Stability of Relative Equilibria. Part I: Comparison of Four Methods

In this first part of the paper, we review methods for the investigation of stability of relative equilibria of symmetric Hamiltonian systems and explain them by means of the model problem of a rotating pendulum. For this example the modern approaches, known as energy momentum methods are compared with stability assessment by linearization and by the classical method of Routh.     

Stability of Relative Equilibria. Part II: Dumbell Satellites

In the second part a practically important problem, namely the stability of relative equilibria of a dumbell satellite on an orbit around the Earth is treated by means of the reduced energy-momentum method. The dumbell satellite is used to emphasize the advantages of the reduced energy-momentum method which did not become obvious in the simple example of the rotating pendulum treated in Part I, as well as, to discuss some of the finer technical details.     

The Effect of Freezing and Discretization to the Asymptotic Stability of Relative Equilibria

In this paper we prove nonlinear stability results for the numerical approximation of relative equilibria of equivariant parabolic partial differential equations in one space dimension. Relative equilibria are solutions which are equilibria in an appropriately comoving frame and occur frequently in systems with underlying symmetry. By transforming the PDE into a corresponding PDAE via a freezing ansatz [2] the relative equilibrium can be analyzed as a stationary solution of the PDAE. The main result is the fact that nonlinear stability properties are inherited by the numerical approximation with finite differences on a finite equidistant grid with appropriate boundary conditions. This is a generalization of the results in [14] and is illustrated by numerical computations for the quintic complex Ginzburg Landau equation.      

Long-time Stability in Systems of Conservation Laws,Using Relative Entropy/Energy

We study the long-time stability of shock-free solutions of hyperbolic systems of conservation laws, under an arbitrarily large initial disturbance in L ²∩ L ^∞. We use the relative entropy method, a robust tool which allows us to consider rough and large disturbances. We display practical examples in several space dimensions, for scalar equations as well as isentropic gas dynamics. For full gas dynamics, we use a trick from Chen [1], in which the estimate is made in terms of the relative mechanical energy instead of the relative mathematical entropy.     

Large Time Behavior and Stability of Equilibria of Degenerate Parabolic Equations

The article deals with positive solutions of the Dirichlet problem for

Fractional generalized Hamiltonian mechanics and Poisson conservation law in terms of combined Riesz derivatives

In this paper, we present a new kind of fractional dynamical equations, i.e., the fractional generalized Hamiltonian equations in terms of combined Riesz derivatives, and it is proved that the fractional generalized Hamiltonian system possesses consistent algebraic structure and Lie algebraic structure, and the Poisson conservation law of the fractional generalized Hamiltonian system is investigated. Then the conditions, which a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system can be reduced to a generalized Hamiltonian system, a fractional Hamiltonian system and a Hamiltonian system are given. Further, the conserved quantities of a fractional dynamical system are given to illustrate the method and results of the application. At last, a new fractional Volterra model of the three species groups is presented and its conserved quantities are obtained, by using the method of this paper.     

Stochastic averaging of quasi-integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems under combined Gaussian and Poisson white noise excitations

A stochastic averaging method for predicting the response of quasi-integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems to combined Gaussian and Poisson white noise excitations is proposed. First, the motion equations of a quasi-integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian system subject to combined Gaussian and Poisson white noise excitations is transformed into stochastic integro-differential equations (SIDEs). Then $n$ -dimensional averaged SIDEs and generalized Fokker–Plank–Kolmogrov (GFPK) equations for the transition probability densities of $n$ action variables and $n$ - independent integrals of motion are derived by using stochastic jump–diffusion chain rule and stochastic averaging principle. The probability density of the stationary response is obtained by solving the averaged GFPK equation using the perturbation method. Finally, as an example, two coupled non-linear damping oscillators under both external and parametric excitations of combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises are worked out in detail to illustrate the application and validity of the proposed stochastic averaging method.     

