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Time-dependent symmetries of variable-coefficient evolution equations and graded Lie algebras

W. X. Ma, R. K. Bullough, P. J. Caudrey, W. I. Fushchych

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Abstract

Polynomial-in-time dependent symmetries are analysed for polynomial-in-time dependent evolution equations. Graded Lie algebras, especially Virasoro algebras, are used to construct nonlinear variable-coefficient evolution equations, both in 1 + 1 dimensions and in 2 + 1 dimensions, which possess higher-degree polynomial-in-time dependent symmetries. The theory also provides a kind of new realization of graded Lie algebras. Some illustrative examples are given.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5141-5149
JournalJournal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
Volume30
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jul 1997
Externally publishedYes

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Funding

WXM would like very much to thank the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for the financial support, which made his visit to UMIST possible. He is also grateful to Professor B Fuchssteiner for his kind and stimulating discussions.

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