A study on KdV and Gardner equations with time-dependent coefficients and forcing terms

In this work we study the KdV equation and the Gardner equation with time-dependent coefficients and forcing term for each equation. A generalized wave transformation is used to convert each equation to a homogeneous equation. The soliton ansatz will be applied to the homogeneous equations to obtain soliton solutions.     

Exact solutions of KdV equation with time-dependent coefficients

In this paper, we study the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation having time dependent coefficients from the Lie symmetry point of view. We obtain Lie point symmetries admitted by the equation for various forms for the time-dependent coefficients. We use the symmetries to construct the group-invariant solutions for each of the cases of the arbitrary coefficients. Subsequently, the 1-soliton solution is obtained by the aid of solitary wave ansatz method. It is observed that the soliton solution will exist provided that these time-dependent coefficients are all Riemann integrable.     

Bright solitons of the variants of the Novikov–Veselov equation with constant and variable coefficients

In this paper, the existence of the bright soliton solution of four variants of the Novikov–Veselov equation with constant and time varying coefficients will be studied. We analyze the solitary wave solutions of the Novikov–Veselov equation in the cases of constant coefficients, time-dependent coefficients and damping term, generalized form, and in 1 + N dimensions with variable coefficients and forcing term. We use the solitary wave ansatz method to derive these solutions. The physical parameters in the soliton solutions are obtained as functions of the dependent coefficients. Parametric conditions for the existence of the exact solutions are given. The solitary wave ansatz method presents a wider applicability for handling nonlinear wave equations.     

On soliton solutions for the Fitzhugh–Nagumo equation with time-dependent coefficients

We consider a generalized Fitzhugh–Nagumo equation exhibiting time-varying coefficients and linear dispersion term. By means of specific solitary wave ansatz and the tanh method, a new variety of soliton solutions are derived. The physical parameters in the soliton solutions are obtained as function of the time-dependent model coefficients. The conditions of existence and uniqueness of solitons are presented. These solutions may be useful to explain the nonlinear dynamics of waves in an inhomogeneous media that is described by the variable coefficients Fitzhugh–Nagumo equation. Clearly, adaptive methods are straightforward and concise and their applications for the Fitzhugh–Nagumo equation with t-dependent coefficients enable one to construct soliton-like solutions.     

Bright soliton solution to a generalized Burgers–KdV equation with time-dependent coefficients

We consider a generalized Burgers–KdV type equation with time-dependent coefficients incorporating a generalized evolution term, the effects of third-order dispersion, dissipation, nonlinearity, nonlinear diffusion and reaction. The exact bright soliton solution for the considered model is obtained by using a solitary wave ansatz in the form of sech^s function. The physical parameters in the soliton solution are obtained as functions of the time varying coefficients and the dependent exponents. The dependent exponents and the temporal variations of the model coefficients satisfy certain parametric conditions as shown by the obtained soliton solution. This solution may be useful to explain some physical phenomena in genuinely nonlinear dynamical systems that are described by Burgers–KdV type models.     

Optical solitons with time-dependent dispersion,nonlinearity and attenuation in a power-law media

This paper studies optical solitons in a power-law media with time-dependent coefficients of dispersion, nonlinearity and attenuation. The 1-soliton solution is obtained for the nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation with power-law nonlinearity. In addition, a relation between these coefficients is obtained for the solitons to exist. Finally, the velocity of the soliton is also obtained in terms of these coefficients.     

Lie group classification and invariant solutions of mKdV equation with time-dependent coefficients

This paper studies the modified Korteweg–de Vries equation with time variable coefficients of the damping and dispersion using Lie symmetry methods. We carry out Lie group classification with respect to the time-dependent coefficients. Lie point symmetries admitted by the mKdV equation for various forms for the time variable coefficients are obtained. The optimal system of one-dimensional subalgebras of the Lie symmetry algebras are determined. These are then used to determine exact group-invariant solutions, including soliton solutions, and symmetry reductions for some special forms of the equations.     

Nonautonomous soliton solutions of the modified Korteweg–de Vries–sine-Gordon equation

Multisoliton solutions of the modified Korteweg–de Vries–sine-Gordon (mKdV–SG) equation with time-dependent coefficients are considered. Cases describing changes in the shape of soliton solutions (kinks and breathers) observed in gradual transitions between the mKdV, SG, and mKdV–SG equations are numerically studied.     

Exact travelling wave solutions for nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equation with variable coefficients

In this paper, two nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equations with variable coefficients in nonlinear optics are investigated. Based on travelling wave transformation and the extended $(\frac{G''}{G})$-expansion method, exact travelling wave solutions to nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equation with time-dependent coefficients are derived successfully, which include bright and dark soliton solutions, triangular function periodic solutions, hyperbolic function solutions and rational function solutions.     

Dark solitons for a combined potential KdV and Schwarzian KdV equations with t-dependent coefficients and forcing term

In this work we formally derive the dark soliton solutions for the combined potential KdV and Schwarzian KdV equations. The combined KdV and Schwarzian KdV equations with time-dependent coefficients and forcing term are then investigated to obtain dark soliton solutions. The solitary wave ansatz is used to carry out the analysis for both models.     

Nonautonomous soliton solutions for a nonintegrable Korteweg–de Vries equation with variable coefficients by the variational approach

A nonintegrable Korteweg–de Vries equation with variable coefficients is investigated in this paper. Due to the existence of variable coefficients, the equation becomes nonintegrable, which leads to the invalidity of the traditional analytical methods to obtain soliton solutions. In order to overcome this difficulty, the variational approach is employed in this paper. The variational principle corresponding to this nonintegrable equation is established. Based on that, the first- and second-order nonautonomous soliton solutions are derived. We note that the obtained solutions can be degenerated to the integrable cases. Properties of the nonautonomous solitons and influence of the variable coefficients are discussed.     

