Asymptotic analysis of the lattice Boltzmann equation

In this article we analyze the lattice Boltzmann equation (LBE) by using the asymptotic expansion technique. We first relate the LBE to the finite discrete-velocity model (FDVM) of the Boltzmann equation with the diffusive scaling. The analysis of this model directly leads to the incompressible Navier–Stokes equations, as opposed to the compressible Navier–Stokes equations obtained by the Chapman–Enskog analysis with convective scaling. We also apply the asymptotic analysis directly to the fully discrete LBE, as opposed to the usual practice of analyzing a continuous equation obtained through the Taylor-expansion of the LBE. This leads to a consistency analysis which provides order-by-order information about the numerical solution of the LBE. The asymptotic technique enables us to analyze the structure of the leading order errors and the accuracy of numerically derived quantities, such as vorticity. It also justifies the use of Richardson’s extrapolation method. As an example, a two-dimensional Taylor-vortex flow is used to validate our analysis. The numerical results agree very well with our analytic predictions.     

Discrete breathers — Advances in theory and applications

Nonlinear classical Hamiltonian lattices exhibit generic solutions — discrete breathers. They are time-periodic and (typically exponentially) localized in space. The lattices have discrete translational symmetry. Discrete breathers are not confined to certain lattice dimensions. We will introduce the concept of these localized excitations and review their basic properties including dynamical and structural stability. We then focus on advances in the theory of discrete breathers in three directions — scattering of waves by these excitations, persistence of discrete breathers in long transient processes and thermal equilibrium, and their quantization. The second part of this review is devoted to a detailed discussion of recent experimental observations and studies of discrete breathers, including theoretical modelling of these experimental situations on the basis of the general theory of discrete breathers. In particular we will focus on their detection in Josephson junction networks, arrays of coupled nonlinear optical waveguides, Bose–Einstein condensates loaded on optical lattices, antiferromagnetic layered structures, PtCl based single crystals and driven micromechanical cantilever arrays.     

Interacting Quantum and Classical Continuous Systems II. Asymptotic Behavior of the Quantum Subsystem

In the framework of event-enhanced quantum theory the dynamical equation for the reduced density matrix of a quantum system interacting with a continuous classical system is derived. The asymptotic behavior of the corresponding dynamical semigroup is discussed. The example of a quantum–classical coupling on Lobatchevski space is presented.     

Asymptotic description of solitary wave trains in fully nonlinear shallow-water theory

We derive an asymptotic formula for the amplitude distribution in a fully nonlinear shallow-water solitary wave train which is formed as the long-time outcome of the initial-value problem for the Su–Gardner (or one-dimensional Green–Naghdi) system. Our analysis is based on the properties of the characteristics of the associated Whitham modulation system which describes an intermediate “undular bore” stage of the evolution. The resulting formula represents a “non-integrable” analogue of the well-known semi-classical distribution for the Korteweg–de Vries equation, which is usually obtained through the inverse scattering transform. Our analytical results are shown to agree with the results of direct numerical simulations of the Su–Gardner system. Our analysis can be generalised to other weakly dispersive, fully nonlinear systems which are not necessarily completely integrable.     

Geometric discretisation of the Toda system

The Laplace sequence of discrete conjugate nets is constructed. The invariants of the nets satisfy, in full analogy to the continuous case, a system of difference equations equivalent to Hirota's discretisation of the generalized Toda equation.     

Determinants of Airy Operators and Applications to Random Matrices

The purpose of this paper is to describe asymptotic formulas for determinants of certain operators that are analogues of Wiener–Hopf operators. The determinant formulas yield information about the distribution functions for certain random variables that arise in random matrix theory when one rescales at the edge of the spectrum.     

New exact solutions of the Schrödinger equation for a one-dimensional multiparameter potential

A one-dimensional multiparameter Schrödinger equation is constructed on the basis of the theory of Lie group representations and its exact solutions are found. It is shown that the potential of this equation has a singularity which can lead to a change in the eigenvalue spectrum. The asymptotic behavior of the eigenvalues as a function of the parameters defining the potential are investigated.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 2, pp. 102–108, February, 1988.     

