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Cyclone: open-source package for simulation and analysis of finite dynamical systems
Elena S Dimitrova1, Adam C Knapp2, Brandilyn Stigler3
1Mathematics Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, United States.
Cyclone is a new software package that simulates the complete state space for finite dynamical systems. It handles function-based models over any finite set, offering a novel computational approach.
Area of Science:
- Computational Biology
- Systems Biology
- Dynamical Systems Theory
Background:
- Existing software analyzes multi-state models but lacks comprehensive state space computation for function-based models.
- Finite dynamical systems are crucial for modeling biological networks and other complex systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Cyclone, a software package for simulating the complete state space of function-based finite dynamical systems.
- To provide a tool that overcomes limitations of existing software in state space analysis.
Main Methods:
- Cyclone simulates the complete state space for any finite dynamical system.
- The software is designed to be light-weight and easy to use for function-based models over finite sets.
Main Results:
- Cyclone successfully computes the complete state space for function-based finite dynamical systems.
- The package offers a unified approach for analyzing diverse multi-state models.
Conclusions:
- Cyclone provides a valuable computational tool for researchers studying finite dynamical systems.
- The software enhances the analysis of complex systems by enabling complete state space simulation.
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