Eigenvectors of the recursion operator and a symmetry structure for the coupled KdV hierarchy

Abstract

It is shown that eigenvectors of the recursion operator L with the eigenvalue λ _i and the inverse of the recursion operator L _i ≡ L?λ_i for the coupled KdV hierarchy (CKdVH) can be obtained in terms of squared eigenfunctions of the associated linear problem. The symmetry structure and corresponding infinite dimensional Lie algebras of CKdVH are also given. Using both the local and nonlocal symmetries of CKdVH, one can obtain some exact group invariant solutions and various new infinite-dimensional and finite-dimensional integrable models.     

Factorisation of recursion operators of some Lagrangian systems

We observe that recursion operator of an S-integrable hyperbolic equation that degenerates into a Liouvile-type equation admits a particular factorisation. This observation simplifies the construction of such operators. We use it to find a new quasi-local recursion operator for a triplet of scalar fields. The method is also illustrated with examples of the sinh-Gordon, the Tzitzeica and the Lund-Regge equations.     

The Riccati and Ermakov-Pinney hierarchies

Abstract

The concept and use of recursion operators is well-established in the study of evolution, in particular nonlinear, equations. We demonstrate the application of the idea of recursion operators to ordinary differential equations. For the purposes of our demonstration we use two equations, one chosen from the class of linearisable hierarchies of evolution equations studied by Euler et al (Stud Appl Math 111 (2003) 315–337) and the other from the class of integrable but nonlinearisible equations studied by Petersson et al (Stud Appl Math 112 (2004) 201–225). We construct the hierarchies for each equation. The symmetry properties of the first hierarchy are considered in some detail. For both hierarchies we apply the singularity analysis. For both we observe intersting behaviour of the resonances for the different possible leading order behaviours. In particular we note the proliferation of subsidiary solutions as one ascends the hierarchy.     

Integrable generalizations of Schrödinger maps and Heisenberg spin models from Hamiltonian flows of curves and surfaces

A moving frame formulation of non-stretching geometric curve flows in Euclidean space is used to derive a 1+1 dimensional hierarchy of integrable SO(3)$SO\left(3\right)$-invariant vector models containing the Heisenberg ferromagnetic spin model as well as a model given by a spin vector version of the mKdV equation. These models describe a geometric realization of the NLS hierarchy of soliton equations whose bi-Hamiltonian structure is shown to be encoded in the Frenet equations of the moving frame. This derivation yields an explicit bi-Hamiltonian structure, recursion operator, and constants of motion for each model in the hierarchy. A generalization of these results to geometric surface flows is presented, where the surfaces are non-stretching in one direction while stretching in all transverse directions. Through the Frenet equations of a moving frame, such surface flows are shown to encode a hierarchy of 2+1 dimensional integrable SO(3)$SO\left(3\right)$-invariant vector models, along with their bi-Hamiltonian structure, recursion operator, and constants of motion, describing a geometric realization of 2+1 dimensional bi-Hamiltonian NLS and mKdV soliton equations. Based on the well-known equivalence between the Heisenberg model and the Schrödinger map equation in 1+1 dimensions, a geometrical formulation of these hierarchies of 1+1 and 2+1 vector models is given in terms of dynamical maps into the 2-sphere. In particular, this formulation yields a new integrable generalization of the Schrödinger map equation in 2+1 dimensions as well as a mKdV analog of this map equation corresponding to the mKdV spin model in 1+1 and 2+1 dimensions.     

Odd Hamiltonian structure for supersymmetric Sawada-Kotera equation

We study the supersymmetric N=1 hierarchy connected with the Lax operator of the supersymmetric Sawada-Kotera equation. This operator produces the physical equations as well as the exotic equations with odd time. The odd Bi-Hamiltonian structure for the N=1 supersymmetric Sawada-Kotera equation is defined. The product of the symplectic and implectic Hamiltonian operator gives us the recursion operator. In that way we prove the integrability of the supersymmetric Sawada-Kotera equation in the sense that it has the Bi-Hamiltonian structure. The so-called “quadratic” Hamiltonian operator of even order generates the exotic equations while the “cubic” odd Hamiltonian operator generates the physical equations.     

