Dispersionless Toda Hierarchy Research Articles

Duality of positive and negative integrable hierarchies via relativistically invariant fields

It is shown that the relativistic invariance plays a key role in the study of integrable systems. Using the relativistically invariant sine-Gordon equation, the Tzitzeica equation, the Toda fields and the second heavenly equation as dual relations, some continuous and discrete integrable positive hierarchies such as the potential modified Korteweg-de Vries hierarchy, the potential Fordy-Gibbons hierarchies, the potential dispersionless Kadomtsev-Petviashvili-like (dKPL) hierarchy, the differential-difference dKPL hierarchy and the second heavenly hierarchies are converted to the integrable negative hierarchies including the sG hierarchy and the Tzitzeica hierarchy, the two-dimensional dispersionless Toda hierarchy, the two-dimensional Toda hierarchies and negative heavenly hierarchy. In (1+1)-dimensional cases the positive/negative hierarchy dualities are guaranteed by the dualities between the recursion operators and their inverses. In (2+1)-dimensional cases, the positive/negative hierarchy dualities are explicitly shown by using the formal series symmetry approach, the mastersymmetry method and the relativistic invariance of the duality relations. For the 4-dimensional heavenly system, the duality problem is studied firstly by formal series symmetry approach. Two elegant commuting recursion operators of the heavenly equation appear naturally from the formal series symmetry approach so that the duality problem can also be studied by means of the recursion operators.

Application of the methods of dynamical systems theory to solve nonlinear inverse problems in geophysics

A method for the solution of inverse geophysical problems for finding the shape of an anomalous body by analyzing the dispersionless Toda hierarchy chain is considered. The search for the unknown geometrical parameters is reduced to the solution of a system of differential equations, which is an analogue of dynamical systems.

Old and New Reductions of Dispersionless Toda Hierarchy

This paper is focused on geometric aspects of two particular types of finite-variable reductions in the dispersionless Toda hierarchy. The reductions are formulated in terms of "Landau-Ginzburg potentials" that play the role of reduced Lax functions. One of them is a generalization of Dubrovin and Zhang's trigonometric polynomial. The other is a transcendental function, the logarithm of which resembles the waterbag models of the dispersionless KP hierarchy. They both satisfy a radial version of the L\"owner equations. Consistency of these L\"owner equations yields a radial version of the Gibbons-Tsarev equations. These equations are used to formulate hodograph solutions of the reduced hierarchy. Geometric aspects of the Gibbons-Tsarev equations are explained in the language of classical differential geometry (Darboux equations, Egorov metrics and Combescure transformations). Flat coordinates of the underlying Egorov metrics are presented.

Thermodynamic limit of random partitions and dispersionless Toda hierarchy

We study the thermodynamic limit of random partition models for the instanton sum of 4D and 5D supersymmetric U(1) gauge theories deformed by some physical observables. The physical observables correspond to external potentials in the statistical model. The partition function is reformulated in terms of the density function of Maya diagrams. The thermodynamic limit is governed by a limit shape of Young diagrams associated with dominant terms in the partition function. The limit shape is characterized by a variational problem, which is further converted to a scalar-valued Riemann–Hilbert problem. This Riemann–Hilbert problem is solved with the aid of a complex curve, which may be thought of as the Seiberg–Witten curve of the deformed U(1) gauge theory. This solution of the Riemann–Hilbert problem is identified with a special solution of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy that satisfies a pair of generalized string equations. The generalized string equations for the 5D gauge theory are shown to be related to hidden symmetries of the statistical model. The prepotential and the Seiberg–Witten differential are also considered.

On the singular sector of the Hermitian random matrix model in the large N limit

The one-cut case of the Hermitian random matrix model in the large N limit is considered. Its singular sector in the space of coupling constants is analyzed from the point of view of the hodograph equations of the underlying dispersionless Toda hierarchy. A deep connection with the singular sector of the hodograph equations of the 1-layer Benney (classical long wave equation) hierarchy is stablished. This property is a consequence of the fact that the hodograph equations for both hierarchies describe the critical points of solutions of Euler–Poisson–Darboux equations.

A note on reductions of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy

We investigate the algebraic structure of the dispersionless Hirota equations for the m + 1-variable reductions of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy which contains the special case for m = 1 considered by Kodama and Pierce. We demonstrate the m = 2 case to illustrate the obtained result.

