New exact solutions to the (2 + 1)-dimensional Ito equation: Extended homoclinic test technique

Exact soliton solutions to the (2 + 1)-dimensional Ito equation are studied based on the idea of extended homoclinic test and bilinear method. Some explicit solutions, such as triangle function solutions, soliton solutions, doubly-periodic wave solutions and periodic solitary wave solutions, are obtained. It shows that the (2 + 1)-dimensional Ito equation has richer solutions. Besides, the elastic interactions of the solutions and their corresponding physical meaning are discussed.     

Analytic solutions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear evolution equations using the sine-cosine method

In this paper, we establish exact solutions for (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear evolution equations. The sine-cosine method is used to construct exact periodic and soliton solutions of (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear evolution equations. Many new families of exact traveling wave solutions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional Boussinesq, breaking soliton and BKP equations are successfully obtained. These solutions may be important of significance for the explanation of some practical physical problems. It is shown that the sine-cosine method provides a powerful mathematical tool for solving a great many nonlinear partial differential equations in mathematical physics.     

A (3 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear evolution equation with multiple soliton solutions and multiple singular soliton solutions

In this work, a (3 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear evolution equation is investigated. The Hirota’s bilinear method is applied to determine the necessary conditions for the complete integrability of this equation. Multiple soliton solutions are established to confirm the compatibility structure. Multiple singular soliton solutions are also derived. The resonance phenomenon does not exist for this model.     

New exact traveling and non-traveling wave solutions for (2 + 1)-dimensional Burgers equation

In this paper, some novel solitary wave solutions, including solitary-like wave solution, x-periodic soliton solution, y-periodic soliton solution, doubly periodic solution, rational solution, and new non-traveling wave solution, are obtained for (2 + 1)-dimensional Burgers equation by means of the generalized direct ansätz method and different test functions.     

Soliton solutions for (2 + 1)-dimensional and (3 + 1)-dimensional K(m, n) equations

We consider the nonlinear dispersive K(m,n) equation with the generalized evolution term and derive analytical expressions for some conserved quantities. By using a solitary wave ansatz in the form of sech^p function, we obtain exact bright soliton solutions for (2 + 1)-dimensional and (3 + 1)-dimensional K(m,n) equations with the generalized evolution terms. The results are then generalized to multi-dimensional K(m,n) equations in the presence of the generalized evolution term. An extended form of the K(m,n) equation with perturbation term is investigated. Exact bright soliton solution for the proposed K(m,n) equation having higher-order nonlinear term is determined. The physical parameters in the soliton solutions are obtained as function of the dependent model coefficients.     

Explicit solutions of (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear KP-BBM equation by using Exp-function method

This paper is devoted to studying the (2 + 1)-dimensional KP-BBM wave equation. Exp-function method is used to conduct the analysis. The generalized solitary solutions, periodic solutions and other exact solutions for the (2 + 1)-dimensional KP-BBM wave equation are obtained via this method with the aid of symbolic computational system. It is also shown that the Exp-function method, with the help of symbolic computation, provides a powerful mathematical tool for solving other nonlinear evolution equations arising in mathematical physics.     

Four (2 + 1)-dimensional integrable extensions of the Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation

In this work, four (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear extensions of the Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (KP) equation are developed. The complete integrability of these models are investigated. Multiple-soliton solutions and multiple singular soliton solutions are determined to demonstrate the compatibility of these models. The resonance phenomenon does not exist for any of the derived models.     

Exact solutions and conservation laws of (2 + 1)-dimensional Boiti-Leon-Pempinelli equation

In this paper, we obtain the symmetry group theorem by using the modified CK’s direct method, and some new exact solutions of (2 + 1)-dimensional BLP equation. Also we derive the corresponding Lie algebra and the conservation laws of BLP equation.     

Explicit solutions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional AKNS shallow water wave equation with variable coefficients

Using an improved direct reduction method, we find the equivalence transformations of (2 + 1)-dimensional AKNS shallow water wave equation with variable coefficients, and obtain the corresponding relationship between explicit solutions of AKNS equation and those of the corresponding reduced equation. In addition, we get some new explicit solutions of AKNS equation by applying Lie symmetry method.     

Exact travelling wave solutions for the dissipative (2 + 1)-dimensional AKNS equation

This paper employs the theory of planar dynamical systems and undetermined coefficient method to study travelling wave solutions of the dissipative (2 + 1)-dimensional AKNS equation. By qualitative analysis, global phase portraits of the dynamic system corresponding to the equation are obtained under different parameter conditions. Furthermore, the relations between the properties of travelling wave solutions and the dissipation coefficient r of the equation are investigated. In addition, the possible bell profile solitary wave solution, kink profile solitary wave solutions and approximate damped oscillatory solutions of the equation are obtained by using undetermined coefficient method. Error estimates indicate that the approximate solutions are meaningful. Based on above studies, a main contribution in this paper is to reveal the dissipation effect on travelling wave solutions of the dissipative (2 + 1)-dimensional AKNS equation.     

