Lagrangian dynamics and possible isochronous behavior in several classes of non-linear second order oscillators via the use of Jacobi last multiplier

In this paper, we employ the technique of Jacobi Last Multiplier (JLM) to derive Lagrangians for several important and topical classes of non-linear second-order oscillators, including systems with variable and parametric dissipation, a generalized anharmonic oscillator, and a generalized Lane–Emden equation. For several of these systems, it is very difficult to obtain the Lagrangians directly, i.e., by solving the inverse problem of matching the Euler–Lagrange equations to the actual oscillator equation. In order to facilitate the derivation of exact solutions, and also investigate possible isochronous behavior in the analyzed systems, we next invoke some recent theoretical results and attempt to map the potential term to either the simple harmonic oscillator or the isotonic potential for specific values of the coefficient parameters of each non-linear oscillator. We find non-trivial parameter sets corresponding to isochronous dynamics in some of the considered systems, but none in others. Finally, the Lagrangians obtained here are coupled to Noether׳s theorem, leading to non-trivial conservation laws for several of the oscillators.     

NOETHER QUASI-SYMMETRY AND APPROXIMATE NOETHER CONSERVATION LAWS FOR WEAKLY NONLINEAR DYNAMICAL EQUATIONS 1)

自然界和工程技术领域存在大量的非线性问题,它们通常需要用非线性微分方程来描述. 守恒量在微分方程的求解、约化和定性分析方面发挥重要作用. 因此,研究非线性动力学方程的近似守恒量具有重要意义. 文章利用 Noether 对称性方法研究弱非线性动力学方程的近似守恒量. 首先,将弱非线性动力学方程化为一般完整系统的 Lagrange 方程,在 Lagrange 框架下建立 Noether 准对称性的定义和广义 Noether 等式,给出近似 Noether 守恒量. 其次,将弱非线性动力学方程化为相空间中一般完整系统的 Hamilton 方程,在 Hamilton 框架下建立 Noether 准对称性的定义和广义 Noether 等式,给出近似 Noether 守恒量. 再次,将弱非线性动力学方程化为广义 Birkhoff 方程,在 Birkhoff 框架下建立 Noether 准对称性的定义和广义 Noether 等式,给出近似 Noether 守恒量. 最后,以著名的 van der Pol 方程,Duffing 方程以及弱非线性耦合振子为例,分析三个不同框架下弱非线性系统的 Noether 准对称性与近似 Noether 守恒量的计算. 结果表明：同一弱非线性动力学方程可以化为不同的一般完整系统或不同的广义 Birkhoff 系统;Hamilton 框架下的结果是 Birkhoff 框架的特例,而 Lagrange 框架下的结果与 Hamilton 框架的等价. 利用 Noether 对称性方法寻找弱非线性动力学方程的近似守恒量不仅方便有效,而且具有较大的灵活性.     

弱非线性动力学方程的 Noether 准对称性与近似 Noether 守恒量

自然界和工程技术领域存在大量的非线性问题,它们通常需要用非线性微分方程来描述. 守恒量在微分方程的求解、约化和定性分析方面发挥重要作用. 因此,研究非线性动力学方程的近似守恒量具有重要意义. 文章利用 Noether 对称性方法研究弱非线性动力学方程的近似守恒量. 首先,将弱非线性动力学方程化为一般完整系统的 Lagrange 方程,在 Lagrange 框架下建立 Noether 准对称性的定义和广义 Noether 等式,给出近似 Noether 守恒量. 其次,将弱非线性动力学方程化为相空间中一般完整系统的 Hamilton 方程,在 Hamilton 框架下建立 Noether 准对称性的定义和广义 Noether 等式,给出近似 Noether 守恒量. 再次,将弱非线性动力学方程化为广义 Birkhoff 方程,在 Birkhoff 框架下建立 Noether 准对称性的定义和广义 Noether 等式,给出近似 Noether 守恒量. 最后,以著名的 van der Pol 方程,Duffing 方程以及弱非线性耦合振子为例,分析三个不同框架下弱非线性系统的 Noether 准对称性与近似 Noether 守恒量的计算. 结果表明:同一弱非线性动力学方程可以化为不同的一般完整系统或不同的广义 Birkhoff 系统;Hamilton 框架下的结果是 Birkhoff 框架的特例,而 Lagrange 框架下的结果与 Hamilton 框架的等价. 利用 Noether 对称性方法寻找弱非线性动力学方程的近似守恒量不仅方便有效,而且具有较大的灵活性.      

