The application of centre manifolds to amplitude expansions. I. Ordinary differential equations (Q796719): Difference between revisions

Some basic facts of center manifold theory for ordinary differential equations are summarized and their relations to amplitude expansions is discussed by means of examples. Emphasis is placed upon the practical computational aspects of applying center manifold theory to parameter depending systems which are close to critical ones. The calculations are illustrated by a detailed analysis of a five-dimensional system arising in fluid mechanics.