Chaos in undamped, forced oscillators via stroboscopic maps

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Autori principali: Vieira, Ronaldo S. S., Daniel, Luiz H. R., de Aguiar, Marcus A. M.
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Pubblicazione: 2024
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author Vieira, Ronaldo S. S.
Daniel, Luiz H. R.
de Aguiar, Marcus A. M.
author_facet Vieira, Ronaldo S. S.
Daniel, Luiz H. R.
de Aguiar, Marcus A. M.
contents Non-linear dynamics is not a usually covered topic in undergraduate physics courses. However, its importance within classical mechanics and the general theory of dynamical systems is unquestionable. In this work we show that this subject can be included in the schedule of an introductory classical mechanics course without the need to develop a robust theory of chaotic dynamics. To do this, we take as examples conservative non-linear oscillators subject to time-dependent periodic forces. By introducing the concept of stroboscopic maps we show that it is possible to visualize the appearance of chaos in these systems. We also address the example of the forced simple pendulum applying the same treatment. Finally, we briefly comment on the more general theory of chaos in conservative Hamiltonian systems.
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Vieira, Ronaldo S. S.
Daniel, Luiz H. R.
de Aguiar, Marcus A. M.
Classical Physics
Non-linear dynamics is not a usually covered topic in undergraduate physics courses. However, its importance within classical mechanics and the general theory of dynamical systems is unquestionable. In this work we show that this subject can be included in the schedule of an introductory classical mechanics course without the need to develop a robust theory of chaotic dynamics. To do this, we take as examples conservative non-linear oscillators subject to time-dependent periodic forces. By introducing the concept of stroboscopic maps we show that it is possible to visualize the appearance of chaos in these systems. We also address the example of the forced simple pendulum applying the same treatment. Finally, we briefly comment on the more general theory of chaos in conservative Hamiltonian systems.
title Chaos in undamped, forced oscillators via stroboscopic maps
topic Classical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.02526