Justification of the discrete nonlinear Schrödinger equation from a parametrically driven damped nonlinear Klein–Gordon equation and numerical comparisons

We consider a damped, parametrically driven discrete nonlinear Klein–Gordon equation, that models coupled pendula and micromechanical arrays, among others. To study the equation, one usually uses a small-amplitude wave ansatz, that reduces the equation into a discrete nonlinear Schrödinger equation with damping and parametric drive. Here, we justify the approximation by looking for the error bound with the method of energy estimates. Furthermore, we prove the local and global existence of solutions to the discrete nonlinear Schrödinger equation. To illustrate the main results, we consider numerical simulations showing the dynamics of errors made by the discrete nonlinear equation. We consider two types of initial conditions, with one of them being a discrete soliton of the nonlinear Schrödinger equation, that is expectedly approximate discrete breathers of the nonlinear Klein–Gordon equation.     

Algebro-geometric Constructions of Quasi Periodic Flows of the Discrete Self-dual Network Hierarchy and Applicationsℰ

In this paper we obtain the discrete integrable self-dual network hierarchy associated with a discrete spectral problem. On the basis of the theory of algebraic curves, the continuous flow and discrete flow related to the discrete self-dual network hierarchy are straightened using the Abel-Jacobi coordinates. The meromorphic function and the Baker-Akhiezer function are introduced on the hyperelliptic curve. Quasi-periodic solutions of the discrete self-dual network hierarchy are constructed with the help of the asymptotic properties and the algebra-geometric characters of the meromorphic function, the Baker-Akhiezer function and the hyperelliptic curve.     

Stationary Waves for the Discrete Boltzmann Equation in the Half Space with Reflective Boundaries

The present paper is concerned with stationary solutions for discrete velocity models of the Boltzmann equation with reflective boundary condition in the first half space. We obtain a sufficient condition that guarantees the existence and the uniqueness of stationary solutions satisfying the reflective boundary condition as well as the spatially asymptotic condition given by a Maxwellian state. First, the sufficient condition is obtained for the linearized system. Then, this result is applied to prove the existence theorem for the nonlinear equation through the contraction mapping principle. Also, it is shown that the stationary solution approaches the asymptotic Maxwellian state exponentially as the spatial variable tends to infinity. Moreover, we show the time asymptotic stability of the stationary solutions. In the proof, we employ the standard energy method to obtain a priori estimates for nonstationary solutions. The exponential convergence at the spatial asymptotic state of the stationary solutions gives essential information to handle some error terms. Then we discuss some concrete models of the Boltzmann type as an application of our general theory. Received: 7 July 1999 / Accepted: 3 November 1999     

The asymptotic behavior of the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the Laplace operator on a compact Riemannian manifold

The asymptotic properties of the spectrum of a Laplace operator on a Riemannian manifold are studied. New asymptotic formulas are derived for spectrum series, which are associated with stable geodesics.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 448–453, March, 1972.The authors thank S. I. Al'ber for the statement of the problem and his interest in the work.     

Inverse problem for the Schrödinger equation with a repulsive potential

We study the dependence of the repulsive potentials on the discrete spectral characteristics of the Schrödinger equation. The behavior of the regular solutions and the corrections to the potential for various changes to the spectrum are analyzed. It is shown that for a change in the number of bound states, the asymptotic correction to the potential is related to the period of classical vibrations in the field of the reference potential.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 8, pp. 12–16, August, 1984.     

A Bäcklund transformation between two integrable discrete hungry systems

The discrete hungry Toda (dhToda) equation and the discrete hungry Lotka-Volterra (dhLV) system are known as integrable discrete hungry systems. In this Letter, through finding the LR transformations associated with the dhToda equation and the dhLV system, we present a Bäcklund transformation between these integrable systems.     

