Document Type
Dissertation
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-2011
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences - (Ph.D.)
Department
Mathematical Sciences
First Advisor
Roy Goodman
Second Advisor
Denis L. Blackmore
Third Advisor
Amitabha Koshal Bose
Fourth Advisor
Richard O. Moore
Fifth Advisor
Lee D. Mosher
Abstract
The author presents efficient and accurate numerical methods for computing invariant manifolds of maps which arise in the study of dynamical systems. In order to decrease the number of points needed to compute a given curve/surface, he proposes using higher-order interpolation/approximation techniques from geometric modeling. He uses B´ezier curves/triangles, fundamental objects in curve/surface design, to create adaptive methods. The methods are based on tolerance conditions derived from properties of B´ezier curves/triangles. The author develops and tests the methods for an ordinary parametric curve; then he adapts these methods to invariant manifolds of planar maps. Next, he develops and tests the method for parametric surfaces and then he adapts this method to invariant manifolds of three-dimensional maps.
Recommended Citation
Wrobel, Jacek K., "High-order adaptive methods for computing invariant manifolds of maps" (2011). Dissertations. 267.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/267