WONDER BEYOND EXPECTATION: NOETHER’S THEOREM IN MECHANICS

诺特(Noether) 定理建立了对称性与守恒定律之间的联系,是现代物理学与力学的基石之一。文中介绍了诺特定理提出的起因、定理的内涵及相关逸闻,说明了固体力学中J 积分、艾西比(Eshelby) 张量与诺特定理的关系。     

Application of Lie transformation group methods to classical linear theories of rods and plates

In the present paper, a class of partial differential equations governing various rod and plate theories of Bernoulli–Euler and Poisson–Kirchhoff type is studied by Lie transformation group methods. A system of equations determining the generators of the admitted point Lie groups (symmetries) is derived and the general statement of the associated group-classification problem is given. A simple relation is deduced allowing to recognize easily the variational symmetries among the “ordinary” symmetries of a self-adjoint equation of the class examined. Explicit formulae for the conserved currents of the corresponding (via Bessel-Hagen’s extension of Noether’s theorem) conservation laws are suggested. Solutions of group-classification problems are given for subclasses of equations of the foregoing type governing stability and vibration of rods, fluid conveying pipes and plates resting on variable elastic foundations. The obtained group-classification results are used to derive conservation laws and group-invariant solutions readily applicable in rod dynamics and plate statics and dynamics. New generalized symmetries and conservation laws for the theories of Timoshenko beams, Reissner–Mindlin plates and three-dimensional elastostatics are presented.     

Lagrangian Approach to Evolution Equations: Symmetries and Conservation Laws

We show that one can apply a Lagrangian approach to certain evolution equations by considering them together with their associated equations. Consequently, one can employ Noether's theorem and derive conservation laws from symmetries of coupled systems of evolution equations. We discuss in detail the linear and non-linear heat equations as well as the Burgers equation and obtain new non-local conservation laws for the non-linear heat and the Burgers equations by extending their symmetries to the associated equations. We also provide Lagrangians for non-linear Schrödinger and Korteweg—de Vries type systems.     

微孔线弹性材料的守恒律和完备性定理

本文用无穷小变换群使作用量不变的思想证明了广义Noether定理,且得到一类守恒律,对线性均匀微孔弹性材料阐明了尺度变换下守恒律的可能性,且给出了完备性定理的证明。     

Approximate conservation laws of perturbed partial differential equations

This paper presents a general result on approximate conservation laws of perturbed partial differential equations. A method of constructing approximate conservation laws to systems of perturbed partial differential equations is given, which is based on approximate Noether symmetries of approximate and standard adjoint systems of the original system. The relationship between the Noether symmetry operators of approximate and standard adjoint system is established. As a result, the approach is applied to the perturbed wave equation and the perturbed KdV equation.     

Symmetries of the hyperbolic shallow water equations and the Green–Naghdi model in Lagrangian coordinates

The observation that the hyperbolic shallow water equations and the Green–Naghdi equations in Lagrangian coordinates have the form of an Euler–Lagrange equation with a natural Lagrangian allows us to apply Noether's theorem for constructing conservation laws for these equations. In this study the complete group analysis of these equations is given: admitted Lie groups of point and contact transformations, classification of the point symmetries and all invariant solutions are studied. For the hyperbolic shallow water equations new conservation laws which have no analog in Eulerian coordinates are obtained. Using Noether's theorem a new conservation law of the Green–Naghdi equations is found. The dependence of solutions on the parameter is illustrated by self-similar solutions which are invariant solutions of both models.     

