Unimodal maps as boundary restrictions of two-dimensional full-folding maps

It is shown that every unimodal map is realized as a restriction of a simple map defined on the unit disc to a part of its boundary. Our two-dimensional map is called a full-folding map, which is defined generally on a compact metric space. It is a generalization of the full tent map in that it has two homeomorphic inverse maps and thus every non-critical point has two inverse images.     

Computing topological entropy for periodic sequences of unimodal maps

In this paper we introduce an algorithm which allows us to compute the topological entropy of a class of piecewise monotone continuous interval maps. The algorithm can be applied to a class of economic models called duopolies, and it can be useful to compute the topological entropy of periodic sequences of continuous maps which have been used in some population growth models.     

Application of Gray codes to the study of the theory of symbolic dynamics of unimodal maps

In this paper we provide a closed mathematical formulation of our previous results in the field of symbolic dynamics of unimodal maps. This being the case, we discuss the classical theory of applied symbolic dynamics for unimodal maps and its reinterpretation using Gray codes. This connection was previously emphasized but no explicit mathematical proof was provided. The work described in this paper not only contributes to the integration of the different interpretations of symbolic dynamics of unimodal maps, it also points out some inaccuracies that exist in previous works.     

Absolutely continuous invariant measures forC 2 unimodal maps satisfying the Collet-Eckmann conditions

Summary In this paper we show that unimodal mappingsf[0, 1][0, 1] have absolutely continuous measures of positive entropy if these maps areC ² and satisfy the so-called Collet-Eckmann conditions. No conditions on the Schwarzian derivative off are assumed.     

Kneading sequences for unimodal expanding maps of the interval

LetP andAC be two primary sequences with min{P, AC}≥RLR ^∞,ρ(P) and ρ(AC) be the eigenvalues ofP andAC, respectively. Letf∈C ⁰ (I, I) be a unimodal expanding map with expanding constant λ and m be a nonegative integer. It is proved thatf has the kneading sequenceK(f)≥(RC) ^*m *P if λ≥(ρ(P))^1/2m, andK(f)>(RC) ^*m*AC*E for any shift maximal sequenceE if λ>(ρ(AC))^1/2m. The value of (ρ(P))^1/2m or (ρ(AC))^1/2m is the best possible in the sense that the related conclusion may not be true if it is replaced by any smaller one. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China     

Computation of symbolic dynamics for one-dimensional maps

In this paper we design and implement rigorous algorithms for computing symbolic dynamics for piecewise-monotone-continuous maps of the interval. The algorithms are based on computing forwards and backwards approximations of the boundary, discontinuity and critical points. We explain how to handle the discontinuities in the symbolic dynamics which occur when the computed partition element boundaries are not disjoint. The method is applied to compute the symbolic dynamics and entropy bounds for the return map of the singular limit of a switching system with hysteresis and the forced Van der Pol equation.     

Modes and moments of unimodal distributions

Summary For a unimodal distribution relations of its modea with its absolute momentβ _p and central absolute momentγ _p of orderp are considered. The best constantA _p andB _p are given for the inequalities |a|≦A _p β _p ^1/p (p>0) and |a−m|≦B _p γ _p ^1/p (p≧1) wherem is the mean. the results follow from discussion of more general moments.     

Optimality conditions for set-valued maps with set optimization

Problems in set-valued optimization can be solved via set optimization. In this paper optimality conditions are studied for set-valued maps with set optimization. Optimality requirements are established for continuous selections using directional derivatives. Necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of solutions are shown for set-valued maps under generalized convexity assumptions and with the notion of the contingent derivative.     

On certain unimodal sequences and strict partitions

Building on a bijection of Vandervelde, we enumerate certain unimodal sequences whose alternating sum equals zero. This enables us to refine the enumeration of strict partitions with respect to the number of parts and the BG-rank.     

On a piecewise-smooth map arising in ecology

In this paper, we study a two-dimensional piecewise smooth map arising in ecology. Such map, containing two parameters d and β, is derived from a model describing how masting of a mature forest happens and synchronizes. Here d is the energy depletion quantity and β   is the coupling strength. Our main results are the following. First, we obtain a “weak” Sharkovskii ordering for the map on its nondiagonal invariant region for a certain set of parameters. In particular, we show that its Sharkovskii ordering is the natural number (resp., the positive even number) for β>1$\beta >1$ (resp., 0<β<1$0<\beta <1$). Second, we obtain a region of parameter space for which its corresponding global dynamics can be completely characterized.     

Cyclic invariant sets for one class of maps

We consider the dynamical system that is determined by a multidimensional map with scalar type nonlinearity and a nonnegative matrix of special form. For this map we establish the bifurcation character for the location of cyclic invariant sets in the phase space of the system, determine their location and periods depending on the properties of the matrix.     

Absolutely continuous invariant measures for random maps with position dependent probabilities

A random map is discrete-time dynamical system in which one of a number of transformations is randomly selected and applied at each iteration of the process. Usually the map τ_k is chosen from a finite collection of maps with constant probability p_k. In this note we allow the p_k's to be functions of position. In this case, the random map cannot be considered to be a skew product. The main result provides a sufficient condition for the existence of an absolutely continuous invariant measure for position dependent random maps on [0,1]. Geometrical and topological properties of sets of absolutely continuous invariant measures, attainable by means of position dependent random maps, are studied theoretically and numerically.     

Renormalization Operators and Kneading Sequences

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The α-limit sets of a unimodal map without homtervals

Let f:I→I be a unimodal map on I without homtervals. We characterize the α-limit set of each point in I by considering the consecutive renormalization process of f.     

Topological entropy for set valued maps

Any continuous map T on a compact metric space X induces in a natural way a continuous map on the space K(X) of all non-empty compact subsets of X. Let T be a homeomorphism on the interval or on the circle. It is proved that the topological entropy of the induced set valued map is zero or infinity. Moreover, the topological entropy of is zero, where C(X) denotes the space of all non-empty compact and connected subsets of X. For general continuous maps on compact metric spaces these results are not valid.     

Density and tails of unimodal convolution semigroups

We give sharp bounds for the isotropic unimodal probability convolution semigroups when their Lévy–Khintchine exponent has Matuszewska indices strictly between 0 and 2.     

Transfer maps for triples of manifolds

Transfer maps are closely related to the problem of splitting a homotopy equivalence along a submanifold and with the problem of surgery on a pair of manifolds. In the present paper, we describe relations between various transfer maps for a triple of embedded manifolds.