The Stability of the Equilibrium of Planar Hamiltonian and Reversible Systems

In this paper, we study the stability of the equilibrium of planar systems

Analysis of Stability and Instability Regions in Parametrically Excited Hamiltonian Systems

Qualitative analysis of parametrically excited linear Hamiltonian systems is carried out. It is proved that the stability and instability regions are convex in the excitation frequency. Lower bounds for the boundaries of some instability regions are obtained expressed in the natural frequencies of the system in the absence of a parametric excitation. It is shown that a dominant high-frequency excitation affects the stability regions similarly to an increase of the natural frequencies. Some of these findings extend known results, obtained by asymptotic methods under the assumption that the parametric excitation is small or its frequency is large, to finite values of the excitation and frequency.     

Stability for manifolds of equilibrium states of generalized Hamiltonian systems

For a generalized Hamiltonian system, stability for the manifolds of equilibrium states is presented based on Lyapunov’s stability theories. Equilibrium equations, perturbation equations and first approximate equations of the system are given. A theorem for the stability of manifolds of equilibrium states of general autonomous system is used to the generalized Hamiltonian system, and three propositions on the stability of manifolds of equilibrium states of the system are obtained. Two examples are given to illustrate application of the method and results.     

Stochastic stability of quasi-integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems under parametric excitations of combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises

A procedure for calculating the largest Lyapunov exponent and determining the asymptotic Lyapunov stability with probability one of multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) quasi-integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems under parametric excitations of combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises is proposed. The averaged stochastic differential equations (SDEs) of quasi-integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems subject to parametric excitations of combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises are first derived by using the stochastic averaging method for quasi-Hamiltonian systems and the stochastic jump-diffusion chain rule. Then, the expression for the largest Lyapunov exponent is obtained by generalizing Khasminskii's procedure to the averaged SDEs and the stochastic stability of the original systems is determined approximately. An example is given to illustrate the application of the proposed procedure and its effectiveness is verified by comparing with the results from Monte Carlo simulation.     

Stability and Hamiltonian Hopf bifurcation for a nonlinear symmetric bladed rotor

The modal interaction which leads to Hamiltonian Hopf bifurcation is studied for a nonlinear rotating bladed-disk system. The model, which is discussed in the paper, is a Jeffcott rotor carrying a number of planar blades which bend in the plane of the motion. The rigid rotating disk is supported on nonlinear bearings. It is supposed that this dynamical system is a Hamiltonian system which is perturbed by small dissipative and nonlinear forces. Krein’s theorem is employed for obtaining a stability criterion. The nonlinear eigenvalue equations on the stability boundary are turned into ordinary differential equations (ODEs) by differentiating them over the rotating speed. By solving these ODEs, the eigenmodes and the eigenvalues on the stability boundary are obtained. The bifurcation analysis is performed by applying multiple scales method around the boundary. The rotor nonlinear behavior and damping effects are studied for different conditions on the rotating speed and nonlinearity type by the bifurcation equation. It is shown that the damping distribution between the blades and bearings may shift the unstable mode. Depending on the nonlinearity type, subcritical and supercritical Hopf bifurcation are possible.     

Normal Forms, Resonances, and Meandering Tip Motions near Relative Equilibria of Euclidean Group Actions

The equivariant dynamics near relative equilibria to actions of noncompact, finite‐dimensional Lie groups G can be described by a skew‐product flow on a center manifold: with , with v in a slice transverse to the group action, and a(v) in the Lie algebra of G. We present a normal form theory near relative equilibria in this general case. For the specific case of the Euclidean groups the skew product takes the form with . We give a precise meaning to the intuitive idea of tip motion of a meandering spiral: it corresponds to the dynamics of . This clarifies the notion of meander radii and drift resonance in the plane . For illustration, we discuss the unbounded tip motions associated with a weak focus in v, on the verge of Hopf bifurcation, in the case of resonant Hopf and rotation frequencies of the spiral, and study resonant relative Hopf bifurcation. We also encounter random Brownian tip motions for trajectories which become homoclinic for . We conclude with some comments on the homoclinic tip shifts and drift resonance velocities in the Bogdanov‐Takens bifurcation, which turn out to be small beyond any finite order. (Accepted March 30, 1998)     

