Asymmetrical Oscillations in Nonlinear Systems.

Abstract

A method to obtain the AC and DC describing functions of asymmetrical nonlinear systems is presented. The method is further extended allowing determination of the asymmetrical oscillations from a given transfer function and its nonlinear input. Examples are included illustrating the use of this method for various nonlinearities. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024673

Entities

People

  • C. F. Chen
  • R. E. Yates
  • Y. T. Tsay

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Functions (Mathematics)
  • Nonlinear Systems
  • Oscillation
  • Transfer Functions

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

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