Exp-function method for Riccati equation and new exact solutions with two arbitrary functions of (2 + 1)-dimensional Konopelchenko-Dubrovsky equations

In this paper, new exact solutions with two arbitrary functions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional Konopelchenko-Dubrovsky equations are obtained by means of the Riccati equation and its generalized solitary wave solutions constructed by the Exp-function method. It is shown that the Exp-function method provides us with a straightforward and important mathematical tool for solving nonlinear evolution equations in mathematical physics.     

New exact solutions for the Kawahara equation using Exp-function method

In this paper, we applied the Exp-function method to solve the Kawahara equation. This method can be used to obtain new exact solutions and periodic solutions with parameters are obtained. It is shown that the Exp-function method, with the help of symbolic computation, provides a very effective and powerful (mathematical tools) for discrete nonlinear evolution equations in mathematical physics.     

New solitonary solutions for modified forms of DP and CH equations using Exp-function method

In this paper we use the Exp-function method for the analytic treatment of the modified forms of Degasperis-Procesi and Camassa-Holm equations. New solitonary solutions are formally derived. The change of the parameters, that in its turn drastically changes the characteristics of the equations, is examined. It is shown that the Exp-function method, with the help of symbolic computation, provides a powerful mathematical tool for solving high-dimensional nonlinear evolutions in mathematical physics.     

Be careful with the Exp-function method

An application of the Exp-function method to search for exact solutions of nonlinear differential equations is analyzed. Typical mistakes of application of the Exp-function method are demonstrated. We show it is often required to simplify the exact solutions obtained. Possibilities of the Exp-function method and other approaches in mathematical physics are discussed. The application of the singular manifold method for finding exact solutions of the Fitzhugh–Nagumo equation is illustrated. The modified simplest equation method is introduced. This approach is used to look for exact solutions of the generalized Korteweg–de Vries equation.     

Application of the Exp-function method for nonlinear differential-difference equations

In this paper, we established abundant travelling wave solutions for some nonlinear differential-difference equations. It is shown that the Exp-function method, with the help of symbolic computation, provides a very effective and powerful new method for discrete nonlinear evolution equations in mathematical physics.     

Exp-function method for constructing exact solutions of Sharma–Tasso–Olver equation

In this paper we use the Exp-function method for the analytic treatment of Sharma–Tasso–Olver equation. New solitonary solutions are formally derived. Change of parameters, which drastically changes the characteristics of the equations, is examined. It is shown that the Exp-function method provides a powerful mathematical tool for solving high-dimensional nonlinear evolutions in mathematical physics. The proposed schemes are reliable and manageable.     

Explicit solutions of (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear KP-BBM equation by using Exp-function method

This paper is devoted to studying the (2 + 1)-dimensional KP-BBM wave equation. Exp-function method is used to conduct the analysis. The generalized solitary solutions, periodic solutions and other exact solutions for the (2 + 1)-dimensional KP-BBM wave equation are obtained via this method with the aid of symbolic computational system. It is also shown that the Exp-function method, with the help of symbolic computation, provides a powerful mathematical tool for solving other nonlinear evolution equations arising in mathematical physics.     

New solitary wave and periodic solutions of the foam drainage equation using the Exp-function method

Using symbolic computation, we apply the Exp-function method to construct new kinds of solutions to the foam drainage equation. We demonstrate that the Exp-function method provides a powerful mathematical tool for solving nonlinear evolution equations in mathematical physics.     

New periodic solutions for nonlinear evolution equations using Exp-function method

The Exp-function method is used to obtain generalized solitonary solutions and periodic solutions for nonlinear evolution equations arising in mathematical physics using symbolic computation. The method is straightforward and concise, and its applications are promising.     

Exact solutions for the generalized Klein–Gordon equation via a transformation and Exp-function method and comparison with Adomian’s method

In this paper, a suitable transformation and a so-called Exp-function method are used to obtain different types of exact solutions for the generalized Klein–Gordon equation. These exact solutions are in full agreement with the previous results obtained in Refs. [Sirendaoreji, Auxiliary equation method and new solutions of Klein–Gordon equations, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals 31 (4) (2007) 943–950; Huiqun Zhang, Extended Jacobi elliptic function expansion method and its applications, Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, 12 (5) (2007) 627–635]. One of these exact solutions is compared with the approximate solutions obtained by the modified decomposition method. Accurate numerical results for a wider range of time are obtained after using different types of ADM-Padè approximation. Our results show that the Exp-function method is very effective in finding exact solutions for the problem considered while the modified decomposition method is very powerful in finding numerical solutions with good accuracy for nonlinear PDE without any need for a transformation or perturbation.     

