Nonlinear Control - Properties of Nonlinear Systems

Properties of Nonlinear Systems

Some properties of nonlinear dynamic systems are

  • They do not follow the principle of superposition (linearity and homogeneity).
  • They may have multiple isolated equilibrium points.
  • They may exhibit properties such as limit cycle, bifurcation, chaos.
  • Finite escape time: Solutions of nonlinear systems may not exist for all times.

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