Reduction and quotient equations for differential equations with symmetries

The method of reduction previously known in the theory of Hamiltonian systems with symmetries is developed in order to obtain exact group-invariant solutions of systems of partial differential equations. This method leads to representations of quotient equations which are very convenient for the systematic analysis of invariant solutions of boundary value problems. In the case of partially invariant solutions, necessary and sufficient conditions of their invariance with respect to subalgebras of symmetry algebras are given. The concept of partial symmetries of differential equations is considered.     

Symmetries of compatibility conditions for systems of differential equations

When symmetries of differential equations are applied, various types of associated systems of equations appear. Compatibility conditions of the associated systems expressed in the form of differential equations inherit Lie symmetries of the initial equations. Invariant solutions to compatibility systems are known as orbits of partially invariant and generic solutions involved in the Lie group foliation of differential equations and so on. In some cases Bäcklund transformations and differential substitutions connecting quotient equations for compatibility conditions and initial systems naturally arise. Besides, Ovsiannikov's orbit method for finding partially invariant solutions is essentially based on such symmetries.     

Persistence properties for a family of nonlinear partial differential equations

We examine the persistence of decay properties for a family of dispersive nonlinear partial differential equations. We show that certain decay properties of the initial data persist for as long as the solution exists. On the other hand, for a subset of the family certain decay rates are possible only for the trivial solution. For example, the only solution that remains with compact support for any further time is the trivial solution.     

Partial differential equations with differential constraints

A geometric setting for constrained exterior differential systems on fibered manifolds with n-dimensional bases is proposed. Constraints given as submanifolds of jet bundles (locally defined by systems of first-order partial differential equations) are shown to carry a natural geometric structure, called the canonical distribution. Systems of second-order partial differential equations subjected to differential constraints are modeled as exterior differential systems defined on constraint submanifolds. As an important particular case, Lagrangian systems subjected to first-order differential constraints are considered. Different kinds of constraints are introduced and investigated (Lagrangian constraints, constraints adapted to the fibered structure, constraints arising from a (co)distribution, semi-holonomic constraints, holonomic constraints).     

Graded differential equations and their deformations: A computational theory for recursion operators

An algebraic model for nonlinear partial differential equations (PDE) in the category ofn-graded modules is constructed. Based on the notion of the graded Frölicher-Nijenhuis bracket, cohomological invariants H ^* (A) are related to each object (A, ) of the theory. Within this framework, H ⁰ (A) generalizes the Lie algebra of symmetries for PDE's, while H ¹ (A) are identified with equivalence classes of infinitesimal deformations. It is shown that elements of a certain part of H ¹ (A) can be interpreted as recursion operators for the object (A, ), i.e. operators giving rise to infinite series of symmetries. Explicit formulas for computing recursion operators are deduced. The general theory is illustrated by a particular example of a graded differential equation, i.e. the Super KdV equation.Tverskoy-Yamskoy per. 14, Apt. 45, 125047 Moscow, Russia.     

Nonpositive curvature: A geometrical approach to Hilbert-Schmidt operators

We give a Riemannian structure to the set Σ of positive invertible unitized Hilbert-Schmidt operators, by means of the trace inner product. This metric makes of Σ a nonpositively curved, simply connected and metrically complete Hilbert manifold. The manifold Σ is a universal model for symmetric spaces of the noncompact type: any such space can be isometrically embedded into Σ. We give an intrinsic algebraic characterization of convex closed submanifolds M. We study the group of isometries of such submanifolds: we prove that GM, the Banach-Lie group generated by M, acts isometrically and transitively on M. Moreover, GM admits a polar decomposition relative to M, namely GM?M×K as Hilbert manifolds (here K is the isotropy of p=1 for the action ), and also GM/K?M so M is an homogeneous space. We obtain several decomposition theorems by means of geodesically convex submanifolds M. These decompositions are obtained via a nonlinear but analytic orthogonal projection , a map which is a contraction for the geodesic distance. As a byproduct, we prove the isomorphism NM?Σ (here NM stands for the normal bundle of a convex closed submanifold M). Writing down the factorizations for fixed ea, we obtain ea=exevex with ex∈M and v orthogonal to M at p=1. As a corollary we obtain decompositions for the full group of invertible elements G?M×exp(T₁M^⊥)×K.     

Lump solutions to nonlinear partial differential equations via Hirota bilinear forms

Lump solutions are analytical rational function solutions localized in all directions in space. We analyze a class of lump solutions, generated from quadratic functions, to nonlinear partial differential equations. The basis of success is the Hirota bilinear formulation and the primary object is the class of positive multivariate quadratic functions. A complete determination of quadratic functions positive in space and time is given, and positive quadratic functions are characterized as sums of squares of linear functions. Necessary and sufficient conditions for positive quadratic functions to solve Hirota bilinear equations are presented, and such polynomial solutions yield lump solutions to nonlinear partial differential equations under the dependent variable transformations $u=2{(\ln ?f)}_x$ and $u=2{(\ln ?f)}_{xx}$, where x is one spatial variable. Applications are made for a few generalized KP and BKP equations.     

