Math Problem Statement

What is the nature of the critical points and the width of the separatrix in the given system?

Solution

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  1. Critical Points and Linearization:
    Critical points are at P1=15P2P_1 = \frac{1}{5} P_2 and Q1=nπQ_1 = n\pi. The linearized matrix of the system is: (05cosQ10)\begin{pmatrix} 0 & 5 \\ \cos Q_1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} The determinant of this matrix is calculated as: det=5(1)n\text{det} = -5(-1)^n From this, we conclude that:

    • For even nn, the system has a saddle.
    • For odd nn, the system has a center.
  2. Equation of the Separatrix:
    The equation of the separatrix is given as: H(Q1,Q2,P1,P2)=H(0,Q2,15P2,P2)=52P22+1H(Q_1, Q_2, P_1, P_2) = H(0, Q_2, -\frac{1}{5}P_2, P_2) = \frac{5}{2} P_2^2 + 1 Solving this gives: 1=52(P1+15P2)2+cosQ11 = \frac{5}{2} \left(P_1 + \frac{1}{5}P_2 \right)^2 + \cos Q_1

  3. Width of the Separatrix:
    To find the width of the separatrix, at Q1=πQ_1 = \pi, solving for (P1+15P2)\left( P_1 + \frac{1}{5} P_2 \right) gives: (P1+15P2)=±25\left( P_1 + \frac{1}{5} P_2 \right) = \pm \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}} Which leads to: ΔP1=45\Delta P_1 = \frac{4}{\sqrt{5}}

This is an analysis of a dynamical system, possibly in the context of Hamiltonian mechanics or similar fields.


Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions you might explore:

  1. What conditions determine whether a system has a saddle or a center?
  2. How does the linearization process help in understanding the behavior of a system near critical points?
  3. Can you explain the role of the separatrix in phase space dynamics?
  4. How would the system behave if the critical points were shifted?
  5. How does the determinant of a linearized matrix relate to the stability of critical points?

Tip: When analyzing a matrix for system stability, always compute its eigenvalues to fully understand the nature of the critical points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Dynamical Systems
Linearization
Hamiltonian Mechanics
Phase Space Dynamics

Formulas

P1 = (1/5) P2
Q1 = nπ
Linearized Matrix: [[0, 5], [cos(Q1), 0]]
det = -5(-1)^n
Width of Separatrix: ΔP1 = 4/sqrt(5)

Theorems

Determinant and system stability
Properties of linearized matrices at critical points

Suitable Grade Level

University level (Advanced topics in dynamics and physics)