Abstract
A dynamical exponent, termed the 'persistence of strain', is defined for systems of ordinary differential equations. Analogy with fluid dynamics suggests that it can provide a convenient-and easily computed-characterisation of a dynamical system and, in particular, the geometry of attracting sets.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 013 |
Pages (from-to) | 971-984 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Physics A: General Physics |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Mathematical Physics