Multiple attractors and crisis route to chaos in a model food-chain

An attempt has been made to identify the mechanism, which is responsible for the existence of chaos in narrow parameter range in a realistic ecological model food-chain. Analytical and numerical studies of a three species food-chain model similar to a situation likely to be seen in terrestrial ecosystems has been carried out. The study of the model food chain suggests that the existence of chaos in narrow parameter ranges is caused by the crisis-induced sudden death of chaotic attractors. Varying one of the critical parameters in its range while keeping all the others constant, one can monitor the changes in the dynamical behaviour of the system, thereby fixing the regimes in which the system exhibits chaotic dynamics. The computed bifurcation diagrams and basin boundary calculations indicate that crisis is the underlying factor which generates chaotic dynamics in this model food-chain. We investigate sudden qualitative changes in chaotic dynamical behaviour, which occur at a parameter value a₁=1.7804 at which the chaotic attractor destroyed by boundary crisis with an unstable periodic orbit created by the saddle-node bifurcation. Multiple attractors with riddled basins and fractal boundaries are also observed. If ecological systems of interacting species do indeed exhibit multiple attractors etc., the long term dynamics of such systems may undergo vast qualitative changes following epidemics or environmental catastrophes due to the system being pushed into the basin of a new attractor by the perturbation. Coupled with stochasticity, such complex behaviours may render such systems practically unpredictable.     

A route to chaos in a conservative system of three interacting Langmuir waves

This paper presents the results of numerical calculations of a route to chaos in a conservative Hamiltonian system of three Langmuir waves interacting with each other through three-wave couplings. The route is investigated by studying time series, power spectra, phase space portraits and Lyapnov exponents of wave variables for several combinations of wave vectors. The results show that the system follows a route which is very similar to the Ruelle–Takens–Newhouse scenario observed in dissipative systems, and widths and shifts of peaks in power spectra appeared due to the three moderate strength wave interactions. The breaks of tori in the system are also numerically investigated by studying the dependency of Maximum Lyapnov exponents for wave-variables on a parameter which represents the nonlinearity of the system.     

Multi-scroll and hypercube attractors from a general jerk circuit using Josephson junctions

In this paper Josephson junctions are used in order to generate n-scroll and n-scroll hypercube attractors. The design and realization of multi-scroll attractors depends on synthesizing the nonlinearity with an electrical circuit. Therefore we propose to use of the Josephson junction in a general jerk circuit in such a way that there is no need for synthesizing the nonlinearity towards chaotic n-scroll and hyperchaotic n-scroll hypercube attractors. The results are illustrated with computer simulations.     

Multi-scroll and hypercube attractors from a general jerk circuit using Josephson junctions

In this paper Josephson junctions are used in order to generate n-scroll and n-scroll hypercube attractors. The design and realization of multi-scroll attractors depends on synthesizing the nonlinearity with an electrical circuit. Therefore we propose to use of the Josephson junction in a general jerk circuit in such a way that there is no need for synthesizing the nonlinearity towards chaotic n-scroll and hyperchaotic n-scroll hypercube attractors. The results are illustrated with computer simulations.     

Resolution stability of a tunnel diode subnanosecond coincidence circuit

Résumé Dans cet article un circuit de coïncidence rapide à diode tunnel est considéré. La caractéristique de la diode tunnel est représentée approximativement par un polynome du deuxième ordre. Pour simplifier le calcul, les impulsions d'entrée (source de courant) ont été choisies de forme rectangulaire. La résolution en temps du circuit a été calculée et dépend des caractéristiques de la diode (I _p , V _p ), du courant de polarisation et du courant des impulsions d'entrée. L'influence de ces paramètres sur la stabilité du circuit est étudiée en détail.     

Dynamical behavior,chaos control and synchronization of a memristor-based ADVP circuit

This paper is devoted to study the dynamical behavior of a modified Autonomous Van der Pol-Duffing (ADVP) circuit when its nonlinear element is replaced by a flux controlled memristor. The bifurcation diagrams, Lyapunov exponents, and phase portraits of the state variables are presented. Then, the chaos which appears at certain values of the system’s parameters is controlled using linear feedback control. Finally, the synchronization between two chaotic modified ADVP circuits is achieved in the case of fully unknown parameters of the system using adaptive synchronization.     

