Existence of limit cycles in general planar piecewise linear systems of saddle–saddle dynamics

The existence and number of limit cycles in a class of general planar piecewise linear systems constituted by two linear subsystems with saddle–saddle dynamics are investigated. Using the Liénard-like canonical form with seven parameters, the parametric regions of the existence of limit cycles are given by constructing proper Poincaré maps. In particular, the existence of at least two limit cycles is proved and some parameter regions where two nested limit cycles exist are given.     

The bifurcation of limit cycles in Zn-equivariant vector fields

In this paper, we study the bifurcation of limit cycles from fine focus in Z_n-equivariant vector fields. An approach for investigating bifurcation was obtained. In order to show our work is efficacious, an example on bifurcations behavior is given, namely five order singular points values are given in the seventh degree Z₈-equivariant systems. We discuss their bifurcation behavior of limit cycles, and show that there are eight fine focuses of five order and five small amplitude limit cycles can bifurcate from each. So 40 small amplitude limit cycles can bifurcate from eight fine focuses under a certain condition. In terms of the number of limit cycles for seventh degree Z₈-equivariant systems, our results are good and interesting.     

On the limit cycles of a quintic planar vector field

This paper concerns the number and distributions of limit cycles in a Z_2-equivariant quintic planar vector field.25 limit cycles are found in this special planar polynomial system and four different configurations of these limit cycles are also given by using the methods of the bifurcation theory and the qualitative analysis of the differential equation.It can be concluded that H(5)≥25=5~2, where H(5)is the Hilbert number for quintic polynomial systems.The results obtained are useful to study the weakened 16th Hilbert problem.     

Complete study on a bi-center problem for the <Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis><Subscript>2</Subscript>-equivariant cubic vector fields

For the planar Z ₂-equivariant cubic systems having two elementary focuses, the characterization of a bi-center problem and shortened expressions of the first six Liapunov constants are completely discussed. The necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of the bi-center are obtained. All possible first integrals are given. Under small Z ₂-equivariant cubic perturbations, the conclusion that there exist at most 12 small-amplitude limit cycles with the scheme 〈6 ∐ 6〉 is proved.     

Linear estimate of the number of limit cycles for a class of non-linear systems

A dynamic system has a finite number of limit cycles. However, finding the upper bound of the number of limit cycles is an open problem for general non-linear dynamical systems. In this paper, we investigated a class of non-linear systems under perturbations. We proved that the upper bound of the number of zeros of the related elliptic integrals of the given system is 7n + 5 including multiple zeros, which also gives the upper bound of the number of limit cycles for the given system.     

CENTER CONDITIONS AND BIFURCATION OF LIMIT CYCLES FOR A CLASS OF FIFTH DEGREE SYSTEMS

The center conditions and bifurcation of limit cycles for a class of fifth degree systems are investigated. Two recursive formulas to compute singular quantities at infinity and at the origin are given. The first nine singular point quantities at infinity and first seven singular point quantities at the origin for the system are given in order to get center conditions and study bifurcation of limit cycles. Two fifth degree systems are constructed. One allows the appearance of eight limit cycles in the neighborhood of infinity,which is the first example that a polynomial differential system bifurcates eight limit cycles at infinity. The other perturbs six limit cycles at the origin.     

On the number of limit cycles in general planar piecewise linear systems of node–node types

We investigate the existence and number of limit cycles in a class of general planar piecewise linear systems constituted by two linear subsystems with node–node dynamics. Using the Liénard-like canonical form with seven parameters, some sufficient and necessary conditions for the existence of limit cycles are given by studying the fixed points of proper Poincaré maps. In particular, we prove the existence of at least two nested limit cycles and describe some parameter regions where two limit cycles exist. The main results are applied to the PWL Morris–Lecar neural model to determine the existence and stability of the limit cycles.     

The number and distributions of limit cycles for a class of cubic near-Hamiltonian systems

This paper concerns with the number of limit cycles for a cubic Hamiltonian system under cubic perturbation. The fact that there exist 9-11 limit cycles is proved. The different distributions of limit cycles are given by using methods of bifurcation theory and qualitative analysis, among which two distributions of eleven limit cycles are new.     

Bifurcation of limit cycles and the cusp of ordern

The author first investigates the limit cycles bifurcating from a center for general two dimensional systems, and then proves the conjecture that any unfolding of the cusp of ordern has at mostn−1 limit cycles. Supported by the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation.     

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.     

The number and stability of limit cycles for planar piecewise linear systems of node–saddle type

The objective of this paper is to study the number and stability of limit cycles for planar piecewise linear (PWL) systems of node–saddle type with two linear regions. Firstly, we give a thorough analysis of limit cycles for Liénard PWL systems of this type, proving one is the maximum number of limit cycles and obtaining necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence and stability of a unique limit cycle. These conditions can be easily verified directly according to the parameters in the systems, and play an important role in giving birth to two limit cycles for general PWL systems. In this step, the tool of a Bendixon-like theorem is successfully employed to derive the existence of a limit cycle. Secondly, making use of the results gained in the first step, we obtain parameter regions where the general PWL systems have at least one, at least two and no limit cycles respectively. In addition for the general PWL systems, some sufficient conditions are presented for the existence and stability of a unique one and exactly two limit cycles respectively. Finally, some numerical examples are given to illustrate the results and especially to show the existence and stability of two nested limit cycles.     

