Bifurcation Analysis of a Belousov–Zhabotinsky Reaction Model

Abstract

We investigate the bifurcation phenomena in a Belousov–Zhabotinsky reaction model by applying Hopf bifurcation theory in frequency domain and harmonic balance method. The high accurate predictions, i.e. fourth-order harmonic balance approximation, on frequencies, amplitudes, and approximation expressions for periodic solutions emerging from Hopf bifurcation are provided. We also detect the stability and location of these periodic solutions. Numerical simulations not only confirm the theoretical analysis results but also illustrate some complex oscillations such as a cascade of period-doubling bifurcation, quasi-periodic solution, and period-doubling route to chaos. All these results improve the understanding of the dynamics of the model.