非均匀Chemostat中非单食物链模型稳态正解的存在性

研究一类由反应扩散方程组描述的非均匀Chemostat中微生物之间既表现竞争关系又表现捕食被捕食关系的模型．用特征值理论确定了系统正稳态解存在的必要条件，用锥映射不动点指数方法给出了系统正稳态解存在的充分条件．     

Period-three route to chaos induced by a cyclic-fold bifurcation in passive dynamic walking of a compass-gait biped robot

This paper presents a study of the passive dynamic walking of a compass-gait biped robot as it goes down an inclined plane. This biped robot is a two-degrees-of-freedom mechanical system modeled by an impulsive hybrid nonlinear dynamics with unilateral constraints. It is well-known to possess periodic as well as chaotic gaits and to possess only one stable gait for a given set of parameters. The main contribution of this paper is the finding of a window in the parameters space of the compass-gait model where there is multistability. Using constraints of a grazing bifurcation on the basis of a shooting method and the Davidchack–Lai scheme, we show that, depending on initial conditions, new passive walking patterns can be observed besides those already known. Through bifurcation diagrams and Floquet multipliers, we show that a pair of stable and unstable period-three gait patterns is generated through a cyclic-fold bifurcation. We show also that the stable period-three orbit generates a route to chaos.     

Suppressing chaos in a simplest autonomous memristor-based circuit of fractional order by periodic impulses

In this paper, the chaotic behavior of a simplest autonomous memristor-based circuit of fractional order is suppressed by periodic impulses applied to one or several state variables. The circuit consists of two passive linear elements, a capacitor and an inductor, as well as a nonlinear memristive element. It is shown that by applying a sequence of adequate (identical or different) periodic impulses to one or several variables, the chaotic behavior can be suppressed. Impulse values and control timing are determined numerically, based on the bifurcation diagram with impulses as bifurcation parameters. Empirically, the probability to have a reasonably wide range of impulses to suppress chaos is quite large, ensuring that chaos suppression can be implemented, as demonstrated by several examples presented.     

Bifurcations, chaos and synchronization in ADVP circuit with parallel resistor

In this work we investigate the dynamical behaviors of Van der Pol-Duffing circuit (ADVP) with parallel resistor. The model is described by a continuous-time three dimensional autonomous system. The stability conditions of the equilibria are analyzed. The existence of periodic solutions and their stabilities about the node equilibrium point of the system are studied by using Hopf's theorem and Hsü and Kazarinoff theorem. Lyapunov spectrum is calculated for the proposed system. Adaptive synchronization using backstepping design is applied successfully to the system. Chaotic behaviors and the efficiency of the synchronization method are verified by numerical simulations.     

Transient chaos and crisis phenomena in butterfly valves driven by solenoid actuators

Chilled water systems used in the industry and on board ships are critical for safe and reliable operation. It is hence important to understand the fundamental physics of these systems. This paper focuses in particular on a critical part of the automation system, namely, actuators and valves that are used in so-called “smart valve” systems. The system is strongly nonlinear, and necessitates a nonlinear dynamic analysis to be able to predict all critical phenomena that affect effective operation and efficient design. The derived mathematical model includes electromagnetics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical dynamics. Nondimensionalization has been carried out in order to reduce the large number of parameters to a few critical independent sets to help carry out a broad parametric analysis. The system stability analysis is then carried out with the aid of the tools from nonlinear dynamic analysis. This reveals that the system is unstable in a certain region of the parameter space. The system is also shown to exhibit crisis and transient chaotic responses; this is characterized using Lyapunov exponents and power spectra. Knowledge and avoidance of these dangerous regimes is necessary for successful and safe operation.     

Coexistence of a pulse and multiple spikes and transition layers in the standing waves of a reaction-diffusion system

We establish the existence of standing waves with one pulse, multiple spikes and transition layers in the nonlinear reaction-diffusion system

u_t=f(u,w)+u_xx,w_t=?²g(u,w)+w_xx,x∈R,     

Asymptotic pinning synchronization of nonlinear multi-agent systems: Its application to tunnel diode circuit

This work proposes a pinning state-feedback control technique for synchronizing non-linear multi-agent systems (MASs) with time delays. A collection of switching-directed graphs describes the communication exchanges between all of the agents. The challenge of asymptotic stability analysis for some error systems is translated into the construction of a leader-following synchronization of the relevant MASs. The closed-loop system could be acquired by building a convenient Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional (LKF) that has two integral terms, and by using Kronecker product qualities combined with matrix inequality techniques. When these conditions are met, a state-feedback pinning controller can be built with linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), which can be derived easily from a number of efficient optimization algorithms. Further, the performance of the proposed control design system is verified based on a tunnel diode circuit (TDC) by numerical simulations.     

