On the validity of the Ginzburg-Landau equation

Summary The famous Ginzburg-Landau equation describes nonlinear amplitude modulations of a wave perturbation of a basic pattern when a control parameterR lies in the unstable regionO(ε ²) away from the critical valueR _c for which the system loses stability. Hereε>0 is a small parameter. G-L's equation is found for a general class of nonlinear evolution problems including several classical problems from hydrodynamics and other fields of physics and chemistry. Up to now, the rigorous derivation of G-L's equation for general situations is not yet completed. This was only demonstrated for special types of solutions (steady, time periodic) or for special problems (the Swift-Hohenberg equation). Here a mathematically rigorous proof of the validity of G-L's equation is given for a general situation of one space variable and a quadratic nonlinearity. Validity is meant in the following sense. For each given initial condition in a suitable Banach space there exists a unique bounded solution of the initial value problem for G-L's equation on a finite interval of theO(1/ε²)-long time scale intrinsic to the modulation. For such a finite time interval of the intrinsic modulation time scale on which the initial value problem for G-L's equation has a bounded solution, the initial value problem for the original evolution equation with corresponding initial conditions, has a unique solutionO(ε²) — close to the approximation induced by the solution of G-L's equation. This property guarantees that, for rather general initial conditions on the intrinsic modulation time scale, the behavior of solutions of G-L's equation is really inherited from solutions of the original problem, and the other way around: to a solution of G-L's equation corresponds a nearby exact solution with a relatively small error.     

On the solution of Dirichlet’s problem of the complex Monge–Ampère equation for the Cartan–Hartogs domain of the first type

The complex Monge–Ampère equation is a nonlinear equation with high degree; therefore getting its solution is very difficult. In the present paper how to get the solution of Dirichlet’s problem of the complex Monge–Ampère equation on the Cartan–Hartogs domain of the first type is discussed, using an analytic method. Firstly, the complex Monge–Ampère equation is reduced to a nonlinear ordinary differential equation, then the solution of Dirichlet’s problem of the complex Monge–Ampère equation is reduced to the solution of a two-point boundary value problem for a nonlinear second-order ordinary differential equation. Secondly, the solution of Dirichlet’s problem is given as a semi-explicit formula, and in a special case the exact solution is obtained. These results may be helpful for a numerical method approach to Dirichlet’s problem of the complex Monge–Ampère equation on the Cartan–Hartogs domain of the first type.     

Nonlocal representation of the sl(2, R) algebra for the Chazy equation

A demonstration of how the point symmetries of the Chazy equation become nonlocal symmetries for the reduced equation is discussed. Moreover we construct an equivalent third-order differential equation which is related to the Chazy equation under a generalized transformation, and find the point symmetries of the Chazy equation are generalized symmetries for the new equation. With the use of singularity analysis and a simple coordinate transformation we construct a solution for the Chazy equation which is given by a right Painlevé series. The singularity analysis is applied to the new third-order equation and we find that it admits two solutions, one given by a left Painlevé series and one given by a right Painlevé series where the leading-order behaviors and the resonances are explicitly those of the Chazy equation.     

A Hamiltonian Regularization of the Burgers Equation

We consider a quasilinear equation that consists of the inviscid Burgers equation plus O(α²) nonlinear terms. As we show, these extra terms regularize the Burgers equation in the following sense: for smooth initial data, the α > 0 equation has classical solutions globally in time. Furthermore, in the zero-α limit, solutions of the regularized equation converge strongly to weak solutions of the Burgers equation. We present numerical evidence that the zero-α limit satisfies the Oleinik entropy inequality. For all α ≥ 0, the regularized equation possesses a nonlocal Poisson structure. We prove the Jacobi identity for this generalized Hamiltonian structure.     

Integrability properties of a generalized reduction of the KdV6 equation

We consider the integrability properties of a generalized version of a similarity reduction of the so-called KdV6 equation, an equation that has recently generated much interest. We give a linear problem for this generalized reduction and show that it satisfies the requirements of the Ablowitz-Ramani-Segur algorithm. In addition we give a Bäcklund transformation to a related equation, giving also an auto-Bäcklund transformation for this last. Our results mirror those for the Korteweg-de Vries equation itself, which has a similarity reduction to an ordinary differential equation which is related by a Bäcklund transformation to the second Painlevé equation, this last having an auto-Bäcklund transformation.     

