Algorithmic Global Criteria for Excluding Oscillations

作者:Weber Andreas*; Sturm Thomas; Abdel Rahman Essam O
来源:Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 2011, 73(4): 899-916.
DOI:10.1007/s11538-010-9618-0

摘要

We investigate algorithmic methods to tackle the following problem: Given a system of parametric ordinary differential equations built by a biological model, does there exist ranges of values for the model parameters and variables which are both meaningful from a biological point of view and where oscillating trajectories, can be found? We show that in the common case of polynomial vector fields known criteria excluding the existence of non-constant limit cycles lead to quantifier elimination problems over the reals.
We apply these criteria to various models that have been previously investigated in the context of algebraic biology.

  • 出版日期2011-4