Piecewise-smooth Dynamical Systems Theory and Applications [Paperback]

This book presents a coherent framework for understanding the dynamics of piecewise-smooth and hybrid systems. An informal introduction expounds the ubiquity of such models via numerous. The results are presented in an informal style, and illustrated with many examples. The book is aimed at a wide audience of applied mathematicians, engineers and scientists at the beginning postgraduate level. Almost no mathematical background is assumed other than basic calculus and algebra.

Qualitative theory of non-smooth dynamical systems.- Border-collision in piecewise-linear continuous maps.- Bifurcations in general piecewise-smooth maps.- Boundary equilibrium bifurcations in flows.- Limit cycle bifurcations in impacting systems.- Limit cycle bifurcations in piecewise-smooth flows.- Sliding bifurcations in Filippov systems.- Further applications and extensions.

From the reviews:

This book is undoubtedly a strong contribution to the field of bifurcation and chaos analysis and more generally to the field of nonsmooth dynamical systems analysis. The authors have made a remarkable effort in mixing intricate technical developments with numerous examples, numerical results, and experimental results.

IEEE Control Systems Magazine

PSDS presents a valuable compendium of information about the bifurcations of different types of piecewise-smooth systems, but it stops short of completely specifying the mathematical context within which the bifurcation phenomena it discusses are generic. That leaves lots of interesting work to do in studying piecewise-smooth dynamical systems. PSDS is an excellent starting point where one can find extensive analysis of diverse examples.

SIAM Book Reviews

This book treats dynamical systems that have a piecewise smooth right-hand-side. & Graphical sketches are abundant, supporting the presentation ols.