The Poincare-Bendixson Theorem for Monotone Cyclic Feedback Systems with Delay
Authors: Mallet-Paret J.1; Sell G.R.2
Source: Journal of Differential Equations, Volume 125, Number 2, March 1996 , pp. 441-489(49)
Publisher: Academic Press
Abstract:
We consider cyclic nearest neighbor systems of differential delay equations, in which the coupling between neighbors possesses a monotonicity property. Using a discrete (integer-valued) Lyapunov function, we prove that the Poincare-Bendixson theorem holds for such systems. We also obtain results on piecewise monotonicity and stability of periodic solutions of such systems.
Language: English
Document Type: Research article
Affiliations: 1: Division of Applied Mathematics, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, 02912 2: School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455

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