Understanding the complex dynamics of simple nonlinear mechanical systems

This project broadly aims to elucidate the dynamical mechanisms underlying the diverse kinds of nonlinear oscillations observed in different mechanical systems under different types of forcing. These studies are expected to help in giving better insights into the dynamics underlying certain physical and biological systems such as models of neurons. This is a MATRICS research grant obtained by Prof. Janaki Balakrishnan for investigating the complex dynamics of simple nonlinear mechanical systems.