Lyapunov function as potential function： A dynamical equivalence

For a physical system, regardless of time reversal symmetry, a potential function serves also as a Lyapunov function, providing convergence and stability information. In this paper, the converse is constructively proved that any dynamics with a Lyapunov function has a corresponding physical realization: a friction force, a Lorentz force, and a potential function. Such construction establishes a set of equations with physical meaning for Lyapunov function and suggests new approaches on the significant unsolved problem namely to construct Lyapunov functions for general nonlinear systems. In addition, a connection is found that the Lyapunov equation is a reduced form of a generalized Einstein relation for linear systems, revealing further insights of the construction.     

A hyperchaotic system stabilization via inverse optimal control and experimental research

In this paper, some basic dynamical properties of a four-dimensional autonomous hyperchaotic system are investigated by means of Poincar′e mapping, Lyapunov exponents and bifurcation diagram. The dynamical behaviours of this new hyperchaotic system are proved not only by performing numerical simulation and brief theoretical analysis but also by conducting an electronic circuit experiment. An efficient approaching is developed for global asymptotic stabilization of this four-dimensional hyperchaotic system. Based on the method of inverse optimal control for nonlinear systems, a linear state feedback is electronically implemented. It is remarkably simple as compared with other chaos control ways, like nonlinear state feedback.     

Synchronization between two different chaotic systems with nonlinear feedback control

This paper presents chaos synchronization between two different chaotic systems by using a nonlinear controller, in which the nonlinear functions of the system are used as a nonlinear feedback term. The feedback controller is designed on the basis of stability theory, and the area of feedback gain is determined. The artificial simulation results show that this control method is commendably effective and feasible.     

Testing the validity of the Ehrenfest theorem beyond simple static systems: Caldirola–Kanai oscillator driven by a time-dependent force

The relationship between quantum mechanics and classical mechanics is investigated by taking a Gaussian-type wave packet as a solution of the Schr o¨dinger equation for the Caldirola–Kanai oscillator driven by a sinusoidal force. For this time-dependent system, quantum properties are studied by using the invariant theory of Lewis and Riesenfeld. In particular,we analyze time behaviors of quantum expectation values of position and momentum variables and compare them to those of the counterpart classical ones. Based on this, we check whether the Ehrenfest theorem which was originally developed in static quantum systems can be extended to such time-varying systems without problems.     

Adaptive synchronisation of fractional-order chaotic systems

A new stability theory of nonlinear dynamic systems is proposed, and a novel adaptive synchronisation method is presented for fractional-order chaotic and hyperchaotic systems based on the theory described in this paper. In comparison with previous methods, not only is the present control scheme simple but also it employs only one control strength, converges very fast, and it is also suitable for a large class of fractional-order chaotic and hyperchaotic systems. Moreover, this scheme is analytical and simple to implement in practice. Numerical and circuit simulations are used to validate and demonstrate the effectiveness of the method.     

Wear analysis of revolute joints with clearance in multibody systems

In this work, the prediction of wear for revolute joint with clearance in multibody systems is investigated using a computational methodology. The contact model in clearance joint is established using a new hybrid nonlinear contact force model and the friction effect is considered by using a modified Coulomb friction model. The dynamics model of multibody system with clearance is established using dynamic segmentation modeling method and the computational process for wear analysis of clearance joint in multibody systems is presented. The main computational process for wear analysis of clearance joint includes two steps, which are dynamics analysis and wear analysis. The dynamics simulation of multibody system with revolute clearance joint is carried out and the contact forces are drawn and used to calculate the wear amount of revolute clearance joint based on the Archard’s wear model. Finally, a four-bar multibody mechanical system with revolute clearance joint is used as numerical example application to perform the simulation and show the dynamics responses and wear characteristics of multibody systems with revolute clearance joint. The main results of this work indicate that the contact between the joint elements is wider and more frequent in some specific regions and the wear phenomenon is not regular around the joint surface, which causes the clearance size increase non-regularly after clearance joint wear. This work presents an effective method to predict wear of revolute joint with clearance in multibody systems.     

Studying the intermittent stable theorem and the synchronization of a delayed fractional nonlinear system

In this paper, an intermittent synchronizing delayed fractional nonlinear system is studied. We propose a novel intermittent stable theorem for the delayed fractional system and derive a new synchronization criterion for delayed fractional systems by means of fractional stable theorem and the differential inequality method. Intermittent synchronizing fractional delayed Newton-Leipnik system is taken as an illustrative example and numerical simulation of this example is presented to show the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed theorem.     

