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Linearizing Nonlinear Differential Equations Near a Fixed Point

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This course explains how to analyze nonlinear ordinary differential equations near fixed points by using Taylor-series linearization and Jacobian matrices. An example demonstrates how local eigenvalues reveal stability and saddle-point behavior.

Syllabus

Overview
Fixed points of nonlinear systems
Zooming in to small neighborhood of fixed point
Solving for linearization with Taylor series
Computing Jacobian matrix of partial derivatives
Example of linearizing nonlinear system

Taught by

Steve Brunton

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