Transverse Spectral Stability of Small Periodic Traveling Waves for the KP Equation

The Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (KP) equation possesses a four‐parameter family of one‐dimensional periodic traveling waves. We study the spectral stability of the waves with small amplitude with respect to two‐dimensional perturbations which are either periodic in the direction of propagation, with the same period as the one‐dimensional traveling wave, or nonperiodic (localized or bounded). We focus on the so‐called KP‐I equation (positive dispersion case), for which we show that these periodic waves are unstable with respect to both types of perturbations. Finally, we briefly discuss the KP‐II equation, for which we show that these periodic waves are spectrally stable with respect to perturbations that are periodic in the direction of propagation, and have long wavelengths in the transverse direction.     

Transverse spectral instabilities in Konopelchenko–Dubrovsky equation

We study the transverse spectral stability of the one-dimensional small-amplitude periodic traveling wave solutions of the (2+1)-dimensional Konopelchenko–Dubrovsky (KD) equation. We show that these waves are transversely unstable with respect to two-dimensional perturbations that are periodic in both directions with long wavelength in the transverse direction. We also show that these waves are transversely stable with respect to perturbations which are either mean-zero periodic or square-integrable in the direction of the propagation of the wave and periodic in the transverse direction with finite or short wavelength. We discuss the implications of these results for special cases of the KD equation—namely, KP-II and mKP-II equations.     

Stable Modulating Multipulse Solutions for Dissipative Systems with Resonant Spatially Periodic Forcing

Summary.    We show the existence and stability of modulating multipulse solutions for a class of bifurcation problems given by a dispersive Swift-Hohenberg type of equation with a spatially periodic forcing. Equations of this type arise as model problems for pattern formation over unbounded weakly oscillating domains and, more specifically, in laser optics. As associated modulation equation, one obtains a nonsymmetric Ginzburg-Landau equation which possesses exponentially stable stationary n—pulse solutions. The modulating multipulse solutions of the original equation then consist of a traveling pulselike envelope modulating a spatially oscillating wave train. They are constructed by means of spatial dynamics and center manifold theory. In order to show their stability, we use Floquet theory and combine the validity of the modulation equation with the exponential stability of the n—pulses in the modulation equation. The analysis is supplemented by a few numerical computations. In addition, we also show, in a different parameter regime, the existence of exponentially stable stationary periodic solutions for the class of systems under consideration. Received November 30, 1999; accepted December 4, 2000 Online publication March 23, 2001     

Stability of small periodic waves for the nonlinear Schrödinger equation

The nonlinear Schrödinger equation possesses three distinct six-parameter families of complex-valued quasiperiodic traveling waves, one in the defocusing case and two in the focusing case. All these solutions have the property that their modulus is a periodic function of x−ct for some c∈R. In this paper we investigate the stability of the small amplitude traveling waves, both in the defocusing and the focusing case. Our first result shows that these waves are orbitally stable within the class of solutions which have the same period and the same Floquet exponent as the original wave. Next, we consider general bounded perturbations and focus on spectral stability. We show that the small amplitude traveling waves are stable in the defocusing case, but unstable in the focusing case. The instability is of side-band type, and therefore cannot be detected in the periodic set-up used for the analysis of orbital stability.     

Whitham modulation theory for the Zakharov–Kuznetsov equation and stability analysis of its periodic traveling wave solutions

We derive the Whitham modulation equations for the Zakharov–Kuznetsov equation via a multiple scales expansion and averaging two conservation laws over one oscillation period of its periodic traveling wave solutions. We then use the Whitham modulation equations to study the transverse stability of the periodic traveling wave solutions. We find that all periodic solutions traveling along the first spatial coordinate are linearly unstable with respect to purely transversal perturbations, and we obtain an explicit expression for the growth rate of perturbations in the long wave limit. We validate these predictions by linearizing the equation around its periodic solutions and solving the resulting eigenvalue problem numerically. We also calculate the growth rate of the solitary waves analytically. The predictions of Whitham modulation theory are in excellent agreement with both of these approaches. Finally, we generalize the stability analysis to periodic waves traveling in arbitrary directions and to perturbations that are not purely transversal, and we determine the resulting domains of stability and instability.     

The Stability Analysis of the Periodic Traveling Wave Solutions of the mKdV Equation

The stability of periodic solutions of partial differential equations has been an area of increasing interest in the last decade. In this paper, we derive all periodic traveling wave solutions of the focusing and defocusing mKdV equations. We show that in the defocusing case all such solutions are orbitally stable with respect to subharmonic perturbations: perturbations that are periodic with period equal to an integer multiple of the period of the underlying solution. We do this by explicitly computing the spectrum and the corresponding eigenfunctions associated with the linear stability problem. Next, we bring into play different members of the mKdV hierarchy. Combining this with the spectral stability results allows for the construction of a Lyapunov function for the periodic traveling waves. Using the seminal results of Grillakis, Shatah, and Strauss, we are able to conclude orbital stability. In the focusing case, we show how instabilities arise.     

