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Area of Science:

  • Dynamical Systems Theory
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Information Theory

Background:

  • Distinguishing behaviors of dynamical systems is crucial for understanding complex phenomena.
  • Existing methods often rely on external reference frames, which may not capture intrinsic system evolution.
  • Ergodic dynamical systems possess unique temporal characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and define a novel criterion for differentiating dynamical systems based on their intrinsic behavior.
  • To introduce the concept of 'internal time' as a system-generated temporal measure.
  • To explore the properties and applications of internal time in dynamical systems analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Formal definition of internal time using the entropy ratio.
  • Analysis of the fundamental properties of the defined internal time.
  • Application of the internal time concept to specific examples of dynamical systems.

Main Results:

  • The proposed criterion, interpreted as internal time, effectively distinguishes dynamical systems by their behavior.
  • Internal time is formally defined as the entropy ratio of an ergodic dynamical system.
  • Examples demonstrate the utility of internal time in analyzing system dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Internal time offers a new perspective for characterizing dynamical systems, independent of external time.
  • The entropy ratio provides a quantifiable measure for this intrinsic temporal property.
  • This framework enhances the analysis and differentiation of complex system behaviors.