A note on the Lie symmetries of complex partial differential equations and their split real systems

Folklore suggests that the split Lie-like operators of a complex partial differential equation are symmetries of the split system of real partial differential equations. However, this is not the case generally. We illustrate this by using the complex heat equation, wave equation with dissipation, the nonlinear Burgers equation and nonlinear KdV equations. We split the Lie symmetries of a complex partial differential equation in the real domain and obtain real Lie-like operators. Further, the complex partial differential equation is split into two coupled or uncoupled real partial differential equations which constitute a system of two equations for two real functions of two real variables. The Lie symmetries of this system are constructed by the classical Lie approach. We compare these Lie symmetries with the split Lie-like operators of the given complex partial differential equation for the examples considered. We conclude that the split Lie-like operators of complex partial differential equations are not in general symmetries of the split system of real partial differential equations. We prove a proposition that gives the criteria when the Lie-like operators are symmetries of the split system.     

广义(3+1)维Zakharov-Kuznetsov方程的对称约化、精确解和守恒律

运用李群分析,得到了广义(3+1)维Zakharov-Kuznetsov(ZK)方程的对称及约化方程,结合齐次平衡原理,试探函数法和指数函数法得到了该方程的群不变解和新精确解,包括冲击波解、孤立波解等.进一步给出了广义(3+1)维ZK方程的伴随方程和守恒律.     

GROUP ANALYSIS AND HEIR-EQUATIONS OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THIN LIQUID FILMS

Lie group analysis is applied to a mathematical model for thin liquid films, namely a nonlinear fourth order partial differential equation in two independent variables. A three-dimensional Lie symmetry algebra is found and reductions to fourth order ordinary differential equations are obtained by using its one-dimensional subalgebras. Two of these ordinary differential equations are studied by the reduction method and by the Jacobi last multiplier method, and found to be linearizable. Furthermore, the G-equation and η-equation, namely two of the heir-equations obtained by iterating the nonclassical symmetries method, are constructed and reductions to different ordinary differential equations are acquired by using two-dimensional and three-dimensional subalgebras, respectively.     

SYMMETRIES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WITH NONLINEAR NONHOLONOMIC CONSTRAINTS

The dynamical symmetries and adjoint symmetries of nonlinear nonholonomic constrained mechanical systems are analysed in two kinds of geometrical frameworks whose evolution equations are Routh's equations and generalized Chaplygin's equations, respectively. The Lagrangian inverse problem and the interrelation between Noether's symmetries and dynamical symmetries are briefly concerned with. Finally an illustrative example is analysed.     

Global versus local superintegrability of nonlinear oscillators

Liouville (super)integrability of a Hamiltonian system of differential equations is based on the existence of globally well-defined constants of the motion, while Lie point symmetries provide a local approach to conserved integrals. Therefore, it seems natural to investigate in which sense Lie point symmetries can be used to provide information concerning the superintegrability of a given Hamiltonian system. The two-dimensional oscillator and the central force problem are used as benchmark examples to show that the relationship between standard Lie point symmetries and superintegrability is neither straightforward nor universal. In general, it turns out that superintegrability is not related to either the size or the structure of the algebra of variational dynamical symmetries. Nevertheless, all of the first integrals for a given Hamiltonian system can be obtained through an extension of the standard point symmetry method, which is applied to a superintegrable nonlinear oscillator describing the motion of a particle on a space with non-constant curvature and spherical symmetry.     

Lie and Noether symmetries of systems of complex ordinary differential equations and their split systems

The Lie and Noether point symmetry analyses of a kth-order system of m complex ordinary differential equations (ODEs) with m dependent variables are performed. The decomposition of complex symmetries of the given system of complex ODEs yields Lie- and Noether-like operators. The system of complex ODEs can be split into 2m coupled real partial differential equations (PDEs) and 2m Cauchy–Riemann (CR) equations. The classical approach is invoked to compute the symmetries of the 4m real PDEs and these are compared with the decomposed Lie- and Noether-like operators of the system of complex ODEs. It is shown that, in general, the Lie- and Noether-like operators of the system of complex ODEs and the symmetries of the decomposed system of real PDEs are not the same. A similar analysis is carried out for restricted systems of complex ODEs that split into 2m coupled real ODEs. We summarize our findings on restricted complex ODEs in two propositions.     

