Constrained systems: A unified geometric approach

A general geometric framework is devised in order to contain the presymplectic and Lagrangian formalisms as particular cases. We call these objectsconstrained dynamical systems, since their dynamics usually lead toconstraints. Their most elementary properties are studied, and several related structures, especially morphisms, are defined. In particular, a stabilization algorithm is performed. As a byproduct, the dynamics and constraints of the Lagrangian formalism (with the second-order condition) are intrinsically obtained.     

A Hamiltonian approach for skew-product dynamical systems

The problem on the existence of Hamiltonian structures for (nonlinear) skew-product dynamical systems is studied via coupling Poisson structures. This research was partially supported by CONACYT under grant no. 55463.     

Critical manifolds and stability in Hamiltonian systems with non-holonomic constraints

We explore a particular approach to the analysis of dynamical and geometrical properties of autonomous, Pfaffian non-holonomic systems in classical mechanics. The method is based on the construction of a certain auxiliary constrained Hamiltonian system, which comprises the non-holonomic mechanical system as a dynamical subsystem on an invariant manifold. The embedding system possesses a completely natural structure in the context of symplectic geometry, and using it in order to understand properties of the subsystem has compelling advantages. We discuss generic geometric and topological properties of the critical sets of both embedding and physical system, using Conley–Zehnder theory, and by relating the Morse–Witten complexes of the ‘free’ and constrained system to one another. Furthermore, we give a qualitative discussion of the stability of motion in the vicinity of the critical set. We point out key relations to sub-Riemannian geometry, and a potential computational application.     

Integrable Hamiltonian systems and interactions through quadratic constraints

O _n -invariant classical relativistic field theories in one time and one space dimension with interactions that are entirely due to quadratic constraints are shown to be closely related to integrable Hamiltonian systems.     

Quantum Hamiltonian formalism with constraints

A quantum system with constraints that does not necessarily correspond to a classical system with constraints is described in the Hamiltonian formalism.     

Hamiltonian quantum dynamics with separability constraints

Schroedinger equation on a Hilbert space H, represents a linear Hamiltonian dynamical system on the space of quantum pure states, the projective Hilbert space PH. Separable states of a bipartite quantum system form a special submanifold of PH. We analyze the Hamiltonian dynamics that corresponds to the quantum system constrained on the manifold of separable states, using as an important example the system of two interacting qubits. The constraints introduce nonlinearities which render the dynamics nontrivial. We show that the qualitative properties of the constrained dynamics clearly manifest the symmetry of the qubits system. In particular, if the quantum Hamilton’s operator has not enough symmetry, the constrained dynamics is nonintegrable, and displays the typical features of a Hamiltonian dynamical system with mixed phase space. Possible physical realizations of the separability constraints are discussed.     

Complete synchronizability of chaotic systems: a geometric approach

Synchronizability of chaotic systems is studied in this contribution. Geometrical tools are used to understand the properties of vector fields in affine systems. The discussion is focused on synchronizability of chaotic systems with equal order. The analysis is based on the synchronous behavior of all states of the master/slave system (complete synchronization). We state sufficient and necessary conditions for complete synchronizability which are based on controllability and observability of nonlinear affine systems. In this sense, the synchronizability is studied for complete synchronization via state feedback control.     

Lagrangian and Hamiltonian constraints

We give a procedure for constructing all the Lagrangian constraints of a degenerate system from the Hamiltonian constraints.     

Hamiltonian approach to the dynamics of Darwinian systems

It is shown that equations describing the dynamics of Darwinian systems (DS) far from the bifurcation points may be expressed in Hamiltonian form. The cases of DS with constant organization and DS with a constant flux through the system are considered. The configurational part of phase space is formed by variables containing information on the structure of the system. Momentum variables may be regarded as specific rates of multiplication. The evolution of DS with constant organization in this phase space is expressed as uniform rectilinear motion. In the case of DS with a constant flux, the motion occurs in some effective constant and uniform field. The meaning of the elements of the Hamiltonian structure is described in terms of theoretical biology. Tomsk State University. Scientific-Research Institute of Biological Systems, Tomsk State University. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 7, pp. 23–28, July, 1997.     

A stability criterion for Hamiltonian systems with symmetry

We find a simple criterion for orbital stability for the general hamiltonian systems with symmetry in the equivariant symplectic and in the corresponding Poisson context.     

A hybrid approach for the modal analysis of continuous systems with discrete piecewise-linear constraints

The analysis of continuous systems with piecewise-linear constraints in their domains have previously been limited to either numerical approaches, or analytical methods that are constrained in the parameter space, boundary conditions, or order of the system. The present analysis develops a robust method for studying continuous systems with arbitrary boundary conditions and discrete piecewise-linear constraints. A superposition method is used to generate homogeneous boundary conditions, and modal analysis is used to find the displacement of the system in each state of the piecewise-linear constraint. In order to develop a mapping across each slope discontinuity in the piecewise-linear force-deflection profile, a variational calculus approach is taken that minimizes the L₂ energy norm between the previous and current states. An approach for calculating the finite-time Lyapunov exponents is presented in order to determine chaotic regimes. To illustrate this method, two examples are presented: a pinned-pinned beam with a deadband constraint, and a leaf spring coupled with a connector pin immersed in a viscous fluid. The pinned-pinned beam example illustrates the method for a non-operator based analysis. Results are used to show that the present method does not necessitate the need of a large number of basis functions to adequately map the displacement and velocity of the system across states. In the second example, the leaf spring is modeled as a clamped-free beam. The interaction between the beam and the connector pin is modeled with a preload and a penalty stiffness. Several experiments are conducted in order to validate aspects of the leaf spring model. From the results of the convergence and parameter studies, a high correlation between the finite-time Lyapunov exponents and the contact time per period of the excitation is observed. The parameter studies also indicate that when the system's parameters are changed in order to reduce the magnitude of the impact velocity between the leaf spring and the connector pin, the extent of the regions over which a chaotic response is observed increases.     

General approach to quantum-classical hybrid systems and geometric forces

We present a general theoretical framework for a hybrid system that is composed of a quantum subsystem and a classical subsystem. We approach such a system with a simple canonical transformation which is particularly effective when the quantum subsystem is dynamically much faster than the classical counterpart, which is commonly the case in hybrid systems. Moreover, this canonical transformation generates a vector potential which, on one hand, gives rise to the familiar Berry phase in the fast quantum dynamics and, on the other hand, yields a Lorentz-like geometric force in the slow classical dynamics.