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Poincaré-Dulac normal form is a mathematical technique used in the study of dynamical systems, particularly in the context of differential equations and bifurcation theory. It is named after Henri Poincaré and Georges-Henri Dulac, who contributed to its development. The normal form provides a way to simplify the equations governing a dynamical system near a fixed point or equilibrium, making it easier to analyze the system's behavior.

The Poincaré-Dulac normal form is derived through a series of transformations that reduce the original system of differential equations to a simpler, canonical form. This canonical form retains the essential dynamics of the system while eliminating non-essential terms. The process involves a change of variables and a rescaling of time, which can be quite complex but is systematic.

One of the key advantages of the Poincaré-Dulac normal form is its ability to reveal the qualitative behavior of the system near the fixed point. By focusing on the canonical form, one can often determine the stability of the fixed point, the nature of the bifurcations that occur as parameters are varied, and other important dynamical properties.

The technique is particularly useful in the study of planar systems, where the phase space is two-dimensional. In higher dimensions, other normal form techniques, such as the center manifold reduction, may be more appropriate. Despite its limitations, the Poincaré-Dulac normal form remains a valuable tool in the study of dynamical systems and continues to be an active area of research.