Explicit solutions of the Bogoyavlensky-Konoplechenko equation

By means of the generalized direct method, a relationship is constructed between the new solutions and the old ones of the Bogoyavlensky-Konoplechenko equation. Based on the relationship, a new solution is obtained by using a given solution of the equation. The symmetry is also obtained for the BK equation. Then we get the reductions using the symmetry and give some exact solutions of the BK equation.     

Full symmetry groups, Painlevé integrability and exact solutions of the nonisospectral BKP equation

Based on the generalized symmetry group method presented by Lou and Ma [Lou and Ma, Non-Lie symmetry groups of (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear systems obtained from a simple direct method, J. Phys. A: Math. Gen. 38 (2005) L129], firstly, both the Lie point groups and the full symmetry group of the nonisospectral BKP equation are obtained, at the same time, a relationship is constructed between the new solutions and the old ones of equation. Secondly, the nonisospectral BKP can be proved to be Painlevé integrability by combining the standard WTC approach with the Kruskal’s simplification, some solutions are obtained by using the standard truncated Painlevé expansion. Finally, based on the relationship by the generalized symmetry group method and some solutions by using the standard truncated Painlevé expansion, some interesting solution are constructed.     

The inverse problem of the calculus of variations for scalar fourth-order ordinary differential equations

A simple invariant characterization of the scalar fourth-order ordinary differential equations which admit a variational multiplier is given. The necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of a multiplier are expressed in terms of the vanishing of two relative invariants which can be associated with any fourth-order equation through the application of Cartan's equivalence method. The solution to the inverse problem for fourth-order scalar equations provides the solution to an equivalence problem for second-order Lagrangians, as well as the precise relationship between the symmetry algebra of a variational equation and the divergence symmetry algebra of the associated Lagrangian.

     

Comparison of approximate symmetry and approximate homotopy symmetry to the Cahn–Hilliard equation

Complete infinite order approximate symmetry and approximate homotopy symmetry classifications of the Cahn–Hilliard equation are performed and the reductions are constructed by an optimal system of one-dimensional subalgebras. Zero order similarity reduced equations are nonlinear ordinary differential equations while higher order similarity solutions can be obtained by solving linear variable coefficient ordinary differential equations. The relationship between two methods for different order are studied and the results show that the approximate homotopy symmetry method is more effective to control the convergence of series solutions than the approximate symmetry one.     

Explicit solutions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional AKNS shallow water wave equation with variable coefficients

Using an improved direct reduction method, we find the equivalence transformations of (2 + 1)-dimensional AKNS shallow water wave equation with variable coefficients, and obtain the corresponding relationship between explicit solutions of AKNS equation and those of the corresponding reduced equation. In addition, we get some new explicit solutions of AKNS equation by applying Lie symmetry method.     

Generalized conditional symmetries of evolution equations

We analyze the relationship of generalized conditional symmetries of evolution equations to the formal compatibility and passivity of systems of differential equations as well as to systems of vector fields in involution. Earlier results on the connection between generalized conditional invariance and generalized reduction of evolution equations are revisited. This leads to a no-go theorem on determining equations for operators of generalized conditional symmetry. It is also shown that up to certain equivalences there exists a one-to-one correspondence between generalized conditional symmetries of an evolution equation and parametric families of its solutions.     

A comparative study of approximate symmetry and approximate homotopy symmetry to a class of perturbed nonlinear wave equations

A comparative study of approximate symmetry and approximate homotopy symmetry to a class of perturbed nonlinear wave equations is performed. First, complete infinite-order approximate symmetry classification of the equation is obtained by means of the method originated by Fushchich and Shtelen. An optimal system of one-dimensional subalgebras is derived and used to construct general formulas of approximate symmetry reductions and similarity solutions. Second, we study approximate homotopy symmetry of the equation and construct connections between the two symmetry methods for the first-order and higher-order cases, respectively. The series solutions derived by the two methods are compared.     

Integrating Scalar Ordinary Differential Equations with Symmetry Revisited

The process of integrating an nth-order scalar ordinary differential equation with symmetry is revisited in terms of Pfaffian systems. This formulation immediately provides a completely algebraic method to determine the initial conditions and the corresponding solutions which are invariant under a one parameter subgroup of a symmetry group. To determine the noninvariant solutions the problem splits into three cases. If the dimension of the symmetry groups is less than the order of the equation, then there exists an open dense set of initial conditions whose corresponding solutions can be found by integrating a quotient Pfaffian system on a quotient space, and integrating an equation of fundamental Lie type associated with the symmetry group. If the dimension of the symmetry group is equal to the order of the equation, then there exists an open dense set of initial conditions whose corresponding solutions are obtained either by solving an equation of fundamental Lie type associated with the symmetry group, or the solutions are invariant under a one-parameter subgroup. If the dimension of the symmetry group is greater than the order of the equation, then there exists an open dense set of initial conditions where the solutions can either be determined by solving an equation of fundamental Lie type for a solvable Lie group, or are invariant. In each case the initial conditions, the quotient Pfaffian system, and the equation of Lie type are all determined algebraically. Examples of scalar ordinary differential equations and a Pfaffian system are given.     

Nonclassical symmetry reductions of the Boussinesq equation

In this paper we discuss symmetry reductions and exact solutions of the Boussinesq equation using the classical Lie method of infinitesimals, the direct method due to Clarkson and Kruskal and the nonclassical method due to Bluman and Cole. In particular, we compare and contrast the application of these three methods. We discuss the use of symbolic manipulation programs in the implementation of these methods and differential Gröbner bases as a technique for solving the overdetermined systems of equations that arise. The relationship between the direct and nonclassical methods and other ansatz-based methods for deriving exact solutions of partial differential equations are also mentioned. To conclude we describe some of the important open problems in the field of symmetry analysis of differential equations.     

