Interpreting a period-adding bifurcation scenario in neural bursting patterns using border-collision bifurcation in a discontinuous map of a slow control variable

To further identify the dynamics of the period-adding bifurcation scenarios observed in both biological experiment and simulations with differential Chay model, this paper fits a discontinuous map of a slow control variable of Chay model based on simulation results. The procedure of period adding bifurcation scenario from period k to period k ＋ 1 bursting （k = 1, 2, 3, 4） involved in the period-adding cascades and the stochastic effect of noise near each bifurcation point is also reproduced in the discontinuous map. Moreover, dynamics of the border-collision bifurcation is identified in the discontinuous map, which is employed to understand the experimentally observed period increment sequence. The simple discontinuous map is of practical importance in modeling of collective behaviours of neural populations like synchronization in large neural circuits.

Partial and complete periodic synchronization in coupled discontinuous map lattices

The partial and complete periodic synchronization in coupled discontinuous map lattices consisting of both discon- tinuous and non-invertible maps are discussed. We classify three typical types of periodic synchronization states, which give rise to different spatiotemporal patterns including static partial periodic synchronization, dynamically periodic syn- chronization, and complete periodic synchronization patterns. A special prelude dynamics of partial and complete periodic synchronization motion, which is shown by five separated concave curves in the time series plots of the order parameters, is observed. The detailed analysis shows that the special prelude dynamics is induced by the competition between two synchronized clusters, and the analytical expression for the corresponding order parameter is obtained.

Phase order in one-dimensional piecewise linear discontinuous map

The phase order in a one-dimensional（1 D） piecewise linear discontinuous map is investigated. The striking feature is that the phase order may be ordered or disordered in multi-band chaotic regimes, in contrast to the ordered phase in continuous systems. We carried out an analysis to illuminate the underlying mechanism for the emergence of the disordered phase in multi-band chaotic regimes, and proved that the phase order is sensitive to the density distribution of the trajectories of the attractors. The scaling behavior of the net direction phase at a transition point is observed. The analytical proof of this scaling relation is obtained. Both the numerical and analytical results show that the exponent is 1, which is controlled by the feature of the map independent on whether the system is continuous or discontinuous. It extends the universality of the scaling behavior to systems with discontinuity. The result in this work is important to understanding the property of chaotic motion in discontinuous systems.

The best approximation theorems and variational inequalities for discontinuous mappings in Banach spaces

We discuss Ky Fan's theorem and the variational inequality problem for discontinuous mappings f in a Banach space X. The main tools of analysis are the variational characterizations of the metric projection operator and the order-theoretic fixed point theory. Moreover, we derive some properties of the metric projection operator in Banach spaces. As applications of our best approximation theorems, three fixed point theorems for non-self maps are established and proved under some conditions. Our results are generalizations and improvements of various recent results obtained by many authors.

Symbolic dynamics of Belykh-type maps

The symbolic dynamics of a Belykh-type map （a two-dimensional discon- tinuous piecewise linear map） is investigated. The admissibility condition for symbol sequences named the pruning front conjecture is proved under a hyperbolicity condition. Using this result, a symbolic dynamics model of the map is constructed according to its pruning front and primary pruned region. Moreover, the boundary of the parameter region in which the map is chaotic of a horseshoe type is given.

Grazing bifurcation analysis of a relative rotation system with backlash non-smooth characteristic

Grazing bifurcation of a relative rotation system with backlash non-smooth characteristic is studied along with the change of the external excitation in this paper. Considering the oil film, backlash, time-varying stiffness and time-varying error, the dynamical equation of a relative rotation system with a backlash non-smooth characteristic is deduced by applying the elastic hydrodynamic lubrication（EHL） and the Grubin theories. In the process of relative rotation, the occurrence of backlash will lead to the change of dynamic behaviors of the system, and the system will transform from the meshing state to the impact state. Thus, the zero-time discontinuous mapping（ZDM） and the Poincare mapping are deduced to analyze the local dynamic characteristics of the system before as well as after the moment that the backlash appears（i.e.,the grazing state）. Meanwhile, the grazing bifurcation mechanism is analyzed theoretically by applying the impact and Floquet theories. Numerical simulations are also given, which confirm the analytical results.

OPTIMAL CONTROL OF PARABOLIC VARIATIONAL INEQUALITIES WITH STATE CONSTRAINT

The optimal control problem of parabolic variational inequalities with the state constraint and nonlinear, discontinuous nonmonotone multivalued mapping term and its approximating problem are studied, which generalizes some obtained results.

The Inherent Law of the Unpredictability of Financial Asset Price Fluctuations: Multistability and Chaos

This paper aims at understanding the price dynamics generated by the interaction of traders relying on heterogeneous expectations in an asset pricing model.In the present work the authors analyze a financial market populated by five types of boundedly rational speculators-two types of fundamentalists,two types of chartists and trend followers which submit buying/selling orders according to different trading rules.The authors formulate a stock market model represented as a 2 dimensional piecewise linear discontinuous map.The proposed contribution to the existing financial literature is two aspects.First,the authors perform study of the model involving a 2 dimensional piecewise linear discontinuous map through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods.The authors focus on the existence conditions of chaos and the multi-stability regions in parameter plane.Related border collision bifurcation curves and basins of multi-attractors are also given.The authors find that chaos or quasi-period exists only in the case of fixed point being a saddle(regular or flip)and that the coexistence of multiple attractors may exist when the fixed point is an attractor,but it is common for spiral and flip fixed points.