The only limit cycle that appears in damped harmonic oscillators affected by state-dependent impulses (Q6542919)

The authors explore a scenario where state-dependent impulses lead to abrupt changes in movement, illustrated by the analogy of a toddler being pushed on a swing. This practical example grounds the theoretical exploration in a familiar context. The main theorem asserts that regardless of the extent of state-dependent impulses, they produce a single stable limit cycle within the system's defined region. This finding is significant because it indicates a predictable and stable behavior pattern even when the equilibrium point is initially destabilized by the impulses.