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Suppose that [itex]\dot{x}[/itex] = f(x) in [itex]\Re[/itex][itex]^{n}[/itex]. There exists a bounded 2D invariant manifold M for this system. There are no critical points in M. Does it follow that there is a periodic orbit in M?
I've realized that this has it's similarities to Poincare-Bendixon's theorem but I don't believe that it holds for a system in n dimensions. Would I be correct in thinking that even with the strict conditions above we could end up with chaos? If I am correct here, does anybody know of any counterexamples for the above statement? Thanks.
I've realized that this has it's similarities to Poincare-Bendixon's theorem but I don't believe that it holds for a system in n dimensions. Would I be correct in thinking that even with the strict conditions above we could end up with chaos? If I am correct here, does anybody know of any counterexamples for the above statement? Thanks.