Variational discretization of constrained Birkhoffian systems

In this paper, we derive a variational characterization of constrained Birkhoffian dynamics in both continuous and discrete settings. When additional algebraic constraints appear, derivation of the necessary conditions under which the Pfaff action is extremized gives constrained Birkhoffian equations. Inspired by this continuous framework, we directly discretize the constraints as well as the Pfaff action and consequently formulate the discrete constrained Birkhoffian dynamics. Via this discrete variational approach which is parallel with the continuous case, the resulting discrete constrained Birkhoffian equations automatically preserve the intrinsic symplectic structure when identified as numerical algorithms. Considering that the obtained algorithms require not only the specification of an initial configuration but also a second configuration to operate, we present a natural, reasonable, and efficient method of initialization of simulations. While retaining the structure-preserving property, the obtained discrete schemes exhibit excellent numerical behaviors, demonstrated by numerical examples dealing with the mathematical pendulum and the 3D pendulum.     

Conserved quantities and adiabatic invariants for fractional generalized Birkhoffian systems

Based on Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives, conserved quantities and adiabatic invariants for fractional generalized Birkhoffian systems are investigated. Firstly, fractional generalized Birkhoff equations are obtained by studying fractional generalized Pfaff-Birkhoff principle. Secondly, the definition of fractional generalized quasi-symmetry is given, the criteria of fractional generalized quasi-symmetry and the corresponding conserved quantity are achieved for fractional generalized Birkhoffian systems. Thirdly, perturbation to symmetry and adiabatic invariants for disturbed fractional generalized Birkhoffian systems are presented. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the results.     

Noether symmetry method for Birkhoffian systems in terms of generalized fractional operators

Compared with the Hamiltonian mechanics and the Lagrangian mechanics, the Birkhoffian mechanics is more general. The Birkhoffian mechanics is discussed on the basis of the generalized fractional operators, which are proposed recently. Therefore, differential equations of motion within generalized fractional operators are established. Then, in order to find the solutions to the differential equations, Noether symmetry, conserved quantity, perturbation to Noether symmetry and adiabatic invariant are investigated. In the end, two applications are given to illustrate the methods and results.     

Discrete optimal control for Birkhoffian systems

In this paper, we investigate a discrete variational optimal control for mechanical systems that admit a Birkhoffian representation. Instead of discretizing the original equations of motion, our research is based on a direct discretization of the Pfaff–Birkhoff–d’Alembert principle. The resulting discrete forced Birkhoffian equations then serve as constraints for the minimization of the objective functional. In this way, the optimal control problem is transformed into a finite-dimensional optimization problem, which can be solved by standard methods. This approach yields discrete dynamics, which is more faithful to the continuous equations of motion and consequently yields more accurate solutions to the optimal control problem which is to be approximated. We illustrate the method numerically by optimizing the control for the damped oscillator.     

Generalized canonical transformation for second-order Birkhoffian systems on time scales

The theory of time scales, which unifies continuous and discrete analysis, provides a powerful mathematical tool for the study of complex dynamic systems. It enables us to understand more clearly the essential problems of continuous systems and discrete systems as well as other complex systems. In this paper, the theory of generalized canonical transformation for second-order Birkhoffian systems on time scales is proposed and studied, which extends the canonical transformation theory of Hamilton canonical equations. First, the condition of generalized canonical transformation for the second-order Birkhoffian system on time scales is established.Second, based on this condition, six basic forms of generalized canonical transformation for the second-order Birkhoffian system on time scales are given. Also, the relationships between new variables and old variables for each of these cases are derived. In the end, an example is given to show the application of the results.     

Fractional Birkhoffian method for equilibrium stability of dynamical systems

In this paper, we present a new method, i.e. fractional Birkhoffian method, for stability of equilibrium positions of dynamical systems, in terms of Riesz derivatives, and study its applications. For an actual dynamical system, the fractional Birkhoffian method of constructing a fractional dynamical model is given, and then the seven criterions for fractional Birkhoffian method of equilibrium stability are established. As applications, by using the fractional Birkhoffian method, we construct four kinds of actual fractional dynamical models, which include a fractional Duffing oscillator model, a fractional Whittaker model, a fractional Emden model and a fractional Hojman–Urrutia model, and we explore the equilibrium stability of these models respectively. This work provides a general method for studying the equilibrium stability of an actual fractional dynamical system that is related to science and engineering.     