Whirl Mappings on Generalised Annuli and the Incompressible Symmetric Equilibria of the Dirichlet Energy

In this paper we show a striking contrast in the symmetries of equilibria and extremisers of the total elastic energy of a hyperelastic incompressible annulus subject to pure displacement boundary conditions. Indeed upon considering the equilibrium equations, here, the nonlinear second order elliptic system formulated for the deformation \(u=(u_{1}, \ldots, u_{N})\):

$$ {\mathbb{E}} {\mathbb{L}}[u, {\mathbf {X}}] = \left \{ \textstyle\begin{array}{l@{\quad}l} \Delta u = \operatorname{div}(\mathscr{P} (x) \operatorname{cof} \nabla u) & \textrm{in }{\mathbf {X}},\\ \det\nabla u = 1 & \textrm{in }{\mathbf {X}},\\ u \equiv\varphi& \textrm{on }\partial{\mathbf {X}}, \end{array}\displaystyle \right . $$

where \({\mathbf {X}}\) is a finite, open, symmetric \(N\)-annulus (with \(N \ge2\)), \(\mathscr{P}=\mathscr{P}(x)\) is an unknown hydrostatic pressure field and \(\varphi\) is the identity mapping, we prove that, despite the inherent rotational symmetry in the system, when \(N=3\), the problem possesses no non-trivial symmetric equilibria whereas in sharp contrast, when \(N=2\), the problem possesses an infinite family of symmetric and topologically distinct equilibria. We extend and prove the counterparts of these results in higher dimensions by way of showing that a similar dichotomy persists between all odd vs. even dimensions \(N \ge4\) and discuss a number of closely related issues.

     

Stochastic stability of quasi-partially integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems under parametric excitations of combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises

The asymptotic Lyapunov stability with probability one of multi-degree-of freedom quasi-partially integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems subject to parametric excitations of combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises is studied. First, the averaged stochastic differential equations for quasi partially integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems subject to parametric excitations of combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises are derived by means of the stochastic averaging method and the stochastic jump-diffusion chain rule. Then, the expression of the largest Lyapunov exponent of the averaged system is obtained by using a procedure similar to that due to Khasminskii and the properties of stochastic integro-differential equations. Finally, the stochastic stability of the original quasi-partially integrable and non-resonant Hamiltonian systems is determined approximately by using the largest Lyapunov exponent. An example is worked out in detail to illustrate the application of the proposed method. The good agreement between the analytical results and those from digital simulation show that the proposed method is effective.     

Stability for manifolds of equilibrium states of fractional generalized Hamiltonian systems

For a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system, in terms of Riesz derivatives, stability theory for the manifolds of equilibrium states is presented. The gradient representation and second order gradient representation of a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system are studied, and the conditions under which the system can be considered as a gradient system and a second order gradient system are given, respectively. Then, equilibrium equations, disturbance equations, and first approximate equations of a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system are obtained. A theorem for the stability of the manifolds of equilibrium states of the general autonomous system is used to a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system, and three propositions on the stability of the manifolds of equilibrium states of the system are investigated. As the special cases of this article, the conditions which a fractional generalized Hamiltonian system can be reduced to a generalized Hamiltonian system, a fractional Hamiltonian system and a Hamiltonian system are given, respectively, and the stability theory for the manifolds of equilibrium states of these systems are obtained. Further, a fractional dynamical system and a fractional Volterra model of the three species groups are given to illustrate the method and results of the application. Finally, by using the method in this paper, we construct a new kind of fractional dynamical model, i.e. the fractional Hénon–Heiles model, and we study its stability of the manifolds of equilibrium states.     

An asymptotic method for quasi-integrable Hamiltonian system with multi-time-delayed feedback controls under combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises

Nonlinear Dynamics - In the present paper, we consider an approximate approach for predicting the responses of the quasi-integrable Hamiltonian system with multi-time-delayed feedback control under...