PARAMETRIC EQUATIONS OF NONHOLONOMIC NONCONSERVATIVE SYSTEMS IN THE EVENT SPACE AND THE METHOD OF THEIR INTEGRATION

In this paper,the parametric equations with multipliers of nonholonomic nonconservative sys- tems in the event space are established,their properties are studied,and their explicit formulation is obtained. And then the field method for integrating these equations is given.Finally,an example illustrating the appli- cation of the integration method is given.

Poisson theory and integration method of Birkhoffian systems in the event space

This paper focuses on studying the Poisson theory and the integration method of a Birkhoffian system in the event space. The Birkhoff＇s equations in the event space are given. The Poisson theory of the Birkhoffian system in the event space is established. The definition of the Jacobi last multiplier of the system is given, and the relation between the Jacobi last multiplier and the first integrals of the system is discussed. The researches show that for a Birkhoffian system in the event space, whose configuration is determined by （2n ＋ 1） Birkhoff＇s variables, the solution of the system can be found by the Jacobi last multiplier if 2n first integrals are known. An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Conformal invariance and Noether symmetry, Lie symmetry of holonomic mechanical systems in event space

This paper is devoted to studying the conformal invariance and Noether symmetry and Lie symmetry of a holonomic mechanical system in event space. The definition of the conformal invariance and the corresponding conformal factors of the holonomic system in event space are given. By investigating the relation between the conformal invariance and the Noether symmetry and the Lie symmetry, expressions of conformal factors of the system under these circumstances are obtained, and the Noether conserved quantity and the Hojman conserved quantity directly derived from the conformal invariance are given. Two examples are given to illustrate the application of the results.

Integrating Factors and Conservation Laws of Generalized Birkhoff System Dynamics in Event Space

In this paper, the conservation laws of generalized Birkhoff system in event space are studied by using the method of integrating factors. Firstly, the generalized Pfaff-Birkhoff principle and the generalized Birkhoff equations are established, and the definition of the integrating factors for the system is given. Secondly, based on the concept of integrating factors, the conservation theorems and their inverse for the generalized Birkhoff system in the event space are presented in detail, and the relation between the conservation laws and the integrating factors of the system is obtained and the generalized Killing equations for the determination of the integrating factors are given. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Conformal Invariance and Noether Symmetry, Lie Symmetry of Birkhoffian Systems in Event Space

This paper focuses on studying a conformal invariance and a Noether symmetry, a Lie symmetry for a Birkhoffian system in event space. The definitions of the conformal invariance of the system are given. By investigation on the relations between the conformal invariance and the Noether symmetry, the conformal invariance and the Lie symmetry, the expressions of conformal factors of the system under these circumstances are obtained. The Noether conserved quantities and the Hojman conserved quantities directly derived from the conformal invariance are given. Two examples are given to illustrate the application of the results.

NOETHER'S THEOREM FOR NONHOLONOMIC SYSTEMS OF NON-CHETAEV'S TYPE WITH UNILATERAL CONSTRAINTS IN EVENT SPACE

To study the Noether's theorem of nonholonomic systems of non_Chetaev's type with unilateral constraints in event space, firstly, the principle of D'Alembert_Lagrange for the systems with unilateral constraints in event space is presented, secondly, the Noether's theorem and the Noether's inverse theorem for the nonholonomic systems of non_Chetaev's type with unilateral constraints in event space are studied and obtained, which is based upon the invariance of the differential variational principle under the infinitesimal transformations of group, finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the result.

Routh method of reduction for Birkhoffian systems in the event space

For a Birkhoffian system in the event space, this paper presents the Routh method of reduction. The parametric equations of the Birkhoffian system in the event space are established, and the definition of cyclic coordinates for the system is given and the corresponding cyclic integral is obtained. Through the cyclic integral, the order of the system can be reduced. The Routh functions for the Birkhoffian system in the event space are constructed, and the Routh method of reduction is successfully generalized to the Birkhoffian system in the event space. The results show that if the system has a cyclic integral, then the parametric equations of the system can be reduced at least by two degrees and the form of the equations holds. An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

A General Approach to the Construction of Conservation Laws for Birkhoffian Systems in Event Space

For a Birkhoffing system in the event space, a general approach to the construction of conservation laws is presented. The conservation laws are constructed by finding corresponding integrating factors for the parametric equations of the system. First, the parametric equations of the Birkhoffian system in the event space are established, and the definition of integrating factors for the system is given; second the necessary conditions for the existence of conservation laws are studied in detail, and the relation between the conservation laws and the integrating factors of the system is obtained and the generalized Killing equations for the determination of the integrating factors are given; finally, the conservation theorem and its inverse for the system are established, and an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Hojman conserved quantity for nonholonomic systems of unilateral non-Chetaev type in the event space

Hojman conserved quantities deduced from the special Lie symmetry, the Noether symmetry and the form invariance for a nonholonomic system of the unilateral non-Chetacv type in the event space are investigated. The differential equations of motion of the system above are established. The criteria of the Lie symmetry, the Noether symmetry and the form invariance are given and the relations between them are obtained. The Hojman conserved quantities are gained by which the Hojman theorem is extended and applied to the nonholonomic system of the unilateral non-Chetacv type in the event space. An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Unified symmetry of the nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev type with unilateral constraints in event space