Integral Equation Method for the First and Second Problems of the Stokes System

Using the integral equation method we study solutions of boundary value problems for the Stokes system in Sobolev space H ¹(G) in a bounded Lipschitz domain G with connected boundary. A solution of the second problem with the boundary condition $\partial {\bf u}/\partial {\bf n} -p{\bf n}={\bf g}$ is studied both by the indirect and the direct boundary integral equation method. It is shown that we can obtain a solution of the corresponding integral equation using the successive approximation method. Nevertheless, the integral equation is not uniquely solvable. To overcome this problem we modify this integral equation. We obtain a uniquely solvable integral equation on the boundary of the domain. If the second problem for the Stokes system is solvable then the solution of the modified integral equation is a solution of the original integral equation. Moreover, the modified integral equation has a form f?+?S f?=?g, where S is a contractive operator. So, the modified integral equation can be solved by the successive approximation. Then we study the first problem for the Stokes system by the direct integral equation method. We obtain an integral equation with an unknown ${\bf g}=\partial {\bf u}/\partial {\bf n} -p{\bf n}$ . But this integral equation is not uniquely solvable. We construct another uniquely solvable integral equation such that the solution of the new eqution is a solution of the original integral equation provided the first problem has a solution. Moreover, the new integral equation has a form ${\bf g}+\tilde S{\bf g}={\bf f}$ , where $\tilde S$ is a contractive operator, and we can solve it by the successive approximation.     

Asymptotics of the solutions to theN-particle Kolmogorov-Feller equations and the asymptotics of the solution to the Boltzmann equation in the region of large deviations

We construct a representation in which the asymptotics of the solution to the Kolmogorov-Feller equation in the Fock space Γ(L ₁(ℝ ⁿ )) is of a form similar to the WKB asymptotic expansion; namely, the Boltzmann equation inL ₁(ℝ ⁿ ) plays the role of the Hamilton equations, the linearized Boltzmann equation extended to Γ(L ₁(ℝ ⁿ )) plays the role of the transport equation, and the Hamilton-Jacobi equation follows from the conservation of the total probability for the solutions of the Boltzmann equation. We also construct the asymptotics of the solution to the Boltzmann equation with small transfer of momentum; this asymptotics is given by the tunnel canonical operator corresponding to the self-consistent characteristic equation. Translated fromMatematicheskie Zametki, Vol. 58, No. 5, pp. 694–709, November, 1995. The author is deeply grateful to Prof. A. M. Chebotarev, whose assistance has made the writing of this paper possible. This work was financially supported by the International Science Foundation under grants Nos. MFO000 and MFO300.     

无阻尼振动方程解的稳定性

在无干扰力的环境中,定性分析无阻尼振动方程解的稳定性,可归结为下述几个问题:牛顿第二运动定律应用于振动建模描述力与运动的关系,线性化方程是求解微分方程的有效方法;单摆振动的等时性与非等时性特征表明,微分方程的解不仅决定于方程本身,而且也决定于解的初值;微分方程定性理论,特别是李雅普诺夫第二方法,是研究非线性微分方程解的稳定性的有效手段;如何构造李雅普诺夫函数,至今仍是一个吸引人的研究课题.     

A research into the numerical method of Dirichlet's problem of complex Monge-Ampère equation on Cartan-Hartogs domain of the third type

Monge-Ampère equation is a nonlinear equation with high degree, therefore its numerical solution is very important and very difficult. In present paper the numerical method of Dirichlet's problem of Monge-Ampère equation on Cartan-Hartogs domain of the third type is discussed by using the analytic method. Firstly, the Monge-Ampère equation is reduced to the nonlinear ordinary differential equation, then the numerical method of the Dirichlet problem of Monge-Ampère equation becomes the numerical method of two point boundary value problem of the nonlinear ordinary differential equation. Secondly, the solution of the Dirichlet problem is given in explicit formula under the special case, which can be used to check the numerical solution of the Dirichlet problem.     

Explicit solutions of generalized Cauchy-Riemann systems using the transplant operator

In Kravchenko (2008) [8] it was shown that the tool introduced there and called the transplant operator transforms solutions of one Vekua equation into solutions of another Vekua equation, related to the first via a Schrödinger equation. In this paper we prove a fundamental property of this operator: it preserves the order of zeros and poles of generalized analytic functions and transforms formal powers of the first Vekua equation into formal powers of the same order for the second Vekua equation. This property allows us to obtain positive formal powers and a generating sequence of a “complicated” Vekua equation from positive formal powers and a generating sequence of a “simpler” Vekua equation. Similar results are obtained regarding the construction of Cauchy kernels. Elliptic and hyperbolic pseudoanalytic function theories are considered and examples are given to illustrate the procedure.     

On the convergence of a fourth order evolution equation to the Allen-Cahn equation

We construct special sequences of solutions to a fourth order nonlinear parabolic equation of Cahn-Hilliard/Allen-Cahn type, converging to the second order Allen-Cahn equation. We consider the evolution equation without boundary, as well as the stationary case on domains with Dirichlet boundary conditions. The proofs exploit the equivalence of the fourth order equation with a system of two second order elliptic equations with “good signs”.     