Non-degenerate solutions of the universal Whitham hierarchy

The notion of non-degenerate solutions for the dispersionless Toda hierarchy is generalized to the universal Whitham hierarchy of genus zero with M + 1 marked points. These solutions are characterized by a Riemann–Hilbert problem (generalized string equations) with respect to two-dimensional canonical transformations and may be thought of as a kind of general solutions of the hierarchy. The Riemann–Hilbert problem contains M arbitrary functions Ha(z0, za), a = 1, …, M, which play the role of generating functions of two-dimensional canonical transformations. The solution of the Riemann–Hilbert problem is described by period maps on the space of (M + 1)-tuples (zα(p): α = 0, 1, …, M) of conformal maps from M disks of the Riemann sphere and their complements to the Riemann sphere. The period maps are defined by an infinite number of contour integrals that generalize the notion of harmonic moments. The F-function (free energy) of these solutions is also shown to have a contour integral representation.

Conformal Mappings and Dispersionless Toda Hierarchy II: General String Equations

In this article, we classify the solutions of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy into degenerate and non-degenerate cases. We show that every non-degenerate solution is determined by a function $\mathcal{H}(z_1,z_2)$ of two variables. We interpret these non-degenerate solutions as defining evolutions on the space $\mathfrak{D}$ of pairs of conformal mappings $(g,f)$, where $g$ is a univalent function on the exterior of the unit disc, $f$ is a univalent function on the unit disc, normalized such that $g(\infty)=\infty$, $f(0)=0$ and $f'(0)g'(\infty)=1$. For each solution, we show how to define the natural time variables $t_n, n\in\Z$, as complex coordinates on the space $\mathfrak{D}$. We also find explicit formulas for the tau function of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy in terms of $\mathcal{H}(z_1, z_2)$. Imposing some conditions on the function $\mathcal{H}(z_1, z_2)$, we show that the dispersionless Toda flows can be naturally restricted to the subspace $\Sigma$ of $\mathfrak{D}$ defined by $f(w)=1/\overline{g(1/\bar{w})}$. This recovers the result of Zabrodin.

Conformal Mappings and Dispersionless Toda Hierarchy

Let $\mathfrak{D}$ be the space consists of pairs $(f,g)$, where $f$ is a univalent function on the unit disc with $f(0)=0$, $g$ is a univalent function on the exterior of the unit disc with $g(\infty)=\infty$ and $f'(0)g'(\infty)=1$. In this article, we define the time variables $t_n, n\in \Z$, on $\mathfrak{D}$ which are holomorphic with respect to the natural complex structure on $\mathfrak{D}$ and can serve as local complex coordinates for $\mathfrak{D}$. We show that the evolutions of the pair $(f,g)$ with respect to these time coordinates are governed by the dispersionless Toda hierarchy flows. An explicit tau function is constructed for the dispersionless Toda hierarchy. By restricting $\mathfrak{D}$ to the subspace $\Sigma$ consists of pairs where $f(w)=1/\bar{g(1/\bar{w})}$, we obtain the integrable hierarchy of conformal mappings considered by Wiegmann and Zabrodin \cite{WZ}. Since every $C^1$ homeomorphism $\gamma$ of the unit circle corresponds uniquely to an element $(f,g)$ of $\mathfrak{D}$ under the conformal welding $\gamma=g^{-1}\circ f$, the space $\text{Homeo}_{C}(S^1)$ can be naturally identified as a subspace of $\mathfrak{D}$ characterized by $f(S^1)=g(S^1)$. We show that we can naturally define complexified vector fields $\pa_n, n\in \Z$ on $\text{Homeo}_{C}(S^1)$ so that the evolutions of $(f,g)$ on $\text{Homeo}_{C}(S^1)$ with respect to $\pa_n$ satisfy the dispersionless Toda hierarchy. Finally, we show that there is a similar integrable structure for the Riemann mappings $(f^{-1}, g^{-1})$. Moreover, in the latter case, the time variables are Fourier coefficients of $\gamma$ and $1/\gamma^{-1}$.

From Geometry of Jets to Quasiclassical Hierarchies

I consider quasiclassical integrable systems, starting from the well-known dispersionless KdV and Toda hierarchies, which can be totally understood in terms of jet spaces over the rational curves with one or two punctures. For the nontrivial geometry of the higher genus curves, the same approach leads to construction of quasiclassical tau-functions or prepotentials, using the period integrals for Abelian differentials. I discuss also some physical applications of this construction.

Growth processes related to the dispersionless Lax equations

This paper is a short review of the connection between certain types of growth processes and the integrable systems theory, written from the viewpoint of the latter. Starting from the dispersionless Lax equations for the 2D Toda hierarchy, we interpret them as evolution equations for conformal maps in the plane. This provides a unified approach to evolution of smooth domains (such as Laplacian growth) and growth of slits. We show that the Löwner differential equation for a parametric family of conformal maps of slit domains arises as a consistency condition for reductions of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy. It is also demonstrated how the both types of growth processes can be simulated by the large N limit of the Dyson gas picture for the model of normal random matrices.

