Continuation sheaves in dynamics: Sheaf cohomology and bifurcation

K. Alex Dowling*, William D. Kalies, Robert C.A.M. Vandervorst

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Abstract

Algebraic structures such as the lattices of attractors, repellers, and Morse representations provide a computable description of global dynamics. In this paper, a sheaf-theoretic approach to their continuation is developed. The algebraic structures are cast into a categorical framework to study their continuation systematically and simultaneously. Sheaves are built from this abstract formulation, which track the algebraic data as systems vary. Sheaf cohomology is computed for several classical bifurcations, demonstrating its ability to detect and classify bifurcations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)124-198
Number of pages75
JournalJournal of Differential Equations
Volume367
Early online date12 May 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The work of W.D.K. was partially supported by the Army Research Office under award W911NF1810306.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Elsevier Inc.

Funding

The work of W.D.K. was partially supported by the Army Research Office under award W911NF1810306.

Keywords

  • Attractor sheaf
  • Bifurcation
  • Category of dynamical systems
  • Continuation
  • Morse representation/decomposition
  • Sheaf cohomology

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