Applied Mathematics and Optimization

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Analytical approach to estimating the dimension of attractors

  • T. Hakamada
  • H. Imai
  • N. Ishimura
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Abstract

A mathematically rigorous procedure to estimate the Hausdorff dimension of the attractor is given. The method is based on invoking the Kaplan-Yorke-type estimate, through extending the argument of Constantin, Foias, and Temam.

Key words

Strange attractor Hausdorff dimension Kaplan-Yorke-type estimate 

AMS classification

34D45 58F13 34D08 

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Authors and Affiliations

  • T. Hakamada
    • 1
  • H. Imai
    • 2
  • N. Ishimura
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Mathematical SciencesUniversity of TokyoTokyoJapan
  2. 2.Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of TokushimaTokushimaJapan

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