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Zusammenfassung: <jats:p> In this paper, we consider periodic solutions of discontinuous non-smooth maps. We show how the fixed points of a general piecewise linear map with a discontinuity (‘a map with a gap’) behave under parameter variation. We show in detail all the possible behaviours of period 1 and period 2 solutions. For positive gaps, we find that period 2 solutions can exist independently of period 1 solutions. Conversely, for negative gaps, period 1 and period 2 solutions can coexist. Higher periodic orbits can also exist and be stable and we give several examples of how these solutions behave under parameter variation. Finally, we compare our results with those of Jain &amp; Banerjee (Jain &amp; Banerjee 2003 <jats:italic>Int. J. Bifurcat. Chaos</jats:italic> <jats:bold>13</jats:bold> , 3341–3351) and Banerjee <jats:italic>et al</jats:italic> . (Banerjee <jats:italic>et al</jats:italic> . 2004 <jats:italic>IEEE Trans. Circ. Syst. II</jats:italic> <jats:bold>51</jats:bold> , 649–654) and explain their numerical simulations. </jats:p>
Umfang: 49-65
ISSN: 1364-5021
1471-2946
DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2006.1735