A transform method for linear evolution PDEs on a finite interval

We study initial boundary value problems for linear scalar evolutionpartial differential equations, with spatial derivatives ofarbitrary order, posed on the domain {t > 0, 0 < x <L}. We show that the solution can be expressed as an integralin the complex k-plane. This integral is defined in terms ofan x-transform of the initial condition and a t-transform ofthe boundary conditions. The derivation of this integral representationrelies on the analysis of the global relation, which is an algebraicrelation defined in the complex k-plane coupling all boundaryvalues of the solution. For particular cases, such as the case of periodic boundaryconditions, or the case of boundary value problems for even-orderPDEs, it is possible to obtain directly from the global relationan alternative representation for the solution, in the formof an infinite series. We stress, however, that there existinitial boundary value problems for which the only representationis an integral which cannot be written as an infinite series.An example of such a problem is provided by the linearized versionof the KdV equation. Similarly, in general the solution of odd-orderlinear initial boundary value problems on a finite intervalcannot be expressed in terms of an infinite series.     

The isomonodromy approach to matric models in 2D quantum gravity

We consider the double-scaling limit in the hermitian matrix model for 2D quantum gravity associated with the measure exp . We show that after the appropriate modification of the contour of integration the Cross-Migdal-Douglas-Shenker limit to the Painlevé I equation (in the generic case of the pure gravity) is valid and calculate the nonperturbative parameters of the corresponding Painlevé function. Our approach is based on the WKB-analysis of the L-A pair corresponding to the discrete string equation in the framework of the Inverse Monodromy Method. Here we extend our results, which were obtained before for the particular casesN=2,3. Our analysis complements the isomonodromy approach proposed by G. Moore to the general string equations that come from the matrix model in the continuous limit and differ in that we apply the isomonodromy technique to investigate the double scaling limit itself.     

Method for solving moving boundary value problems for linear evolution equations

We introduce a method of solving initial boundary value problems for linear evolution equations in a time-dependent domain, and we apply it to an equation with dispersion relation omega(k), in the domain l(t)相似文献   

On the Inverse Scattering of the Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation and the Associated Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (I) Equation

The Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation, a two-spatial-dimensional analogue of the Korteweg-deVries equation, arises in physical situations in two different forms depending on a certain sign appearing in the evolution equation. Here we investigate one of the two cases. The initial-value problem, associated with initial data decaying sufficiently rapidly at infinity, is linearized by a suitable extension of the inverse scattering transform. Essential is the formulation of a nonlocal Riemann-Hilbert problem in terms of scattering data expressible in closed form in terms of given initial data. The lump solutions, algebraically decaying solitons, are given a definite spectral characterization. Pure lump solutions are obtained by solving a linear algebraic system whose coefficients depend linearly on x, y, t. Many of the above results are also relevant to the problem of inverse scattering for the so-called time-dependent Schrödinger equation.     

Generalized Dirichlet‐to‐Neumann Map in Time‐Dependent Domains

We study the heat, linear Schrödinger (LS), and linear KdV equations in the domain l(t) < x < ∞ , 0 < t < T , with prescribed initial and boundary conditions and with l(t) a given differentiable function. For the first two equations, we show that the unknown Neumann or Dirichlet boundary value can be computed as the solution of a linear Volterra integral equation with an explicit weakly singular kernel. This integral equation can be derived from the formal Fourier integral representation of the solution. For the linear KdV equation we show that the two unknown boundary values can be computed as the solution of a system of linear Volterra integral equations with explicit weakly singular kernels. The derivation in this case makes crucial use of analyticity and certain invariance properties in the complex spectral plane. The above Volterra equations are shown to admit a unique solution.     

Inverse problem for N × N hyperbolic systems on the plane and the N-wave interactions

We study regiorously the solvability of the direct and inverse problems associated with Ψ_x–JΨ_y = QΨ,(x,y) ∈ ?², where (i) Ψ is an N × N-matrix-valued function on ?² (N ≦ 2), (ii) J is a constant, real, diagonal N × N matrix with entries, J₁ > J₂ > …? > J_N and (iii) Q is off-diagonal with rapidly decreasing (Schwartz) component functions. In particular we show that the direct problem is always solvable and give a small norm condition for the solvability of the inverse problem. In the particular case that Q is skew Hermitian the inverse problem is solvable without the small norm assumption. Furthermore we show how these results can be used to solve certain Cauchy problems for the associated nonlinear evolution equations. For concreteness we consider the N-wave interactions and show that if a certain norm of Q(x, y, 0) is smallor if Q(x, y, 0) is skew Hermitian the N-wave interations equation has a unique global solution.     

Evolution Theory,Periodic Particles,and Solitons in Cellular Automata

A theory for soliton automata is developed and applied to the analysis and prediction of patterns in their behavior. A complete characterization and method of construction of 1-periodic particles is given. A general evolution theorem (GET) is obtained which provides significant information for a state in terms of preceding states. Application of this theorem yields several interesting results predicting periodicity and solitonic collisions. The GET explains and is based on a fundamental property of soliton automata, observed and analyzed in this paper, namely that pieces of information are lost on the left and reappear on the right.