An application of the Hurwitz theorem to the root analysis of the characteristic equation

In this work we show that a classical result of A. Hurwitz is still very effective in studying the root analysis of the characteristic equation for a linear functional differential equation. A conjecture was made by Funakubo et al. (2006) [3] regarding the asymptotic stability condition of the zero solution of a linear integro-differential equation of Volterra type. We applied the Hurwitz theorem to the characteristic equation in question and showed the existence of a root with positive real part and solved the conjecture. The Hurwitz theorem is expected to work well for the root analysis in critical cases.     

On the criteria for integrability of the Liénard equation

The Liénard equation is of a high importance from both mathematical and physical points of view. However a question about integrability of this equation has not been completely answered yet. Here we provide a new criterion for integrability of the Liénard equation using an approach based on nonlocal transformations. We also obtain some of the previously known criteria for integrability of the Liénard equation as a straightforward consequence of our approach’s application. We illustrate our results by several new examples of integrable Liénard equations.     

Limit behavior of the global solutions to the Degasperis-Procesi-type equation

In this paper, we study the Degasperis-Procesi equation with a physically perturbation term—a linear dispersion. Based on the global existence result, we show that the solution of the Degasperis-Procesi equation with linear dispersion tends to the solution of the corresponding Degasperis-Procesi equation as the dispersive parameter goes to zero. Moreover, we prove that smooth solutions of the equation have finite propagation speed: they will have compact support if its initial data has this property.     

Soliton solutions to the Novikov equation and a negative flow of the Novikov hierarchy

The Novikov equation and a negative flow of the Novikov hierarchy are related to a negative flow of the Sawada–Kotera hierarchy and the Sawada–Kotera equation by reciprocal transformations, respectively. With the help of the Darboux transformations for the negative flow of the Sawada–Kotera hierarchy, the Sawada–Kotera equation and reciprocal transformations, we obtain a parametric representation for $N$-soliton solutions to the Novikov equation and the negative flow of the Novikov hierarchy.     

On the evolution of sharp fronts for the quasi‐geostrophic equation

We consider the problem of the evolution of sharp fronts for the surface quasi‐geostrophic (QG) equation. This problem is the analogue to the vortex patch problem for the two‐dimensional Euler equation. The special interest of the quasi‐geostrophic equation lies in its strong similarities with the three‐dimensional Euler equation, while being a two‐dimen‐sional model. In particular, an analogue of the problem considered here, the evolution of sharp fronts for QG, is the evolution of a vortex line for the three‐dimensional Euler equation. The rigorous derivation of an equation for the evolution of a vortex line is still an open problem. The influence of the singularity appearing in the velocity when using the Biot‐Savart law still needs to be understood. We present two derivations for the evolution of a periodic sharp front. The first one, heuristic, shows the presence of a logarithmic singularity in the velocity, while the second, making use of weak solutions, obtains a rigorous equation for the evolution explaining the influence of that term in the evolution of the curve. Finally, using a Nash‐Moser argument as the main tool, we obtain local existence and uniqueness of a solution for the derived equation in the C^∞ case. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

On the properties of the radiosity equation near corners

The radiosity equation is an integral equation of the second kind which describes the energy exchange by radiation between surfaces in R³. It is assumed that all surfaces are Lambertian reflectors and that all emitters are diffusive emitters. The radiosity equation plays an important role for the calculation of photo realistic images with the help of computers. Many surfaces which are used in practical calculations are only piecewise smooth and contain edges or corners. In this contribution we present regularity results for the solution of the radiosity equation in the vicinity of corners. The space of piecewise continuous functions is not suitable for this equation and we construct a new function space which contains the solution of the radiosity equation.     

On the dynamics of deformable ferromagnets

The paper begins with a fairly detailed presentation of a general mathematical model for the dynamics of ferromagnetic bodies undergoing arbitrarily large deformations. Next, a mathematical study is presented of the evolution problem for the magnetization field in a «soft» ferromagnetic body which is «mechanically at rest». No matter how special and simple this problem within the frame-work of the full theory, the governing equation is interesting: it is identical to the dynamic version of the harmonic-map equation usually referred to in the mathematical literature as the Gilbert form of the Landau-Lifshitz equation. Motivated by recent nonuniqueness results for the dynamic harmonicmap equation, we give a new proof of global existence of weak solutions to the Gilbert-Landau-Lifshitz equation.     

On the Modulations and Nonlinear Interactions of Waves and the Nonlinear Stability of a Near-Critical System

The nonlinear interactions and modulations of an n-dimensional wave and of a disturbance to a near-critical system governed by a general (n + 1)-dimensional system of equations are studied by perturbation methods. It is found that these modulations are governed by an evolution equation which is either by itself or coupled to a second equation, depending on the nature of the long wave solutions of the corresponding linearized system. When a single evolution equation exists, its leading terms are shown to give the nonlinear Schrödinger equation. Water waves and near-critical plane Poiseuille flow are discussed as examples.