Linearizability and integrability of vector fields via commutation

In this paper, we consider complex smooth and analytic vector fields X in a neighborhood of a nondegenerate singular point. It is proved the equivalence between linearizability and commutation, i.e., the existence of a commuting vector field Y such that the Lie brackets [X,Y]≡0. For complex smooth and analytic vector fields in the plane and in a neighborhood of a nondegenerate singular point, it is also proved the equivalence between integrability and the existence of a smooth vector field Y, such that Y is a normalizer of X, i.e., [X,Y]=μX.     

Centers for a 6-parameter family of polynomial vector fields of arbitrary degree

For all non-negative integers n₁,n₂,n₃,j₁,j₂ and j₃ with nk+jk>1 for k=1,2,3, (nk,jk)≠(nl,jl) if k≠l, j₃=n₃−1 and jk≠nk−1 for k=1,2, we study the center variety of the 6-parameter family of real planar polynomial vector given, in complex notation, by , where z=x+iy and A,B,C∈C\{0}.     

Algebraic limit cycles of degree 4 for quadratic systems

Yablonskii (Differential Equations 2 (1996) 335) and Filipstov (Differential Equations 9 (1973) 983) proved the existence of two different families of algebraic limit cycles of degree 4 in the class of quadratic systems. It was an open problem to know if these two algebraic limit cycles where all the algebraic limit cycles of degree 4 for quadratic systems. Chavarriga (A new example of a quartic algebraic limit cycle for quadratic sytems, Universitat de Lleida, Preprint 1999) found a third family of this kind of algebraic limit cycles. Here, we prove that quadratic systems have exactly four different families of algebraic limit cycles. The proof provides new tools based on the index theory for algebraic solutions of polynomial vector fields.     

Bifurcation set and number of limit cycles in Z2-equivariant planar vector fields of degree 5

An Z₂-equivariant polynomial Hamiltonian system of degree 5 with two perturbation terms is considered in this paper. The phase plane (a, b) is divided into 15 different regions which give the bifurcation set of the system. Using the bifurcation theory of planar dynamical system and the method of detection function, we obtain the bifurcation set and the configurations of compound eyes of the system with 21 or 23 limit cycles.     

Liouvillian and analytic integrability of the quadratic vector fields having an invariant ellipse

We characterize the Liouvillian and analytic integrability of the quadratic polynomial vector fields in R2 having an invariant ellipse.More precisely,a quadratic system having an invariant ellipse can be written into the form x=x2＋y2-1＋y（ax＋by＋c）,y=x（ax＋by＋c）,and the ellipse becomes x2＋y2=1.We prove that（i） this quadratic system is analytic integrable if and only if a=0;（ii） if x2＋y2=1 is a periodic orbit,then this quadratic system is Liouvillian integrable if and only if x2＋y2=1 is not a limit cycle;and（iii） if x2＋y2=1 is not a periodic orbit,then this quadratic system is Liouvilian integrable if and only if a=0.     

Bifurcation of limit cycles for a class of cubic polynomial system having a nilpotent singular point

In this paper, center conditions and bifurcations of limit cycles for a class of cubic polynomial system in which the origin is a nilpotent singular point are studied. A recursive formula is derived to compute quasi-Lyapunov constant. Using the computer algebra system Mathematica, the first seven quasi-Lyapunov constants of the system are deduced. At the same time, the conditions for the origin to be a center and 7-order fine focus are derived respectively. A cubic polynomial system that bifurcates seven limit cycles enclosing the origin (node) is constructed.     

Configurations of limit cycles and planar polynomial vector fields

We show that every finite configuration of disjoint simple closed curves of the plane is topologically realizable as the set of limit cycles of a polynomial vector field. Moreover, the realization can be made by algebraic limit cycles, and we provide an explicit polynomial vector field exhibiting any given finite configuration of limit cycles.     

Bifurcations of limit cycles in a Z6-equivariant planar vector field of degree 5

A concrete numerical example of Z6-equivariant planar perturbed Hamiltonian polynomial vector fields of degree 5 having at least 24 limit cycles and the configurations of compound eyes are given by using the bifurcation theory of planar dynamical systems and the method of detection functions. There is reason to conjecture that the Hilbert number H(2k + 1) ≥ (2k + 1)2 - 1 for the perturbed Hamiltonian systems.     

The center conditions and bifurcation of limit cycles at the infinity for a cubic polynomial system

In this paper, the problem of center conditions and bifurcation of limit cycles at the infinity for a class of cubic systems are investigated. The method is based on a homeomorphic transformation of the infinity into the origin, the first 21 singular point quantities are obtained by computer algebra system Mathematica, the conditions of the origin to be a center and a 21st order fine focus are derived, respectively. Correspondingly, we construct a cubic system which can bifurcate seven limit cycles from the infinity by a small perturbation of parameters. At the end, we study the isochronous center conditions at the infinity for the cubic system.     

