A dynamical system is a manifold \(M\) called the phase space (or state space) endowed with a family of smooth evolution functions \(\Phi(t): M \rightarrow M \) for any evolution parameter \(t \in T\).
For a point \( x \) in the phase space, \( \Phi_x(t): T \to M \) is the trajectory through \(x\), while \( \gamma_x = \{ \Phi_x(t) \mid t \in T \} \) is the orbit through \(x\).
Table: Classes of Dynamical Systems
Direction \ Index | Discrete-time | Continuous-time |
---|---|---|
Forward | semi-cascade | semi-flow |
Bi-directional | cascade/map | flow |
Governing Equations of Dynamic System is a closed set of differential equations.
Note:
Solutions:
General Theory:
Qulitative Theory:
The study of dynamical systems is largely qualitative, i.e. on properties that do not change under smooth coordinate transformations.
Nonlinear dynamical systems are typically chaotic.
Solution methods:
Special functions:
Reaction-diffusion system:
Notes on Reaction-diffusion system
Discontinuity: Hyperbolic Conservation Laws:
Notes on Hyperbolic Conservation Laws