Hopf-zero bifurcation in a generalized Gopalsamy neural network model

Abstract

In this paper, we study Hopf-zero bifurcation in a generalized Gopalsamy neural network model. By using multiple time scales and center manifold reduction methods, we obtain the normal forms near a Hopf-zero critical point. A comparison between these two methods shows that the two normal forms are equivalent. Moreover, bifurcations are classified in two-dimensional parameter space near the critical point, and numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the applicability of the theoretical results.