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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Complex Systems Analysis

Background:

  • Bouncing ball dynamics exhibit complex behaviors, including periodicity and chaos.
  • Understanding non-stationary time series requires advanced analytical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the non-stationary dynamics of a bouncing ball using wavelet transform.
  • To characterize multi-scale features like self-similarity, complex scaling, and periodicity.
  • To quantify self-similar behavior using the generalized Hurst exponent.

Main Methods:

  • Wavelet transform for multi-scale characterization of time series.
  • Wavelet-based multi-fractal detrended fluctuation analysis (MF-DFA).
  • Fourier methods for comparison and quantification of self-similarity.
  • Continuous Morlet wavelet for optimal time-frequency localization.

Main Results:

  • The study identified clear signatures of self-similarity, complex scaling, and periodicity in the bouncing ball's dynamics.
  • The generalized Hurst exponent was successfully calculated using both wavelet-based MF-DFA and Fourier methods.
  • Wavelet analysis effectively captured transients, non-stationary periodic behavior, and phase synchronization.
  • Specific scales related to neutral turbulence, viscous dissipation, and time-varying modulations were delineated.

Conclusions:

  • Wavelet transform is a powerful tool for analyzing complex, non-stationary dynamics in physical systems.
  • The bouncing ball system exhibits rich multi-scale phenomena, including self-similarity and chaotic-periodic transitions.
  • The findings provide a detailed understanding of the underlying physical processes governing the bouncing ball's motion.