Periodic orbits and invariant cones in three-dimensional piecewise linear systems

Abstract

We deal with the existence of invariant cones in a family of three-dimensional non-observable piecewise linear systems with two zones of linearity. We find a subfamily of systems with one invariant cone foliated by periodic orbits. After that, we perturb the system by making it observable and non-homogeneous. Then, the periodic orbits that remain after the perturbation are analyzed.