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Gauge theory for finite-dimensional dynamical systems.

Pini Gurfil1

  • 1Faculty of Aerospace Engineering Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Haifa 32000, Israel. pgurfil@technion.ac.il

Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
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Summary

Gauge theory, a concept from physics, can simplify complex dynamics in mechanics and astrodynamics. Applying gauge transformations to chaotic systems reveals underlying regular patterns, aiding in the analysis of dynamical systems.

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Dynamical Systems

Background:

  • Gauge theory is a fundamental concept in quantum physics, electrodynamics, and cosmology.
  • Recent advancements show its applicability in mechanics and astrodynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore applications of gauge theory in finite-dimensional dynamical systems.
  • To introduce and analyze rescriptive gauge symmetry, a rescaling of the independent variable.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on rescriptive gauge symmetry and gauge transformations.
  • Demonstrate applications using multiple harmonic oscillators driven by chaotic processes.
  • Connect gauge transformations with the reduction theory of ordinary differential equations.

Main Results:

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  • Gauge transformations can convert disordered dynamical flows into regular processes.
  • A strong link is established between gauge transformations and the reduction theory of ODEs.
  • The study provides examples from quantum mechanics, chemistry, rigid-body dynamics, and information theory.

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  • Gauge theory offers a powerful framework for analyzing and simplifying complex dynamical systems.
  • Rescriptive gauge symmetry provides a novel approach to understanding system dynamics.
  • The findings have broad implications across various scientific disciplines.