Introduction to Bifurcation Theory:
Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems and Applications
fall 2013
Lecturer
(Speaks English and Finnish; tutoring/discussions/advice may be given in both languages)
Scope
10 sp.
Type
Advanced studies
About the course
Mathematics is playing an ever more important role in physical and biological sciences. Of special interest is the modeling of events that change over time, for example the movement of particles, the spread of a virus or economic growth. Mathematical framework of dynamical systems provides a way to describe and analyze such changes.
A perturbation of model parameters, such as an increase in replication ability of a virus, will cause a change in the dynamics. Often such a perturbation results in qualitatively similar behavior. But real fun starts when certain singularity conditions are satisfied and a perturbation can alter the dynamics radically. This is where bifurcation theory is needed.
This course focuses on the theory of bifurcations but also on its applications. As the analysis of a model by pure analytical methods is often a formidable task, we will complement the theory with numerical methods.
The course will cover the necessary principles of ordinary differential equations and linear algebra, equilibria and their stability, invariant manifolds and their use, and local and global bifurcations. The course is suitable for master students as well as advanced bachelor students.
rough teaching plan: in the first period we give an introduction to dynamical systems, differential equations and linear algebra and then in the second period we study bifurcations.
Lectures
Weeks 37-42 and 44-50, Monday 14-16 in room CK111 and Wednesday 14-16 in room B321. Two hours of exercise classes per week.
Exams and getting credits
To pass the course and to get credits choose either option 1 or 2:
- Do the following three things (a) exercises (max. 6 points)
(b) project: this consists of analyzing a model, and using a computer software to complement the results. (max. 6 points)
(c) exam on 18th of December: this will be focused on conceptual understanding of the topics of the course (max. 24 points)
30 points is the maximum (yes, you can get all-together 36, but the points above 30 are just "extra"): grade 5 for above 27p, grade 4 between 24-27p. etc. You need half of the points (15p) to pass the course.
EXAM TIME/PLACE: 18th of December, 14.15, room B321 - Do a normal exam. The exam date is one of the public examination dates. Let the lecturer know in advance!
Lecturer is advising to choose the option 1 (if you can)!
Grades: Those who chose option 2 and those who chose option 1 (and already returned the projects!) may ask for their grade by writing an e-mail to the lecturer! Grades will be officially registered during the week 6th to 10th of January.
Bibliography
Lecture notes. Lecture notes are composed from several sources. Main references are Hirsch, Smale and Devaney (2004) and Wiggins (2000).
Registration
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Laskuharjoitukset
| Ryhmä | Päivä | Aika | Paikka | Pitäjä |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thursday | 10-12 | B321 | Tadeas Priklopil |
Feedback:
Below you will find a link to a feedback page, where you can express (anonymously) your thoughts about the course. ALL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME!
Project:
Under the following link you find the model and instructions: The system of Lorenz
Correction (6.12.): constants sigma and beta are assumed fixed and positive!
Lecture notes:
Lecture notes (updated 30.11.): Introduction to Bifurcation Theory (corrected typos, 16.12.)
Some handwritten notes so that you can study! These are really just my personal notes, apologies for any misprints and swearwords!
Lecture topics - period I | exercises | solutions | |
|---|---|---|---|
week 37 | 9.9. Introductory lecture - introductory examples | ||
11.9. SIR-model with vaccinations - Computer session | |||
week 38 | 16.9. Planar linear systems: intro - part I | ||
18.9. Planar linear systems: intro - part II | Exercises 1 | Solutions 1 Maple Solutions 1 | |
week 39 | 23.9. Planar linear systems: phase portraits, complex eigenvalues | ||
25.9. Planar linear systems: phase portraits, repeated eigenvalues | Exercises 2 | Solutions 2 Maple Solutions 2 | |
week 40 | 30.9. Planar linear systems: change of coordinates | ||
2.10. Planar linear systems: summary and classification | Exercises 3 | Solutions 3 | |
week 41 | 7.10. Dynamical Conjugacy | ||
9.10. CANCELLED: DYNAMICS DAY | Exercises 4 | Solutions 4 | |
week 42 | 14.10. Higher dimensional linear algebra | ||
16.10. Higher dimensional linear systems | no exercises | ||
week 43 | TEACHING BREAK | ||
TEACHING BREAK |
lecture topics - period II | exercises | solutions | |
|---|---|---|---|
week 44 | 28.10. Nonlinear systems: introduction + properties | ||
30.10. Taylor expansion, Stability concepts, Variational Equation | Exercises 5 | Solutions 5 Maple solutions Ex. 21 | |
week 45 | 4.11. Linearization | ||
6.11. no lecture | Exercises 6 (will be held week later) | ||
week 46 | 11.11. Invariant sets, subspaces and manifolds | ||
13.11. Invariant manifolds: example, Structural stability | Exercises 7 | Solutions 6 and 7 | |
week 47 | 18.11. Structural stability, Bifurcations | ||
20.11. Bifurcations + Center Manifolds: reducing the dimensionality | Exercises 8 | Solutions 8 Maple solutions Ex.31-34 | |
week 48 | 25.11. Bifurcations + Center Manifolds: reducing the dimensionality | ||
27.11. Bifurcations: Saddle-node, pitchfork, transcritical | Exercises 9 (corrected) | Solutions 9 | |
week 49 | 2.12. Bifurcations: Hopf | ||
4.12. Bifurcations: normal forms, codimension | Exercises 10 (corrected) | Solutions 10 (ex. 38,39 updated!) | |
week 50 | 9.12. Last lecture: Summary of the course | ||