Path-independent integral for the sharp V-notch in longitudinal shear problem

By applying Noether’s theorem to the elastic energy density in longitudinal shear problem, it is shown that its symmetry-transformations of material space can be expressed by the real and imaginary parts of an analytic function. This kind of the symmetry-transformations leads to the existence of a conservation law in material space, which does not belong to trivial conservation laws and whose divergence-free expression gives a path-independent integral. It is found that by adjusting the analytic function, a finite value can be obtained from this path-independent integral calculated around the material point with any order singularity. For a sharp V-notch placed on the edge of homogenous materials and/or the interface of bi-materials, application shows that the finite value obtained from this path-independent integral is directly related to the notch stress intensity factor (NSIF) and does not depend on the location of integral endpoints chosen respectively along two traction-free surfaces of which form a notch opening angle. Usability is presented in an example to estimate the NSIF of a bi-material plate.     

Perturbation to symmetry and adiabatic invariants of discrete nonholonomic nonconservative mechanical system

Perturbation to Noether symmetries and adiabatic invariants of discrete nonholonomic nonconservative mechanical systems on an uniform lattice are investigated. Firstly, we review Noether symmetry and conservation laws of a nonholonomic nonconservative system. Secondly, we study continuous Noether symmetry of a discrete nonholonomic system, give the Noether symmetry criterion and theorem of discrete corresponding holonomic system and nonholonomic system. Thirdly, we study perturbation to Noether symmetry of the discrete nonholonomic nonconservative system, give the criterion of perturbation to Noether symmetry for this system, and based on the definition of adiabatic invariants, we construct the theorem under which can lead to Noether adiabatic invariants for this system, and the forms of discrete Noether adiabatic invariants are given. Finally, we give an example to illustrate our results.     

On Dual Conservation Laws in Linear Elasticity: Stress Function Formalism

Dual conservation laws of linear planar elasticity theory have been systematically studied based on stress function formalism. By employing generalized symmetry transformation or the Lie—Bäcklund transformation, a class of new dual conservation laws in planar elasticity have been discovered based on the Noether theorem and its Bessel—Hagen generalization. The physical implications of these dual conservation laws are discussed briefly.     

非Четаев型非完整系统的Lie对称性与守恒量

研究非Четаев型非完整系统的Ｌｉｅ对称性．首先利用微分方程在无限小变换下的不变性建立Ｌｉｅ对称所满足的确定方程和限制方程，给出结构方程并求出守恒量；其次研究上述问题的逆问题：根据已知积分求相应的Ｌｉｅ对称性；最后举例说明结果的应用．     

Hamel 框架下几何精确梁的离散动量守恒律

Hamel场变分积分子是一种研究场论的数值方法, 可以通过使用活动标架规避几何非线性带来的计算复杂度, 同时数值上具有良好的长时间数值表现和保能动量性质. 本文在一维场论框架下, 以几何精确梁为例, 从理论上探究Hamel场变分积分子的保动量性质. 具体内容包括: 利用活动标架法对几何精确梁建立动力学模型, 通过变分原理得到其动力学方程, 利用其动力学方程及Noether定理得到系统动量守恒律; 将几何精确梁模型离散化, 通过变分原理得到其Hamel场变分积分子, 利用Hamel场变分积分子和离散Noether定理得到离散动量守恒律, 并给出离散动量的一阶近似表达式; Hamel场变分积分子可在计算中利用系统对称性消除系统运动带来的非线性问题, 但此框架中离散对流速度、离散对流 应变及位形均不共点, 而这种错位导致离散动量中出现级数项, 本文对几何精确梁的离散动量与连续形式的关系及其应 用进行了讨论, 并通过算例验证了结论. 上述证明方法也同样适用一般经典场论场景下的Hamel场变分积分子. Hamel场变分积分子的动量守恒为进一步研究其保结构性质提供了参考依据.      

