Global stability and Hopf bifurcation of a predator-prey model with stage structure and delayed predator response

A Holling type predator-prey model with stage structure for the predator and a time delay due to the gestation of the mature predator is investigated. By analyzing the characteristic equations, the local stability of a predator-extinction equilibrium and a coexistence equilibrium of the model is addressed and the existence of Hopf bifurcations at the coexistence equilibrium is established. By means of the persistence theory on infinite dimensional systems, it is proven that the system is permanent if the coexistence equilibrium is feasible. By using Lyapunov functionals and the LaSalle invariance principle, it is shown that the predator-extinction equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable when the coexistence equilibrium is not feasible, and sufficient conditions are derived for the global stability of the coexistence equilibrium. Numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate the main theoretical results.     

Global and bifurcation analysis of a structure with cyclic symmetry

This article combines the application of a global analysis approach and the more classical continuation, bifurcation and stability analysis approach of a cyclic symmetric system. A solid disc with four blades, linearly coupled, but with an intrinsic non-linear cubic stiffness is at stake. Dynamic equations are turned into a set of non-linear algebraic equations using the harmonic balance method. Then periodic solutions are sought using a recursive application of a global analysis method for various pulsation values. This exhibits disconnected branches in both the free undamped case (non-linear normal modes, NNMs) and in a forced case which shows the link between NNMs and forced response. For each case, a full bifurcation diagram is provided and commented using tools devoted to continuation, bifurcation and stability analysis.     

Global stability analysis of a ratio-dependent predator-prey system

A ratio dependent predator-prey system with Holling type Ⅲ functional response is considered. A sufficient condition of the global asymptotic stability for the positive equilibrium and existence of the limit cycle are given by studying locally asymp- totic stability of the positive equilibrium. The condition under which positive equilibrium is not a hyperbolic equilibrium is investigated using Hopf bifurcation.     

Stability and bifurcation of a human respiratory system model with time delay

The stability and bifurcation of the trivial solution in the two-dimensional differential equation of a model describing human respiratory system with time delay were investigated. Formulas about the stability of bifurcating periodic solution and the directionof Hopf bifurcation were exhibited by applying the normal form theory and the center manifold theorem.Furthermore, numerical simulation was carried out.     

Stability and Neimark-Sacker bifurcation analysis for a discrete single genetic negative feedback autoregulatory system with delay

In this paper, we deal with a discrete single genetic negative feedback autoregulatory system with delay by using Euler method. Choosing the delay $\tau $ as the bifurcation parameter and analyzing the associated characteristic equation corresponding to the unique positive fixed point, it is found that the stability of the positive equilibrium and Neimark-Sacker bifurcation may occur when $\tau $ crosses some critical values. Then the explicit formula which determines the stability, direction, and other properties of bifurcating periodic solution is derived by using the center manifold theorem and normal form theory. Finally, in order to illustrate our theoretical analysis, numerical simulations are also included in the end.     

Stability and bifurcation analysis in a FAST TCP model with feedback delay

This paper focuses on the local stability of a FAST TCP model of Internet congestion control algorithms. Necessary and sufficient stability conditions in terms of key system parameters are given, which can provide exact guideline for setting system parameters. In addition, the complex dynamics of the system is also addressed. We demonstrate that Hopf bifurcation would occur when the gain parameter ?? is less than a critical value. Furthermore, the direction and the stability of the bifurcating periodic solutions are determined by applying the normal form theory and the center manifold theorem. Finally, some numerical examples are given to verify the theoretical analysis.     

Stability and bifurcation analysis in tri-neuron model with time delay

A simple delayed neural network model with three neurons is considered. By constructing suitable Lyapunov functions, we obtain sufficient delay-dependent criteria to ensure global asymptotical stability of the equilibrium of a tri-neuron network with single time delay. Local stability of the model is investigated by analyzing the associated characteristic equation. It is found that Hopf bifurcation occurs when the time delay varies and passes a sequence of critical values. The stability and direction of bifurcating periodic solution are determined by applying the normal form theory and the center manifold theorem. If the associated characteristic equation of linearized system evaluated at a critical point involves a repeated pair of pure imaginary eigenvalues, then the double Hopf bifurcation is also found to occur in this model. Our main attention will be paid to the double Hopf bifurcation associated with resonance. Some Numerical examples are finally given for justifying the theoretical results.     

Stability and bifurcation for a coupled nonlinear relative rotation system with multi-time delay feedbacks

In this paper, we investigate the stability and bifurcation of a class of coupled nonlinear relative rotation system with multi-time delay feedbacks. Using dissipative system Lagrange equation, the dynamics equation of coupled nonlinear relative rotation system with three masses is established. The dynamical behaviors of the system under multi-time delay feedbacks, with two state variables, are discussed. First, characteristic roots and the stable regions of time delay are determined by direct method. The relation between two time delays ratio or time delay feedbacks gains and the stable regions of time delay is analyzed. Second, the direction and stability of Hopf bifurcation are decided by normal form theorem and center manifold argument. Finally, numerical simulation can confirm the validity of the conclusion.     

Multiple bifurcation analysis in a ring of delay coupled oscillators with neutral feedback

Spatiotemporal periodic patterns, including phase-locked oscillations, mirror-reflecting waves, standing waves, in-phase or anti-phase oscillations are investigated in a ring of bidirectionally coupled oscillators with neutral delay feedback. It is confirmed that neutral feedback makes Hopf bifurcation occur in a larger domain of parameters. We calculate the normal forms near Hopf bifurcation, D _N equivariant Hopf bifurcation and double-Hopf bifurcation in this neutral equation by using the method of multiple scales. Theoretically, the appearance of the in-phase, anti-phase and phase-locked oscillations that we observed in the simulation about a ring of delay coupled Hindmarsh–Rose neurons with neutral feedback is explained.     

