Approximate first integrals of nonlinear oscillators with one-degree of freedom

Exact symmetries of the unperturbed (linear) part of the dynamical systems are determined. Resonance conditions which lead to the symmetry-breaking of the symmetries of the unperturbed part are obtained. The second-order approximate symmetries of the one degree of freedom, damped-driven oscillators are found. By employing an approximate version of Noether's theorem, second-order approximate first integrals are obtained for undamped oscillators. The results are discussed on the contour plots of the first integrals.     

CONSERVATION LAWS FOR THE SCHRÖDINGER–NEWTON EQUATIONS

In this Letter a first-order Lagrangian for the Schrödinger–Newton equations is derived by modifying a second-order Lagrangian proposed by Christian [Exactly soluble sector of quantum gravity, Phys. Rev. D 56(8) (1997) 4844–4877]. Then Noether's theorem is applied to the Lie point symmetries determined by Robertshaw and Tod [Lie point symmetries and an approximate solution for the Schrödinger–Newton equations, Nonlinearity 19(7) (2006) 1507–1514] in order to find conservation laws of the Schrödinger–Newton equations.     

On symmetries,reductions, conservation laws and conserved quantities of optical solitons with inter-modal dispersion

This paper studies the compressional dispersive Alfvén (CDA) waves where Noether symmetries will be calculated from which the corresponding conservation laws will be obtained via Noether's theorem. Furthermore, one case of double reduction is performed via the association of a conserved vector with a Noether symmetry (with zero gauge). The conserved quantities of optical solitons in the presence of intermodal dispersion that is governed by the perturbed nonlinear Schrödinger's equation with Kerr law nonlinearity. The invariance-multiplier method is adopted to carry out the analysis, from which the conserved densities are then retrieved. Finally, the conserved quantities are obtained using the 1-soliton solution of the governing equation.     

Emmy Noether and Her Theorems

Today Noether's principal theorem occupies a prominent place in theoretical physics, though for a long time its significance was largely overlooked. Even now, relatively few physicists realize that Emmy Noether's original paper from 1918 contains two fundamental theorems. Moreover, both theorems are essential for understanding her original motivation, namely to distinguish between proper and improper conservation laws in physics.     

Quantum Noether method

We present a general method for constructing perturbative quantum field theories with global symmetries. We start from a free non-interacting quantum field theory with given global symmetries and we determine all perturbative quantum deformations assuming the construction is not obstructed by anomalies. The method is established within the causal Bogoliubov-Shirkov-Epstein-Glaser approach to perturbative quantum field theory (which leads directly to a finite perturbative series and does not rely on an intermediate regularization). Our construction can be regarded as a direct implementation of Noether's method at the quantum level. We illustrate the method by constructing the pure Yang-Mills theory (where the relevant global symmetry is BRST symmetry), and the N = 1 supersymmetric model of Wess and Zumino. The whole construction is done before the so-called adiabatic limit is taken. Thus, all considerations regarding symmetry, unitarity and anomalies are well defined even for massless theories.     

Noether's Theorem and the Conservation Laws of the KORTEWEG-DE VRIES Equation

A method developed recently by the author to derive a continuum of conservation laws by Noether's theorem from the so-called extended Bäcklund transformations is applied to the KORTEWEG -DE VRIES equation that describes various nonlinear dispersive wave phenomena in hydrodynamics, plasma physics and solid state physics. Further applications of Noether's theorem concerning this equation are given. It is shown that the Galilean transformation in the present case has an analogous function as Lie's transformation has with respect to the sine-Gordon equation.     

On Noether's theorem in quantum field theory

Extending the construction of local generators of symmetries in (S. Doplicher, Commun. Math. Phys.85 (1982), 73; S. Doplicher and R. Longo, Commun. Math. Phys.88 (1983), 399) to space-time and supersymmetries, we establish a weak form of Noether's theorem in quantum field theory. We also comment on the physical significance of the “split property,” underlying our analysis, and discuss some local aspects of superselection rules following from our results.     

Collective current rectification

We consider a set of coupled underdamped ac-driven dynamical units exposed to a heat bath. The coupling scheme defines the absence/presence of certain symmetries, which in turn cause a nonzero/zero value of a mean dc-output. We discuss dynamical mechanisms of a dc-current appearance and identify current reversals with synchronization/desynchronization transitions in the collective ratchet's dynamics.     

