Soliton perturbation theory for the modified nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation

The soliton perturbation theory is used to study the solitons that are governed by the modified nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation. The adiabatic parameter dynamics of the solitons in presence of the perturbation terms are obtained. In particular, the nonlinear gain (damping) and filters or the coefficient of finite conductivity are treated as perturbation terms for the solitons.     

Perturbation of super-Gaussian optical solitons in dispersion-managed fibers

This paper studies the perturbation of dispersion-managed optical solitons in polarization-preserving optical fibers due to the perturbation terms. The types of pulses that are considered in this paper are super-Gaussian. The adiabatic parameter dynamics of such solitons are obtained in the presence of these local as well as non-local perturbation terms.     

Perturbation of topological solitons due to sine-Gordon equation and its type

This paper studies the adiabatic dynamics of topological solitons in presence of perturbation terms. The solitons due to sine-Gordon equation, double sine-Gordon equation, sine–cosine Gordon equation and double sine–cosine Gordon equations are studied, in this paper. The adiabatic variation of soliton velocity is obtained in this paper by soliton perturbation theory.     

Bright and dark optical solitons with time-dependent coefficients in a non-Kerr law media

This paper obtains the 1-soliton solution of the nonlinear Schrödinger’s equations that governs the propagation of solitons through optical fibers. The study is conducted in presence of perturbation terms with non-Kerr law nonlinearity. The perturbation terms that are considered are third order dispersion, self-steepening and nonlinear dispersion. Both bright and dark soliton solutions are obtained.     

Soliton perturbation theory for the generalized Benjamin–Bona–Mahoney equation

The soliton perturbation theory is used to study the adiabatic parameter dynamics of solitons due to the Benjamin–Bona–Mahoney equations in presence of perturbation terms. The change in the velocity is also obtained in this paper.     

Soliton perturbation theory for the generalized fifth-order KdV equation

The soliton perturbation theory is used to study the adiabatic parameter dynamics of solitons due to the generalized fifth-order KdV equation in presence of perturbation terms. The adiabatic change of soliton velocity is also obtained in this paper.     

Soliton perturbation theory for the fifth order KdV-type equations with power law nonlinearity

The adiabatic parameter dynamics of solitons, due to fifth order KdV-type equations with power law nonlinearity, is obtained with the aid of soliton perturbation theory. In addition, the small change in the velocity of the soliton, in the presence of perturbation terms, is also determined in this work.     

Quasi-particle theory of optical soliton interaction

The intra-channel collision of optical solitons, with non-Kerr law nonlinearities, is studied in this paper by the aid of quasi-particle theory. The perturbations terms that are considered in this paper are both of Hamiltonian as well as non-Hamiltonian type. The suppression of soliton–soliton interaction, in presence of these perturbation terms, is achieved. The nonlinearities that are studied in this paper are Kerr, power, parabolic and dual-power laws. The numerical simulations support the quasi-particle theory.     

Optical soliton perturbation with time-dependent coefficients in a log law media

This paper obtains the exact 1-soliton solution to the nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation with log law nonlinearity in presence of time-dependent perturbations. The dispersion and nonlinearity are also taken to be time-dependent. The perturbation terms that are considered are linear attenuation and inter-modal dispersion. The constraint condition between the time-dependent coefficients also fall out as a necessary condition for the solitons to exist.     

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.     

Stochastic perturbation of solitons for Alfven waves in plasmas

The stochastic perturbation of solitons due to Alfven waves in plasmas, is studied in this paper, in addition to the deterministic perturbation terms. The Langevin equations are derived and it is proved that the soliton travels through the plasma with a fixed mean velocity.     

Stochastic perturbation of dual-power law optimal solitons

The propagation of solitons through an optical fiber with dual-power law nonlinearity, in presence of stochastic perturbation term, is studied in this paper. The Langevin equations are derived. It is thus proved that solitons travel down an optical fiber with a fixed mean free velocity. (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Bäcklund transformation,superposition formulae and N-soliton solutions for the perturbed Korteweg–de Vries equation

With symbolic computation, under investigation in this paper is the perturbed Korteweg–de Vries equation for the nonlocal solitary waves and arrays of wave crests. Via the Hirota method, the bilinear form, Bäcklund transformation and superposition formulae are obtained. N-soliton solutions in terms of the Wronskian are constructed. Asymptotic analysis is used to analyze the collision dynamics, and figures are plotted to illustrate the influence of the perturbation. We find that the perturbation affects the propagation velocities of the solitons, but does not affect the amplitudes and widths of the solitons. Besides, the solitonic collisions turn out to be elastic.     

