Webs, Lenard schemes, and the local geometry of bi-Hamiltonian Toda and Lax structures

We introduce a criterion that a given bi-Hamiltonian structure admits a local coordinate system where both brackets have constant coefficients. This criterion is applied to the bi-Hamiltonian open Toda lattice in a generic point, which is shown to be locally isomorphic to a Kronecker odd-dimensional pair of brackets with constant coefficients. This shows that the open Toda lattice cannot be locally represented as a product of two bi-Hamiltonian structures. Near, a generic point, the bi-Hamiltonian periodic Toda lattice is shown to be isomorphic to a product of two open Toda lattices (one of which is a (trivial) structure of dimension 1). While the above results might be obtained by more traditional methods, we use an approach based on general results on geometry of webs. This demonstrates the possibility of applying a geometric language to problems on bi-Hamiltonian integrable systems; such a possibility may be no less important than the particular results proved in this paper. Based on these geometric approaches, we conjecture that decompositions similar to the decomposition of the periodic Toda lattice exist in local geometry of the Volterra system, the complete Toda lattice, the multidimensional Euler top, and a regular bi-Hamiltonian Lie coalgebra. We also state general conjectures about the geometry of more general "homogeneous" finite-dimensional bi-Hamiltonian structures. The class of homogeneous structures is shown to coincide with the class of systems integrable by Lenard scheme. The bi-Hamiltonian structures which admit a non-degenerate Lax structure are shown to be locally isomorphic to the open Toda lattice.     

Integrals of open two-dimensional lattices

We present an explicit formula for integrals of the open two-dimensional Toda lattice of type A_n. This formula is applicable for various reductions of this lattice. As an illustration, we find integrals of the G₂ Toda lattice. We also reveal a connection between the open An Toda and Shabat-Yamilov lattices.     

Extended Relativistic Toda Lattice,L-Orthogonal Polynomials and Associated Lax Pair

When a measure \(\varPsi(x)\) on the real line is subjected to the modification \(d\varPsi^{(t)}(x) = e^{-tx} d \varPsi(x)\), then the coefficients of the recurrence relation of the orthogonal polynomials in \(x\) with respect to the measure \(\varPsi^{(t)}(x)\) are known to satisfy the so-called Toda lattice formulas as functions of \(t\). In this paper we consider a modification of the form \(e^{-t(\mathfrak{p}x+ \mathfrak{q}/x)}\) of measures or, more generally, of moment functionals, associated with orthogonal L-polynomials and show that the coefficients of the recurrence relation of these L-orthogonal polynomials satisfy what we call an extended relativistic Toda lattice. Most importantly, we also establish the so called Lax pair representation associated with this extended relativistic Toda lattice. These results also cover the (ordinary) relativistic Toda lattice formulations considered in the literature by assuming either \(\mathfrak{p}=0\) or \(\mathfrak{q}=0\). However, as far as Lax pair representation is concern, no complete Lax pair representations were established before for the respective relativistic Toda lattice formulations. Some explicit examples of extended relativistic Toda lattice and Langmuir lattice are also presented. As further results, the lattice formulas that follow from the three term recurrence relations associated with kernel polynomials on the unit circle are also established.

     

The exponential function rational expansion method and exact solutions to nonlinear lattice equations system

We propose an exponential function rational expansion method for solving exact traveling wave solutions to nonlinear differential-difference equations system. By this method, we obtain some exact traveling wave solutions to the relativistic Toda lattice equations system and discuss the significance of these solutions. Finally, we give an open problem.     

Reduction and realization in toda and volterra

We construct a new symplectic, bi-Hamiltonian realization of the KM-system by reducing the corresponding one for the Toda lattice. The bi-Hamiltonian pair is constructed using a reduction theorem of Fernandes and Vanhaecke. In this paper we also review the important work of Moser on the Toda and KM-systems.      

Fermionic construction of the partition function for multimatrix models and the multicomponent Toda lattice hierarchy

We use p-component fermions, p = 2, 3,..., to represent (2p−2)N-fold integrals as a fermionic vacuum expectation. This yields a fermionic representation for various (2p−2)-matrix models. We discuss links with the p-component Kadomtsev-Petviashvili hierarchy and also with the p-component Toda lattice hierarchy. We show that the set of all but two flows of the p-component Toda lattice hierarchy changes standard matrix models to new ones. Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Matematicheskaya Fizika, Vol. 152, No. 2, pp. 265–277, August, 2007.     

