diff --git a/300s School/ME 2016 - Nonlinear Dynamical Systems 1/2024-10-28 Stability.md b/300s School/ME 2016 - Nonlinear Dynamical Systems 1/2024-10-28 Stability.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..eed8814c --- /dev/null +++ b/300s School/ME 2016 - Nonlinear Dynamical Systems 1/2024-10-28 Stability.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +We're talking all about stability + +>[!note] Autonomous vs. Nonautonomous Systems +>**Autonomous**: $\dot x = X(x)$ +>**Non-Autonomous:** $\dot x = X(x,t)$ + +We talk about stability usually meaning that things settle to an equilibrium point. But this isn't the only way to look at things... + +# Poincare Stability (Path Stability) +For autonomous systems. Basically, adhere to a path for distrubances. +## Types of Paths +### Standard Path +$x^*$ is a phase path or equilibrium point whose stability is in question. +This is a solution of $\dot x = X$ +### 'Half-path' or 'Half-orbit' or 'Semi-orbit' diff --git a/300s School/ME 2016 - Nonlinear Dynamical Systems 1/Untitled.md b/300s School/ME 2016 - Nonlinear Dynamical Systems 1/Untitled.md deleted file mode 100644 index e69de29b..00000000