Evans Function for Lax Operators with Algebraically Decaying Potentials

We study the instability of algebraic solitons for integrable nonlinear equations in one spatial dimension that include modified KdV, focusing NLS, derivative NLS, and massive Thirring equations. We develop the analysis of the Evans function that defines eigenvalues in the corresponding Lax operators with algebraically decaying potentials. The standard Evans function generically has singularities in the essential spectrum, which may include embedded eigenvalues with algebraically decaying eigenfunctions. We construct a renormalized Evans function and study bifurcations of embedded eigenvalues, when an algebraically decaying potential is perturbed by a generic potential with a faster decay at infinity. We show that the bifurcation problem for embedded eigenvalues can be reduced to cubic or quadratic equations, depending on whether the algebraic potential decays to zero or approaches a nonzero constant. Roots of the bifurcation equations define eigenvalues which correspond to nonlinear waves that are formed from unstable algebraic solitons. Our results provide precise information on the transformation of unstable algebraic solitons in the time-evolution problem associated with the integrable nonlinear equation. Algebraic solitons of the modified KdV equation are shown to transform to either travelling solitons or time-periodic breathers, depending on the sign of the perturbation. Algebraic solitons of the derivative NLS and massive Thirring equations are shown to transform to travelling and rotating solitons for either sign of the perturbation. Finally, algebraic homoclinic orbits of the focusing NLS equation are destroyed by the perturbation and evolve into time-periodic space-decaying solutions.     

Soliton chaos and lengthscale competition in nonlinear dynamics

Perturbing soliton-bearing completely integrable dynamics can give rise to rich and fascinating behaviour. If the perturbation introduces a lengthscale which is large compared to the spatial extent of the solitons present in the system, the solitons move like particles in an effective potential. Taking into account two-soliton interaction can result in chaotic behaviour called ‘soliton chaos’. In the opposite limit of a small-lengthscale perturbation the solitons acquire a dressing which effectively shields them from the perturbation. If the resulting ‘dressed solitons’ are subject to an additional long-wavelength perturbation they move like renormalised particles. Furthermore they can scatter nearly elastically. If the perturbation contains lengthscales which are comparable to one of the soliton's typical lengthscales then lengthscale competition can occur. Neither the particle approximation nor the dressed-particle approximation for the soliton is valid and complicated spatio-temporal behaviour is observed. We illustrate this scenario by means of the perturbed nonlinear Schrödinger equation. The perturbed sine-Gordon equation and the Ablowitz-Ladik equation are also discussed.     

Perturbation of solitons due to power law nonlinearity

The generalization of solitons to a non-Kerr law media has been studied in this paper along with its perturbation. In particular, the higher nonlinear Schrödinger's equation (NLSE) due to power law nonlinearity is considered. The method of multiple-scales is used to study this equation in presence of a perturbation term. We show that, by newly introducing a proper definition of the phase of the soliton, for the first time, one can obtain the corrections to the pulse where the usual soliton perturbation approach fails.     

Bright and dark solitons of the generalized nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation

This paper studies the generalized form of the nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation. The special cases of Kerr law, power law, parabolic law and the dual-power laws are considered. The 1-soliton solution is obtained in all of these four cases. The adiabatic parameter dynamics of the solitons due to perturbation terms are laid down. In addition, the analysis of dark soliton is also carried out. Finally, a few numerical simulations of these equations are given.     

Perturbations of Solitons and Solitary Waves

A direct perturbation method is developed to investigate the evolution of solitary waves in the presence of small perturbations. A uniformly valid first order solution is constructed. The method is applied to several nonlinear evolution equations which support solitons or solitary waves. Finally, the method is compared with other approaches in the literature.     

Three‐Dimensional Surface Water Waves Governed by the Forced Benney–Luke Equation

This paper studies the propagation of three‐dimensional surface waves in water with an ambient current over a varying bathymetry. When the ambient flow is near the critical speed, under the shallow water assumptions, a forced Benney–Luke (fBL) equation is derived from the Euler equations. An asymptotic approximation of the water's reaction force over the varying bathymetry is derived in terms of topographic stress. Numerical simulations of the fBL equation over a trough are compared to those using a forced Kadomtsev–Petviashvilli equation. For larger variations in the bathymetry that upstream‐radiating three‐dimensional solitons are observed, which are different from the upstream‐radiating solitons simulated by the forced Kadomtsev–Petviashvilli equation. In this case, we show the fBL equation is a singular perturbation of the forced Kadomtsev–Petviashvilli equation which explains the significant differences between the two flows.     

Optical solitons with non-Kerr law nonlinearity and inter-modal dispersion with time-dependent coefficients

This paper studies optical solitons with non-Kerr law nonlinearity, in the presence of inter-modal dispersion. The coefficients of group velocity dispersion, nonlinearity and inter-modal dispersion terms have time-dependent coefficients. The types of nonlinearity that are considered are Kerr, power, parabolic and dual-power laws. The solitary wave ansatz is used to carry out the integration of the governing nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation with time-dependent coefficients. Both, bright and dark optical solitons, are considered, in this paper. Finally, numerical simulations are also given in each of these cases. The only necessary condition for these solitons to exist is that these time-dependent coefficients of group velocity dispersion and inter-modal dispersion are Riemann integrable.