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Mukhin R. R. Legacy of Alexander Mikhailovich Lyapunov and nonlinear dynamics. Izvestiya VUZ. Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, 2018, vol. 26, iss. 4, pp. 95-120. DOI: 10.18500/0869-6632-2018-26-4-95-120

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History of Nonlinear Dynamics. Personalia
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10.18500/0869-6632-2018-26-4-95-120

Legacy of Alexander Mikhailovich Lyapunov and nonlinear dynamics

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Mukhin Ravil Rafkatovich, Stary Oskol technological Institute. A. A. Ugarov (branch) of Federal state educational institution of higher professional education "national research technological University "MISIS" (STI nust Misa)
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Aim. The aim of the work is to study the scientific heritage of A.M. Lyapunov from the standpoint of nonlinear physics. Fundamental importance Lyapunov’s contribution is determined not only by the methods he created, which became the basis of the mathematical apparatus in the study of nonlinear phenomena, but his ideas and concepts introduced by him contributed to the formation of concepts and principles of nonlinear dynamics. Method. The study is based on an analysis of Lyapunov’s original works with the involvement of existing literature on his scientific heritage. Results. Lyapunov’s creativity is closely intertwined with the works of A. Poincare, among many other fundamental achievements of which the qualitative theory that formed the conceptual basis of nonlinear dynamics is of particular importance. Lyapunov was the closest successor to Poincare in the field of qualitative theory. Qualitative in its essence is the Lyapunov stability theory, one of the greatest achievements of mathematics of the XIX century. From these positions Lyapunov approaches the very formulation of the stability problem, singling out the unperturbed and disturbed motion. He developed methods for solving stability problems by proposing and rigorously justifying specific algorithms. One of the most difficult problems of mathematics and mechanics for several centuries is the problem of the equilibrium figures of a rotating liquid. It has numerous applications, stimulated the emergence of new ideas and whole research directions. To solving the problem of the figures of equilibrium, Lyapunov together with Poincare made a decisive contribution. Lyapunov studied in detail and quite rigorously a series of new equilibrium figures, their bifurcations and stability. At the same time he created new analytical methods of research, in particular, the works of Lyapunov and Poincare gave a powerful impetus to the development of the theory of non-linear integral equations. An important general scientific value is the further development of Lyapunov’s results. The Lyapunov exponents have become fundamental for nonlinear dynamics. Their use is based on the multiplicative ergodic theorem. The Lyapunov exponents are related to another most important quantity, also a measure of randomness and instability – the Kolmogorov–Sinai entropy. Discussion. The concepts introduced by Lyapunov and the methods created have an enduring significance, they have not only formed a mathematical apparatus, but to a great extent form the concepts and principles of nonlinear dynamics.    

Key words: 
Nonlinear systems
qualitative methods
stability and instability
equilibrium figures
bifurcations
Lyapunov exponents
Kolmogorov–Sinai entropy
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