Abstract

We develop general methods for rigorously computing continuous branches of bifurcation points of equilibria, specifically focusing on fold points and on pitchfork bifurcations which are forced through \begin{document}${\mathbb{Z}}_2$\end{document} symmetries in the equation. We apply these methods to secondary bifurcation points of the one-dimensional diblock copolymer model.

Highlights

  • Understanding the equilibrium structure of nonlinear partial differential equations lies at the heart of many important applied problems

  • One alternative that has been developed over the last decades is the use of computer-assisted proofs in the study of equilibrium problems of nonlinear partial differential equations

  • We develop a generally applicable method for solving problems with saddle-node bifurcations and Z2 symmetry-breaking pitchfork bifurcations

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Introduction

Understanding the equilibrium structure of nonlinear partial differential equations lies at the heart of many important applied problems. While this could lead to a situation where no bifurcation occurs, for example if the solution curve is monotone with respect to α, by assuming an additional generic condition one can guarantee a true saddle-node bifurcation point.

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