Pfaff $\tau$-functions

Consider the two-dimensional Toda lattice, with certain skew-symmetric initial condition, which is preserved along the locus of the space of time variables. Restricting the solution to , we obtain another hierarchy called Pfaff lattice, which has its own tau function, being equal to the square root of the restriction of 2D-Toda tau function. We study its bilinear and Fay identities, W and Virasoro symmetries, relation to symmetric and symplectic matrix integrals and quasiperiodic solutions. Received: 20 September 1999 / Published online: 1 February 2002     

Invariant critical sets of conserved quantities

For a dynamical system we will construct various invariant sets starting from its conserved quantities. We will give conditions under which certain solutions of a nonlinear system are also solutions for a simpler dynamical system, for example when they are solutions for a linear dynamical system. We will apply these results to the example of Toda lattice.     

Finite-Band Solutions for the Hierarchy of Coupled Toda Lattices

Based on the characteristic polynomial of Lax matrix for the hierarchy of coupled Toda lattices associated with a \(3\times3\) discrete matrix spectral problem, we introduce a trigonal curve with two infinite points, from which we establish the associated Dubrovin-type equations. The asymptotic properties of the meromorphic function and the Baker-Akhiezer function are studied near two infinite points on the trigonal curve. Finite-band solutions of the entire hierarchy of coupled Toda lattices are obtained in terms of the Riemann theta function.     

A NEW DISCRETE INTEGRABLE COUPLING SYSTEM AND ITS HAMILTONIAN STRUCTURE FOR THE MODIFIED TODA LATTICE HIERARCHY

We present a new discrete integrable coupling system by using the matrix Lax pair U, V ∈ sl(4). A novel spectral problem of modified Toda lattice soliton hierarchy is considered. Then, a new discrete integrable coupling equation hierarchy is obtained through the method of the enlarged Lax pair. Finally, we obtain the Hamiltonian structure of the integrable coupling system of the soliton equation hierarchy using the matrix-form trace identity. This discrete integrable coupling system includes a kind of a modified Toda lattice hierarchy.     

On the Integrability of Deformation Quantized Toda Lattice

In the present paper, we are concerned with deformation quantization of irregular Poisson structures. Translating Toda lattice equation into Hamiltonian formalism equation, we also study the global integrability of deformation quantized Toda lattice.     

N=(1|1) Supersymmetric Dispersionless Toda Lattice Hierarchy

Generalizing the graded commutator in superalgebras, we propose a new bracket operation on the space of graded operators with an involution. We study properties of this operation and show that the Lax representation of the two-dimensional N=(1|1) supersymmetric Toda lattice hierarchy can be realized via the generalized bracket operation; this is important in constructing the semiclassical (continuum) limit of this hierarchy. We construct the continuum limit of the N=(1|1) Toda lattice hierarchy, the dispersionless N=(1|1) Toda hierarchy. In this limit, we obtain the Lax representation, with the generalized graded bracket becoming the corresponding Poisson bracket on the graded phase superspace. We find bosonic symmetries of the dispersionless N=(1|1) supersymmetric Toda equation.     

Exact solutions of some systems of fractional differential‐difference equations

In this paper, the ‐expansion method is proposed to establish hyperbolic and trigonometric function solutions for fractional differential‐difference equations with the modified Riemann–Liouville derivative. The fractional complex transform is proposed to convert a fractional partial differential‐difference equation into its differential‐difference equation of integer order. We obtain the hyperbolic and periodic function solutions of the nonlinear time‐fractional Toda lattice equations and relativistic Toda lattice system. The proposed method is more effective and powerful for obtaining exact solutions for nonlinear fractional differential–difference equations and systems. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Hypergeometric Functions as Infinite-Soliton Tau Functions

It is known that resonant multisoliton solutions depend on higher times and a set of parameters (integrals of motion). We show that soliton tau functions of the Toda lattice (and of the multicomponent Toda lattice) are tau functions of a dual hierarchy, where the higher times and the parameters (integrals of motion) exchange roles. The multisoliton solutions turn out to be rational solutions of the dual hierarchy, and the infinite-soliton tau functions turn out to be hypergeometric-type tau functions of the dual hierarchy. The variables in the dual hierarchies exchange roles. Soliton momenta are related to the Frobenius coordinates of partitions in the decomposition of rational solutions with respect to Schur functions. As an example, we consider partition functions of matrix models: their perturbation series is, on one hand, a hypergeometric tau function and, on the other hand, can be interpreted as an infinite-soliton solution. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Matematicheskaya Fizika, Vol. 146, No. 2, pp. 222–250, February, 2006.     

