Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications

, Volume 128, Issue 2, pp 295–308 | Cite as

DNS Curves in a Production/Inventory Model

  • G. Feichtinger
  • A. Steindl
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Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the bifurcation behavior of an inventory/production model close to a Hamilton-Hopf bifurcation. We show numerically that two different types of DNS curves occur: If the initial states are far from the bifurcating limit cycle, the limit cycle can be approached along different trajectories with the same cost. For a subcritical bifurcation scenario, the hyperbolic equilibrium state and the hyperbolic limit cycle coexist for some parameter range. When both the long term states yield approximately the same cost, a second DNS curve separates their domains of attraction. At the intersection of these two DNS curves, a threefold Skiba point in the state space is found.

Keywords

Optimal control bifurcation theory Hamilton-Hopf bifurcation intensity splitting 

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Authors and Affiliations

  • G. Feichtinger
    • 1
  • A. Steindl
    • 2
  1. 1.Institute for Mathematical Methods in EconomicsVienna University of TechnologyViennaAustria
  2. 2.Institute for Mechanics and MechatronicsVienna University of TechnologyViennaAustria

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