Completely integrable models of nonlinear optics

The models of the nonlinear optics in which solitons appeared are considered. These models are of paramount importance in studies of nonlinear wave phenomena. The classical examples of phenomena of this kind are the self-focusing, self-induced transparency and parametric interaction of three waves. At present there are a number of theories based on completely integrable systems of equations, which are, both, generations of the original known models and new ones. The modified Korteweg-de Vries equation, the nonlinear Schrödinger equation, the derivative nonlinear Schrödinger equation. Sine-Gordon equation, the reduced Maxwell-Bloch equation. Hirota equation, the principal chiral field equations, and the equations of massive Thirring model are some soliton equations, which are usually to be found in nonlinear optics theory.     

On the stability of nonlinear waves in integrable models

A new method of stability investigation is presented for solutions of nonlinear equations integrable with the help of the inverse scattering transform (IST). The stability problem for periodic nonlinear waves in weakly dispersive media is solved with respect to transverse perturbations. It is shown that for positive dispersion media one-dimensional waves are unstable, and for negative dispersion such waves are stable.     

Superconformal algebras and their relation to integrable nonlinear systems

We relate the manifold of periodic functions on a circle with values in the Grassmann algebra to extended superconformal algebras. The graded Poisson brackets of these functions give the classical realization of the corresponding superconformal algebras and determine the hamiltonian structure for a class of integrable nonlinear equations. A super-generalization of the Korteweg-de Vries equation is found among these equations. In this way an important step in the program of the quantization of the Liouville equation is realized for the supersymmetric cases which are crucial in constructing a consistent quantum string theory. The construction of Miura transformations is outlined and the results for the N = 1,2 supersymmetric cases are presented.     

Prebifurcational noise rise in nonlinear systems

The phenomenon of prebifurcational noise increase in nonlinear systems in the process of period-doubling bifurcation is investigated. The study is conducted for a discrete system (quadratic mapping); how-ever, many of the laws discovered apply to more general systems. Estimates of the fluctuation variance are obtained both for the linear (away from the bifurcation threshold) and for the nonlinear mode (in the vicinity of the bifurcation threshold). It is shown that the variance of forced fluctuations in the strongly nonlinear mode is proportional to the root-mean-square of the noise intensity rather than to the variance. The possibility of measuring the noise in nonlinear systems on the basis of the prebifurcational noise amplification factor is demonstrated.     

Generating finite dimensional integrable nonlinear dynamical systems

In this article, we present a brief overview of some of the recent progress made in identifying and generating finite dimensional integrable nonlinear dynamical systems, exhibiting interesting oscillatory and other solution properties, including quantum aspects. Particularly we concentrate on Lienard type nonlinear oscillators and their generalizations and coupled versions. Specific systems include Mathews-Lakshmanan oscillators, modified Emden equations, isochronous oscillators and generalizations. Nonstandard Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of some of these systems are also briefly touched upon. Nonlocal transformations and linearization aspects are also discussed.     

Capture and confinement of solitons in nonlinear integrable systems

The system describing the interaction of a long wave with a short wave packet on thex,y plane is considered. The solutions are found to describe a soliton that comes from infinity and then is captured into a conditionally periodical oscillatory regime. The solutions are also found that describe a soliton coming from infinity and then decaying into two solitons: one goes to infinity and the other is captured into a conditionally periodical oscillatory regime. The obtained results are relevant to some problems of hydrodynamics, plasma physics, solid state physics, etc.     

Supersymmetry in boundary integrable models

Quantum integrable models that possess N = 2 supersymmetry are investigated on the half-space. Conformal perturbation theory is used to identify some N = 2 supersymmetric boundary integrable models, and the effective boundary Landau-Ginzburg formulations are constructed. It is found that N = 2 supersymmetry largely determines the boundary action in terms of the bulk, and in particular, the boundary bosonic potential is |W|², where W is the bulk superpotential. Supersymmetry is also investigated using the affine quantum group symmetry of exact scattering matrices, and the affine quantum group symmetry of boundary reflection matrices is analyzed both for supersymmetric and more general models. Some N = 2 supersymmetry preserving boundary reflection matrices are given, and their connection with the boundary Landau-Ginzburg actions is discussed.     

Hyper-symplectic structures on integrable systems

We prove that an integrable system over a symplectic manifold whose symplectic form is covariantly constant carries a natural hyper-symplectic structure. Moreover, a special Kähler structure is induced on the base manifold.     

Completely integrable models in quasicrystals

The general method of construction of integrable dynamical models in quasicrystals is presented in the paper. It is illustrated on the example of the model of interacting spins for Penrose nonperiodic tiling of the plane. Another example constructed is the three dimensional model of interacting spins for icosahedral tiling of the three dimensional space. The bulk free energy is calculated for these models.     

