Asymptotic decomposition of systems of nonlinear ordinary differential equations

asymptotic expansions construction of solutions Lie series operator decomposition with averaging scheme similarity principle small parameter Van der Pol equation

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Nonlinear ordinary differential equations and systems (34A34) Theoretical approximation of solutions to ordinary differential equations (34A45) Asymptotic expansions of solutions to ordinary differential equations (34E05)

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The construction of solutions of non linear ODE's by meams of asymptotic expansions relies on a relative-magnitude ordering of terms in the ODE's. This is most easily accomplished with the help of a 'small parameter'. Since usual small parameter expansions are not always successful, an alternate construction method is proposed. It relies on a special operator decomposition, in principle independent of any small parameter. Potential success is expected from the use of a variant of the 'similarity principle', the presence of similarity being associated with the presence of a transformation group. An operator decomposition with averaging scheme is worked out in terms of Lie series. The publication of a correctness-proof is announced. The single illustrative example (Van der Pol equation) gives the impression that the scheme is quite laborious and cumbersome. Whether it provides a wider application the scope remains to be seen.

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