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E B Postnikov¹, E A Lebedeva

¹Department of Theoretical Physics, Kursk State University, Radishcheva Street 33, 305000 Kursk, Russia. postnicov@gmail.com

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This study modifies the complex wavelet transform to analyze non-sinusoidal oscillations. The new method merges higher harmonics with the main frequency component for better signal analysis.

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Area of Science:

Nonlinear dynamics
Signal processing
Wavelet analysis

Background:

Traditional wavelet transforms struggle with analyzing strong nonlinear oscillations that deviate significantly from sinusoidal shapes.
Analyzing complex oscillatory systems requires methods capable of handling signals with rich harmonic content.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a modified complex wavelet transform for analyzing strong nonlinear oscillations.
To adapt the transform to effectively handle signals with shapes far from sinusoidal.
To improve the analysis of complex oscillatory systems, including regular and chaotic regimes.

Main Methods:

Modification of the complex wavelet transform using the Morlet wavelet.
Rotation of the transform modulus to merge higher harmonics with the main frequency component.
Application to analyze oscillations generated by the Rössler system.

Main Results:

The modified transform successfully analyzes strong nonlinear oscillations with non-sinusoidal shapes.
The method effectively merges higher harmonics into the main frequency, simplifying analysis.
Demonstrated efficacy in analyzing both regular and chaotic oscillations from the Rössler system.

Conclusions:

The proposed modification enhances the complex wavelet transform for analyzing complex oscillatory phenomena.
This technique offers a robust approach for signal processing in nonlinear dynamics.
The method provides valuable insights into the behavior of systems exhibiting regular and chaotic oscillations.