Analysis of the time fractional nonlinear diffusion equation from diffusion process

Under investigation in this paper is a time fractional nonlinear diffusion equation which can be utilized to express various diffusion processes. The symmetry of this considered equation has been obtained via fractional Lie group approach with the sense of Riemann-Liouville (R-L) fractional derivative. Based on the symmetry, this equation can be changed into an ordinary differential equation of fractional order. Moreover, some new invariant solutions of this considered equation are found. Lastly, utilising the Noether theorem and the general form of Noether type theorem, the conservation laws are yielded to the time fractional nonlinear diffusion equation, respectively. Our discovery that there are no conservation laws under the general form of Noether type theorem case. This result tells us the symmetry of this equation is not variational symmetry of the considered functional. These rich results can give us more information to interpret this equation.     

Symmetry reductions and soliton-like solutions for the variable coefficient MKdV equations

Two types of symmetry reductions are derived for the variable coefficient MKdV equation, which contain well-known Painleve II type equation and Jacobian elliptic equation. In addition, soliton-like solutions of the variable coefficient MKdV equation are also obtained. Finally, a transformation between the variable coefficient MKdV equation and the MKdV equation are also found.     

Symmetry Reduction and Exact Solutions of a Hyperbolic Monge-Amp`ere Equation

By means of the classical symmetry method,a hyperbolic Monge-Ampère equation is investigated.The symmetry group is studied and its corresponding group invariant solutions are constructed.Based on the associated vector of the obtained symmetry,the authors construct the group-invariant optimal system of the hyperbolic Monge-Ampère equation,from which two interesting classes of solutions to the hyperbolic Monge-Ampère equation are obtained successfully.     

二维输运方程离散格式的对称性

讨论了二维柱几何非定态中子输运方程离散格式的对称性问题，在几何空间和相空间连续的情况下，证明了时间离散方程的一维球对称性；而在时间和相空间离散的情况下，阐述了格式不具有一维球对称性；对时间和相空间离散情况下的几何空间间断有限元方程，得到了左右对称性。     

An exact solution of a quasilinear Fisher equation in cylindrical coordinates

Lie symmetry method is applied to analyse Fisher equation in cylindrical coordinates. Symmetry algebra is found and symmetry invariance is used to reduce the equation to a first-order ODE. The first-order ODE is further analysed to obtain exact solution of Fisher equation in explicit form.     

Nonlocal Symmetries and Explicit Solutions of the Boussinesq Equation

The nonlocal symmetry of the Boussinesq equation is obtained from the known Lax pair. The explicit analytic interaction solutions between solitary waves and cnoidal waves are obtained through the localization procedure of nonlocal symmetry. Some other types of solutions, such as rational solutions and error function solutions, are given by using the fourth Painlev′e equation with special values of the parameters. For some interesting solutions, the figures are given out to show their properties.     

An exact solution of a quasilinear Fisher equation in cylindrical coordinates

Lie symmetry method is applied to analyse Fisher equation in cylindrical coordinates. Symmetry algebra is found and symmetry invariance is used to reduce the equation to a first-order ODE. The first-order ODE is further analysed to obtain exact solution of Fisher equation in explicit form.     

正交各向异性弹性力学正交关系的研究

新的正交关系被推广到正交各向异性三维弹性力学．将弹性力学新正交关系中构造对偶向量的思路推广到正交各向异性问题．将弹性力学求解辛体系的对偶向量重新排序后,提出了一种新的对偶向量．由混合变量求解法直接得到对偶微分方程．所导出的对偶微分矩阵具有主对角子矩阵为零矩阵的特点．由于对偶微分矩阵的这一特点,对于正交各向异性三维弹性力学发现了2个独立的、对称的正交关系．采用分离变量法求解对偶微分方程．从正交各向异性弹性力学求解体系的积分形式出发,利用一些恒等式证明了新的正交关系．新的正交关系不但包含原有的辛正交关系,而且比原有的关系简洁．新正交关系的物理意义是对偶方程的解关于z坐标的对称性的体现．辛正交关系是一个广义关系,但辛正交关系可以在一定的条件下以狭义的强形式出现．新的研究成果将为研究正交各向异性三维弹性力学的解析解和有限元解提供新的有效工具．     

Limit symmetry of the Korteweg-de Vries equation and its applications

We discuss a symmetry of the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation. This symmetry can be related to the squared eigenfunction symmetry by a limit procedure. As applications, we consider the similarity reduction of the KdV equation and a KdV equation with new self-consistent sources. We derive some solutions via a bilinear approach.     

Symmetry reductions and explicit solutions of a (3 + 1)-dimensional PDE

The symmetry of the (3 + 1)-dimensional partial differential equation has been derived via a direct symmetry method and proved to be infinite dimensional non-Virasoro type symmetry algebra. Many kinds of symmetry reductions have been obtained, including the (2 + 1)-dimensional ANNV equation and breaking soliton equation. And some new soliton solutions and complex solutions are obtained due to the Riccati equation method and symbolic computation.     

Derivation of conservation laws for a nonlinear wave equation modelling melt migration using Lie point symmetry generators

The derivation of conservation laws for a nonlinear wave equation modelling the migration of melt through the Earth’s mantle is considered. New conserved vectors which depend explicitly on the spatial coordinate are generated using the Lie point symmetry generators of the equation and known conserved vectors. It is demonstrated how conserved vectors that are conformally associated with a Lie point symmetry generator can be derived more simply than by the direct method by imposing the symmetry condition on the conservation law equation.