Nests of limit cycles in quadratic systems
type: Item
instance of: scholarly article
title: Nests of limit cycles in quadratic systems
author: André Zegeling
published in: Advances in Nonlinear Analysis
publication date: 2024-07-29T00:00:00Z
review text: The article titled \textit{Nests of Limit Cycles in Quadratic Systems} by André Zegeling presents a comprehensive study on the distribution of limit cycles in quadratic systems, addressing a significant aspect of the 16th Hilbert problem. The author provides a detailed analysis of the possible distributions of limit cycles, proving that quadratic systems can only exhibit specific configurations, namely \((n, 0)\) or \((n, 1)\), where \(n\) denotes the number of limit cycles surrounding one of the foci.\N\NZegeling's work builds upon previous research, particularly the contributions by Zhang, and aims to simplify and fill gaps in the original proof regarding the distribution of limit cycles. By employing a combination of canonical forms, Liénard systems, and rotated vector field theory, the author offers a robust framework for understanding the behavior of limit cycles in quadratic systems.\N\NThe article is structured into several sections, each addressing different configurations of quadratic systems. The author first introduces a canonical form that simplifies the analysis of systems with two foci and complex singularities. This form allows for easier identification of finite and infinite singularities and facilitates the application of Liénard theorems. The detailed proofs provided for each case, including the generic and non-generic scenarios, demonstrate the author's thorough understanding of the subject matter.\N\NOne of the key strengths of this article is its rigorous mathematical approach. The author meticulously proves the distribution property for various cases, including systems with two strong foci and complex singularities, systems with four real singularities, and non-generic cases involving weak foci or higher-order saddles. The use of rotated vector field parameters to perturb non-generic cases into generic ones is particularly innovative, providing a powerful tool for analyzing limit cycle distributions.\N\NThe article also highlights the importanc…
reviewed by: Yanqin Xiong
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 34C05
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 34C07
zbMATH DE Number: 7888720
zbMATH Keywords: quadratic system
zbMATH Keywords: limit cycle
zbMATH Keywords: 16th Hilbert problem
MaRDI profile type: Publication
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DOI: 10.1515/ANONA-2024-0012
description: scientific article; zbMATH DE number 7888720