Some minimal bimolecular mass-action systems with limit cycles

We discuss three examples of bimolecular mass-action systems with three species, due to Feinberg, Berner, Heinrich, and Wilhelm. Each system has a unique positive equilibrium which is unstable for certain rate constants and then exhibits stable limit cycles, but no chaotic behaviour. For some rate constants in the Feinberg–Berner system, a stable equilibrium, an unstabe limit cycle, and a stable limit cycle coexist. All three networks are minimal in some sense.By way of homogenising these three examples, we construct bimolecular mass-conserving mass-action systems with four species that admit a stable limit cycle. The homogenised Feinberg–Berner system and the homogenised Wilhelm–Heinrich system admit the coexistence of a stable equilibrium, an unstable limit cycle, and a stable limit cycle.     

Robust cycles in Kolmogorov–Lotka–Volterra class of models with intraspecific co-operation

Using the Andronov–Hopf bifurcation theorem and the Poincaré–Bendixson Theorem, we explore robust cyclical possibilities in Kolmogorov–Lotka–Volterra class of models with positive intraspecific cooperation (in the form of social networks) in the prey population. We find that this additional feedback effect of intraspecific cooperation introduces nonlinearities which modify the cyclical outcomes of the model. We show that the cyclical outcomes are more robust than in the existing literature in this area due to introduction of such non-linearities. We also demonstrate the possibilities of multiple limit cycles under certain situations.     

Principal Asymptotics in the Problem on the Andronov–Hopf Bifurcation and Their Applications

New formulas are obtained for the principal asymptotics of bifurcation solutions in the problem on the Andronov–Hopf bifurcation, leading to new algorithms for studying bifurcations in the general setting. The approach proposed in the paper allows one to consider not only the classical problems about bifurcations of codimension one but also some problems concerning bifurcations of codimension two. A new approach to the analysis of bifurcations of cycles in systems with homogeneous nonlinearities is proposed. As an application, we consider the problem on the bifurcation of periodic solutions of the van der Pol equation.     

Bifurcation analysis and control of chaos for a hybrid ratio-dependent three species food chain

In this paper, a hybrid ratio-dependent three species food chain model with time delay is studied by using the theory of functional differential equation and Hopf bifurcation, the condition on which positive equilibrium exists and the quality of Hopf bifurcation are given. Chaotic solutions are observed and are controlled by delay parameter. Finally, we indicate that when the delay passes through certain critical values, chaotic oscillation is converted into a stable state or a stable periodic orbit.     

Hopf bifurcation and bistability of a nutrient–phytoplankton–zooplankton model

In this paper we consider a nutrient–phytoplankton–zooplankton model in aquatic environment and study its global dynamics. The existence and stability of equilibria are analyzed. It is shown that the system is permanent as long as the coexisting equilibrium exists. The discontinuous Hopf and classical Hopf bifurcations of the model are analytically verified. It is shown that phytoplankton bloom may occur even if the input rate of nutrient is low. Numerical simulations reveal the existence of saddle-node bifurcation of nonhyperbolic periodic orbit and subcritical discontinuous Hopf bifurcation, which presents a bistable phenomenon (a stable equilibrium and a stable limit cycle).     

Hopf bifurcation in Cohen–Grossberg neural network with distributed delays

In this paper, we discuss the stability and bifurcation of the distributed delays Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with two neurons. By choosing the average delay as a bifurcation parameter, we prove that Hopf bifurcation occurs. The stability of bifurcating periodic solutions and the direction of Hopf bifurcation are determined by applying the normal form theory and the center manifold theorem. Finally, numerical simulation results are given to support the theoretical predictions.     

Bifurcation analysis and chaos control of the modified Chua’s circuit system

From the view of bifurcation and chaos control, the dynamics of modified Chua’s circuit system are investigated by a delayed feedback method. Firstly, the local stability of the equilibria is discussed by analyzing the distribution of the roots of associated characteristic equation. The regions of linear stability of equilibria are given. It is found that there exist Hopf bifurcation and Hopf-zero bifurcation when the delay passes though a sequence of critical values. By using the normal form method and the center manifold theory, we derive the explicit formulas for determining the direction and stability of Hopf bifurcation. Finally, chaotic oscillation is converted into a stable equilibrium or a stable periodic orbit by designing appropriate feedback strength and delay. Some numerical simulations are carried out to support the analytic results.     

