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Euler-Poincar´E Equations For G-Strands, Darryl Holm, Rossen Ivanov Mar 2014

Euler-Poincar´E Equations For G-Strands, Darryl Holm, Rossen Ivanov

Conference papers

The G-strand equations for a map R×R into a Lie group G are associated to a G-invariant Lagrangian. The Lie group manifold is also the configuration space for the Lagrangian. The G-strand itself is the map g(t,s):R×R→G, where t and s are the independent variables of the G-strand equations. The Euler-Poincar'e reduction of the variational principle leads to a formulation where the dependent variables of the G-strand equations take values in the corresponding Lie algebra g and its co-algebra, g with respect to the pairing provided by the variational derivatives of the Lagrangian. We review examples of different G-strand …


On A Nonlocal Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation, Tihomir Valchev Feb 2014

On A Nonlocal Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation, Tihomir Valchev

Conference papers

We consider a nonlocal nonlinear Schr\"odinger equation recently proposed by Ablowitz and Musslimani as a theoretical model for wave propagation in {\it PT}-symmetric coupled wave-guides and photonic crystals. This new equation is integrable by means of inverse scattering method, i. e. it possesses a Lax pair, infinite number of integrals of motion and exact solutions. We aim to describe here some of the basic properties of the nonlocal Schr\"odinger equation and its scattering operator. In doing this we shall make use of methods alternative to those applied by Ablowitz and Musslimani which seem to be better suited for treating possible …


Examples Of G-Strand Equations, Darryl Holm, Rossen Ivanov Jan 2014

Examples Of G-Strand Equations, Darryl Holm, Rossen Ivanov

Conference papers

The G-strand equations for a map R×R into a Lie group G are associated to a G-invariant Lagrangian. The Lie group manifold is also the configuration space for the Lagrangian. The G-strand itself is the map g(t,s):R×R→G, where t and s are the independent variables of the G-strand equations. The Euler-Poincare´ reduction of the variational principle leads to a formulation where the dependent variables of the G-strand equations take values in the corresponding Lie algebra g and its co-algebra, g∗ with respect to the pairing provided by the variational derivatives of the Lagrangian. We review examples of G-strand constructions, including …


Zakharov-Shabat System With Constant Boundary Conditions. Reflectionless Potentials And End Point Singularities, Tihomir Valchev, Rossen Ivanov, Vladimir Gerdjikov Jan 2014

Zakharov-Shabat System With Constant Boundary Conditions. Reflectionless Potentials And End Point Singularities, Tihomir Valchev, Rossen Ivanov, Vladimir Gerdjikov

Conference papers

We consider scalar defocusing nonlinear Schroedinger equation with constant boundary conditions. We aim here to provide a self contained pedagogical exposition of the most important facts regarding integrability of that classical evolution equation. It comprises the following topics: direct and inverse scattering problem and the dressing method.