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Research on nonautonomous delayed differential equations (DDEs) is crucial and very difficult due to nonautonomy and time delay in many fields. The main work of the present paper is to discuss complex dynamics of nonautonomous DDEs, such as Hopf bifurcation, periodic solutions and multistability. We consider three examples of nonautonomous DDEs with time-varying coefficients: a harmonically forced Duffing oscillator with time delayed state feedback and periodic disturbance, generalized van der Pol oscillator with delayed displacement difference feedback and periodic disturbance, and an electro-mechanical system with delayed and periodic disturbance. Firstly, we obtain the amplitude equations of these three examples by the method of multiple scales (MMS), and then analyze the stability of approximate solutions by the Routh–Hurwitz criterion. The obtained amplitude equations are used to construct the bifurcation diagrams, so that we can observe the occurrence of the Hopf bifurcation and judge its type (super- or subcritical) from the bifurcation diagrams. We discover rich dynamic phenomena of the three systems under consideration, such as Hopf bifurcation, quasi-periodic solutions and the coexistence of multiple stable solutions, and then discuss the impact of some parameter changes on the system dynamics. Finally, we validate the correctness of these theoretical conclusions by software WinPP, and the numerical simulations are consistent with our theoretical findings. Therefore, the MMS we use to analyze the dynamics of nonautonomous DDEs is effective, which is of great significance to the research of nonautonomous DDEs in many fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Forest pests and diseases have been seriously threatening ecological security. Effective prevention and control of such threats can extend the growth cycle of forest trees and increase the amount of forest carbon sink, which makes a contribution to achieving China's goal of "emission peak and carbon neutrality". In this paper, based on the insect-vector populations (this refers to Monochamus alternatus, which is the main vector in Asia) in pine wilt disease, we establish a two-dimensional delay differential equation model to investigate disease control and the impact of time delay on the effectiveness of it. Then, we analyze the existence and stability of the equilibrium of the system and the existence of Hopf bifurcation, derive the normal form of Hopf bifurcation by using a multiple time scales method, and conduct numerical simulations with realistic parameters to verify the correctness of the theoretical analysis. Eventually, according to theoretical analysis and numerical simulations, some specific suggestions are put forward for prevention and control of pine wilt disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to construct an effective numerical scheme to solve convection-reaction-diffusion problems consisting of time-fractional derivative and delay in time. First, the semi-discretization process is given for the fractional derivative using a finite-difference scheme with second-order accuracy. Then the cubic B-spline collocation method is employed to get the full discretization. We prove that the suggested scheme is conditionally stable and convergent. Two numerical examples are incorporated to verify the effectiveness of the algorithm. Numerical investigations support the proposed method's accuracy and show that the method solves the problem efficiently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article compared two high-order numerical schemes for convection-diffusion delay differential equation via two fractional operators with singular kernels. The objective is to present two effective schemes that give (3-α)\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}\usepackage{amsmath}\usepackage{wasysym}\usepackage{amsfonts}\usepackage{amssymb}\usepackage{amsbsy}\usepackage{mathrsfs}\usepackage{upgreek}\setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt}\begin{document}$$(3-\alpha )$$\end{document} and second order of accuracy in the time direction when α∈(0,1)\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}\usepackage{amsmath}\usepackage{wasysym}\usepackage{amsfonts}\usepackage{amssymb}\usepackage{amsbsy}\usepackage{mathrsfs}\usepackage{upgreek}\setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt}\begin{document}$$\alpha \in (0,1)$$\end{document} using Caputo and Modified Atangana-Baleanu Caputo derivatives, respectively. We also implemented a trigonometric spline technique in the space direction, giving second order of accuracy. Moreover, meticulous analysis shows these numerical schemes to be unconditionally stable and convergent. The efficiency and reliability of these schemes are illustrated by numerical experiments. The tabulated results obtained from test examples have also shown the comparison of these operators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We study a free boundary problem modeling multilayer tumor growth with a small time delay τ, representing the time needed for the cell to complete the replication process. The model consists of two elliptic equations which describe the concentration of nutrient and the tumor tissue pressure, respectively, an ordinary differential equation describing the cell location characterizing the time delay and a partial differential equation for the free boundary. In this paper, we establish the well‐posedness of the problem; namely, first, we prove that there exists a unique flat stationary solution (σ∗,p∗,ρ∗,ξ∗) for all μ>0. The stability of this stationary solution should depend on the tumor aggressiveness constant μ. It is also unrealistic to expect the perturbation to be flat. We show that, under non‐flat perturbations, there exists a threshold μ∗>0 such that (σ∗,p∗,ρ∗,ξ∗) is linearly stable if μ<μ∗ and linearly unstable if μ>μ∗. Furthermore, the time delay increases the stationary tumor size. These are interesting results with mathematical and biological implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Energy efficient contact less suspension of high-speed rotor shafts in application areas such as power-plants and Flywheel Energy Storage Systems (FESS), can be achieved through Active Magnetic Bearings (AMBs). Inevitably, there exists time delay in sensing the rotor displacement and actual application of control force by electromagnets, thus leading to system instability. This paper therefore analyses stability of AMBs, with constant time delay. FESS is modelled as a rigid rotor-AMB system. Performance of two different control laws, (i) PID and (ii) a recently introduced Four-Element (FE) law, are compared. The governing equations are transformed to frequency domain, to exploit Pade's approximation in modeling time delayed value of feedback signal and stability analysis is carried out by analyzing the system poles. This methodology has been verified using experimental results from the existing literature. Numerical simulation of delay differential equations is also used to validate analytical results. The FE control law shows promise in tolerating delay, as compared to conventional PID controller thus leading to AMB system with higher possible spin speed and relaxed sampling constraints on AMB system instrumentation. One of the prospective applications of this work is in design of flywheel energy storage systems for an electric vehicle. • Time delay in Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) system is inevitable. • Delayed control force from AMB on rotor may cause instability. • Stability analysis of 4-DOF rotor AMB system with constant time delay is reported. • For the first time, such analysis is done with AMB using integral control action. • Verification with experimental results and numerical simulation is carried out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]