Stability and bifurcation analysis in the cross-coupled laser model with delay

The dynamics of the cross-coupled laser model with delay has been investigated. The investigation confirms that a Hopf bifurcation occurs due to the existence of stability switches when the product of the coupling strengths varies. An algorithm for determining the stability and direction of the Hopf bifurcation is derived by applying the normal form theory and the center manifold theorem. Finally, some numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate the analytic results.     

Effect of delay combinations on stability and Hopf bifurcation of an oscillator with acceleration-derivative feedback

This paper presents new observations of delayed AD (acceleration-derivative) controller in active vibration control and in bifurcation control of a Duffing oscillator. Based on the stability analysis of the linear delayed oscillator, it is found that combination of the two delays in acceleration feedback and velocity feedback has a significant influence on the stable region in the parameter plane of the gains. By calculating the real part of the rightmost characteristic roots of the controlled oscillator with fixed delays, it is shown that a delayed acceleration feedback with positive gain can work much better than the corresponding delayed negative acceleration feedback, which is used in classic control theory. For given feedback gains, by calculating the critical delay values, it is shown that a delayed positive acceleration feedback can result in a much larger stable delay interval than the corresponding delayed negative acceleration feedback does. As an application of these results to a delayed Duffing oscillator with acceleration-derivative feedback, a delayed positive acceleration feedback can be well used to postpone the occurrence of Hopf bifurcation in the delayed nonlinear oscillators.     

Global existence of weak solutions to a prey-predator model with strong cross-diffusion

Using finite differences and entropy inequalities, the global existence of weak solutions to a multidimensional parabolic strongly coupled prey-predator model is obtained. The nonnegativity of the solutions is also shown.     

Response and bifurcation analysis of a MDOF rotor system with a strong nonlinearity

A new HB (Harmonic Balance)/AFT (Alternating Frequency Time) method is further developed to obtain synchronous and subsynchronous whirling response of nonlinear MDOF rotor systems. Using the HBM, the nonlinear differential equations of a rotor system can be transformed to algebraic equations with unknown harmonic coefficients. A technique is applied to reduce the algebraic equations to only those of the nonlinear coordinates. Stability analysis of the periodic solutions is performed via perturbation of the solutions. To further reduce the computational time for the stability analysis, the reduced system parameters (mass, damping, and stiffness) are calculated in terms of the already known harmonic coefficients. For illustration, a simple MDOF rotor system with a piecewise-linear bearing clearance is used to demonstrate the accuracy of the calculated steady-state solutions and their bifurcation boundaries. Employing ideas from modern dynamics theory, the example MDOF nonlinear rotor system is shown to exhibit subsynchronous, quasi-periodic and chaotic whirling motions.     

Hopf bifurcation analysis in a Lorenz-type system

In this technical note, the Hopf bifurcation in a new Lorenz-type system is studied. By analyzing the characteristic equations, the existence of a Hopf bifurcation is established. Some corresponding dynamics are also discussed briefly. Numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate the main theoretical results.     

Dynamic stability and bifurcation analysis in fractional thermodynamics

In mechanics, viscoelasticity was the first field of applications in studying geomaterials. Further possibilities arise in spatial non-locality. Non-local materials were already studied in the 1960s by several authors as a part of continuum mechanics and are still in focus of interest because of the rising importance of materials with internal micro- and nano-structure. When material instability gained more interest, non-local behavior appeared in a different aspect. The problem was concerned to numerical analysis, because then instability zones exhibited singular properties for local constitutive equations. In dynamic stability analysis, mathematical aspects of non-locality were studied by using the theory of dynamic systems. There the basic set of equations describing the behavior of continua was transformed to an abstract dynamic system consisting of differential operators acting on the perturbation field variables. Such functions should satisfy homogeneous boundary conditions and act as indicators of stability of a selected state of the body under consideration. Dynamic systems approach results in conditions for cases, when the differential operators have critical eigenvalues of zero real parts (dynamic stability or instability conditions). When the critical eigenvalues have non-trivial eigenspace, the way of loss of stability is classified as a typical (or generic) bifurcation. Our experiences show that material non-locality and the generic nature of bifurcation at instability are connected, and the basic functions of the non-trivial eigenspace can be used to determine internal length quantities of non-local mechanics. Fractional calculus is already successfully used in thermo-elasticity. In the paper, non-locality is introduced via fractional strain into the constitutive relations of various conventional types. Then, by defining dynamic systems, stability and bifurcation are studied for states of thermo-mechanical solids. Stability conditions and genericity conditions are presented for constitutive relations under consideration.     

Stochastic bifurcation analysis of a friction-damped system with impact and fractional derivative damping

Nonlinear Dynamics - Impact together with friction can be widely found in the mechanical engineering. Although some scholars have investigated the stochastic systems with impact and friction, they...     

Global analysis of secondary bifurcation of an elastic bar

In a three dimensional framework of finite deformation configurations, this paper investigates the secondary bifurcation of a uniform, isotropic and linearly elastic bar under compression in a large range of parameters. The governing differential equations and finite dimensional equations of this problem are discussed. It is found that, for a bar with two ends hinged, usually many secondary bifurcation points appear on the primary branches which correspond to the maximum bending stiffness. Results are shown on parameter charts. Secondary modes and branches are also calculated with numerical methods. The project supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China