Hopf‐pitchfork bifurcation in a two‐neuron system with discrete and distributed delays

Both discrete and distributed delays are considered in a two‐neuron system. We analyze the influence of interaction coefficient and time delay on the Hopf‐pitchfork bifurcation. First, we obtain the codimension‐2 unfolding with original parameters for Hopf‐pitchfork bifurcation by using the center manifold reduction and the normal form method. Next, through analyzing the unfolding structure, we give complete bifurcation diagrams and phase portraits, in which multistability and other dynamical behaviors of the original system are found, such as a stable periodic orbit, the coexistence of two stable nontrivial equilibria, and the coexistence of a stable periodic orbit and two stable equilibria. In addition, the obtained theoretical results are verified by numerical simulations. Finally, we perform the comparisons of the obtained results of Hopf‐pitchfork bifurcation with other Hopf‐fold bifurcation results in some biological neural systems and give the obtained mathematical results corresponding to the physical states of neurons. Copyright © 2015 JohnWiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the period of the limit cycles appearing in one-parameter bifurcations

The generic isolated bifurcations for one-parameter families of smooth planar vector fields {X_μ} which give rise to periodic orbits are: the Andronov-Hopf bifurcation, the bifurcation from a semi-stable periodic orbit, the saddle-node loop bifurcation and the saddle loop bifurcation. In this paper we obtain the dominant term of the asymptotic behaviour of the period of the limit cycles appearing in each of these bifurcations in terms of μ when we are near the bifurcation. The method used to study the first two bifurcations is also used to solve the same problem in another two situations: a generalization of the Andronov-Hopf bifurcation to vector fields starting with a special monodromic jet; and the Hopf bifurcation at infinity for families of polynomial vector fields.     

Andronov–Hopf Bifurcation Theorem for Relay Systems

Existence and stability problems for relay systems were examined in many research papers, but local methods that play an important role in deep understanding of dynamics have not yet been sufficiently developed. In this paper, we introduce the concept of the monodromy matrix for a cycle and state an analog of the Andronov–Hopf bifurcation theorem.     

Stability and global Hopf bifurcation in a delayed food web consisting of a prey and two predators

This paper is concerned with a predator–prey system with Holling II functional response and hunting delay and gestation. By regarding the sum of delays as the bifurcation parameter, the local stability of the positive equilibrium and the existence of Hopf bifurcation are investigated. We obtained explicit formulas to determine the properties of Hopf bifurcation by using the normal form method and center manifold theorem. Special attention is paid to the global continuation of local Hopf bifurcation. Using a global Hopf bifurcation result of Wu [Wu JH. Symmetric functional differential equations and neural networks with memory, Trans Amer Math Soc 1998;350:4799–4838] for functional differential equations, we may show the global existence of the periodic solutions. Finally, several numerical simulations illustrating the theoretical analysis are also given.     

Global dynamics of Nicholsonʼs blowflies equation revisited: Onset and termination of nonlinear oscillations

We revisit Nicholson?s blowflies model with natural death rate incorporated into the delay feedback. We consider the delay as a bifurcation parameter and examine the onset and termination of Hopf bifurcations of periodic solutions from a positive equilibrium. We show that the model has only a finite number of Hopf bifurcation values and we describe how branches of Hopf bifurcations are paired so the existence of periodic solutions with specific oscillation frequencies occurs only in bounded delay intervals. The bifurcation analysis and the Matlab package DDE-BIFTOOL developed by Engelborghs et al. guide some numerical simulations to identify ranges of parameters for coexisting multiple attractive periodic solutions.     

Nonlinear oscillations in business cycle model with time lags

In this paper we analyse the dynamics of the Kaldor–Kalecki business cycle model. This model is based on the classical Kaldor model in which capital stock changes are caused by past investment decisions. This lag is connected with time delay needed for new capital to be installed. The dynamics of the model is reduced to the form of damped oscillator with negative feedback connected with lag parameter and next it is analysed in terms of bifurcation theory. We find conditions for existence and persistence of oscillatory behaviour which is represented by limit cycle on some central manifold in phase space, i.e., single Hopf bifurcation. We demonstrate that the Hopf cycles may be exhibited for nonzero measure set of the parameter space. The conditions for bifurcation of co-dimension two connected with interaction of bifurcations as well as bifurcation diagrams are also given. Finally, we obtain numerical values describing an amplitude and a period of oscillation for different parameter of the system. It is also proved that while the investment function is not nonlinear a quasi-periodic solution (a 1:2 resonant double Hopf point) can appear. The source of such a behaviour is rather a consequence of time lag than nonlinearity of the investment function. Our results confirm the existence of asymmetric (two periodic) cycles in the Kaldor–Kalecki model with time-to-build.     