Revisiting Noether's Theorem on constants of motion

In this paper we revisit Noether's theorem on the constants of motion for Lagrangian mechanical systems in the ODE case, with some new perspectives on both the theoretical and the applied side. We make full use of invariance up to a divergence, or, as we call it here, Bessel-Hagen (BH) invariance. By recognizing that the Bessel-Hagen (BH) function need not be a total time derivative, we can easily deduce nonlocal constants of motion. We prove that we can always trivialize either the time change or the BH-function, so that, in particular, BH-invariance turns out not to be more general than Noether's original invariance. We also propose a version of time change that simplifies some key formulas. Applications include Lane-Emden equation, dissipative systems, homogeneous potentials and superintegrable systems. Most notably, we give two derivations of the Laplace-Runge-Lenz vector for Kepler's problem that require space and time change only, without BH invariance, one with and one without use of the Lagrange equation.     

Ableitung einer kontinuierlichen Mannigfaltigkeit von Erhaltungssätzen der modifizierten Korteweg-de-Vries-Gleichung nach dem Noetherschen Satz

Derivation of a Continuous Set of Conservation Laws for the Modified Korteweg-de Vries Equation by Noether's Theorem A method developed recently to derive a continuous set of conservation laws from extended Bäcklund transformations by means of Noether's theorem is applied to the modified Korteweg-de Vries (m. KdV) equation that describes Alfvén waves in a plasma. The corresponding conserved currents are equivalent to those found by WADATI , SANUKI and KONNO . It is shown that the extended Bäcklund transformation B?_α for the m. KdV equation, which coincides with that for the sine-Gordon equation, by MIURA'S transformation becomes the extended Bäcklund transformation β_x for the Korteweg-de Vries equation where x = 1/2α.     

Groups of canonical transformations and the virial-Noether theorem

In Hamiltonian mechanics a characterization of the infinitesimal generator of one-parameter Lie Groups of non-univalent canonical transformations is given. The result is used to derive a general form of the virial theorem, which has Noether's theorem as a special case. The theory is applied to the Toda lattice system.     

Non-Noether symmetries and conserved quantities of the Lagrange mechano-electrical systems

This paper focuses on studying non-Noether symmetries and conserved quantities of Lagrange mechano-electrical dynamical systems. Based on the relationships between the motion and Lagrangian, we present conservation laws on non-Noether symmetries for Lagrange mechano-electrical dynamical systems. A criterion is obtained on which non-Noether symmetry leads to Noether symmetry of the systems. The work also gives connections between the non-Noether symmetries and Lie point symmetries, and further obtains Lie invariants to form a complete set of non-Noether conserved quantity. Finally, an example is discussed to illustrate these results.     

SYMMETRIES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WITH NONLINEAR NONHOLONOMIC CONSTRAINTS

The dynamical symmetries and adjoint symmetries of nonlinear nonholonomic constrained mechanical systems are analysed in two kinds of geometrical frameworks whose evolution equations are Routh's equations and generalized Chaplygin's equations, respectively. The Lagrangian inverse problem and the interrelation between Noether's symmetries and dynamical symmetries are briefly concerned with. Finally an illustrative example is analysed.     

The variational symmetries and conservation laws in classical theory of Heisenberg (anti)ferromagnet

The non-linear partial differential equations describing the spin dynamics of Heisenberg ferro- and antiferromagnet are studied by Lie transformation group method. The generators of the admitted variational Lie symmetry groups are derived and conservation laws for the conserved currents are found via Noether's theorem.     

Partial dynamical symmetry at critical points of quantum phase transitions

We show that partial dynamical symmetries can occur at critical points of quantum phase transitions, in which case underlying competing symmetries are conserved exactly by a subset of states, and mix strongly in other states. Several types of partial dynamical symmetries are demonstrated with the example of critical-point Hamiltonians for first- and second-order transitions in the framework of the interacting boson model, whose dynamical symmetries correspond to different shape phases in nuclei.     

Non-Noether symmetries and Lutzky conservative quantities of nonholonomic nonconservative dynamical systems

Non-Noether symmetries and conservative quantities of nonholonomic nonconservative dynamical systems are investigated in this paper. Based on the relationships among motion, nonconservative forces, nonholonomic constrained forces and Lagrangian, non-Noether symmetries and Lutzky conservative quantities are presented for nonholonomic nonconservative dynamical systems. The relation between non-Noether symmetry and Noether symmetry is discussed and it is further shown that non-Noether conservative quantities can be obtained by a complete set of Noether invariants. Finally,an example is given to illustrate these results.     

On a new first integral of certain dynamical systems

The analytical relation between the symmetries and the first integrals of certain dynamical systems is extended beyond the limits of the standard Hamiltonian framework. A connection symmetries and the ergodic property arises.     

Conserved quantities and symmetries related to stochastic Hamiltonian systems

In this paper symmetries and conservation laws for stochastic dynamical systems are discussed in detail. Determining equations for infinitesimal approximate symmetries of Ito and Stratonovich dynamical systems are derived. It shows how to derive conserved quantities for stochastic dynamical systems by using their symmetries without recourse to Noether's theorem.