Limit cycles for a class of $\mathbb{Z}_{2n}-$equivariant systems without infinite equilibria

Isabel S. Labouriau, Adrian C. Murza

Published 2015-10-03Version 1

We analyze the dynamics of a class of $\mathbb{Z}_{2n}$-equivariant differential equations on the plane, depending on 4 real parameters. This study is the generalisation to $\mathbb{Z}_{2n}$ of previous works with $\mathbb{Z}_4$ and $\mathbb{Z}_6$ symmetry. We reduce the problem of finding limit cycles to an Abel equation, and provide criteria for proving in some cases uniqueness and hyperbolicity of the limit cycle that surrounds either 1, $2n+1$ or $4n+1$ equilibria, the origin being always one of these points.