The 0-1 test algorithm for chaos and its applications

To determine whether a given deterministic nonlinear dynamic system is chaotic or periodic,a novel test approach named zero-one (0-1) test has been proposed recently.In this approach,the regular and chaotic motions can be decided by calculating the parameter K approaching asymptotically to zero or one.In this study,we focus on the 0-1 test algorithm and illustrate the selection of parameters of this algorithm by numerical experiments.To validate the reliability and the universality of this algorithm,it is applied to typical nonlinear dynamic systems,including fractional-order dynamic system.     

Generalized projective synchronization of a class of chaotic (hyperchaotic) systems with uncertain parameters

In this paper is investigated the generalized projective synchronization of a class of chaotic (or hyperchaotic) systems, in which certain parameters can be separated from uncertain parameters. Based on the adaptive technique, the globally generalized projective synchronization of two identical chaotic (hyperchaotic) systems is achieved by designing a novel nonlinear controller. Furthermore, the parameter identification is realized simultaneously. A sufficient condition for the globally projective synchronization is obtained. Finally, by taking the hyperchaotic Lü system as example, some numerical simulations are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed technique.     

TEMPORAL CHARACTERIZATION OF LASER PULSES FROM JIGUANG-I LASER FACILITY WITH A COMPACT DUAL FUNCTION AUTOCORRELATOR

An optical pulse autocorrelator for rapid and slow scanning is described in this paper. Using an audio loudspeaker on one arm, an interferometric rapid-scanning signal of the output from a high-repetition laser oscillator is obtained. However, by adjusting the positions of the mirrors and using a step-motor on another arm, the intensity autocorrelation function of the output from a low-repetition laser amplifier can be easily measured. Using all-reflecting optics and an adequate nonlinear crystal, the whole instrument is very compact and has been used to measure sub-20 fs light pulses in both configurations with excellent agreement. In the slow-scanning configuration, a pulse train as long as 500ps has been determined. Using this autocorrelator, the home-made JIGUANG-I CPA laser facility was characterized for its pulse duration evolution.     

NONLINEAR LOCALIZED STRUCTURE IN DUSTY PLASMA

The nonlinear effect of ponderomotive force of high-frequency ion motion on the low-frequency motion of ions coupling with the dust density fluctuation is investigated. The nonlinear localized structure described by Zakharov equations and nonlinear Schr?dinger equation in dusty plasma are obtained. Envelope solitons for high-frequency ion motion and the dust density cavitons are also obtained and discussed.     

Parametric generation of whistler waves due to the interaction of high-frequency wave beams with a magnetoplasma

The parametric generation of low-frequency whistler waves by a pump wave beam formed by high-frequency whistler waves with close frequencies is studied experimentally. The electromagnetic fields excited by the beats of two co- or counterpropagating high-frequency waves, or by an amplitude-modulated pump are studied. It is shown that the nonlinear currents at the beat (modulation) frequency are generated by a transverse ponderomotive force arising due to the finite width of the high-frequency beam. In this case, the nonlinear azimuthal drift currents enclose the pump beam and can radiate low-frequency whistler waves to the surrounding plasma.     

Novel vibrational resonance in multistable systems

We investigate the role of multistable states on the occurrence of vibrational resonance in a periodic potential system driven by both a low-frequency and a high-frequency periodic force in both underdamped and overdamped limits. In both cases, when the amplitude of the high-frequency force is varied, the response amplitude at the low-frequency exhibits a series of resonance peaks and approaches a limiting value. Using a theoretical approach, we analyse the mechanism of multiresonance in terms of the resonant frequency and the stability of the equilibrium points of the equation of motion of the slow variable. In the overdamped system, the response amplitude is always higher than in the absence of the high-frequency force. However, in the underdamped system, this happens only if the low-frequency is less than 1. In the underdamped system, the response amplitude is maximum when the equilibrium point around which slow oscillations take place is maximally stable and minimum at the transcritical bifurcation. And in the overdamped system, it is maximum at the transcritical bifurcation and minimum when the associated equilibrium point is maximally stable. When the periodicity of the potential is truncated, the system displays only a few resonance peaks.     

具有时滞反馈的非对称双稳系统中的振动共振研究

研究了具有时滞反馈的非对称双稳系统中的振动共振现象. 在绝热近似条件下, 应用快慢变量分离法得到系统响应振幅的解析表达式Q, 分析了时滞参数α和不对称参数r对振动共振现象的影响. 结果表明: 在Q-α平台上, α可以诱导响应幅值的极大值以输入高频信号和低频信号的周期出现. 不对称参数并不影响共振发生的位置, 但是能够增强响应幅值. 在Q-B (B为高频信号振幅)平台上, 共振发生的位置B_VR随着α呈现两种不同的周期关系, 且周期分别为输入高频信号和低频信号的周期. 在Q-Ω (Ω高频信号频率)平台上, 随着时滞参数的增大, 当B较小时, 在Ω的小值区间内, Q呈现出多重共振现象, 在Ω的大值区间, Q趋于定值.     

