we consider the number of zeros of the integral $i(h) = oint_{gamma_h} omega$ of real polynomial form $omega$ of degree not greater than $n$ over a family of vanishing cycles on curves $gamma_h:$ $y^2+3x^2-x^6=h$, where the integral is considered as a function of the parameter $h$. we prove that the number of zeros of $i(h)$, for $0 < h < 2$, is bounded above by $2[frac{n-1}{2}]+1$.

the paper is concerned with the bifurcation of limit cycles in general quadratic perturbations of a quadratic reversible and non-hamiltonian system, whose period annulus is bounded by an elliptic separatrix related to a singularity at infinity in the poincar&apos;{e} disk. attention goes to the number of limit cycles produced by the period annulus under perturbations. by using the appropriate p...

The paper is concerned with the bifurcation of limit cycles in general quadratic perturbations of a quadratic reversible and non-Hamiltonian system, whose period annulus is bounded by an elliptic separatrix related to a singularity at infinity in the poincar'{e} disk. Attention goes to the number of limit cycles produced by the period annulus under perturbations. By using the appropriate Picard...

The report discusses when the non-linear dynamic equations of a non-linear system in a limit-cycle can be determined from measured data. The minimal order needed for this turns out to be the minimal dimension in which the stable orbit of the system does not intersect itself. This is illustrated with a fourth order spiking neuron model, which is identified using a non-linear second order differe...

This paper treats limit cycles caused by friction. The goal has been to explain phenomena that have been observed experimentally in mechatronic systems. Experiments have shown that oscillations of qualitatively different types can be obtained simply by changing controller specifications. Stiction is important in some cases but not in others. Necessary conditions for limit cycle are given for th...

vol. 37 (2008) No. 1 Book review: LIMIT CYCLES OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS by Colin Christopher and Chengzhi Li In June 2006 Jaume Llibre and Armengol Gasull organized the Advan ed Course on Limit Cy les and Di erential Equations at the Centre de Re er a Matemàti a in Bar elona. There were three le turers: two by the authors of this book and by Sergey Yakovenko. The book under review ontains the ...

The application of Weinberg’s ideas to the three-nucleon system led discovery a limit cycle in renormalization group flow, possibility that had been previously discarded as impossible. Here, we describe history this discovery, its connection fascinating Thomas/Efimov effects and consequences nuclear physics other fields.