Coulomb Systems at Low Density: A Review

Results on the correlations of low-density classical and quantum Coulomb systems at equilibrium in three dimensions are reviewed. The exponential decay of particle correlations in the classical Coulomb system, Debye–Hückel screening, is compared and contrasted with the quantum case, where strong arguments are presented for the absence of exponential screening. Results and techniques for detailed calculations that determine the asymptotic decay of correlations for quantum systems are discussed. Theorems on the existence of molecules in the Saha regime are reviewed. Finally, new combinatoric formulas for the coefficients of Mayer expansions are presented and their role in proofs of results on Debye–Hückel screening is discussed.     

Radial wave functions of a discrete spectrum

The system of equations for radial wave functions is written in a form allowing both relativistic and non relativistic wave functions to be obtained. In the case of a discrete spectrum, an asymptotic solution of this system is obtained for a potential which includes not only a Coulomb term but also terms corresponding to dipole and quadrupole polarization. The normalizing factor of the asymptote is determined in the approximation of the relativistic quantum-defect method, which offers the possibility, in principle, of using the functions in semiempirical calculations analogous to nonrelativistic calculations by the Bates — Damgaard — Seaton method. The calculation scheme is illustrated for the example of the calculation of Si IV wave functions.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 12, pp. 39–44, December, 1978.     

On the modified discrete KP equation with self-consistent sources

The modified discrete KP equation is the Bäcklund transformation for the Hirota’s discrete KP equation or the Hirota-Miwa equation. We construct the modified discrete KP equation with self-consistent sources via source generation procedure and clarify the algebraic structure of the resulting coupled modified discrete KP system by presenting its discrete Gram-type determinant solutions. It is also shown that the commutativity between the source generation procedure and Bäcklund transformation is valid for the discrete KP equation. Finally, we demonstrate that the modified discrete KP equation with self-consistent sources yields the modified differential-difference KP equation with self-consistent sources through a continuum limit. The continuum limit of an explicit solution to the modified discrete KP equation with self-consistent sources also gives the explicit solution for the modified differential-difference KP equation with self-consistent sources.     

Dynamic exchange-correlation potentials for the 2D electron gas

Recent progress in the formulation of a fully dynamical local approximation to time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) appeals to the longitudinal and transverse components of the long-wavelength exchange and correlation kernel in the homogeneous electron gas, . We extend to the two-dimensional longitudinal and transverse case our work on the 3D [J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 9 (1997) 475], which accounts for two-pair excitations through an approximate decoupling of the equation of motion for the current–current response function. We present numerical results and compare with asymptotic behaviours and previous approximations.     

A variational approach to second-order multisymplectic field theory

This paper presents a geometric-variational approach to continuous and discrete second-order field theories following the methodology of [Marsden, Patrick, Shkoller, Comm. Math. Phys. 199 (1998) 351–395]. Staying entirely in the Lagrangian framework and letting Y denote the configuration fiber bundle, we show that both the multisymplectic structure on J³Y as well as the Noether theorem arise from the first variation of the action function. We generalize the multisymplectic form formula derived for first-order field theories in [Marsden, Patrick, Shkoller, Comm. Math. Phys. 199 (1998) 351–395], to the case of second-order field theories, and we apply our theory to the Camassa–Holm (CH) equation in both the continuous and discrete settings. Our discretization produces a multisymplectic-momentum integrator, a generalization of the Moser–Veselov rigid body algorithm to the setting of nonlinear PDEs with second-order Lagrangians.     

Existence of a Stationary Wave for the Discrete Boltzmann Equation in the Half Space

We study the existence and the uniqueness of stationary solutions for discrete velocity models of the Boltzmann equation in the first half space. We obtain a sufficient condition that guarantees the existence and the uniqueness of solutions connecting the given boundary data and the Maxwellian state at a spatially asymptotic point. First, a sufficient condition is obtained for the linearized system. Then this result as well as the contraction mapping principle is applied to prove the existence theorem for the nonlinear equation. Also, we show that the stationary wave approaches the Maxwellian state exponentially at a spatially asymptotic point. We also discuss some concrete models of Boltzmann type as an application of our general theory. Here, it turns out that our sufficient condition is general enough to cover many concrete models. Received: 7 December 1998 / Accepted: 27 April 1999