Distributed variable-capacitance microstrip lines for microwave applications

Variable-capacitance microstrip lines are easily prepared on semiconducting substrate by use of IC-technology yielding a form of distributed nonlinear transmission line for high-frequency operation. Its cross section may be adequate to that of any varactor diode. Wave propagation determined by a very slow TM-surface mode is described by a general equivalent circuit thus characterizing the nonlinear properties of such lines. Optimum performance together with attainable configurations and possible applications are discussed.     

Stabilization and utilization of nonlinear phenomena based on bifurcation control for slow dynamics

Mechanical systems may experience undesirable and unexpected behavior and instability due to the effects of nonlinearity of the systems. Many kinds of control methods to decrease or eliminate the effects have been studied. In particular, bifurcation control to stabilize or utilize nonlinear phenomena is currently an active topic in the field of nonlinear dynamics. This article presents some types of bifurcation control methods with the aim of realizing vibration control and motion control for mechanical systems. It is also indicated through every control method that slowly varying components in the dynamics play important roles for the control and the utilizations of nonlinear phenomena. In the first part, we deal with stabilization control methods for nonlinear resonance which is the 1/3-order subharmonic resonance in a nonlinear spring-mass-damper system and the self-excited oscillation (hunting motion) in a railway vehicle wheelset. The second part deals with positive utilizations of nonlinear phenomena by the generation and the modification of bifurcation phenomena. We propose the amplitude control method of the cantilever probe of an atomic force microscope (AFM) by increasing the nonlinearity in the system. Also, the motion control of a two link underactuated manipulator with a free link and an active link is considered by actuating the bifurcations produced under high-frequency excitation. This article is a discussion on the bifurcation control methods presented by the author and co-researchers by focusing on the actuation of the slowly varying components included in the original dynamics.     

Autoresonant control of nonlinear mode in ultrasonic transducer for machining applications

Experiments conducted in several countries have shown that the improvement of machining quality can be promoted through conversion of the cutting process into one involving controllable high-frequency vibration at the cutting zone. This is achieved through the generation and maintenance of ultrasonic vibration of the cutting tool to alter the fracture process of work-piece material cutting to one in which loading of the materials at the tool tip is incremental, repetitive and controlled. It was shown that excitation of the high-frequency vibro-impact mode of the tool-workpiece interaction is the most effective way of ultrasonic influence on the dynamic characteristics of machining. The exploitation of this nonlinear mode needs a new method of adaptive control for excitation and stabilisation of ultrasonic vibration known as autoresonance. An approach has been developed to design an autoresonant ultrasonic cutting unit as an oscillating system with an intelligent electronic feedback controlling self-excitation in the entire mechatronic system. The feedback produces the exciting force by means of transformation and amplification of the motion signal. This allows realisation for robust control of fine resonant tuning to bring the nonlinear high Q-factor systems into technological application. The autoresonant control provides the possibility of self-tuning and self-adaptation mechanisms for the system to keep the nonlinear resonant mode of oscillation under unpredictable variation of load, structure and parameters. This allows simple regulation of intensity of the process whilst keeping maximum efficiency at all times. An autoresonant system with supervisory computer control was developed, tested and used for the control of the piezoelectric transducer during ultrasonically assisted cutting. The system has been developed as combined analog-digital, where analog devices process the control signal, and parameters of the devices are controlled digitally by computer. The system was applied for advanced machining of aviation materials.     

Dynamic chaos in the solution of the Gross-Pitaevskii equation for a periodic potential

We analytically and numerically investigate the solution to the stationary Gross-Pitaevskii equation for a one-dimensional potential of the optical lattice in the case of repulsive nonlinearity. From the mathematical viewpoint, this problem is similar to the well-known problem of the classical mathematical Kapitza pendulum perturbed by a weak high-frequency force. At certain values of the parameters, dynamic chaos is produced in the considered problem. It is modeled analytically by a nonlinear diffusion equation.     

Quasistationary magnetic field generated in a plasma by a whistler-mode radio pulse

It has been shown experimentally that a quasistationary magnetic field is generated in a weakly collisional magnetized plasma by a spatially nonuniform high-frequency whistler-mode field. The sources of the quasistationary magnetic field are nonlinear currents generated due to the longitudinal and transverse components of the ponderomotive force, acting on charged particles in the spatially localized high-frequency pump field. The dynamics of the excited magnetic fields has been analyzed. It was found that the settling time of the quasistationary magnetic field is determined by the switching-on time of the high-frequency field and the propagation of pulsed current and magnetic fields from the region of their generation occurs with the velocity of low-frequency whistler waves.