New exact solutions of a nonlinear integrable equation

Analytic solutions of the partial differential equations are needed to explain many phenomena seen in thermodynamics, aerodynamics, plasma physics, and other fields. In this paper, variational principle is analyzed of the integrable nonlinear Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) typed equation. In addition, exact solutions of this equation are obtained by using various methods such as direct integration, homogeneous balance method, Exp-function method, and Kudryashov method.     

Bi-solitons, breather solution family and rogue waves for the (2+1)-dimensional nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equation

In this paper, bi-solitons, breather solution family and rogue waves for the (2+1)-Dimensional nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equations are obtained by using Exp-function method. These solutions derived from one unified formula which is solution of the standard (1+1) dimension nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equation. Further, based on the solution obtained by other authors, higher-order rational rogue wave solution are obtained by using the similarity transformation. These results greatly enriched the diversity of wave structures for the (2+1)-dimensional nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equations     

Redundant exact solutions of nonlinear differential equations

We analyze the paper by Wazwaz and Mehanna [Wazwaz AM, Mehanna MS. A variety of exact travelling wave solutions for the (2 + 1)-dimensional Boiti–Leon–Pempinelli equation. Appl Math Comput 2010;217:1484–90]. The authors claim that they have found exact solutions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional Boiti–Leon–Pempinelli equation using the tanh–coth method and the Exp-function method. We demonstrate that two of their solutions are incorrect. All the others can be simplified and they are the partial cases of the well-known solution. Wazwaz and Mehanna made a number of typical mistakes in finding exact solutions of nonlinear differential equations. Taking the results of this paper we introduce the definition of redundant exact solutions for the nonlinear ordinary differential equations.     

New periodic and soliton solutions by application of Exp-function method for nonlinear evolution equations

In this letter, the Kaup–Kupershmidt, (2+1)$(2+1)$-dimensional Potential Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (shortly PKP) equations are presented and the Exp-function method is employed to compute an approximation to the solution of nonlinear differential equations governing the problem. It has been attempted to show the capabilities and wide-range applications of the Exp-function method. This method can be used as an alternative to obtain analytic and approximate solution of different types of differential equations applied in engineering mathematics.     

EXP-function method and its application to nonlinear equations

Exp-function method is used to find a unified solution of a nonlinear wave equation. Variant Boussinesq equations are selected to illustrate the effectiveness and simplicity of the method. A generalized solitary solution with free parameters is obtained.     

Application of Exp-function method to generalized Burgers-Fisher equation

In this paper,the Exp-function method is used to construct exact solitary wave solutions for the generalized Burgers-Fisher equation with nonlinear terms of any order.With the aid of Maple computation,we obtain many new and more general exact solitary wave solutions expressed by various exponential and hyperbolic functions.Our results can successfully recover previously known solitary wave solutions that have been found by the tanh-function method and other more sophisticated methods.     

Generalized solitary and periodic wave solutions to a (2 + 1)-dimensional Zakharov-Kuznetsov equation

In this paper, the Exp-function method is employed to the Zakharov-Kuznetsov equation as a (2 + 1)-dimensional model for nonlinear Rossby waves. The observation of solitary wave solutions and periodic wave solutions constructed from the exponential function solutions reveal that our approach is very effective and convenient. The obtained results may be useful for better understanding the properties of two-dimensional coherent structures such as atmospheric blocking events.     

Be careful with the Exp-function method – Additional remarks

It is shown that the solution produced by the Exp-function method may not hold for all initial conditions. Riccati and Maccari nonlinear differential equations are used to illustrate that fact. Conditions of existence for the produced solution in the space of initial conditions and in the space of system’s parameters are derived using the operator method based on the generalized operator of differentiation. The concept of the expansion of an ordinary differential equation is introduced and it is shown that the algebraic–analytical solution of Maccari equation can be produced by solving Riccati equation.     

New exact solutions to the generalized Burgers-Huxley equation

Based on He’s Exp-function method, a series of new exact solutions of the generalized Burger-Huxley equation have been obtained. It is shown that the Exp-function method is straightforward and concise, and its applications are promising.     

Remark on: “Exp-function method for the exact solutions of fifth order KdV equation and modified Burgers equation” [Appl. Math. Comput. (2009) doi:10.1016/j.amc.2009.07.009]

By means of the Exp-function method, Inan and Ugurlu [Appl. Math. Comput. (2009) doi:10.1016/j.amc.2009.07.009] reported eight expressions for being solutions to the two equations studied. In fact, all of them can be easily simplified to constants.