均匀磁场中二维各向同性带电谐振子的守恒量与对称性研究

由牛顿第二定律得到二维各向同性带电谐振子在均匀磁场中运动的运动微分方程,通过对运动微分方程的直接积分得到系统的两个积分(守恒量).利用Legendre变换建立守恒量与Lagrange函数间的关系,从而求得系统的Lagrange函数,并讨论与守恒量相应的无限小变换的Noether对称性与Lie对称性,最后求得系统的运动学方程.     

两自由度弱非线性耦合系统的一阶近似Lie对称性与近似守恒量

采用变劲度系数的耦合弹簧构建一实际的两自由度弱非线性耦合系统, 用近似Lie对称性理论研究系统的一阶近似Lie对称性与近似守恒量, 得到6个一阶近似Lie对称性和一阶近似守恒量, 其中1个一阶近似守恒量实为系统的精确守恒量, 4个一阶近似守恒量为平凡的一阶近似守恒量, 只有1个一阶近似守恒量为稳定的一阶近似守恒量. 关键词： 两自由度弱非线性耦合系统 近似Lie对称性 近似守恒量     

Reciprocal transformations of the space-time shifted nonlocal short pulse equations

Reciprocal transformations of the space-time shifted nonlocal short pulse equations are elaborated. Covariance of dependent and independent variables involved in the reciprocal transformations is investigated. Exact solutions of the space-time shifted nonlocal short pulse equations are given in terms of double Wronskians. Realness of independent variables involved in the reciprocal transformations is verified. Dynamics of some obtained solutions are illustrated.     

耦合Burgers系统的Painlevé性质分析，对称和对称约化

本文给出了耦合Burgers系统的Painlevé性质，逆强对称算子，无穷多对称和李对称约化。通过把强对称和逆强对称算子重复多次作用到耦合Burgers模型的一些平庸对称，如恒等变换，空间平移变换和标度变换上，我们得到了三族无穷多对称。这些对称构成了无穷维李代数。用其中的有限维子代数——点李代数对模型进行对称约化，得到了模型的群不变解。     

Conservation laws of the generalized short pulse equation

We show that the generalized short pulse equation is nonlinearly self-adjoint with differential substitution.Moreover,any adjoint symmetry is a differential substitution of nonlinear self-adjointness,and vice versa.Consequently,the general conservation law formula is constructed and new conservation laws for some special cases are found.     

Exhaustive Classification of the Invariant Solutions for a Specific Nonlinear Model Describing Near Planar and Marginally Long-Wave Unstable Interfaces for Phase Transition

Problems of thermodynamic phase transition originate inherently in solidification, combustion and various other significant fields. If the transition region among two locally stable phases is adequately narrow, the dynamics can be modeled by an interface motion. This paper is devoted to exhaustive analysis of the invariant solutions for a modified Kuramoto-Sivashinsky equation in two spatial and one temporal dimensions is presented. This nonlinear partial differential equation asymptotically characterizes near planar interfaces, which are marginally long-wave unstable. For this purpose, by applying the classical symmetry method for this model the classical symmetry operators are attained.Moreover, the structure of the Lie algebra of symmetries is discussed and the optimal system of subalgebras, which yields the preliminary classification of group invariant solutions is constructed. Mainly, the Lie invariants corresponding to the infinitesimal symmetry generators as well as associated similarity reduced equations are also pointed out. Furthermore,the nonclassical symmetries of this nonlinear PDE are also comprehensively investigated.     

二阶非线性耦合动力学系统守恒量的扩展Prelle-Singer求法与对称性研究

将扩展Prelle-Singer法(扩展P-S法)用于求x=Ф1(x,y),y=Ф2(x,y)类型的二阶非线性耦合动力学系统的守恒量,得到了积分乘子满足的微分方程与守恒量的一般形式,并讨论所得守恒量的Noether对称性与Lie对称性.最后用扩展P-S法求得了四次非谐振子系统的两个守恒量,并讨论了系统的对称性.     