This paper studies the unified symmetry of a nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev type with unilateral constraints in event space under infinitesimal transformations of group. Firstly, it gives the differential equations of motion of the system. Secondly, it obtains the definition and the criterion of the unified symmetry for the system. Thirdly, a new conserved quantity, besides the Noether conserved quantity and the Hojman conserved quantity, is deduced from the unified symmetry of a nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev type with unilateral constraints. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

THE CONSERVATION LAW OF NONHOLONOMIC SYSTEM OF SECOND-ORDER NON-CHETAVE'S TYPE IN EVENT SPACE

The conservation law of nonholonomic system of second-order non-Chataev's type in event space is studied The Jourdain's principle in event space is presented. The invariant condition of the Jourdain's principle under infinitesimal transformation is given by introducing Jourdain's generators in event space. Then the conservation law of the system in event space is obtained under certain conditions. Finally a calculating example is given.

Symmetry of the Lagrangians of holonomic nonconservative system in event space

This paper analyzes the symmetry of Lagrangians and the conserved quantity for the holonomic non-conservative system in the event space. The criterion and the definition of the symmetry are proposed first, then a quantity caused by the symmetry and its existence condition are given. An example is shown to illustrate the application of the result at the end.

Lie-Form Invariance of the Nonholonomic System of Relative Motion in Event Space

In this paper, the Lie-form invariance of a nonholonomic system of relative motion in event space is studied. Firstly, the definition and the criterion of the Lie-form invariance of the nonholonomic system of relative motion in event space is given. Secondly, the Hojman conserved quantity and a new type of conserved quantity deduced from the Lie-form invariance are obtained. An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Unified Symmetry of Nonholonomic System of Non-Chetaev＇s Type with Variable Mass in Event Space

The unified symmetry of a nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev＇s type with variable mass in event space is studied. The differential equations of motion of the system are given. Then the definition and the criterion of the unified symmetry for the system are obtained. Finally, the Noether conserved quantity, the Hojman conserved quantity, and a new type of conserved quantity are deduced from the unified symmetry of the nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev＇s type with variable mass in event space at one time. An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Hojman Conserved Quantities for Birkhoffian Systems in Event Space

This paper focuses on studying a Hojman conserved quantity directly derived from a Lie symmetry fora Birkhoffian system in the event space.The Birkhoffian parametric equations for the system are established,and thedetermining equations of Lie symmetry for the system are obtained.The conditions under which a Lie symmetry ofBirkhoffian system in the event space can directly lead up to a Hojman conserved quantity and the form of the Hojmanconserved quantity are given.An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Unified Symmetry of Nonholonomic System of Non-Chetaev＇s Type in Event Space

The unified symmetry of a nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev＇s type in event space under infinitesimal transformations of group is studied. Firstly, the differential equations of motion of the system are given. Secondly, the definition and the criterion of the unified symmetry for the system are obtained. Thirdly, a new conserved quantity, besides the Noether conserved quantity and the Hojman conserved quantity, is deduced from the unified symmetry of a nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev＇s type. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the result.

Higher-order differential variational principle and differential equations of motion for mechanical systems in event space

In this paper we study the higher-order differential variational principle and differential equations of motion for mechanical systems in event space. Based on the higher-order d＇Alembert principle of the system, the higher-order velocity energy and the higher-order acceleration energy of the system in event space are defined, the higher-order d＇Alembert- Lagrange principle of the system in event space is established, and the parametric forms of Euler-Lagrange, Nielsen and Appell for this principle are given. Finally, the higher-order differential equations of motion for holonomic systems in event space are obtained.

Combined Gradient Representations for Generalized Birkhoffian Systems in Event Space and Its Stability Analysis

The combined gradient representations for generalized Birkhoffian systems in event space are studied.Firstly,the definitions of six kinds of combined gradient systems and corresponding differential equations are given.Secondly,the conditions under which generalized Birkhoffian systems become combined gradient systems are obtained. Finally,the characteristics of combined gradient systems are used to study the stability of generalized Birkhoffian systems in event space. Seven examples are given to illustrate the results.

Noether Theorem of Herglotz-Type for Nonconservative Hamilton Systems in Event Space

Focusing on the exploration of symmetry and conservation laws in event space, this paper studies Noether theorems of Herglotz-type for nonconservative Hamilton system. Herglotz’s generalized variational principle is first extended to event space,and on this basis, Hamilton equations of Herglotz-type in event space are derived. The invariance of Hamilton-Herglotz action is then studied by introducing infinitesimal transformation, and the definition of Herglotz-type Noether symmetry in event space is given, and its criterion is derived. Noether theorem of Herglotz-type and its inverse for event space nonconservative Hamilton system are proved. The application of Herglotz-type Noether theorem we obtained is introduced by taking Emden-Fowler equation and linearly damped oscillator as examples.

Noether Theorem on Time Scales for Lagrangian Systems in Event Space

The Noether symmetry and the conserved quantity on time scales in event space are studied in this paper. Firstly, the Lagrangian of parameter forms on time scales in event space are established. The Euler-Lagrange equations and the second EulerLagrange equations of variational calculus on time scales in event space are established. Secondly, based upon the invariance of the Hamilton action on time scales in event space under the infinitesimal transformations of a group, the Noether symmetry and the conserved quantity on time scales in event space are established.Finally, an example is given to illustrate the method and results.