Application of Symmetries to Central Force Problems

We determine the Noether point symmetries associated with theusual Lagrangian of the differential equation of the orbit of the twobody problem. This gives rise to three definite natural forms (apartfrom the linear form) when the Lagrangian admits three Noether pointsymmetries which enables the solution of the orbit equation in terms ofelementary functions. The other forms for which the orbit equation hastwo point symmetries that arise in the Lie classification do not occurfor the usual Lagrangian. For central force problems we obtain inaddition to the six general central forces found by Broucke [8], newforce laws which lead to integrability in terms of known functions. Thisis achieved by the two Noether cases and further cases by use ofequivalence transformations of the orbit differential equation.Moreover, we give an extension of what is sometimes referred to asNewton's theorem of revolving orbits. We also make use of the Lieclassification to provide two new cases of integrable (in terms of knownfunctions) orbit differential equations and new force laws.     

相空间中非保守系统的Herglotz广义变分原理及其Noether定理

与经典变分原理相比,基于由微分方程定义的作用量的Herglotz广义变分原理给出了非保守动力学系统的一个变分描述,它不仅能够描述所有采用经典变分原理能够描述的动力学过程,而且能够应用于经典变分原理不能适用的非保守或耗散系统.将Herglotz广义变分原理拓展到相空间,研究相空间中非保守力学系统的Herglotz广义变分原理与Noether定理及其逆定理.首先,提出相空间中Herglotz广义变分原理,给出相空间中非保守系统的变分描述,导出相应的Hamilton正则方程;其次,基于非等时变分与等时变分之间的关系,导出相空间中Hamilton-Herglotz作用量变分的两个基本公式;再次,给出Noether对称变换的定义和判据,提出并证明相空间中非保守系统基于Herglotz变分问题的Noether定理及其逆定理,揭示了相空间中力学系统的Noether对称性与守恒量之间的内在联系.在经典条件下,Herglotz广义变分原理退化为经典变分原理,与之相应的相空间中的Noether定理退化为经典Hamilton系统的Noether定理.文末以著名的Emden方程和平方阻尼振子为例说明上述方法和结果的有效性.     

A remark on similarity analysis of boundary layer equations of a class of non-Newtonian fluids

A similarity analysis of three-dimensional boundary layer equations of a class of non-Newtonian fluid in which the stress, an arbitrary function of rates of strain, is studied. It is shown that under any group of transformation, for an arbitrary stress function, not all non-Newtonian fluids possess a similarity solution for the flow past a wedge inclined at arbitrary angle except Ostwald-de-Waele power-law fluid. Further it is observed, for non-Newtonian fluids of any model only $90°$ of wedge flow leads to similarity solutions. Our results contain a correction to some flaws in Pakdemirli׳s [14] (1994) paper on similarity analysis of boundary layer equations of a class of non-Newtonian fluids.     

RENEWAL OF BASIC LAWS AND PRINCIPLES FOR POLAR CONTINUUM THEORIES (Ⅹ) —MASTER BALANCE LAW

Through a comparison between the expressions of master balance laws and the conservation laws derived by Noether's theorem, a unified master balance law and six physically possible balance equations for micropolar continuum mechanics are naturally deduced. Among them, by extending the well-known conventional concept of energymomentum tensor, the rather general conservation laws and balance equations named after energy-momentum, energy-angular momentum and energy-energy are obtained. It is clear that the forms of the physical field quantities in the master balance law for the last three cases could not be assumed directly by perceiving through the intuition. Finally, some existing results are reduced immediately as special cases.     

Conservation laws by means of a new mixed method

In this paper, by using a mixed approach, recently introduced by the authors, some conservation laws of partial differential equations are derived. The method merges the Ibragimov’s method and the one by Anco and Bluman. In particular, by applying this new mixed method, we determine all zero-th order conservation laws of Chaplygin and Shallow Water equations, as well as new conservation laws for a second order partial differential equation involving an arbitrary function.