Symmetry Reduction of Two-Dimensional Damped Kuramoto-Sivashinsky Equation

In this paper, the problem of determining the largest possible set of symmetries for an important nonlinear dynamical system: the two-dimensional damped Kuramoto-Sivashinsky ((2D) DKS ) equation is studied. By applying the basic Lie symmetry method for the (2D) DKS equation, the classical Lie point symmetry operators are obtained. Also, the optimal system of one-dimensional subalgebras of the equation is constructed. The Lie invariants as well as similarity reduced equations corresponding to infinitesimal symmetries are obtained. The nonclassical symmetries of the (2D) DKS equation are also investigated.     

A Note on Nonclassical Symmetries of a Class of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations and Compatibility

The nonclassical symmetries of a class of nonlinear partial differential equations obtained by the compatibility method is investigated. We show thenonclassical symmetries obtained in [J. Math. Anal. Appl. 289 (2004) 55, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 311 (2005) 479] are not all the nonclassical symmetries. Based on a new assume on the form of invariant surface condition, all the nonclassical symmetries for a class of nonlinear partial differential equations can be obtained through the compatibility method. The nonlinear Klein-Gordonequation and the Cahn-Hilliard equations all serve as examples showing the compatibility method leads quickly and easily to the determining equations for their all nonclassical symmetries for two equations.     

Symmetry Analysis and Conservation Laws for the Hunter-Saxton Equation

In this paper,the problem of determining the most general Lie point symmetries group and conservation laws of a well known nonlinear hyperbolic PDE in mathematical physics called the Hunter-Saxton equation(HSE) is analyzed.By applying the basic Lie symmetry method for the HSE,the classical Lie point symmetry operators are obtained.Also,the algebraic structure of the Lie algebra of symmetries is discussed and an optimal system of onedimensional subalgebras of the HSE symmetry algebra which creates the preliminary classification of group invariant solutions is constructed.Particularly,the Lie invariants as well as similarity reduced equations corresponding to infinitesimal symmetries are obtained.Mainly,the conservation laws of the HSE are computed via three different methods including Boyer's generalization of Noether's theorem,first homotopy method and second homotopy method.     

Symmetries,Integrability and Exact Solutions to the (2+1)-Dimensional Benney Types of Equations

This paper is concerned with the (2+1)-dimensional Benney types of equations. By the complete Lie group classification method, all of the point symmetries of the Benney types of equations are obtained, and the integrable condition of the equation is given. Then, the symmetry reductions and exact solutions to the (2+1)-dimensional nonlinear wave equations are presented. Especially, the shock wave solutions of the Benney equations are investigated by the symmetry reduction and trial function method.     

Kac-Moody-Virasoro symmetry algebra of a （2＋1）-dimensional bilinear system

Based on some known facts of integrable models, this paper proposes a new （2＋1）-dimensional bilinear model equation. By virtue of the formal series symmetry approach, the new model is proved to be integrable because of the existence of the higher order symmetries. The Lie point symmetries of the model constitute an infinite dimensional Kac- Moody Virasoro symmetry algebra. Making use of the infinite Lie point symmetries, the possible symmetry reductions of the model are also studied     

一类高阶非线性波方程的李群分析、最优系统、精确解和守恒律

本文运用李群分析的方法研究了一类高阶非线性波方程,得到了五阶非线性波方程的对称以及方程的最优系统,进而运用幂级数的方法,求得了方程的精确幂级数解.最后,给出了五阶非线性波方程的一些守恒律.     

Comparative study of travelling-wave and numerical solutions for the coupled short pulse （CSP） equation

The Lie symmetry analysis is performed for the coupled short plus (CSP) equation. We derive the infinitesimals that admit the classical symmetry group. Five types arise depending on the nature of the Lie symmetry generator. In all types, we find reductions in terms of system of ordinary differential equations, and exact solutions of the CSP equation are derived, which are compared with numerical solutions using the classical fourth-order Runge-Kutta scheme.