Symmetries,Symmetry Reductions and Exact Solutions to the Generalized Nonlinear Fractional Wave Equations

In this paper, the Lie group classification method is performed on the fractional partial differential equation (FPDE), all of the point symmetries of the FPDEs are obtained. Then, the symmetry reductions and exact solutions to the fractional equations are presented, the compatibility of the symmetry analysis for the fractional and integer-order cases is verified. Especially, we reduce the FPDEs to the fractional ordinary differential equations (FODEs) in terms of the Erdélyi-Kober (E-K) fractional operator method, and extend the power series method for investigating exact solutions to the FPDEs.     

Nonclassical Lie symmetry and conservation laws of the nonlinear time-fractional Korteweg–de Vries equation

In this paper, we use the symmetry of the Lie group analysis as one of the powerful tools that deals with the wide class of fractional order differential equations in the Riemann–Liouville concept. In this study, first, we employ the classical and nonclassical Lie symmetries(LS) to acquire similarity reductions of the nonlinear fractional far field Korteweg–de Vries(KdV)equation, and second, we find the related exact solutions for the derived generators. Finally,according to the LS generators acquired, we construct conservation laws for related classical and nonclassical vector fields of the fractional far field Kd V equation.     

Lie Group Classifications and Non-differentiable Solutions for Time-Fractional Burgers Equation

Lie group method provides an efficient tool to solve nonlinear partial differential equations. This paper suggests Lie group method for fractional partial differential equations. A time-fractional Burgers equation is used as an example to illustrate the effectiveness of the Lie group method and some classes of exact solutions are obtained.     

On the Time Fractional Generalized Fisher Equation:Group Similarities and Analytical Solutions

In this letter,the Lie point symmetries of the time fractional Fisher(TFF) equation have been derived using a systematic investigation.Using the obtained Lie point symmetries,TFF equation has been transformed into a different nonlinear fractional ordinary differential equations with the Erd′elyi–Kober fractional derivative which depends on the parameter α.After that some invariant solutions of underlying equation are reported.     

An extension of the direct method and similarity reductions of a generalized Burgers equation with an arbitrary derivative function

In this paper,we extend the well-known direct method proposed by Clarkson and Kruskal for finding similarity reductions of partial differential equations.It follows that some new similarity reductions of the generalized Burgers equation,such as travelling wave reduction,logarithmic reduction,power reduction,rational fractional reduction,etc,are derived,in which some of these cannot be obtained solely by using the direct method.The similarity reductions obtained are interpreted by the nonclassical symmetry Lie group.     

时间分数阶Boussinesq方程的李对称分析

本文利用李群分析方法研究了时间分数阶Boussinesq方程,得到了该方程的李点对称,并把该方程约化为Erdelyi-Kobe分数阶常微分方程. 本文的行文过程也说明了李群分析方法对于约化分数阶非线性发展方程是有效的. 关键词： 李对称分析方法 时间分数阶Boussinesq方程 广义Riemann-Liouville导数 Erdelyi-Kober微分算子     

Lie symmetry analysis,conservation laws and analytic solutions of the time fractional Kolmogorov–Petrovskii–Piskunov equation

In this paper, we consider the invariance properties of the multiple-term fractional Kolmogorov–Petrovskii–Piskunov (FKPP) equation. By employing the Lie symmetry analysis method, we explicitly investigate the vector fields and symmetry reductions of the FKPP equation. Moreover, an effective method is proposed to succinctly derive the exact power series solutions with their convergence analysis of the equation. Finally, by using the new conservation theorem, the conservation laws associated with Lie symmetries of the equation are well constructed with a detailed analysis.     

A New Method of Fractional Dynamics,i.e., Fractional Mei Symmetrical Method for Finding Conserved Quantity,and its Applications to Physics

In this paper, we present the fractional Mei symmetrical method of finding conserved quantity and explore its applications to physics. For the fractional generalized Hamiltonian system, we introduce the fractional infinitesimal transformation of Lie groups and, under the transformation, give the fractional Mei symmetrical definition, criterion and determining equation. Then, we present the fractional Mei symmetrical theorem of finding conserved quantity. As the fractional Mei symmetrical method’s applications, we respectively find the conserved quantities of a fractional general relativistic Buchduhl model, a fractional three-body model and a fractional Robbins–Lorenz model.     

Lie point symmetries,conservation laws,and analytical solutions of a generalized time-fractional Sawada–Kotera equation

Under investigation in this work is the invariance properties of the time-fractional generalized Sawada–Kotera equation, which can describe motion of long waves in shallow water under gravity and in a one-dimensional nonlinear lattice. With the help of the Lie symmetry analysis method of fractional differential equations, we strictly derive the vector fields and symmetry reductions of the equation. Furthermore, based on the power series theory, an effective method is presented to succinctly construct its analytical solutions. Finally, using the new conservation theorem, the conservation laws of the equation are well constructed with a detailed derivation.     

Symmetry Groups and New Exact Solutions to (2+1)-Dimensional Variable Coefficient Canonical Generalized KP Equation

In this paper, the modified CK's direct method to find symmetry groups of nonlinear partial differential equation is extended to (2 1)-dimensional variable coefficient canonical generalized KP (VCCGKP) equation. As a result, symmetry groups, Lie point symmetry group and Lie symmetry for the VCCGKP equation are obtained. In fact, the Lie point symmetry group coincides with that obtained by the standard Lie group approach. Applying the given Lie symmetry, we obtain five types of similarity reductions and a lot of new exact solutions, including hyperbolic function solutions, triangular periodic solutions, Jacobi elliptic function solutions and rational solutions, for the VCCGKP equation.     

