Rotating orbits of a parametrically-excited pendulum

Xu, X., Wiercigroch, M. and Cartmell, M.P. (2005) Rotating orbits of a parametrically-excited pendulum. Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 23(5), pp. 1537-1548. (doi: 10.1016/j.chaos.2004.06.053)

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Abstract

The authors consider the dynamics of the harmonically excited parametric pendulum when it exhibits rotational orbits. Assuming no damping and small angle oscillations, this system can be simplified to the Mathieu equation in which stability is important in investigating the rotational behaviour. Analytical and numerical analysis techniques are employed to explore the dynamic responses to different parameters and initial conditions. Particularly, the parameter space, bifurcation diagram, basin of attraction and time history are used to explore the stability of the rotational orbits. A series of resonance tongues are distributed along the non-dimensionalied frequency axis in the parameter space plots. Different kinds of rotations, together with oscillations and chaos, are found to be located in regions within the resonance tongues

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cartmell, Prof Matthew
Authors: Xu, X., Wiercigroch, M., and Cartmell, M.P.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Chaos, Solitons and Fractals
Journal Abbr.:Chaos Solitons Fractals
ISSN:0960-0779
ISSN (Online):0960-0779
Published Online:14 November 2004

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