Solitary Waves Research Articles

Finite point blowup for the critical generalized Korteweg-de Vries equation

In the last twenty years, there have been significant advances in the study of the blow-up phenomenon for the critical generalized Korteweg-de Vries equation, including the determination of sufficient conditions for blowup, the stability of blowup in a refined topology and the classification of minimal mass blowup. Exotic blow-up solutions with a continuum of blow-up rates and multi-point blow-up solutions were also constructed. However, all these results, as well as numerical simulations, involve the bubbling of a solitary wave going at infinity at the blow-up time, which means that the blow-up dynamics and the residue are eventually uncoupled. Even at the formal level, there was no indication whether blowup at a finite point could occur for this equation. In this article, we answer this question by constructing solutions that blow up in finite time under the form of a single-bubble concentrating the ground state at a finite point with an unforeseen blow-up rate. Finding a blow-up rate intermediate between the self-similar rate and other rates previously known also reopens the question of which blow-up rates are actually possible for this equation.

Novel and accurate solitary wave solutions for the perturbed Radhakrishnan–Kundu–Lakshmanan model

Novel and accurate solitary wave solutions for the perturbed Radhakrishnan–Kundu–Lakshmanan model

Solitary wave solutions for the (1+1)-dimensional nonlinear Kakutani–Matsuuchi model of internal gravity waves

The Kakutani–Matsuuchi (KM) equation provides a mathematical framework for studying the dynamics of extended nonlinear internal gravity waves in a stratified fluid medium, including important phenomena such as solitary wave propagation. This study explores various analytical and semi-analytical methods to obtain accurate solutions for the (1＋1)-dimensional KM model.The primary objective of this research is to derive new solitary wave and periodic wave solutions, and subsequently validate these analytical techniques by comparing them with solutions obtained through the Adomian decomposition method. The KM model governs the dynamics of nonlinear waves and exhibits significant connections with other nonlinear equations, notably the (KdV) equation. The analytical methods, particularly the Khater II and auxiliary equation sub-equation methods, lead to closed-form solutions by reducing the partial differential equation to a system of ordinary differential equations. Conversely, the Adomian method provides a semi-analytical solution expressed as an infinite series.Solitary and periodic traveling wave solutions are systematically derived using the aforementioned analytical techniques. To verify their accuracy, solutions obtained through Adomian decomposition are computed recursively and compared. The results highlight the effectiveness of the analytical methods in discovering new exact solutions, thereby enhancing our understanding of the physical phenomena described by the KM equation. These solutions contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the properties and behaviors of internal waves, thereby enriching our overall knowledge in this field. Consequently, this research further develops analytical solution techniques tailored for nonlinear wave models prevalent in fluid dynamics.

Mathematical analysis of the dynamics of solitary wave solutions to the time-fractional thin-film ferroelectric materials model

The thin-film ferroelectric materials equation is a fundamental mathematical model to explain the behavior of polarized electric fields in ferroelectric materials possessing unique properties such as piezoelectricity, pyroelectricity, electrostriction, hysteresis, spontaneous polarization, etc. These significant properties of ferroelectric materials are important in the progress of capacitors, non-volatile memories, electrical sensors, as well as optical and biomedical devices, among other applications. The aim of the present study is to explore applicable soliton solutions to the fractional-order model to the aforementioned equation by addressing the improved F-expansion method. Through analysis and rigorous identification, various radical solutions, including trigonometric, hyperbolic, and rational forms of the model, are established, and significant solitons are restored by setting appropriate parameter values in the analytical solutions obtained, which are demonstrated through 3D, 2D, and contour plots. We also explore the impact of fractional derivative as well as the parameters, like pressure, temperature, and others included in the model to determine the polarization effect in ferroelectric materials. This study uncovers several novel solutions along with their states in response to external or internal field parameters, which might be helpful in understanding the nature of ferroelectric materials.

Bright traveling breathers in media with long-range nonconvex dispersion.

The existence and properties of envelope solitary waves on a periodic traveling-wave background, called traveling breathers, are investigated numerically in representative nonlocal dispersive media. Using a fixed-point computational scheme, a space-time boundary-value problem for bright traveling breather solutions is solved for the weakly nonlinear Benjamin-Bona-Mahony equation, a nonlocal, regularized shallow water wave model, and the strongly nonlinear conduit equation, a nonlocal model of viscous core-annular flows. Curves of unit-mean traveling breather solutions within a three-dimensional parameter space are obtained. Resonance due to nonconvex, rational linear dispersion leads to a nonzero oscillatory background upon which traveling breathers propagate. These solutions exhibit a topological phase jump and so act as defects within the periodic background. For small amplitudes, traveling breathers are well approximated by bright soliton solutions of the nonlinear Schrödinger equationwith a negligibly small periodic background. These solutions are numerically continued into the large-amplitude regime as elevation defects on cnoidal or cnoidal-like periodic traveling-wave backgrounds. This study of bright traveling breathers provides insight into systems with nonconvex, nonlocal dispersion that occur in a variety of media such as internal oceanic waves subject to rotation and short, intense optical pulses.