Poincaré-cartan integral invariants of Birkhoffian systems

Based on modern differential geometry, the symplectic structure of a Birkhoffian system which is an extension of conservative and nonconservative systems is analyzed. An integral invariant of Poincaré-Cartan’s type is constructed for Birkhoffian systems. Finally, one-dimensional damped vibration is taken as an illustrative example and an integral invariant of Poincaré’s type is found.     

Noether symmetries and conserved quantities for Birkhoffian systems with time delay

The Noether symmetries and conserved quantities for Birkhoffian systems with time delay are proposed and studied. First, the Pfaff–Birkhoff principle with time delay is proposed, and Birkhoff’s equations with time delay are obtained. Second, based on the invariance of the Pfaff action with time delay under a group of infinitesimal transformations, the Noether symmetric transformations and the Noether quasisymmetric transformations of the system are defined, and the criteria of the Noether symmetries are established. Finally, the relationship between the symmetries and the conserved quantities are studied, and the Noether theorems for Birkhoffian systems with time delay are established. Some examples are given to illustrate the application of the results.     

A new Lie symmetrical method of finding conserved quantity for Birkhoffian systems

For a Birkhoffian system, a new Lie symmetrical method to find a conserved quantity is given. Based on the invariance of the equations of motion for the system under a general infinitesimal transformation of Lie groups, the Lie symmetrical determining equations are obtained. Then, several important relationships which reveal the interior properties of the Birkhoffian system are given. By using these relationships, a new Lie symmetrical conservation law for the Birkhoffian system is presented. The new conserved quantity is constructed in terms of infinitesimal generators of the Lie symmetry and the system itself without solving the structural equation which may be very difficult to solve. Furthermore, several deductions are given in the special infinitesimal transformations and the results are reduced to a Hamiltonian system. Finally, one example is given to illustrate the method and results of the application.     

Statistical analysis for stochastic systems including fractional derivatives

An analytical scheme to determine the statistical behavior of a stochastic system including two terms of fractional derivative with real, arbitrary, fractional orders is proposed. In this approach, Green’s functions obtained are based on a Laplace transform approach and the weighted generalized Mittag–Leffler function. The responses of the system can be subsequently described as a Duhamel integral-type close-form expression. These expressions are applied to obtain the statistical behavior of a dynamical system excited by stationary stochastic processes. The numerical simulation based on the modified Euler method and Monte Carlo approach is developed. Three examples of single-degree-of-freedom system with fractional derivative damping under Gaussian white noise excitation are presented to illustrate application of the proposed method.     

Variational principles for constrained systems: Theory and experiment

In this paper we present two methods, the nonholonomic method and the vakonomic method, for deriving equations of motion for a mechanical system with constraints. The resulting equations are compared. Results are also presented from an experiment for a model system: a ball rolling without sliding on a rotating table. Both sets of equations of motion for the model system are compared with the experimental results. The effects of various forms of friction are considered in the nonholonomic equations. With appropriate friction terms, the nonholonomic equations of motion for the model system give reasonable agreement with the experimental observations.     

Clarify the physical process for fractional dynamical systems

Nonlinear Dynamics - Dynamics in fractional order systems has been discussed extensively for presenting a possible guidance in the field of applied mathematics and interdisciplinary science. Within...     

