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We prove the existence and we study the stability of the kinklike fixed points in a simple coupled map lattice (CML) for which the local dynamics has two stable fixed points. The condition for the existence allows us to define a critical value of the coupling parameter where a (multi) generalized saddle-node bifurcation occurs and destroys these solutions. An extension of the results to other CMLs in the same class is also displayed. Finally, we emphasize the property of spatial chaos for small coupling.
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Fernandez, B. Existence and stability of steady fronts in bistable coupled map lattices. J Stat Phys 82, 931–950 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02179796
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02179796