2212.07561
MONOTONICITY OF THE PERIOD MAP FOR THE EQUATION −ϕ'' + ϕ − ϕ^k = 0.
Giovana Alves, Fábio Natali
correcthigh confidence
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- Sep 28, 2025, 12:56 AM
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The paper proves the monotonicity of the period map for −ϕ'' + ϕ − ϕ^k = 0 via Floquet/spectral theory, establishing dL/dB > 0 for positive orbits (all real k>1) and dL/dB < 0 for sign-changing orbits when k is an odd integer. The candidate solution proves the same claims: for positive orbits, it invokes Schaaf’s criterion and shows the associated S(ϕ) > 0 on the relevant domain; for sign-changing orbits (k odd), it uses a scaling representation of L(B) and shows dL/dB < 0. The results match; the methods are distinct and both are sound.
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\textbf{Recommendation:} minor revisions
\textbf{Journal Tier:} specialist/solid
\textbf{Justification:}
The paper provides a rigorous, alternative (Floquet/spectral) approach to the monotonicity of the period map for a Duffing-type ODE and extends the analysis to sign-changing periodic solutions for odd integer k. The argument is sound and well-situated within the literature; presentation can be further polished by clarifying parity assumptions and expanding a few technical steps.