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Periodic solutions of integro-differential equations which arise in population dynamics

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Simpson, Henry C. (1979) Periodic solutions of integro-differential equations which arise in population dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cd8g-fq50. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03212013-102207354

Abstract

The problem of the existence and stability of periodic solutions of infinite-lag integra-differential equations is considered. Specifically, the integrals involved are of the convolution type with the dependent variable being integrated over the range (- ∞,t), as occur in models of population growth. It is shown that Hopf bifurcation of periodic solutions from a steady state can occur, when a pair of eigenvalues crosses the imaginary axis. Also considered is the existence of traveling wave solutions of a model population equation allowing spatial diffusion in addition to the usual temporal variation. Lastly, the stability of the periodic solutions resulting from Hopf bifurcation is determined with aid of a Floquet theory.

The first chapter is devoted to linear integro-differential equations with constant coefficients utilizing the method of semi-groups of operators. The second chapter analyzes the Hopf bifurcation providing an existence theorem. Also, the two-timing perturbation procedure is applied to construct the periodic solutions. The third chapter uses two-timing to obtain traveling wave solutions of the diffusive model, as well as providing an existence theorem. The fourth chapter develops a Floquet theory for linear integro-differential equations with periodic coefficients again using the semi-group approach. The fifth chapter gives sufficient conditions for the stability or instability of a periodic solution in terms of the linearization of the equations. These results are then applied to the Hopf bifurcation problem and to a certain population equation modeling periodically fluctuating environments to deduce the stability of the corresponding periodic solutions.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Applied Mathematics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Applied Mathematics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Cohen, Donald S.
Thesis Committee:
  • Keller, Herbert Bishop
  • Lagerstrom, Paco A.
Defense Date:12 June 1978
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:03212013-102207354
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03212013-102207354
DOI:10.7907/cd8g-fq50
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:7541
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Dan Anguka
Deposited On:21 Mar 2013 17:44
Last Modified:09 Nov 2022 19:20

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