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One-shot learning for the complex dynamical behaviors of weakly nonlinear forced oscillators

Machine Learning 2026-04-17 v1 Dynamical Systems

Abstract

Extrapolative prediction of complex nonlinear dynamics remains a central challenge in engineering. This study proposes a one-shot learning method to identify global frequency-response curves from a single excitation time history by learning governing equations. We introduce MEv-SINDy (Multi-frequency Evolutionary Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics) to infer the governing equations of non-autonomous and multi-frequency systems. The methodology leverages the Generalized Harmonic Balance (GHB) method to decompose complex forced responses into a set of slow-varying evolution equations. We validated the capabilities of MEv-SINDy on two critical Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). These applications include a nonlinear beam resonator and a MEMS micromirror. Our results show that the model trained on a single point accurately predicts softening/hardening effects and jump phenomena across a wide range of excitation levels. This approach significantly reduces the data acquisition burden for the characterization and design of nonlinear microsystems.

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@article{arxiv.2604.15181,
  title  = {One-shot learning for the complex dynamical behaviors of weakly nonlinear forced oscillators},
  author = {Teng Ma and Luca Rosafalco and Wei Cui and Lin Zhao and Attilio Frangi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.15181},
  year   = {2026}
}

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48 pages, 16 figures, graphical abstract, highlights