Non-autonomous random dynamical systems: Stochastic approximation and rate-induced tipping
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Author(s)
Hartl, Michael
Type
Thesis
Abstract
In this thesis we extend the foundational theory behind and areas of application of non-autonomous random dynamical systems beyond the current state of the art. We generalize results from autonomous random dynamical systems theory to a non-autonomous realm. We use this framework to study stochastic approximations from a different point of view. In particular we apply it to study noise induced transitions between equilibrium points and prove a bifurcation result. Then we turn our attention to parameter shift systems with bounded additive noise. We extend the framework of rate induced tipping in deterministic parameter shifts for this case and introduce tipping probabilities. Finally we perform a case study by developing and applying a numerical method for calculating tipping probabilities and examining the results thereof.
Version
Open Access
Date Issued
2019-05
Date Awarded
2019-09
Copyright Statement
Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No Derivatives Licence
Advisor
van Strien, Sebastian
Rasmussen, Martin
Sponsor
European Commission
Grant Number
643073
Publisher Department
Mathematics
Publisher Institution
Imperial College London
Qualification Level
Doctoral
Qualification Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)