
Concept explainers
Interpretation:
To show that each of the following fixed points has an index equal to +1.
a) stable spiral b) unstable spiral c) center d) star e) degenerate node
Concept Introduction:
Index theory provides the global information about the phase portrait.
The index of the closed curve can be defined as the net number of counter-clockwise revolutions made by
Where,

Answer to Problem 1E
Solution:
For each of the fixed points, the index is equal to +1 is proved.
Explanation of Solution
Following fixed points have an index equal to
Sketch for the stable spiral,
The above sketch shows that every vector is always pointing inwards. It is seen from the direction of arrow that the vector field is rotating in counter-clockwise direction. Hence, the index for the stable spiral is +1.
Sketch for an unstable spiral
The above sketch shows that every vector is always pointing outwards. It is seen from the direction of arrow that the vector field is rotating in counter-clockwise direction. Hence, the index for the unstable spiral is +1.
Sketch for a Centre
The above sketch shows that every vector is making tangent to the closed orbit. It is seen from the direction of arrow that the vector field is rotating in counter-clockwise direction by
Sketch for a star
The above sketch shows that every vector is always pointing outwards. It is seen from the direction of arrow that the vector field is rotating in counter-clockwise direction by
Sketch for a degenerate node:
The vector field at the point is pretty fastidious where the trajectory turns around and starts moving in opposite direction. Due to this, the graph of the only vector head is plotted instead of the individual vectors. These vectors bunch around the angle
Above sketches showthat each of the fixed point have an index equal to +1.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 6 Solutions
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
- Compute the principal values of i¹² (i — 1)² and (i(i − 1))². - -arrow_forward1 2 3 Consider the matrix A = 0 4 5. Give an example of 006 (a) a nonzero matrix B for which det(A + B) = det(A) + det(B); (b) a matrix C for which det(A+C)det(A) + det(C).arrow_forwardFind all points at which f(z) = y² sin x + iy is analytic.arrow_forward
- Find all the values of 1-i.arrow_forward1. e² = 1+i. 2. cos z=3+ 4i Determine all complex numbers z such thatarrow_forwardQ4*) (make sure you first understand question P5) Discuss the extremisation of the integral I = = √(2(y + 2) ³y' + (x − 7)) c You may find point (iv) in § 3.5 relevant. dx.arrow_forward
- Mathematics For Machine TechnologyAdvanced MathISBN:9781337798310Author:Peterson, John.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic GeometryAlgebraISBN:9781133382119Author:SwokowskiPublisher:Cengage
- Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7eGeometryISBN:9781337614085Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.Publisher:Cengage,Algebra for College StudentsAlgebraISBN:9781285195780Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. SchwittersPublisher:Cengage LearningElementary Linear Algebra (MindTap Course List)AlgebraISBN:9781305658004Author:Ron LarsonPublisher:Cengage Learning