Symmetry Groups and New Exact Solutions to （2＋1）-Dimensional Variable Coefficient Canonical Generalized KP Equation

In this paper, the modified CK＇s direct method to find symmetry groups of nonlinear partial differential equation is extended to （2＋1）-dimensional variable coeffficient canonical generalized KP （VCCGKP） equation. As a result, symmetry groups, Lie point symmetry group and Lie symmetry for the VCCGKP equation are obtained. In fact, the Lie point symmetry group coincides with that obtained by the standard Lie group approach. Applying the given Lie symmetry, we obtain five types of similarity reductions and a lot of new exact solutions, including hyperbolic function solutions, triangular periodic solutions, Jacobi elliptic function solutions and rational solutions, for the VCCGKP equation.     

(G'/G)-Expansion Method for Solving Fractional Partial Differential Equations in the Theory of Mathematical Physics

In this paper, the (G'/G)-expansion method is extended to solve fractional partial differential equations in the sense of modified Riemann-Liouville derivative. Based on a nonlinear fractional complex transformation, a certain fractional partial differential equation can be turned into another ordinary differential equation of integer order. For illustrating the validity of this method, we apply it to the space-time fractional generalized Hirota-Satsuma coupled KdV equations and the time-fractional fifth-order Sawada-Kotera equation. As a result, some new exact solutions for them are successfully established.     

Exact Solutions of (2+1)-Dimensional HNLS Equation

In this paper, we use the classical Lie group symmetry method to get the Lie point symmetries of the (2+1)-dimensional hyperbolic nonlinear Schrödinger (HNLS) equation and reduce the (2+1)-dimensional HNLS equation to some (1+1)-dimensional partial differential systems. Finally, many exact travelling solutions of the (2+1)-dimensional HNLS equation are obtained by the classical Lie symmetry reduced method.     

Lie Symmetry Analysis and Conservation Laws of a Generalized Time Fractional Foam Drainage Equation

In this paper, a generalized time fractional nonlinear foam drainage equation is investigated by means of the Lie group analysis method. Based on the Riemann-Liouville derivative, the Lie point symmetries and symmetry reductions of the equation are derived, respectively. Furthermore, conservation laws with two kinds of independent variables of the equation are performed by making use of the nonlinear self-adjointness method.     

Lie symmetry analysis,conservation laws and analytical solutions for a generalized time-fractional modified KdV equation

In this paper, a generalized time fractional modified KdV equation is investigated, which is used for representing physical models in various physical phenomena. By Lie group analysis method, the invariance properties and the vector fields of the equation are presented. Then the symmetry reductions are provided. Moreover, we construct the explicit solutions of the equation by using sub-equation method. Based on the power series theory, the approximate analytical solution for the equation are also constructed. Finally, the new conservation theorem is applied to constructed conservation laws for the equation.     

A novel method for nonlinear fractional differential equations using symbolic computation

In this paper, a new approach, namely an ansatz method is applied to find exact solutions for nonlinear fractional differential equations in the sense of modified Riemann–Liouville derivative. Based on a nonlinear fractional complex transformation, a certain fractional partial differential equation can be turned into another ordinary differential equation of integer order. For illustrating the validity of this method, we apply it to solve the fractional-order biological population model and the space–time fractional modified equal width equation, and as a result, some dark soliton solutions for them are established.     

Numerical Solution of Fractional Partial Differential Equations by Discrete Adomian Decomposition Method

In this paper we find the solution of linear as well as nonlinear fractional partial differential equations using discrete Adomian decomposition method. Here we develop the discrete Adomian decomposition method to find the solution of fractional discrete diffusion equation, nonlinear fractional discrete Schrodinger equation, fractional discrete Ablowitz-Ladik equation and nonlinear fractional discrete Burger's equation. The obtained solution is verified by comparison with exact solution when $\alpha=1$.     

Exact solutions for nonlinear partial fractional differential equations

In this article,we use the fractional complex transformation to convert nonlinear partial fractional differential equations to nonlinear ordinary differential equations.We use the improved(G’/G)-expansion function method to calculate the exact solutions to the time-and space-fractional derivative foam drainage equation and the time-and space-fractional derivative nonlinear KdV equation.This method is efficient and powerful for solving wide classes of nonlinear evolution fractional order equations.     

A Collocation Method for Solving Fractional Riccati Differential Equation

In this article, we have introduced a Taylor collocation method, which is based on collocation method for solving fractional Riccati differential equation. The fractional derivatives are described in the Caputo sense. This method is based on first taking the truncated Taylor expansions of the solution function in the fractional Riccati differential equation and then substituting their matrix forms into the equation. Using collocation points, the systems of nonlinear algebraic equation are derived. We further solve the system of nonlinear algebraic equation using Maple 13 and thus obtain the coefficients of the generalized Taylor expansion. Illustrative examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Solutions to Class of Linear and Nonlinear Fractional Differential Equations

In this paper, the fractional auxiliary sub-equation expansion method is proposed to solve nonlinear fractional differential equations. To illustrate the effectiveness of the method, we discuss the space-time fractional Kd V equation, the space-time fractional RLW equation, the space-time fractional Boussinesq equation, and the(3+1)-spacetime fractional ZK equation. The solutions are expressed in terms of fractional hyperbolic and fractional trigonometric functions. These solutions are useful to understand the mechanisms of the complicated nonlinear physical phenomena and fractional differential equations. Among these solutions, some are found for the first time. The analytical solution of homogenous linear FDEs with constant coefficients are obtained by using the series and the Mittag–Leffler function methods. The obtained results recover the well-know solutions when α = 1.