The S-curvature of homogeneous Randers spaces

In this paper, we give an explicit formula of the S-curvature of homogeneous Randers spaces and prove that a homogeneous Randers space with almost isotropic S-curvature must have vanishing S-curvature. As an application, we obtain a classification of homogeneous Randers space with almost isotropic S-curvature in some special cases. Some examples are also given.     

On thec-spectral sequence for systems of evolution equations

The groups E ₁ ^2,n–1 ( ) of Vinogradov'sC-spectral sequence for determined systems of evolution equations are considered. Presentation of these groups useful in practical computations is obtained. The group E ₁ ^2,1 ( ) is calculated for a system of Schrödinger type equations.     

The first integral method to some complex nonlinear partial differential equations

In this paper, the first integral method is used to construct exact solutions of the Hamiltonian amplitude equation and coupled Higgs field equation. The first integral method is an efficient method for obtaining exact solutions of some nonlinear partial differential equations. This method can be applied to nonintegrable equations as well as to integrable ones.     

Symmetries and conservation laws of partial differential equations: Basic notions and results

The main notions and results which are necessary for finding higher symmetries and conservation laws for general systems of partial differential equations are given. These constitute the starting point for the subsequent papers of this volume. Some problems are also discussed.     

Symmetries and conservation laws of Kadomtsev-Pogutse equations

Kadomtsev-Pogutse equations are of great interest from the viewpoint of the theory of symmetries and conservation laws and, in particular, enable us to demonstrate their potentials in action. This paper presents, firstly, the results of computations of symmetries and conservation laws for these equations and the methods of obtaining these results. Apparently, all the local symmetries and conservation laws admitted by the considered equations are exhausted by those enumerated in this paper. Secondly, we point out some reductions of Kadomtsev-Pogutse equations to more simpler forms which have less independent variables and which, in some cases, allow us to construct exact solutions. Finally, the technique of solution deformation by symmetries and their physical interpretation are demonstrated.     

Local nonintegrability of long-short wave interaction equations

The algebra of higher symmetries and the space of conservation laws for Zakharov's nonlinear equations of the interaction between long and short waves are completely described. The scheme of computations due to Vinogradov is used. As a result, the local nonintegrability of these equations is proved.     

On the multiplicity of positive solutions for p-Laplace equations via Morse theory

Let us consider the quasilinear problem

     

Complex Ginzburg-Landau equations in high dimensions and codimension two area minimizing currents

There is an obvious topological obstruction for a finite energy unimodular harmonic extension of a S ¹-valued function defined on the boundary of a bounded regular domain of R ⁿ . When such extensions do not exist, we use the Ginzburg-Landau relaxation procedure. We prove that, up to a subsequence, a sequence of Ginzburg-Landau minimizers, as the coupling parameter tends to infinity, converges to a unimodular harmonic map away from a codimension-2 minimal current minimizing the area within the homology class induced from the S ¹-valued boundary data. The union of this harmonic map and the minimal current is the natural generalization of the harmonic extension. Received December 3, 1998 / final version received May 10, 1999     

The regularity problem for generalized harmonic maps into homogeneous spaces

Let be a Riemannian surface and be a standard sphere, or more generally a Riemannian manifold on which a Lie group,, acts transitively by isometries. We define generalized harmonic maps by extending the notion of weakly harmonic maps in a natural way (motivated by Noether's Theorem), to mapsu W _loc ^1,1 (, ). We prove that, under some slight technical restrictions, for 1 <-p < 2, there are generalized harmonic mapsu W ^1,p(, ) that are everywhere discontinuous (in particular, this solves an open problem proposed by F. Bethuel, H. Brezis and F. Hélein, in [BBH]). We also show that the natural -regularity condition for such maps is to require <u to belong to the Lorentz space L(2, ). To prove this -regularity result we extend a compensated compactness result of R. Coifman, P.-L. Lions, Y. Meyer and S. Semmes, proved in [CLMS], to the case of Lorentz spaces in duality.     

Deformations of nonassociative algebras and integrable differential equations

A new class of nonassociative algebras related to integrable PDE's and ODE's is introduced. These algebras can be regarded as a noncommutative generalization of Jordan algebras. Their deformations are investigated. Relationships between such algebras and graded Lie algebras are established.     

Overview of differential equations with non-standard growth

Differential equations with non-standard growth have been a very active field of investigation in recent years. In this survey we present an overview of the field, as well as several of the most important results. We consider both existence and regularity questions. Finally, we provide a comprehensive list of papers published to date.