Chaotic dynamics in Z(2)-equivariant unfoldings of codimension three singularities of vector fields in R-3

Citation
F. Dumortier et H. Kokubu, Chaotic dynamics in Z(2)-equivariant unfoldings of codimension three singularities of vector fields in R-3, ERGOD TH DY, 20, 2000, pp. 85-107
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Mathematics
Journal title
ERGODIC THEORY AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
ISSN journal
01433857 → ACNP
Volume
20
Year of publication
2000
Part
1
Pages
85 - 107
Database
ISI
SICI code
0143-3857(200002)20:<85:CDIZUO>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
We study the most generic nilpotent singularity of a vector field in R-3 wh ich is equivariant under reflection with respect to a line, say the z-axis. We prove the existence of eight equivalence classes for C-0-equivalence, a ll determined by the 2-jet. We also show that in certain cases, the Z(2)-eq uivariant unfoldings generically contain codimension one heteroclinic cycle s which are comparable to the Skil'nikov-type homoclinic cycle in non-equiv ariant unfoldings. The heteroclinic cycles are accompanied by infinitely ma ny horseshoes and also have a reasonable possibility of generating suspensi ons of Henon-Like attractors, and even Lorenz-like attractors.