Planar polynomial vector fields having first integrals and algebraic limit cycles

With the help of Abel differential equations we obtain a new class of Darboux integrable planar polynomial differential systems, which have degenerate infinity. Moreover such integrable systems may have algebraic limit cycles. Also we present the explicit expressions of these algebraic limit cycles for quintic systems.     

Bifurcations of limit cycles in a Z6-equivariant planar vector field of degree 5

A concrete numerical example of Z₆-equivariant planar perturbed Hamiltonian polynomial vector fields of degree 5 having at least 24 limit cycles and the configurations of compound eyes are given by using the bifurcation theory of planar dynamical systems and the method of detection functions. There is reason to conjecture that the Hilbert number H(2k + 1) ⩾ (2k + I)² - 1 for the perturbed Hamiltonian systems.     

Bifurcations of limit cycles in equivariant quintic planar vector fields

In this paper, we obtain 23 limit cycles for a _Z3$Z_3$-equivariant near-Hamiltonian system of degree 5 which is the perturbation of a _Z6$Z_6$-equivariant quintic Hamiltonian system. The configuration of these limit cycles is new and different from the configuration obtained by H.S.Y. Chan, K.W. Chung and J. Li, where the unperturbed system is a _Z3$Z_3$-equivariant quintic Hamiltonian system. Our unperturbed system is different from the unperturbed systems studied by Y. Wu and M. Han. The limit cycles are obtained by Poincaré–Pontryagin theorem and Poincaré–Bendixson theorem.     

Darboux integrability and algebraic limit cycles for a class of polynomial differential systems

This paper deals with the existence of Darboux first integrals for the planar polynomial differential systems x=x-y+P n+1(x,y)+xF2n(x,y),y=x+y+Q n+1(x,y)+yF2n(x,y),where P i(x,y),Q i(x,y)and F i(x,y)are homogeneous polynomials of degree i.Within this class,we identify some new Darboux integrable systems having either a focus or a center at the origin.For such Darboux integrable systems having degrees 5and 9 we give the explicit expressions of their algebraic limit cycles.For the systems having degrees 3,5,7 and 9and restricted to a certain subclass we present necessary and sufficient conditions for being Darboux integrable.     

Uniqueness of limit cycles for polynomial first-order differential equations

We study the uniqueness of limit cycles (periodic solutions that are isolated in the set of periodic solutions) in the scalar ODE in terms of {i_k}, {j_k}, {n_k}. Our main result characterizes, under some additional hypotheses, the exponents {i_k}, {j_k}, {n_k}, such that for any choice of the equation has at most one limit cycle. The obtained results have direct application to rigid planar vector fields, thus, planar systems of the form x^′=y+xR(x,y), y^′=−x+yR(x,y), where . Concretely, when the set has at least three elements (or exactly one) and another technical condition is satisfied, we characterize the exponents {i_k}, {j_k} such that the origin of the rigid system is a center for any choice of and also when there are no limit cycles surrounding the origin for any choice of .     

On the number of \(n\)-dimensional invariant spheres in polynomial vector fields of \(\mathbb{C}^{n+1}\)

We study the polynomial vector fields \(\mathcal{X}= \displaystyle \sum_{i=1}^{n+1} P_i(x_1,\ldots,x_{n+1}) \frac{\partial}{\partial x_i}\) in \(\mathbb{C}^{n+1}\) with \(n\geq 1\) . Let \(m_i\) be the degree of the polynomial \(P_i\). We call \((m_1,\ldots,m_{n+1})\) the degree of \(\mathcal{X}\). For these polynomial vector fields \(\mathcal{X}\) and in function of their degree we provide upper bounds, first for the maximal number of invariant \(n\)-dimensional spheres, and second for the maximal number of \(n\)-dimensional concentric invariant spheres.     

Upper bounds for the number of orbital topological types of planar polynomial vector fields modulo limit cycles

The purpose of this paper is to find an upper bound for the number of orbital topological types of nth-degree polynomial fields in the plane. An obstacle to obtaining such a bound is related to the unsolved second part of the Hilbert 16th problem. This obstacle is avoided by introducing the notion of equivalence modulo limit cycles. Earlier, the author obtained a lower bound of the form $2^{cn^2 } $ . In the present paper, an upper bound of the same form but with a different constant is found. Moreover, for each planar polynomial vector field with finitely many singular points, a marked planar graph is constructed that represents a complete orbital topological invariant of this field.