arXiv · 1512.06758
Conservative perturbation theory for nonconservative systems
Abstract
In this paper, we show how to use canonical perturbation theory for dissipative dynamical systems capable of showing limit cycle oscillations. Thus, our work surmounts the hitherto perceived barrier for canonical perturbation theory that it can be applied only to a class of conservative systems, viz.,~Hamiltonian systems. In the process, we also find Hamiltonian structure for an important subset of Liénard system--- a paradigmatic system for modeling isolated and asymptotic oscillatory state. We discuss the possibility of extending our method to encompass even wider range of non-conservative systems.
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Tirth Shah, Rohitashwa Chattopadhyay, Kedar Vaidya, Sagar Chakraborty. 2016-01-02. Conservative perturbation theory for nonconservative systems. https://doi.org/10.1103/physreve.92.062927
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