Form invariance and noether symmetrical conserved quantity of relativistic Birkhoffian systems

IntroductionIn 1 92 7,theAmericanmathematicianG .D .BirkhoffmadeprimaryresearchesonBirkhoffiandynamics[1].In 1 983,theAmericanphysicistR .M .SantillistudiedthetransformationtheoryofBirkhoffequationsandgeneralizationofGalileirelativity ,andsummarizedcomprehensivelytheoriginofBirkhoffequationsandthelaterstudiesonthem[2 ].Since 1 992 ,theChinesemechanicianMeiFeng_xianganditsco_workershaveconstructedthedynamicsofBirkhoffiansystemonthebasisofRefs.[1 ,2 ] ,andgavethebasictheoreticalframe[3 - …     

GENERALIZED CANONICAL TRANSFORMATION AND SYMPLECTIC ALGORITHM OF THE AUTONOMOUS BIRKHOFFIAN SYSTEMS

The Birkhoff systems are the generalization of the Hamiltonian systems. Generalized canonical transformations are studied. The symplectic algorithm of the Hamiltonian systems is extended into that of the Birkhoffian systems . Symplectic differential scheme of autonomous Birkhoffian systems was structured and discussed by introducing the Kailey Transformation .     

EFFICIENT NUMERICAL INTEGRATORS FOR HIGHLY OSCILLATORY DYNAMIC SYSTEMS BASED ON MODIFIED MAGNUS INTEGRATOR METHOD

Based on the Magnus integrator method established in linear dynamic systems, an efficiently improved modified Magnus integrator method was proposed for the second-order dynamic systems with time-dependent high frequencies. Firstly, the second-order dynamic system was reformulated as the first-order system and the frame of reference was transfered by introducing new variables so that highly oscillatory behaviour inherits from the entries in the meantime. Then the modified Magnus integrator method based on local linearization was appropriately designed for solving the above new form and some improved also were presented. Finally, numerical examples show that the proposed methods appear to be quite adequate for integration for highly oscillatory dynamic systems including Hamiltonian systems problem with long time and effectiveness     

Lie symmetrical perturbation and a new type of non-Noether adiabatic invariants for disturbed generalized Birkhoffian systems

For a generalized Birkhoffian system with the action of small disturbance, the Lie symmetrical perturbation and a new type of non-Noether adiabatic invariants are presented. On the basis of the invariance of disturbed generalized Birkhoffian system under general infinitesimal transformation of group, the determining equation of Lie symmetrical perturbation of the system is constructed. Based on the definition of higher-order adiabatic invariants of a mechanical system, a new type of non-Noether adiabatic invariants of a disturbed generalized Birkhoffian system is obtained by investigating the Lie symmetrical perturbation. Then, a new type of exact invariants of non-Noether type is given, furthermore adiabatic invariants and exact invariants of non-Noether type are obtained under the special infinitesimal transformation of group. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the method and results.     

New power law inequalities for fractional derivative and stability analysis of fractional order systems

Three new power law inequalities for fractional derivative are proposed in this paper. We generalize the original useful power law inequality, which plays an important role in the stability analysis of pseudo state of fractional order systems. Moreover, three stability theorems of fractional order systems are given in this paper. The stability problem of fractional order linear systems can be converted into the stability problem of the corresponding integer order systems. For the fractional order nonlinear systems, a sufficient condition is obtained to guarantee the stability of the true state. The stability relation between pseudo state and true state is given in the last theorem by the final value theorem of Laplace transform. Finally, two examples and numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the validity and feasibility of the proposed theorems.     

Adaptive control for discontinuous variable-order fractional systems with disturbances

This paper deals with the global asymptotic stabilization and finite-time stabilization issues for variable-order fractional systems with partial a priori bounded disturbances by designing an appropriate adaptive controller. Via the inductive method and Arzela-Ascoli theorem, the existence and uniqueness of the solution for the considered system is firstly verified under the proposed control strategy. By applying Lyapunov stability theory, non-smooth analysis and inequality technique, sufficient stabilization criteria are established under the framework of variable-order fractional Filippov differential inclusion. Finally, two numerical simulations are given to demonstrate the validity of the proposed method.

     

Stability criteria for a class of fractional order systems

This paper deals with the stability problem in LTI fractional order systems having fractional orders between 1 and 1.5. Some sufficient algebraic conditions to guarantee the BIBO stability in such systems are obtained. The obtained conditions directly depend on the coefficients of the system equations, and consequently using them is easier than the use of conditions constructed based on solving the characteristic equation of the system. Some illustrations are presented to show the applicability of the obtained conditions. For example, it is shown that these conditions may be useful in stabilization of unstable fractional order systems or in taming fractional order chaotic systems.