Fractal properties of critical invariant curves

Brian R. Hunt, Konstantin M. Khanin, Yakov G. Sinai, James A. Yorke

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Abstract

We examine the dimension of the invariant measure for some singular circle homeomorphisms for a variety of rotation numbers, through both the thermodynamic formalism and numerical computation. The maps we consider include those induced by the action of the standard map on an invariant curve at the critical parameter value beyond which the curve is destroyed. Our results indicate that the dimension is universal for a given type of singularity and rotation number, and that among all rotation numbers, the golden mean produces the largest dimension.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)261-276
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Statistical Physics
Volume85
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1996

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Mathematical Physics

Keywords

  • Circle homeomorphism
  • Critical curve
  • Fractal dimension
  • Invariant measure
  • Renormalization
  • Rotation number
  • Thermodynamic formalism
  • Twist map

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