Coexistence of small and large amplitude limit cycles of polynomial differential systems of degree four

A class of degree four differential systems that have an invariant conic x ² + Cy ² = 1, C ∈ ℝ, is examined. We show the coexistence of small amplitude limit cycles, large amplitude limit cycles, and invariant algebraic curves under perturbations of the coefficients of the systems.     

Dynamics and bifurcation study on an extended Lorenz system

In this paper, we study dynamics and bifurcation of limit cycles in a recently developed new chaotic system, called extended Lorenz system. A complete analysis is provided for the existence of limit cycles bifurcating from Hopf critical points. The system has three equilibrium solutions: a zero one at the origin and two non-zero ones at two symmetric points. It is shown that the system can either have one limit cycle around the origin, or three limit cycles enclosing each of the two symmetric equilibria, giving a total six limit cycles. It is not possible for the system to have limit cycles simultaneously bifurcating from all the three equilibria. Simulations are given to verify the analytical predictions.     

Number and Location of Limit Cycles in a Class of Perturbed Polynomial Systems

In this paper,we investigate the number,location and stability of limit cycles in a class of perturbedpolynomial systems with (2n 1) or (2n 2)-degree by constructing detection function and using qualitativeanalysis.We show that there are at most n limit cycles in the perturbed polynomial system,which is similar tothe result of Perko in [8] by using Melnikov method.For n=2,we establish the general conditions dependingon polynomial's coefficients for the bifurcation,location and stability of limit cycles.The bifurcation parametervalue of limit cycles in [5] is also improved by us.When n=3 the sufficient and necessary conditions for theappearance of 3 limit cycles are given.Two numerical examples for the location and stability of limit cycles areused to demonstrate our theoretical results.     

Limit cycles in a generalized Gause-type predator–prey model

We study the problem of the existence of limit cycles for a generalized Gause-type predator–prey model with functional and numerical responses that satisfy some general assumptions. These assumptions describe the effect of prey density on the consumption and reproduction rates of predator. The model is analyzed for the situation in which the conversion efficiency of prey into new predators increases as prey abundance increases. A necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of limit cycles is given. It is shown that the existence of a limit cycle is equivalent to the instability of the unique positive critical point of the model. The results can be applied to the analysis of many models appearing in the ecological literature for predator–prey systems. Some ecological models are given to illustrate the results.     

Exact number of limit cycles for a family of rigid systems

For a given family of planar differential equations it is a very difficult problem to determine an upper bound for the number of its limit cycles. Even when this upper bound is one it is not always an easy problem to distinguish between the case of zero and one limit cycle. This note mainly deals with this second problem for a family of systems with a homogeneous nonlinear part. While the condition that allows us to separate the existence and the nonexistence of limit cycles can be described, it is very intricate.

     

Some Conditions for the Nonexistence of Limit Cycles in a Predator-Prey System

In this paper, we study the problem of the existence of limit cycles for a predator-prey system with a functional response. It is assumed that the functional response is positive, increasing, concave down, and its third derivative has a unique root. A necessary condition for the nonexistence of limit cycles is presented. Some conditions are given under which the necessary condition is also the sufficient condition for the nonexistence of limit cycles.     

一类三次Kolmogorov系统的极限环分支

本文研究了一类三次Kolmogorov系统，得出了该系统可分支出三个极限环，且其中有两个是稳定的，同时给出了其中心条件.     

The present value of resources with large discount rates

This paper describes a method to detect limit cycles for optimal control problems in the plain. The procedure includes two steps. First, the solution paths are analytically studied for large discount rates. Second, we demonstrate by means of computer simulations how the dynamics found can be traced back to small discount rates. We apply this method to two specific examples from resource management: a taxation problem and an exploited system of predator-prey interaction which show that the limit cycles may grow as the discount rates decrease. The principle that small discount rates are more conservative than large ones is therefore questionable. The relation of our results to theorems in optimal growth theory is also discussed. This paper is part of a research project on “Cyclical Resource Management” financially supported by the German Science Foundation (DFG).     

The number of limit cycles of cubic Hamiltonian system with perturbation

In this paper, by using qualitative analysis, we investigate the number of limit cycles of perturbed cubic Hamiltonian system with perturbation in the form of (2n+2m) or (2n+2m+1)th degree polynomials . We show that the perturbed systems has at most (n+m) limit cycles, and has at most n limit cycles if m=1. If m=1, n=1 and m=1, n=2, the general conditions for the number of existing limit cycles and the stability of the limit cycles will be established, respectively. Such conditions depend on the coefficients of the perturbed terms. In order to illustrate our results, two numerical examples on the location and stability of the limit cycles are given.