Application of the optimal homotopy asymptotic method for solving a strongly nonlinear oscillatory system

Abstract

In this paper, the optimal homotopy asymptotic method (OHAM) and the traditional homotopy analysis method (HAM) are used to obtain analytical solution for a strongly nonlinear oscillation. Moreover, the homotopy-pade technique is employed to accelerate the convergence of solution series of traditional HAM. Results show that the second-order approximation by the OHAM is quick convergence and more accurate than the high-order of approximation by the homotopy-pade technique.