Effects of time delays on bifurcation and chaos in a non-autonomous system with multiple time delays

Time delays are often sources of complex behavior in dynamic systems. Yet its complexity needs to be further explored, particularly when multiple time delays are present. As a purpose to gain insight into such complexity under multiple time delays, we investigate the mechanism for the action of multiple time delays on a particular non-autonomous system in this paper. The original mathematical model under consideration is a Duffing oscillator with harmonic excitation. A delayed system is obtained by adding delayed feedbacks to the original system. Two time delays are involved in such system, one of which in the displacement feedback and the other in the velocity feedback. The time delays are taken as adjustable parameters to study their effects on the dynamics of the system. Firstly, the stability of the trivial equilibrium of the linearized system is discussed and the condition under which the equilibrium loses its stability is obtained. This leads to a critical stability boundary where Hopf bifurcation or double Hopf bifurcation may occur. Then, the chaotic behavior of such system is investigated in detail. Particular emphasis is laid on the effect of delay difference between two time delays on the chaotic properties. A Melnikov’s analysis is employed to obtain the necessary condition for onset of chaos resulting from homoclinic bifurcation. And numerical analyses via the bifurcation diagram and the top Lyapunov exponent are carried out to show the actual time delay effect. Both the results obtained by the two analyses show that the delay difference between two time delays plays a very important role in inducing or suppressing chaos, so that it can be taken as a simple but efficient “switch” to control the motion of a system: either from order to chaos or from chaos to order.     

Design and circuit implementation for a novel charge-controlled chaotic memristor system

This paper deals with the simulation and implementation of a new charge-controlled memristor based on the simplest chaotic circuit. The circuit we used has only three basic elements in series. Some period-one and period-doubling chaotic routes are generated by this circuit with changes in its component values. Device-level simulation is conducted by using Multisim to provide the basis for building the real chaotic circuit. The results of numerical simulations are identical to those of circuit simulations, demonstrating that the circuit is feasible.     

Minimizing waiting times in a route design problem with multiple use of a single vehicle

In this study we introduce a routing problem with multiple use of a single vehicle and service time in demand points (clients) with the aim of minimizing the sum of clients waiting time to receive service. This problem is relevant in the distribution of aid, in disaster stricken communities, in the recollection and/or delivery of perishable goods and personnel transportation, among other situations, where reaching clients to perform service, fast and fair, is a priority. We consider vehicle capacity and travel distance constraints which force multiple use of the vehicle in the planning horizon. This paper presents and compares two mixed integer formulations for this problem, based on a multi–level network.     

Coexistence of periods in a bifurcation

A particular type of order-to-chaos transition mediated by an infinite set of coexisting neutrally stable limit cycles of different periods is studied in the Varley–Gradwell–Hassell population model. We prove by an algebraic method that this kind of transition can only happen for a particular bifurcation parameter value. Previous results on the structure of the attractor at the transition point are here simplified and extended.     

Disorder of particle chains as a dynamical problem of transition to chaos: Analogy to simulation induced chaos

The problem of the equilibria of particle chains with nearest and next-to-nearest neighbor interaction has been reduced to the dynamical system, given by 4D or 2D web-maps. It is shown that at the same time these maps can represent difference schemes for differential equations used in computational simulation. An analogy between particle disordering, dynamical chaos, and simulation induced chaos is established. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Robust control of chaos in Chua’s circuit based on internal model principle

The paper treats the question of robust control of chaos in Chua’s circuit based on the internal model principle. The Chua’s diode has polynomial non-linearity and it is assumed that the parameters of the circuit are not known. A robust control law for the asymptotic regulation of the output (node voltage) along constant and sinusoidal reference trajectories is derived. For the derivation of the control law, the non-linear regulator equations are solved to obtain a manifold in the state space on which the output error is zero and an internal model of the k-fold exosystem (k = 3 here) is constructed. Then a feedback control law using the optimal control theory or pole placement technique for the stabilization of the augmented system including the Chua’s circuit and the internal model is derived. In the closed-loop system, robust output node voltage trajectory tracking of sinusoidal and constant reference trajectories are accomplished and in the steady state, the remaining state variables converge to periodic and constant trajectories, respectively. Simulation results are presented which show that in the closed-loop system, asymptotic trajectory control, disturbance rejection and suppression of chaotic motion in spite of uncertainties in the system are accomplished.