Nonlinear Dynamics: Analysis, Optimization and Application
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: analytical mechanics; non-linear dynamics; asymptotic methods
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Interests: classical mechanics; strength of materials; vibrations; nonlinear dynamics and chaos; mathematical modelling and computer simulations; numerical methods; algorithms and programming
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nonlinear dynamics has emerged as a distinct field within applied physics and mathematics, and it has since become clear that most real-world physical processes are inherently nonlinear. While many systems can be approximated as linear with acceptable accuracy, numerous practical problems demand explicit consideration of nonlinear effects. Phenomena such as chaos, synchronization, multistability, hysteresis, or sudden jumps in resonance are intrinsic to nonlinear behavior and cannot be adequately described using linear models alone. In many cases, nonlinear responses are not merely unavoidable but advantageous, offering possibilities for enhanced efficiency, improved stability, or more effective control strategies.
This Special Issue highlights recent advancements, modern methodologies, and emerging challenges associated with nonlinear dynamics across diverse scientific and engineering disciplines. Its goal is to provide a platform for disseminating innovative theoretical developments as well as applications that illustrate the crucial role of nonlinear behavior in contemporary technology.
We warmly encourage researchers and practitioners engaged in the study or application of nonlinear dynamical systems to contribute their latest findings to this Special Issue of the MDPI journal Applied Sciences. This special issue will publish high-quality original research articles on the following and related topics:
- Nonlinear dynamics in structural, mechanical, aeronautical, ocean, and electrical engineering.
- Nonlinear phenomena such as chaos, synchronization, bifurcations, and quasi-periodicity.
- Analytical, numerical, and experimental methods for studying nonlinear systems.
- Nonlinear modeling in control, system identification, energy harvesting, friction, and damping.
- Nonlinear vibrations in vibro-impact, self-excited, parametric, and non-ideal systems.
- Advanced techniques for analyzing stability, resonance, and multistability.
- Applications demonstrating the role of nonlinear effects in improving performance or control.
- Studies integrating theory, computation, and experiments to address complex nonlinear behavior.
Dr. Roman Starosta
Dr. Paweł Fritzkowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nonlinear dynamics
- nonlinear phenomena
- nonlinear modeling
- nonlinear vibrations
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