On integrable systems close to the toda lattice

We study the generalized discrete self-trapping (DST) system formulated in terms of the u(n) Lie-Poisson algebra as well as its noncompact analog given on the gl(n) algebra. The Hamiltonian is a quadratic-linear function of the algebra generators where the quadratic part consists of the squared generators of the Cartan subalgebra only: $$H = \sum\limits_{i = 1}^n {\frac{{\gamma _i }}{2}A_{ii}^2 + } \sum\limits_{i,j = 1}^n {m_{ij} } A_{ij} $$ Two integrable cases are discovered: one for the u(n) case and the other for the gl(n) case. The correspondingL-operators (2 × 2 andn ×n) are found which give the Lax representation for these systems. The integrable model on the gl(n) algebra looks like the Toda lattice because in this case,m _ij=c _iδ_ij-1. The corresponding 2 × 2L-operator satisfies the Sklyanin algebra.     

Quantum integrable systems constrained on the sphere

We show that the quantized geodesic flow on the sphere. C. Neumann system, and Rosochatius system are also quantum integrable systems.     

Dynamical systems in nonlinear optics: Maxwell-Bloch models

The types of integrable Maxwell-Bloch models appropriate to a wide class of nonlinear coherent optical phenomena near resonance in a polarisable medium are presented and reviewed. With the attention on 1-dimensional unidirectional propagation, several classes of reduced Maxwell-Bloch models are identified, these models being good approximations in certain circumstances to the much more complex system of full Maxwell’s equations coupled to a quantum-mechanical model for the electrons in the dielectric medium.     

Quantum integrable systems related to lie algebras

Some quantum integrable finite-dimensional systems related to Lie algebras are considered. This review continues the previous review of the same authors [83] devoted to the classical aspects of these systems. The dynamics of some of these systems is closely related to free motion in symmetric spaces. Using this connection with the theory of symmetric spaces some results such as the forms of spectra, wave functions, S-matrices, quantum integrals of motion are derived. In specific cases the considered systems describe the one-dimensional n-body systems interacting pairwise via potentials g²v(q) of the following 5 types: v_I(q) = q^?2, v_II(q) = sinh^?2q, v_III(q) = sin^?2q, $\text{v}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>IV</mtext>}}\text{(q) =}\text{P}\text{(q)}$, v_V(q) = q^?2 + ω²q². Here $\text{P}\text{(q)}$ is the Weierstrass function, so that the first three cases are merely subcases of the fourth. The system characterized by the Toda nearest-neighbour potential exp(q_jq_{j+ 1}) is moreover considered.This review presents from a general and universal point of view results obtained mainly over the past fifteen years. Besides, it contains some new results both of physical and mathematical interest.     

Nonlocal charges in susy integrable models

We study systematically the general properties of theB-extension of any integrable model and its properties as Hamiltonian structures etc. We clarify the origin of “exotic” changes in such models. We show that in such models there exist at least two sets of non-local conserved charges and that the “exotic” charges are part of this non-local charge hierarchy. Presented at the 9th Colloquium “Quantum Groups and Integrable Systems”, Prague, 22–24 June 2000.     

Some integrable models in quantized spaces

It is shown that in a quantized space determined by the B₂ (O(5)=Sp(4)) algebra with three-dimensional parameters of the length L², momentum (Mc)², and action S, the spectrum of the Coulomb problem with conserving Runge–Lenz vector coincides with the spectrum found by Schrödinger for the space of constant curvature but with the values of the principal quantum number limited from the side of higher values. The same problem is solved for the spectrum of a harmonic oscillator.     

Classical integrable finite-dimensional systems related to Lie algebras

During the last few years many dynamical systems have been identified, that are completely integrable or even such to allow an explicit solution of the equations of motion. Some of these systems have the form of classical one-dimensional many-body problems with pair interactions; others are more general. All of them are related to Lie algebras, and in all known cases the property of integrability results from the presence of higher (hidden) symmetries. This review presents from a general and universal viewpoint the results obtained in this field during the last few years. Besides it contains some new results both of physical and mathematical interest.The main focus is on the one-dimensional models of n particles interacting pairwise via potentials V(q) = g²ν(q) of the following 5 types: $\text{ν}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>I</mtext>}}\text{(q)=q}{}^{\mathrm{?2}}\text{, ν}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>II</mtext>}}\text{(q)=a}{}^{\mathrm{?2}}\text{sinh}{}^2\text{(aq), ν}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>III</mtext>}}\text{(q)=a}{}^2\text{/}\text{sin}\text{2(aq), ν}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>IV</mtext>}}\text{=a}{}^2\text{P}\text{(aq), , ν}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>V</mtext>}}\text{(q)=q}{}^{\mathrm{?2}}\text{+ω}{}^2\text{q}{}^2$. Here $\text{P}$(q) is the Weierstrass function, so that the first 3 cases are merely subcases of the fourth. The system characterized by the Toda nearest-neighbor potential, g_j²exp[-a(q_j?q_j+1)], is moreover considered. Various generalizations of these models, naturally suggested by their association with Lie algebras, are also treated.     

Sato-theoretic construction of solutions to noncommutative integrable systems

Solutions to noncommutative version of KP and discrete KP equations are given by Sato-theoretic construction, which utilizes operator factorization. Noncommutative generalization of discrete KdV and two-dimensional Toda equations are also given.