Symmetries and conservation laws of the classical Boussinesq equation

A recursion operator for the classical Boussinesq equation is given, which yields infinitely many symmetries and conservation laws. It is also shown that these symmetries define a hierarchy of the classical Boussinesq equation each of which is a hamiltonian system.     

Two new supersymmetric equations of Harry Dym type and their supersymmetric reciprocal transformations

A new N=1$N=1$ supersymmetric Harry Dym equation is constructed by applying supersymmetric reciprocal transformation to a trivial supersymmetric Harry Dym equation, and its recursion operator and Lax formulation are also obtained. Within the framework of symmetry approach, a class of 3rd order supersymmetric equations of Harry Dym type are considered. In addition to five known integrable equations, a new supersymmetric equation, admitting 5th order generalized symmetry, is shown to be linearizable through supersymmetric reciprocal transformation. Furthermore, its Lax representation and recursion operator are given so that the integrability of this new equation is confirmed.     

A variety of negative-order integrable KdV equations of higher orders

We develop a variety of negative-order integrable KdV equations of higher orders. We use the inverse recursion operator to construct these new equations. The complete integrability of each established equation is investigated via the Painlevé test, where each equation shows distinct branch of resonances. We use the simplified form of the Hirota’s direct method to obtain multiple soliton solutions for the generalized negative-order KdV equation.     

The N = 2 supersymmetric Toda lattice hierarchy

We propose a new integrable N = 2 supersymmetric Toda lattice hierarchy which may be relevant for constructing a supersymmetric one-matrix model. We define its first two Hamiltonian structures, the recursion operator and Lax-pair representation. We provide partial evidence for the existence of an infinite-dimensional N = 2 superalgebra of its flows. We study its bosonic limit and introduce new Lax-pair representations for the bosonic Toda lattice hierarchy. Finally we discuss the relevance this approach for constructing N = 2 supersymmetric generalized Toda lattice hierarchies.     

The quasiclassical limit of the symmetry constraint of the KP hierarchy and the dispersionless KP hierarchy with self-consistent sources

Abstract

For the first time we show that the quasiclassical limit of the symmetry constraint of the Sato operator for the KP hierarchy leads to the generalized Zakharov reduction of the Sato function for the dispersionless KP (dKP) hierarchy which has been proved to be result of symmetry constraint of the dKP hierarchy recently. By either regarding the symmetry constrained dKP hierarchy as its stationary case or taking the dispersionless limit of the KP hierarchy with self-consistent sources directly, we construct a new integrable dispersionless hierarchy, i.e., the dKP hierarchy with self-consistent sources and find its associated conservation equations (or equations of Hamilton-Jacobi type). Some solutions of the dKP equation with self-consistent sources are also obtained by hodograph transformations.     

On the theory of recursion operator

The general structure and properties of recursion operators for Hamiltonian systems with a finite number and with a continuum of degrees of freedom are considered. Weak and strong recursion operators are introduced. The conditions which determine weak and strong recursion operators are found.In the theory of nonlinear waves a method for the calculation of the recursion operator, which is based on the use of expansion into a power series over the fields and the momentum representation, is proposed. Within the framework of this method a recursion operator is easily calculated via the Hamiltonian of a given equation. It is shown that only the one-dimensional nonlinear evolution equations can posses a regular recursion operator. In particular, the Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation has no regular recursion operator.     

Integrable Properties Associated with a Discrete Three-by-Three Matrix Spectral Problem

Based on a new discrete three-by-three matrix spectral problem, a hierarchy of integrable lattice equations with three potentials is proposed through discrete zero-curvature representation, and the resulting integrable lattice equation reduces to the classical Toda lattice equation. It is shown that thehierarchy possesses a Hamiltonian structure and a hereditary recursion operator. Finally, infinitely many conservation laws of corresponding lattice systems are obtained by a direct way.     

