predator–prey-chain system with impulsive effects is considered. By using the global results of Rabinowitz and standard techniques of bifurcation theory, the existence of its trivial, semi-trivial and nontrivial positive periodic solutions is obtained. It is shown that the nontrivial positive periodic solution for such a system may be bifurcated from an unstable semi-trivial periodic solution. Furthermore, the stability of these periodic solutions is studied.     

强非线性广义 Boussinesq 方程孤波解的波形分析及求解

上海理工大学理学院\quad 上海 200093该文建立了强非线性广义 Boussinesq 方程的耗散项、波速、渐进值与波形函数的导数之间的关系.利用适当变换和待定假设方法,作者求出了上述广义 Boussinesq 方程的扭状或钟状孤波解,还求出了以前文献中未曾提到过的余弦函数的周期波解.进一步给出了波速对波形影响的结论,即:``好'广义 Boussinesq 方程的行波当波速由小变大时,波形由钟状孤波变成余弦函数周期波解;``坏'广义 Boussinesq 方程的行波当波速由小变大时,波形由余弦函数周期波解变成钟状孤波.