Orbital stability of periodic traveling wave solutions to the generalized Long-Short wave equations

This paper investigates the orbital stability of periodic traveling wave solutions to the generalized Long-Short wave equations $\left\{\begin{array}{l}i\varepsilon_{t}+\varepsilon_{xx}=n\varepsilon+\alpha|\varepsilon|^{2}\varepsilon,\\n_{t}=(|\varepsilon|^{2})_{x}, x\in R.\end{array} \right.$ Firstly, we show that there exist a smooth curve of positive traveling wave solutions of dnoidal type with a fixed fundamental period $L$ for the generalized Long-Short wave equations. Then, combining the classical method proposed by Benjamin, Bona et al., and detailed spectral analysis given by using Lame equation and Floquet theory, we show that the dnoidal type periodic wave solution is orbitally stable by perturbations with period $L$. As the modulus of the Jacobian elliptic function $k\rightarrow 1$, we obtain the orbital stability results of solitary wave solution with zero asymptotic value for the generalized Long-Short equations. In particular, as $\alpha=0$, we can also obtain the orbital stability results of periodic wave solutions and solitary wave solutions for the long-short wave resonance equations. The results in the present paper improve and extend the previous stability results of long-shore wave equations and its extension equations.     

The Transverse Instability of Periodic Waves in Zakharov–Kuznetsov Type Equations

In this paper, we investigate the instability of one‐dimensionally stable periodic traveling wave solutions of the generalized Korteweg‐de Vries equation to long wavelength transverse perturbations in the generalized Zakharov–Kuznetsov equation in two space dimensions. By deriving appropriate asymptotic expansions of the periodic Evans function, we derive an index which yields sufficient conditions for transverse instabilities to occur. This index is geometric in nature, and applies to any periodic traveling wave profile under some minor smoothness assumptions on the nonlinearity. We also describe the analogous theory for periodic traveling waves of the generalized Benjamin–Bona–Mahony equation to long wavelength transverse perturbations in the gBBM–Zakharov–Kuznetsov equation.     

Existence and orbital stability of periodic wave solutions for the nonlinear Schrodinger equation

In this paper, we study the existence and orbital stability of periodic wave solutions or the Schrödinger equation. The existence of periodic wave solution is obtained by using the phase portrait analytical technique. The stability approach is based on the theory developed by Angulo for periodic eigenvalue problems. A crucial condition of orbital stability of periodic wave solutions is proved by using qualitative theory of ordinal differential equations. The results presented in this paper improve the previous approach, because the proving approach does not dependent on complete elliptic integral of first kind and second kind.     

Change of Polarity for Periodic Waves in the Variable‐Coefficient Korteweg‐de Vries Equation

We examine the variable‐coefficient Kortweg‐de Vries equation for the situation when the coefficient of the quadratic nonlinear term changes sign at a certain critical point. This case has been widely studied for a solitary wave, which is extinguished at the critical point and replaced by a train of solitary waves of the opposite polarity to the incident wave, riding on a pedestal of the original polarity. Here, we examine the same case but for a modulated periodic wave train. Using an asymptotic analysis, we show that in contrast a periodic wave is preserved with a finite amplitude as it passes through the critical point, but a phase change is generated causing the wave to reverse its polarity.     

Transverse nonlinear instability for two-dimensional dispersive models

We present a method to prove nonlinear instability of solitary waves in dispersive models. Two examples are analyzed: we prove the nonlinear long time instability of the KdV solitary wave (with respect to periodic transverse perturbations) under a KP-I flow and the transverse nonlinear instability of solitary waves for the cubic nonlinear Schrödinger equation.     

Scattering problem for a slowly decreasing potential that is periodically dependent on time

The multidimensional Schrödinger operator with a periodic timedependent potential is considered. The potential may decrease slowly with respect to the space variable and its mean value with respect to time is equal to zero. It is shown that for the pair H₀=?Δ, H, there exist wave operators, and their ranges coincide with the absolutely continuous subspace of the corresponding monodromy operator.     

Local bifurcations of plane running waves for the generalized cubic Schrödinger equation

For the generalized cubic Schrödinger equation, we consider a periodic boundary value problem in the case of n independent space variables. For this boundary value problem, there exists a countable set of plane running waves periodic with respect to the time variable. We analyze their stability and local bifurcations under the change of stability. We show that invariant tori of dimension 2, ..., n + 1 can bifurcate from each of them. We obtain asymptotic formulas for the solutions on invariant tori and stability conditions for bifurcating tori as well as parameter ranges in which, starting from n = 3, a subcritical (stiff) bifurcation of invariant tori is possible.     