A new integrable equation combining the modified KdV equation with the negative-order modified KdV equation: multiple soliton solutions and a variety of solitonic solutions

A new third-order integrable equation is constructed via combining the recursion operator of the modified KdV equation (MKdV) and its inverse recursion operator. The developed equation will be termed the modified KdV-negative order modified KdV equation (MKdV–nMKdV). The complete integrability of this equation is confirmed by showing that it nicely possesses the Painlevé property. We obtain multiple soliton solutions for the newly developed integrable equation. Moreover, this equation enjoys a variety of solutions which include solitons, peakons, cuspons, negaton, positon, complexiton and other solutions.     

Bi-Hamiltonian Structure of a Third-Order Nonlinear Evolution Equation on Plane Curve Motions

In the present paper, we identify the integrability of the third-order nonlinear evolution equation ut = (1/2)((uxx u)-2)x in a Hamiltonian viewpoint. We prove that the recursion operator obtained by S. Yu. Sakovich is hereditary, and then deduce a bi-Hamiltonian structure of the equation by using some decomposition of the hereditary operator. A hierarchy associated to the equation is also shown.     

Recursion formulae for IKK system with two hierarchies

In a previous paper an inverse system with two hierarchies for a given symmetry was proposed. The scheme was found to have so constructive structure that relation between members of the hierarchies was systematically determined. In this Letter, with the proposed system we find simply and directly recursion formulae for two hierarchies for the su(2) algebra, i.e., the localized induction hierarchy and the hierarchy with the dispersionless equation. We show that, as a special case, the recursion formulae reduce to those of the modified Korteweg–de Vries hierarchy and the sine–Gordon hierarchy.     

Bi-Hamiltonian Structure of a Third-Order Nonlinear Evolution Equation on Plane Curve Motions

In the present paper, we identify the integrability of the third-order nonlinear evolution equation ut = （1/2）（（uxz ＋ u）^-2）z in a Hamiltonian viewpoint. We prove that the recursion operator obtained by S.Yu. Sakovich is hereditary, and then deduce a bi-Hamiltonian structure of the equation by using some decomposition of the hereditary operator. A hierarchy associated to the equation is also shown.     

r-Matrix for the Restricted KdV Flows with the Neumann Constraints

Abstract

Under the Neumann constraints, each equation of the KdV hierarchy is decomposed into two finite dimensional systems, including the well-known Neumann model. Like in the case of the Bargmann constraint, the explicit Lax representations are deduced from the adjoint representation of the auxiliary spectral problem. It is shown that the Lax operator satisfies the r-matrix relation in the Dirac bracket. Thus, the integrabilities of these resulting systems with the Neumann constraints are obtained.     

A new recursion operator for Adler?s equation in the Viallet form

For Adler?s equation in the Viallet form and Yamilov?s discretisation of the Krichever-Novikov equation we present new recursion and Hamiltonian operators. This new recursion operator and the recursion operator found in [A.V. Mikhailov, et al., Theor. Math. Phys. 167 (2011) 421, arXiv:1004.5346] satisfy the spectral curve associated with the equation.     

Symmetries and Similarity Reductions of Nonlinear Diffusion Equation

The inverse recursion operator, three new sets of symmetries, and infinite-dimensional Lie algebras for the nonlinear diffusion equation are given. Some nonlocal symmetries related to eigenvectors of the recursion operator with the eigenvalue λi are also obtained with the help of the recursion operator φi=φ-λi. Using a part of these symmetries we get twelve types of nontrivial new similarity reduction.     

Integrable extensions of N = 2 supersymmetric KdV hierarchy associated with the nonuniqueness of the roots of the Lax operator

We present new supersymmetric integrable extensions of the a = 4, N = 2 KdV hierarchy. The root of the supersymmetric Lax operator of the KdV equation is generalized, by including additional fields. This generalized root generates a new hierarchy of integrable equations, for which we investigate the Hamiltonian structure. In a special case our system describes the interaction of the KdV equation with the two MKdV equations.