Drawing Phase planes, and computing the Poincare index

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Start date Mar 10, 2012
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In summary, a phase plane is a graphical representation of a dynamic system's behavior over time, showing the relationship between variables and their changes. It is constructed by plotting variables on a 2D graph with time as the third dimension. The Poincare index is a numerical value used to describe the system's behavior in the phase plane, calculated by counting the number of times the trajectory crosses a boundary and dividing it by the number of cycles completed. It is significant in understanding the stability and predicting the long-term behavior of dynamical systems.

Mar 10, 2012

Firepanda

Here is what I've done so far

How do I draw the Phase portrait for this system? Have I done everything correct so far?

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Mar 11, 2012

Firepanda

Do I have to make a substitution?

Mar 11, 2012

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Bump!

Related to Drawing Phase planes, and computing the Poincare index

1. What is a phase plane?

A phase plane is a graphical representation of the behavior of a dynamic system over time. It shows the relationship between two or more variables in the system and how they change with respect to each other.

2. How is a phase plane constructed?

A phase plane is typically constructed by plotting the values of the system's variables on a two-dimensional graph with time as the third dimension. The variables are usually represented as x and y coordinates, and the system's behavior is shown as a trajectory or curve on the graph.

3. What is the Poincare index?

The Poincare index is a numerical value used to describe the behavior of a system in a phase plane. It is calculated by counting the number of times the system's trajectory crosses a certain boundary on the phase plane, known as the Poincare section. The index can be positive, negative, or zero, indicating different types of behavior in the system.

4. How is the Poincare index computed?

The Poincare index is computed by dividing the number of times the system's trajectory crosses the Poincare section by the number of times it completes a full cycle in the phase plane. This ratio is then multiplied by the number of cycles in the system to obtain the final index value.

5. What is the significance of the Poincare index in dynamical systems?

The Poincare index is an important tool in understanding the behavior and stability of dynamical systems. It can provide information about the number of equilibrium points, the type of oscillations or chaos in the system, and the presence of limit cycles. It is also used in predicting the long-term behavior of the system and analyzing its response to different inputs or perturbations.