Asymptotics for Supersonic Soliton Propagation in the Toda Lattice Equation

We study the problem of the adjustment of an initial condition to an exact supersonic soliton solution of the Toda latice equation. Also, we study the problem of soliton propagation in the Toda lattice with slowly varying mass impurities. In both cases we obtain the full numerical solution of the soliton evolution and we develop a modulation theory based on the averaged Lagrangian of the discrete Toda equation. Unlike previous problems with coherent subsonic solutions we need to modify the averaged Lagrangian to obtain the coupling between the supersonic soliton and the subsonic linear radiation. We show how this modified modulation theory explains qualitatively in simple terms the evolution of a supersonic soliton in the presence of impurities. The quantitative agreement between the modulation solution and the numerical result is good.     

Noether and master symmetries for the Toda lattice

In this letter we examine the interrelation between Noether symmetries, master symmetries and recursion operators for the Toda lattice. The topics include invariants, higher Poisson brackets and the various relations they satisfy. For the case of two degrees of freedom we prove that the Toda lattice is super-integrable.     

Hypergeometric Solutions of Soliton Equations

We consider multivariable hypergeometric functions related to Schur functions and show that these hypergeometric functions are tau functions of the KP hierarchy and are simultaneously the ratios of Toda lattice tau functions evaluated at certain values of higher Toda lattice times. The variables of the hypergeometric functions are related to the higher times of those hierarchies via a Miwa change of variables. The discrete Toda lattice variable shifts the parameters of the hypergeometric functions. We construct the determinant representation and the integral representation of a special type for the KP tau functions. We write a system of linear differential and difference equations on these tau functions, which play the role of string equations.     

On the Complete Integrability of some Lax Equations on a Periodic Lattice

We consider some Lax equations on a periodic lattice with sites under which the monodromy matrix evolves according to the Toda flows. To establish their integrability (in the sense of Liouville) on generic symplectic leaves of the underlying Poisson structure, we construct the action-angle variables explicitly. The action variables are invariants of certain group actions. In particular, one collection of these invariants is associated with a spectral curve and the linearization of the associated Hamilton equations involves interesting new feature. We also prove the injectivity of the linearization map into real variables and solve the Hamilton equations generated by the invariants via factorization problems.

     

A RIEMANN-HILBERT PROBLEM IN A RIEMANN SURFACE

One of the inspirations behind Peter Lax’s interest in dispersive integrable systems, as the small dispersion parameter goes to zero, comes from systems of ODEs discretizing 1-dimensional compressible gas dynamics [17]. For example, an understanding of the asymptotic behavior of the Toda lattice in different regimes has been able to shed light on some of von Neumann’s conjectures concerning the validity of the approximation of PDEs by dispersive systems of ODEs. Back in the 1990s several authors have worked on the long time asymptotics of the Toda lattice [2, 7, 8, 19]. Initially the method used was the method of Lax and Levermore [16], reducing the asymptotic problem to the solution of a minimization problem with constraints (an "equilibrium measure" problem). Later, it was found that the asymptotic method of Deift and Zhou (analysis of the associated Riemann-Hilbert factorization problem in the complex plane) could apply to previously intractable problems and also produce more detailed information. Recently, together with Gerald Teschl, we have revisited the Toda lattice; instead of solutions in a constant or steplike constant background that were considered in the 1990s we have been able to study solutions in a periodic background. Two features are worth noting here. First, the associated Riemann-Hilbert factorization problem naturally lies in a hyperelliptic Riemann surface. We thus generalize the Deift-Zhou "nonlinear stationary phase method" to surfaces of nonzero genus. Second, we illustrate the important fact that very often even when applying the powerful Riemann-Hilbert method, a Lax-Levermore problem is still underlying and understanding it is crucial in the analysis and the proofs of the Deift-Zhou method!