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.     

Dynamics of self-excited oscillators with neutral delay coupling

The work is devoted to analytic and numeric investigation of dynamical behavior in a system of two Van der Pol (VdP) oscillators coupled by a non-dispersive elastic rod. The model is rigorously reduced to a system of nonlinear neutral differential delay equations. For the case of relatively small coupling and moderate delay, an approximate analytic investigation can be accomplished by means of an averaging procedure. The region of synchronization in the space of parameters is established and characteristic bifurcations are revealed. A numeric study confirms the validity of the analytic approach in the synchronization region. Beyond this region, the averaging approach is no more valid. A multitude of quasiperiodic and chaotic-like orbits has been revealed. Especially interesting behavior occurs in the case of relatively large delays and corresponds to sequential quenching and excitation of the VdP oscillators. This regime is also explored analytically, by means of a large-delay approximation, which reduces the system to a perturbed discrete map.     

Mode analysis of a system of mutually coupled van der Pol oscillators with coupling delay

A system of mutually coupled van der Pol oscillators containing fifth-order conductance characteristic, with the coupling delay, are analyzed by using the non-linear mode analysis. In particular, it has been demonstrated that zero state, two single modes, and one double mode are stable only for sufficiently small τ.The analytical results have been verified by using the digital simulation.     

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.     

Collective chaos and period-doubling bifurcation in globally coupled phase oscillators

Nonlinear Dynamics - Collective chaos has been intensively investigated in globally coupled map and oscillators in which the single unit is capable of producing chaos. In this work, we study...     

Dynamics of two delay coupled van der Pol oscillators

In this paper, the dynamics of a system of two van der Pol oscillators with delayed position and velocity coupling is studied by the method of averaging together with truncation of Taylor expansions. According to the slow-flow equations, the dynamics of 1:1 internal resonance is more complex than that of non-1:1 internal resonance. For 1:1 internal resonance, the stability and the number of periodic solutions vary with different time delay for given coupling coefficients. The condition necessary for saddle-node and Hopf bifurcations for symmetric modes, namely in-phase and out-of-phase modes, are determined. The numerical results, obtained from direct integration of the original equation, are found to be in good agreement with analytical predictions.     

Multiple stability switches and Hopf bifurcation in a damped harmonic oscillator with delayed feedback

This paper takes into consideration a damped harmonic oscillator model with delayed feedback. After transforming the model into a system of first-order delayed differential equations with a single discrete delay, the single stability switch and multiple stability switches phenomena as well as the existence of Hopf bifurcation of the zero equilibrium of the system are explored by taking the delay as the bifurcation parameter and analyzing in detail the associated characteristic equation. Particularly, in view of the normal form method and the center manifold reduction for retarded functional differential equations, the explicit formula determining the properties of Hopf bifurcation including the direction of the bifurcation and the stability of the bifurcating periodic solutions are given. In order to check the rationality of our theoretical results, numerical simulations for some specific examples are also carried out by means of the MATLAB software package.

     

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.     

Adaptive lag synchronization in coupled chaotic systems with unidirectional delay feedback

Lag synchronization in unidirectionally coupled chaotic systems is investigated in this paper. Based on the invariance principle of differential equations, a new adaptive delay feedback scheme is proposed to realize the lag synchronization effectively in the coupled chaotic systems. As an example, numerical simulations for the coupled Hindmarsh-Rose (HR) neuron models are conducted, which is in good agreement with the theoretical analysis. More interestingly, it is found that there is a fine U-shaped structure in the lag synchronization curve for the HR neuron model. Furthermore, lag synchronization and the corresponding U-shaped structure are robust against the small mismatch of parameters and noisy disturbances.     

Stability and bifurcation analysis in the delay-coupled nonlinear oscillators

This paper investigates the dynamical behavior of two oscillators with nonlinearity terms, which are coupled with finite delay parameters. Each oscillator is a general class of second-order nonlinear delay-differential equations. The system of delay differential equations is analyzed by reducing the delay equations to a system of ordinary differential equations on a finite-dimensional center manifold, the corresponding to an infinite-dimensional phase space. In addition, the characteristic equation for the linear stability of the trivial equilibrium is completely analyzed and the stability region is illustrated in the parameters space. Our analysis reveals necessary coefficients of the reduced vector field on the center manifold for studying the bifurcations of the trivial equilibrium such as transcritical, pitchfork, and Hopf bifurcation. Finally, we consider the delay-coupled van der Pol equations.     

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 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.     

Chaos and bifurcation analysis of stochastically excited discontinuous nonlinear oscillators

Nonlinear Dynamics - Dynamics of discontinuous nonlinear systems subjected to random excitation is studied. Such systems occur in many mechanical and aerospace applications involving impact,...     

Design and experimental verification of multiple delay feedback control for time-delay nonlinear oscillators

This study aims to show that a multiple delay feedback control method can stabilize unstable fixed points of time-delay nonlinear oscillators. The boundary curves of stability in a control parameter space are derived using linear stability analysis. A simple procedure for designing a feedback gain is provided. The main advantage of this procedure is that the designed controller can stabilize a system even if the controller delay times are long. These analytical results are experimentally verified using electronic circuits.     

Global stability and bifurcation analysis of a delay induced prey-predator system with stage structure

This paper describes a delay induced prey–predator system with stage structure for prey. The dynamical characteristics of the system are rigorously studied using mathematical tools. The coexistence equilibria of the system is determined and the dynamic behavior of the system is investigated around coexistence equilibria. Sufficient conditions are derived for the global stability of the system. The optimal harvesting problem is formulated and solved in order to achieve the sustainability of the system, keeping the ecological balance, and maximize the monetary social benefit. Maturation time delay of prey is incorporated and the existence of Hopf bifurcation phenomenon is examined at the coexistence equilibria. It is shown that the time delay can cause a stable equilibrium to become unstable and even a switching of stabilities. Moreover, we use normal form method and center manifold theorem to examine the nature of the Hopf bifurcation. Finally, some numerical simulations are given to verify the analytical results, and the system is analyzed through graphical illustrations.     

Hopf bifurcation in a delayed food-limited model with feedback control

In this paper, we consider a delayed food-limited model with feedback control. By regarding the delay as the bifurcation parameter and analyzing the corresponding characteristic equations, the linear stability of the system is discussed, and Hopf bifurcations are demonstrated. By the normal form and the center manifold theory, the explicit formulae are derived to determine the stability, direction and other properties of bifurcating periodic solutions. Finally, some examples are presented to verify our main results.     

Dynamics of microbubble oscillators with delay coupling

Two vibrating bubbles submerged in a fluid influence each others’ dynamics via sound waves in the fluid. Due to finite sound speed, there is a delay between one bubble’s oscillation and the other’s. This scenario is treated in the context of coupled nonlinear oscillators with a delay coupling term. It has previously been shown that with sufficient time delay, a supercritical Hopf bifurcation may occur for motions in which the two bubbles are in phase. In this work, we further examine the bifurcation structure of the coupled microbubble equations, including analyzing the sequence of Hopf bifurcations that occur as the time delay increases, as well as the stability of this motion for initial conditions which lie off the in-phase manifold. We show that in fact the synchronized, oscillating state resulting from a supercritical Hopf is attracting for such general initial conditions.