Help with Conversion of Logistic Map to Complex Quadratic Form

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The discussion revolves around converting the logistic map, specifically f[x] = 4.4x(1-x), into the complex quadratic form z^2 + c for the purpose of plotting its Julia set. Participants are exploring the theoretical basis for this conversion and the implications of different approaches.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss various translations and transformations to achieve the desired form, including specific equations for c derived from the logistic map. There is also consideration of linear transformations and their effectiveness in simplifying the expression.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided different values for c based on their calculations and are questioning the accuracy of their methods. There is an ongoing exploration of how to properly transform the logistic map into the required quadratic form, with no clear consensus yet on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention challenges with their Mathematica code and the need to zoom in to visualize the Julia set, indicating potential issues with the scale of the plotted results. There is also a request for guidance on translating from the general quadratic form to the specific form needed.

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Help with Complex quadratic forms

Homework Statement


The question is to plot the julia set of the logistic map f [x] = 4.4x(1-x). I know how to plot the graph of z^2 + c for any given c using mathematica and I'm pretty sure its possible to convert any logistic map to the form z^2 + c but i was wondering if someone could help me with this conversion, how to and the theory with it?


Homework Equations


Logistic Map: r x (1 - x)
Desired Form: z^2 +c


The Attempt at a Solution


Translation 1
c = [( r / 2) - ( ( r ^ 2 ) / 4) ] gives answer 2.89
c = [ 1 - ( ( r -1)^ 2 / 2 ) ] gives answer -2.64

So far i have found two different answers 2.89 and -2.64 using two different translation i have found on the internet and was wondering if someone could help me.
 
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chinye11 said:

Homework Statement


The question is to plot the julia set of the logistic map f [x] = 4.4x(1-x). I know how to plot the graph of z^2 + c for any given c using mathematica and I'm pretty sure its possible to convert any logistic map to the form z^2 + c but i was wondering if someone could help me with this conversion, how to and the theory with it?


Homework Equations


Logistic Map: r x (1 - x)
Desired Form: z^2 +c


The Attempt at a Solution


Translation 1
c = [( r / 2) - ( ( r ^ 2 ) / 4) ] gives answer 2.89
c = [ 1 - ( ( r -1)^ 2 / 2 ) ] gives answer -2.64

So far i have found two different answers 2.89 and -2.64 using two different translation i have found on the internet and was wondering if someone could help me.

So you have

[tex]y_{n+1}=\lambda y_n(1-y_n)[/tex]

and you want to convert that to:

[tex]z_{n+1}=z_n^2+c[/tex]

How about the linear transformation:

[tex]y_n=az_n+b[/tex]

or:

[tex]a z_{n+1}+b=\lambda (a z_n+b)\left(1-(a z_n+b)\right)[/tex]

Now, can you figure what a and b have to be so that the [itex]z_n[/itex] term drops out and you're left with
[tex]z_{n+1}=z_n^2+c[/tex]

Tell you what though, I don't think this is happenin' for me because I arrive at an expression of [itex]z\to z^2-2.6[/itex] and that is way far to the left of the Mandelbrot set which means the Julia set is really, really small and my Mathematica code starts chocking at around -1.4. Probably I'm doing something wrong though.
 
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no i had a miscalculation in one of my calculations the correct answer is I believe - 2.64 and my mathematica code is plotting it however I have to zoom into see the Julia set, it corresponds to a piece of the thinned out part of the mandelbrot set seen on the left of it as you said.

While I have a chance do you mind if i ask if you know a translation from the general quadratic form: ax^2 + bx + c

to the one requested above zn+1=z2n+c

thanks very much for the help.
 
I thought the linear transformation above would work for the general quadratic case. Doesn't it? Have you tried converting:

[tex]h z_{n+1}+k=a(h z_n+k)^2+b(h z_n+k)+c[/tex]

Oh yeah, wanna' post your code? Ok if you don't want to though.
 
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