A Variational Approach Via Bipotentials for a Class of Frictional Contact Problems

In the reference (Cui and Yin, Pacific J. Math. 233:257–289, 2007), under the assumptions that the supersonic incoming flow is isothermal and symmetrically perturbed with respect to a uniform supersonic constant state, the authors have shown the global existence and stability of a symmetric supersonic conic shock for such a supersonic flow past a circular cone. In this paper, we will remove all the symmetric assumptions in the previous paper and study the global existence problem on a really multidimensional shock wave. More concretely, we establish the global existence and stability of a three-dimensional supersonic conic shock wave for a perturbed steady supersonic isothermal flow past an infinitely long conic body.     

Spectral transverse instability of solitary waves in Korteweg fluids

The motion of Korteweg fluids is governed by the Euler-Korteweg model, which admits planar solitary waves for nonmonotone pressure laws such as the van der Waals law below critical temperature. In an earlier work with Danchin, Descombes and Jamet, it was shown by variational arguments and numerical computations that some of these solitary waves are stable in one space dimension. The purpose here is to study their stability with respect to transverse perturbations in several space dimensions. By Evans functions techniques and Rouché's theorem, it is shown that transverse perturbations of large wave length always destabilize solitary waves in the Euler-Korteweg model, whereas energy estimates show that perturbations of short wave length tend to stabilize them.     

Instability of cnoidal‐peak for the NLS‐δ equation

We study the existence and stability of standing waves for the periodic cubic nonlinear Schrödinger equation with a point defect determined by the periodic Dirac distribution at the origin. We show that this model admits a smooth curve of periodic‐peak standing wave solutions with a profile determined by the Jacobi elliptic function of cnoidal type. Via a perturbation method and continuation argument, we obtain that in the repulsive defect, the cnoidal‐peak standing wave solutions are unstable in $H^1_{per}$ with respect to perturbations which have the same period as the wave itself. Global well‐posedness is verified for the Cauchy problem in $H^1_{per}$ .     

Rigorous Justification of the Whitham Modulation Equations for the Generalized Korteweg–de Vries Equation

In this paper, we consider the spectral stability of spatially periodic traveling wave solutions of the generalized Korteweg–de Vries equation to long‐wavelength perturbations. Specifically, we extend the work of Bronski and Johnson by demonstrating that the homogenized system describing the mean behavior of a slow modulation (WKB) approximation of the solution correctly describes the linearized dispersion relation near zero frequency of the linearized equations about the background periodic wave. The latter has been shown by rigorous Evans function techniques to control the spectral stability near the origin, that is, stability to slow modulations of the underlying solution. In particular, through our derivation of the WKB approximation we generalize the modulation expansion of Whitham for the KdV to a more general class of equations which admit periodic waves with nonzero mean. As a consequence, we will show that, assuming a particular nondegeneracy condition, spectral stability near the origin is equivalent with the local well‐posedness of the Whitham system.     

一种治愈强激波数值不稳定性的混合方法

HLLC（Harten-Lax-Leer-contact）格式是一种高分辨率格式,能够准确捕捉激波、接触间断和稀疏波.但是使用HLLC格式计算多维问题时,在强激波附近会出现激波不稳定现象.FORCE（first-order centred）格式在强激波附近表现出很好的稳定性,并且其数值耗散比HLL（Harten-Lax-Leer）格式小.分析了HLLC格式和FORCE格式在特定流动条件下的稳定性,构造了HLLC-FORCE混合格式并且进一步结合开关函数来消除HLLC格式的激波不稳定现象.数值试验表明新构造的混合格式不仅能够消除HLLC格式的激波不稳定现象,还最大程度地保留HLLC格式高分辨率的优点.     

Periodic wave solutions and asymptotic analysis of the Hirota–Satsuma shallow water wave equation

In this paper, we devise a simple way to explicitly construct the Riemann theta function periodic wave solution of the nonlinear partial differential equation. The resulting theory is applied to the Hirota–Satsuma shallow water wave equation. Bilinear forms are presented to explicitly construct periodic wave solutions based on a multidimensional Riemann theta function. We obtain the one‐periodic and two‐periodic wave solutions of the equation. The relations between the periodic wave solutions and soliton solutions are rigorously established. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

解高维广义对称正则长波方程的Fourier谱方法

１引言对称正则长波方程（ＳＲＬＷＥ）是正则化长波方程（ＲＬＷＥ）的一种对称叙述［１］用于描述弱非线性作用下空间变换的离子声波传播．［１］得到了方程组（１．１）的双曲正割平方孤立波解、四个不变量和数值结果、明显地,从（１．１）中消去ρ,得到一类正则长波方程（ＲＬＷＥ）代替（１．２）中第三项、第四项对ｔ的导数为对ｘ的导数,得到Ｂｏｕｓｓｉｎｅｓｑ方程．［２］对一类广义对称正则长波方程组提出了谱方法,证明了古典光滑解的存在性和唯一性,建立了近似解的收敛性和误差估计。［３］研究了高维对称正则长波方程整体…