OVERVIEW

This course deals with analysis, modelling and synthesis of nonlinear dynamical systems, with the emphasis on models of oscillators (e.g., circuits and neurons). Topics include numerical tools for analysis, bifurcations and transitions between different dynamics, multistability, chaos. On request of at least one student, the lectures and teaching activities will be delivered in English, otherwise in Italian.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To be able to analyze (analytically and/or numerically) a nonlinear dynamical system, even if dependent on parameters.

To be able to synthesize some classes of nonlinear dynamical systems

TEACHING METHODS

Combination of traditional lectures (about 30 hours) and classroom MATLAB sessions (about 20 hours).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The lectures are associated to MATLAB computer simulation exercises, aimed to apply and reinforce the main teaching topics.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

-) Material provided by the lecturer (main reference textbook, in Italian)

-) S.H. Strogatz, Nonlinear dynamics and chaos, Addison-Wesley, 1994.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARCO STORACE (President)

ALBERTO OLIVERI

MAURO PARODI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Regular (http://www.ingegneria.unige.it/index.php/orario-e-calendario-delle-lezioni)

Class schedule

NONLINEAR DYNAMICS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination and possible (upon student demand) nonlinear dynamical system analysis, using the analytical and numerical tools introduced during the course.

Exam schedule