B1.17

Dynamical Systems
Part II, 2003

Consider the one-dimensional map f:RRf: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}, where f(x)=μx2(1x)f(x)=\mu x^{2}(1-x) with μ\mu a real parameter. Find the range of values of μ\mu for which the open interval (0,1)(0,1) is mapped into itself and contains at least one fixed point. Describe the bifurcation at μ=4\mu=4 and find the parameter value for which there is a period-doubling bifurcation. Determine whether the fixed point is an attractor at this bifurcation point.