FAY-LIKE IDENTITIES OF THE TODA LATTICE HIERARCHY AND ITS DISPERSIONLESS LIMIT

In this paper, we derive the Fay-like identities of tau function for the Toda lattice hierarchy from the bilinear identity. We prove that the Fay-like identities are equivalent to the hierarchy. We also show that the dispersionless limit of the Fay-like identities are the dispersionless Hirota equations of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy.

Constrained reductions of two-dimensional dispersionless Toda hierarchy, Hamiltonian structure, and interface dynamics

Finite-dimensional reductions of the two-dimensional dispersionless Toda hierarchy constrained by the “string equation” are studied. These include solutions determined by polynomial, rational, or logarithmic functions, which are of interest in relation to the “Laplacian growth” or Hele-Shaw problem governing interface dynamics. The consistency of such reductions is proved, and the Hamiltonian structure of the reduced dynamics is derived. The Poisson structure of the rationally reduced dispersionless Toda hierarchies is also derived.

Integrable Structure of the Dirichlet Boundary Problem in Multiply-Connected Domains

We study the integrable structure of the Dirichlet boundary problem in two dimensions and extend the approach to the case of planar multiply-connected domains. The solution to the Dirichlet boundary problem in the multiply-connected case is given through a quasiclassical tau-function, which generalizes the tau-function of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy. It is shown to obey an infinite hierarchy of Hirota-like equations which directly follow from properties of the Dirichlet Green function and from the Fay identities. The relation to multi-support solutions of matrix models is briefly discussed.

Exact solutions of integrable 2D contour dynamics

A class of exact solutions of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy constrained by a string equation is obtained. These solutions represent deformations of analytic curves with a finite number of nonzero harmonic moments. The corresponding τ-functions are determined and the emergence of cusps is studied.

Microscopic construction of the chiral Luttinger liquid theory of the quantum Hall edge

We give a microscopic derivation of the chiral Luttinger liquid theory $(\ensuremath{\chi}LL)$ for the Laughlin states. Starting from the wave function describing an arbitrary incompressibly deformed Laughlin state (IDLS) we quantize these deformations. In this way we obtain the low-energy projections of local microscopic operators and derive the quantum field theory of edge excitations directly from quantum mechanics of electrons. This shows that to describe experimental and numeric deviations from $\ensuremath{\chi}LL$ one needs to go beyond Laughlin's approximation. We show that in the large $N$ limit the IDLS is described by the dispersionless Toda hierarchy.

Solutions of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy constrained by string equations

Solutions of the Riemann-Hilbert problem implementing the twistorial structure of the dispersionless Toda (dToda) hierarchy are obtained. Two types of string equations are considered which characterize solutions arising in hodograph sectors and integrable structures of two-dimensional quantum gravity and Laplacian growth problems.

On therth dispersionless Toda hierarchy: factorization problem, additional symmetries and some solutions

For a family of Poisson algebras, parametrized by by an integer number r, and an associated Lie algebraic splitting, we consider the factorization of given canonical transformations. In this context we rederive the recently found r-th dispersionless modified KP hierachies and r-th dispersionless Dym hierarchies, giving a new Miura map among them. We also found a new integrable hierarchy which we call the r-th dispersionless Toda hierarchy. Moreover, additional symmetries for these hierarchies are studied in detail and new symmetries depending on arbitrary functions are explicitly constructed for the r-th dispersionless KP, r-th dispersionless Dym and r-th dispersionless Toda equations. Some solutions are derived by examining the imposition of a time invariance to the potential r-th dispersionless Dym equation, for which a complete integral is presented and therefore an appropriate envelope leads to a general solution. Symmetries and Miura maps are applied to get new solutions and solutions of the r-th dispesionless modified KP equation.

A Benney-Like Lattice

We propose a new Benney-like lattice and show that the new system of equations can be reduced to Chaplygin gas-like equations as well as the heavenly equation. We construct two infinite sets of conserved charges. The conserved densities are related to Legendre polynomials. We prove that the system is bi-Hamiltonian and that the conserved charges are in involution with respect to either of the Hamiltonian structures. We show that our Lax operator generates a new dispersionless Toda hierarchy.

Integrable Structure of the Dirichlet Boundary Problem in Two Dimensions

We study how the solution of the two-dimensional Dirichlet boundary problem for smooth simply connected domains depends upon variations of the data of the problem. We show that the Hadamard formula for the variation of the Dirichlet Green function under deformations of the domain reveals an integrable structure. The independent variables corresponding to the infinite set of commuting flows are identified with harmonic moments of the domain. The solution to the Dirichlet boundary problem is expressed through the tau-function of the dispersionless Toda hierarchy. We also discuss a degenerate case of the Dirichlet problem on the plane with a gap. In this case the tau-function is identical to the partition function of the planar large $N$ limit of the Hermitean one-matrix model.