Singular soliton solution and bifurcation analysis of Klein-Gordon equation with power law nonlinearity

In this paper, the Klein-Gordon equation (KGE) with power law nonlinearity will be considered. The bifurcation analysis as well as the ansatz method of integration will be applied to extract soliton and other wave solutions. In particular, the second approach to integration will lead to a singular soliton solution. However, the bifurcation analysis will reveal several other solutions that are of prime importance in relativistic quantum mechanics where this equation appears.     

A simple but efficient approach for studying on nonlinear differential-difference equations

In this paper, we present a new approach for constructing exact solutions to nonlinear differential-difference equations (NLDDEs). By applying the new method, we have studied the saturable discrete nonlinear Schrodinger equation (SDNLSE) and obtained a number of new exact localized solutions, including discrete bright soliton solution, dark soliton solution, bright and dark soliton solution, alternating phase bright soliton solution, alternating phase dark soliton solution and alternating phase bright and dark soliton solution, provided that a special relation is bound on the coefficients of the equation among the solutions obtained.     

1-Soliton solution of the complex KdV equation in plasmas with power law nonlinearity and time-dependent coefficients

In this paper, the complex Korteweg-de Vries equation with power law nonlinearity is studied in presence of perturbation terms. The exact 1-soliton solution is obtained. It will be seen that the time-dependent coefficients must be simply Riemann integrable for the solitons to exist. The solitary wave ansatz is used to carry out the integration.     

Lattice Boltzmann model for a generalized Gardner equation with time-dependent variable coefficients

In this paper, lattice Boltzmann model for a generalized Gardner equation with time-dependent variable coefficients, which can provide some more realistic models than their constant-coefficient counterparts, is derived through selecting equilibrium distribution function and adding the compensate function, appropriately. Effects and approximate value range of the free parameters, which are introduced to adjust the single relaxation time and equilibrium distribution function, are discussed in detail, as well as the impact of the lattice space step and velocity. Numerical simulations in different situations of this equation are conducted, including the propagation and interaction of the solitons, the evolution of the non-propagating soliton and the propagation of the double-pole solutions. It is found that the numerical results match well with the analytical solutions, which demonstrates that the current lattice Boltzmann model is a satisfactory and efficient algorithm.     

A variety of distinct kinds of multiple soliton solutions for a ( 3 + 1)‐dimensional nonlinear evolution equation

In this work, a variety of distinct kinds of multiple soliton solutions is derived for a ( 3 + 1)‐dimensional nonlinear evolution equation. The simplified form of the Hirota's method is used to derive this set of distinct kinds of multiple soliton solutions. The coefficients of the spatial variables play a major role in the existence of this variety of multiple soliton solutions for the same equation. The resonance phenomenon is investigated as well. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Dark soliton control in inhomogeneous optical fibers

Analytic two-dark soliton solutions for a variable–coefficient nonlinear Schrödinger equation are obtained via modified Hirota method. Parallel solitons are observed and soliton control such as the soliton compression is realized with different group velocity dispersion profiles. Besides, soliton interactions are investigated with the interaction distance being adjusted. In addition, soliton repulsive structures as well as attractive ones are obtained with exponential dispersion profile. Results in our research may be useful for the soliton control in inhomogeneous optical fibers, which will be a benefit to the realistic optical communication systems.     

非传播孤立波及其相互作用的数值模拟

通过数值求解由Miles导出的目前公认的的非传播孤立波的控制方程——一个带复共轭项的非线性立方SchrLdinger方程,对非传播孤立波进行研究。讨论了Miles方程中的线性阻尼系数α的值,计算表明,线性阻尼α对形成稳定的非传播孤立波影响很大,Laedke等人关于非传播孤立波的稳定性条件只是一个必要条件,而不是充分条件。模拟了两个非传播孤立波的相互作用,数值模拟表明,两个波的作用模式依赖于系统的参数,对不同的初始扰动及其演化的计算表明,只有适当的初始扰动才能形成单个稳定的非传播孤立波,否则扰动可能消失或发展成多个孤立波。     

Integrable NLS equation with time-dependent nonlinear coefficient and self-similar attractive BEC

We investigate the nonlinear Schrödinger equation with a time-dependent nonlinear coefficient. By means of Painlevé analysis we establish the integrability for a particular form of the nonlinear coefficient. The corresponding soliton solution is shown to be of the self-similar kind. We discuss the implications of the result to the dynamics of attractive Bose–Einstein condensates under Feshbach-managed nonlinearity and explore the possibility of a managed self-similar evolution in 1D condensates.     

Integrability and exact solutions of the nonautonomous mixed mKdV–sinh–Gordon equation

In this paper, a nonautonomous mixed mKdV–sinh–Gordon equation with one arbitrary time-dependent variable coefficient is discussed in detail. It is proved that the equation passes the Painlevé test in the case of positive and negative resonances, respectively. Furthermore, a dependent variable transformation is introduced to get its bilinear form. Then, soliton, negaton, positon and interaction solutions are introduced by means of the Wronskian representation. Velocities are found to depend on the time-dependent variable coefficient appearing in the equation and this leads to a wide range of interesting behaviours. The singularities and asymptotic estimate of these solutions are discussed. At last, the superposition formulae for these solutions are also constructed.