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Dynamical Systems

Code 14805
Year 3
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Mathematics
Entry requirements NA
Learning outcomes (i) To understand the rudiments of one-dimensional and two-dimensional dynamical systems theory, both in continuous and discrete-time context;
(ii) To use the tools of the theory of one-dimensional and two-dimensional dynamic systems to analyze a given dynamical system;
(iii) To recognize some famous examples of one-dimensional and two-dimensional dynamical systems;
(iv) To analyze and understand mathematical proofs, particularly in the context of dynamical systems theory;
(v) To apply Dynamical Systems theory to several mathematical models;
(vi) To communicate using mathematical language, written and orally.
Syllabus 1. Unidimensional discrete dynamics
1.1 Attractive and repulsive periodic points
1.2 Quadratic family and one-sided symbolic dynamics
1.3 Topological conjugation and structural stability
1.4 Circle homeomorphisms
1.5 Morse-Smale diffeomorphisms
1.6 Von Neumann ergodic Theorem

2. Continuous bidimensional dynamics
2.1 Linear flows. Flows in S2 and T2
2.3 Lyapunov stability
2.4 Poincaré-Bendixson Theorem
2.5 Lotka-Volterra systems
2.6 Gradient vector fields
2.7 Hyperbolicity and Andronov-Pontryagin stability
2.8 Hartman-Grobman theorem (statement)
2.9 Stable manifold theorem (statement)
2.10 Poincaré recurrence theorem
2.11 Birkhoff’s ergodic theorem

3. Discrete bidimensional dynamics
3.1 Hyperbolicity and Andronov-Pontryagin stability
3.2 Hartman-Grobman theorem (statement)
3.3 Stable manifold theorem (statement)
3.4 Bilateral symbolic dynamics
3.5 Smale horseshoe
3.6 Anosov automorphisms
3.7 Solenoid attractor
Main Bibliography - Colonius, F., & Kliemann, W. (2014). Dynamical Systems and Linear Algebra. Graduate Studies in Mathematics, 158. American Mathematical Society.
- Doering, C. I., & Lopes, A. O. (2016). Equações Diferenciais Ordinárias. Coleção Matemática Universitária. (6.ª edição). IMPA.
- Hirsch, M. W., Smale, S., & Devaney, R. L. (2013). Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and an Introduction to Chaos. (3.ª edição). Elsevier.
- Katok, A., & Hasselblatt, B. (2005). A Moderna Teoria de Sistemas Dinâmicos. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
- Robinson, C. (1999). Dynamical Systems: Stability, Symbolic Dynamics, and Chaos. Studies in Advanced Mathematics. (2nd edition). CRC Press.
- Sternberg, S. (2010). Dynamical Systems. Dover Books on Mathematics.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-06-12

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