Landau damping effects on dust ion-acoustic solitary waves in a nonthermal pair-ion plasma

The Landau damping effects on the nonlinear propagation of dust ion-acoustic solitary waves (DIASWs) are studied in an electron-free unmagnetized collisionless dusty pair-ion plasma. The two species of nonthermal ions (positive and negative) are described by the kinetic Vlasov equations, whereas the massive charged dust grains form only the background plasma. Using the multi-scale reductive perturbation technique generalized for the applications to the Vlasov equation, we derive a modified Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation that governs the evolution of DIASWs with the effects of linear resonance, in particular, linear Landau damping. The properties of the phase velocity and the Landau damping rate of DIASWs are studied with the effects of positive and negative-ion nonthermality parameters ( α p , α n ), the ratios of the positive to negative ion masses (m) and temperatures (T) as well as the dust to negative-ion number density ratio (δ). It is found that, depend on the degree of positive to negative ion mass ratios (m), both of damped and growing oscillations occur in a collisionless dusty pair-ion plasma due to the resonance phenomena between the wave and the nonthermal particles of the system. The properties of the decay rates of the amplitude of the KdV soliton with a small effect of Landau damping are also studied with the above system of parameters. The results may be useful for understanding the localization of solitary pulses and associated resonance damping and/or growing oscillations of the wave in laboratory and space plasmas, in which the number density of free electrons is much smaller than that of ions and highly charged heavy, micron seized dust grains.

Solitons of the Twin-Core Couplers with Fractional Beta Derivative Evolution in Optical Metamaterials via Two Distinct Methods

The rapid advancements in metamaterial research have brought forth a new era of possibilities for controlling and manipulating light at the nanoscale. In particular, the design and engineering of optical metamaterials have created advances in the field of photonics, enabling the development of advanced devices with unprecedented functionalities. Among the myriad of intriguing metamaterial structures, the nonlinear directional couplers with beta derivative evolution have emerged as a significant avenue of exploration, offering remarkable potential for light propagation and manipulation. This study obtains the solitary wave solutions for twin-core couplers having spatial-temporal fractional beta derivative evolution by using two different methods, the Bernoulli method and the complete polynomial discriminant system method. By graphing some of the obtained solutions, the effect of the beta derivative has been shown. The findings would be beneficial to understand physical behaviours in nonlinear optics, particularly twin-core couplers with optical metamaterials.

Construction of a wavefront model for internal solitary waves and its application in the Northern South China Sea

Internal solitary waves (ISWs) play a crucial role in the development of various physical and biological processes, and numerous high-precision two-dimensional or three-dimensional numerical models have been developed to simulate the generation and propagation processes of ISWs. However, these numerical models, especially when simulating the interaction between ISWs and ocean circulation, require substantial computational resources. This burden can make it challenging to apply them in real-time or short-term forecasting scenarios. In this study, we propose a new numerical model for ISWs by combining traditional one-dimensional ISW theory with wave refraction theory. The proposed model resolves the issues of ray crossing and divergence, which are commonly encountered in traditional refraction models, by employing equally spaced grids along the wave crest line. As a result, this model is capable of simulating the far-field propagation of ISWs. This model enables rapid prediction of the vertical structure and wave crest morphology of ISWs in specific current fields and at given time frames, and it is utilized to investigate the characteristics and propagation of ISWs generated by the nonlinear steepening of internal tide (IT) in the South China Sea. Comparative analysis with satellite imagery demonstrates the model's accurate representation of ISW processes and phenomena, such as wave crest line discontinuities, diffraction, and wave‒wave interactions when passing through Dongsha Island. Furthermore, propagation time estimates based on this model have errors of ±0.98 h (1σ) over which the ISWs are observed by a mooring system, and the average time difference is 0.81 h

Nonlinear long waves in shallow water for normalized Boussinesq equations

In this work, we investigate a partial differential equation (PDE) derived from a Boussinesq system of two equations that describe the wave motion in shallow water when the wavelength is small compared to wave amplitude. The Lie point symmetries of the PDE are utilized to reduce it to an ordinary differential equation (ODE) the travelling wave solutions of which are obtained. These solutions are of trigonometric, hyperbolic and exponential types. Graphical representation of some solutions exhibiting solitary and cnoidal wave phenomena are presented.