HARMONIC AND SUBHARMONIC BIFURCATION IN THE BRUSSEL MODEL WITH PERIODIC FORCE

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Stability and Hopf Bifurcation of a Type of Protein Synthesis System with Time Delay and Negative Feedback

This paper studied the stability and Hopf bifurcation of a type of protein synthesis system with time delay and negative feedback. Firstly, it is proved theoretically that the time delay, nonlinearity in the protein production and the cooperativity in the negative feedback are key factors to generate circadian oscillation; Taking time delay as a parameter, we obtained the critical value of the time delay that Hopf bifurcation generates. Secondly, based on the center manifold and normal form theorem, we derived the formulas for determining the stability of bifurcating periodic solutions and the supercritical or subcritical Hopf bifurcation. Finally, the matlab program is used to simulate the results.     

Stochastic resonance induced by novel random transitions of motion of FitzHugh–Nagumo neuron model

In contrast to the previous studies which have dealt with stochastic resonance induced by random transitions of system motion between two coexisting limit cycle attractors in the FitzHugh–Nagumo (FHN) neuron model after Hopf bifurcation and which have dealt with the phenomenon of stochastic resonance induced by external noise when the model with periodic input has only one attractor before Hopf bifurcation, in this paper we have focused our attention on stochastic resonance (SR) induced by a novel transition behavior, the transitions of motion of the model among one attractor on the left side of bifurcation point and two attractors on the right side of bifurcation point under the perturbation of noise. The results of research show: since one bifurcation of transition from one to two limit cycle attractors and the other bifurcation of transition from two to one limit cycle attractors occur in turn besides Hopf bifurcation, the novel transitions of motion of the model occur when bifurcation parameter is perturbed by weak internal noise; the bifurcation point of the model may stochastically slightly shift to the left or right when FHN neuron model is perturbed by external Gaussian distributed white noise, and then the novel transitions of system motion also occur under the perturbation of external noise; the novel transitions could induce SR alone, and when the novel transitions of motion of the model and the traditional transitions between two coexisting limit cycle attractors after bifurcation occur in the same process the SR also may occur with complicated behaviors types; the mechanism of SR induced by external noise when FHN neuron model with periodic input has only one attractor before Hopf bifurcation is related to this kind of novel transition mentioned above.     

Hopf bifurcation for neutral functional differential equations

In this paper, we extend the computation of the properties of Hopf bifurcation, such as the direction of bifurcation and stability of bifurcating periodic solutions, of DDE introduced by Kazarinoff et al. [N.D. Kazarinoff, P. van den Driessche, Y.H. Wan, Hopf bifurcation and stability of periodic solutions of differential–difference and integro-differential equations, J. Inst. Math. Appl. 21 (1978) 461–477] to a kind of neutral functional differential equation (NFDE). As an example, a neutral delay logistic differential equation is considered, and the explicit formulas for determining the direction of bifurcation and the stability of bifurcating periodic solutions are derived. Finally, some numerical simulations are carried out to support the analytic results.     

Analysis of stability and Hopf bifurcation for a delayed logistic equation

The dynamics of a logistic equation with discrete delay are investigated, together with the local and global stability of the equilibria. In particular, the conditions under which a sequence of Hopf bifurcations occur at the positive equilibrium are obtained. Explicit algorithm for determining the stability of the bifurcating periodic solutions and the direction of the Hopf bifurcation are derived by using the theory of normal form and center manifold [Hassard B, Kazarino D, Wan Y. Theory and applications of Hopf bifurcation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; 1981.]. Global existence of periodic solutions is also established by using a global Hopf bifurcation result of Wu [Symmetric functional differential equations and neural networks with memory. Trans Amer Math Soc 350:1998;4799–38.]     

Synchronized Hopf bifurcation analysis in a neural network model with delays

We consider the synchronized periodic oscillation in a ring neural network model with two different delays in self-connection and nearest neighbor coupling. Employing the center manifold theorem and normal form method introduced by Hassard et al., we give an algorithm for determining the Hopf bifurcation properties. Using the global Hopf bifurcation theorem for FDE due to Wu and Bendixson's criterion for high-dimensional ODE due to Li and Muldowney, we obtain several groups of conditions that guarantee the model have multiple synchronized periodic solutions when the transfer coefficient or time delay is sufficiently large.     

Multiple bifurcation analysis in a NDDE arising from van der Pol’s equation with extended delay feedback

Van der Pol’s equation with extended delay feedback control is considered, which is equivalent to a system of neutral differential–difference equations (NDDEs). Fold bifurcation and Hopf bifurcation in this NDDE are studied by the formal adjoint theory, the center manifold theorem and the normal form method. These methods are also first employed in studying the Bogdanov–Takens singularity of NDDE. Bifurcation sets theoretically indicate the existence of a homoclinic orbit and the coexistence of three periodic solutions, which are all illustrated by the numerical methods. The coexistence of three stable periodic solutions and the existence of stable torus near the Hopf–fold and Hopf–Hopf bifurcations are also illustrated, respectively.