Interactions of solitary waves under the conditions of the (3 + 1)-dimensional Kadomtsev-Petviashvilli equation

Using an extended mapping method with a linear variable separation process, a new family of the exact solutions of the (3 + 1)-dimensional Kadomtsev-Petviashvilli (KP) equation was derived. By applying the solitary wave solutions, this paper studied some newly localized excitations and the interactions of various solitary waves under the conditions of the (3 + 1)-dimensional KP equation.     

Four (2 + 1)-dimensional integrable extensions of the KdV equation: Multiple-soliton and multiple singular soliton solutions

In this work, four (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear completely integrable equations, generated by extending the KdV equation are developed. The necessary condition for the complete integrability of these equation are formally derived. Multiple-soliton solutions and multiple singular soliton solutions are determined to emphasize the compatability of these models. The dispersion relations of these models are characterized by distinct physical structures. The resonance phenomenon for these equations does not exist for any model.     

A generalized extended rational expansion method and its application to (1 + 1)-dimensional dispersive long wave equation

In this Letter, a generalized extended rational expansion method is used to construct exact solutions of the (1 + 1)-dimensional dispersive long wave equation. As a result, many new and more general exact solutions are obtained, the solutions obtained in this Letter include rational triangular periodic wave solutions, rational solitary wave solutions.     

New explicit solutions for (2 + 1)-dimensional soliton equation

In this Letter, we study (2 + 1)-dimensional soliton equation by using the bifurcation theory of planar dynamical systems. Following a dynamical system approach, in different parameter regions, we depict phase portraits of a travelling wave system. Bell profile solitary wave solutions, kink profile solitary wave solutions and periodic travelling wave solutions are given. Further, we present the relations between the bounded travelling wave solutions and the energy level h. Through discussing the energy level h, we obtain all explicit formulas of solitary wave solutions and periodic wave solutions.     

Explicit periodic solitary wave solutions for the (2 + 1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation

In this paper, (2 + 1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation is investigated. By using homoclinic test method with the aid of Maple, new explicit periodic solitary wave solutions are obtained. Moreover, mechanical feature of wave is exhibited.     

A variety of exact travelling wave solutions for the (2 + 1)-dimensional Boiti-Leon-Pempinelli equation

In this paper the (2 + 1)-dimensional Boiti-Leon-Pempinelli (BLP) equation will be studied. The tanh-coth method will be used to obtain exact travelling wave solutions for this equation. The Exp-function method will also be applied to the BLP equation to derive a new variety of travelling wave solutions with distinct physical structures.     

Generalized solitary and periodic wave solutions to a (2 + 1)-dimensional Zakharov-Kuznetsov equation

In this paper, the Exp-function method is employed to the Zakharov-Kuznetsov equation as a (2 + 1)-dimensional model for nonlinear Rossby waves. The observation of solitary wave solutions and periodic wave solutions constructed from the exponential function solutions reveal that our approach is very effective and convenient. The obtained results may be useful for better understanding the properties of two-dimensional coherent structures such as atmospheric blocking events.     

Exp-function method for Riccati equation and new exact solutions with two arbitrary functions of (2 + 1)-dimensional Konopelchenko-Dubrovsky equations

In this paper, new exact solutions with two arbitrary functions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional Konopelchenko-Dubrovsky equations are obtained by means of the Riccati equation and its generalized solitary wave solutions constructed by the Exp-function method. It is shown that the Exp-function method provides us with a straightforward and important mathematical tool for solving nonlinear evolution equations in mathematical physics.     

Wronskian determinant solutions of the (3 + 1)-dimensional Jimbo-Miwa equation

A set of sufficient conditions consisting of systems of linear partial differential equations is obtained which guarantees that the Wronskian determinant solves the (3 + 1)-dimensional Jimbo-Miwa equation in the bilinear form. Upon solving the linear conditions, the resulting Wronskian formulations bring solution formulas, which can yield rational solutions, solitons, negatons, positons and interaction solutions.     

Non-integrable variants of Boussinesq equation with two solitons

Three variants of the Boussinesq equation, namely, the (2 + 1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation, the (3 + 1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation, and the sixth-order Boussinesq equation are studied. The Hirota bilinear method is used to construct two soliton solutions for each equation. The study highlights the fact that these equations are non-integrable and do not admit N-soliton solutions although these equations can be put in bilinear forms.