An extension of Sharkovsky's theorem to periodic difference equations

Ziyad AlSharawi, James Angelos, Saber Elaydi*, Leela Rakesh

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Abstract

We present an extension of Sharkovsky's theorem and its converse to periodic difference equations. In addition, we provide a simple method for constructing a p-periodic difference equation having an r-periodic geometric cycle with or without stability properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)128-141
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications
Volume316
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Difference equations
  • Geometric cycles
  • Nonautonomous
  • Periodic orbits
  • Skew-product dynamical systems

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analysis
  • Applied Mathematics

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