Numerical Simulation for Solitary Waves of the Generalized Zakharov Equation Based on the Lattice Boltzmann Method

The generalized Zakharov equation is a widely used and crucial model in plasma physics, which helps to understand wave particle interactions and nonlinear wave propagation in plasma. The solitary wave solution of this equation provides insights into phenomena such as electron and ion acoustic waves, as well as magnetic field disturbances in plasma. The numerical simulation of solitary wave solutions to the generalized Zakharov equation is an interesting problem worth studying. This is crucial for plasma-based technology, as well as for understanding nonlinear wave propagation in plasma physics and other fields. In this study, a numerical investigation of the generalized Zakharov equation using the lattice Boltzmann method has been conducted. The lattice Boltzmann method is a new modeling and simulating method at the mesoscale. A lattice Boltzmann model was constructed by performing Taylor expansion, Chapman–Enskog expansion, and time multiscale expansion on the lattice Boltzmann equation. By defining the moments of the equilibrium distribution function appropriately, the macroscopic equation can be restored. Furthermore, the numerical experiments for the equation are carried out with the parameter lattice size m=100, time step Δt=0.001, and space step size Δx=0.4. The solitary wave solution of the equation is numerically simulated. Numerical results under different parameter values are compared, and the convergence and effectiveness of the model are numerically verified. It is obtained that the model is convergent in time and space, and the convergence orders are all 2.24881. The effectiveness of our model was also verified by comparing the numerical results of different numerical methods. The lattice Boltzmann method demonstrates advantages in both accuracy and CPU time. The results indicate that the lattice Boltzmann method is a good tool for computing the generalized Zakharov equation.

Lump, periodic, travelling, semi-analytical solutions and stability analysis for the Ito integro-differential equation arising in shallow water waves

Nonlinear evolution equations are typically used to model and analyse the majority of natural processes. These equations are extremely important for comprehending many intricate situations involving wave propagation, including heat transfer, fluid dynamics, optical fibres, electrodynamics, physics, chemistry, biology, condensed matter physics, ocean engineering, and many other nonlinear science fields. In this study, the anticipation of a bilinear Kdv model known as the (1+1)-dimensional integro-differential Ito equation is considered which depicts the oceanic shallow water wave dynamics. Firstly, we determine the bilinear form of the model and then we develop lump waves and analyse their interactions with periodic waves using symbolic computation approaches. Later, the interactions between single, double-kink and lump waves solutions, as well as interactions between periodic, lump and soliton solutions is considered. Furthermore, the (G′/G2) expansion approach and the Adomian technique are implemented to acquire a variety of novel configurations for the governing dynamical model. Later, the corresponding absolute accuracy is evaluated through a comparison of several types of observed solutions. Additionally, the stability of the solitary travelling wave solutions to the specified model is also established. The 3D, 2D, and contour plots have been employed to demonstrate the characteristics of the nonlinear model and aid in determine the proper set of parameters. As a result, a collection of options for bright, dark, periodic, rational, and elliptic functions is established. To the best of our knowledge, the current work presents a novel case study that has not been previously studied in order to generate several new solutions to the integro-differential equation appearing in shallow water waves. The results show that the strategies that have been employed are more effective and capable than the traditional methods found in previous research.

Physical constructions of kink, anti-kink optical solitons and other solitary wave solutions for the generalized nonlinear Schrödinger equation with cubic–quintic nonlinearity

Physical constructions of kink, anti-kink optical solitons and other solitary wave solutions for the generalized nonlinear Schrödinger equation with cubic–quintic nonlinearity

A detailed analysis of the improved modified Korteweg-de Vries equation via the Jacobi elliptic function expansion method and the application of truncated M-fractional derivatives

Using the Jacobi elliptic function expansion method, which is improved by the novel use of truncated M-fractional derivatives, we thoroughly analyze the improved modified Korteweg-de Vries problem in this paper. Not only does this method provide new insight into the improved modified Korteweg-de Vries Equation, but it also represents a giant leap forward for nonlinear differential equations. Periodic, solitary, and trigonometric waves are among the answers found by us; all of them have important consequences for mathematical physics and engineering.The MATLAB-generated visual representations of our results are crucial because they provide aconcrete shape to the once intangible mathematical ideas. In addition to showing the solutions, these images highlight the waves' dynamic behaviors and stability under various conditions, providing a better understanding of the physical processes that the improved modified Korteweg-de Vries equation attempts to explain. The graphic representations in this study demonstrate how the equation can be used to simulate complicated systems in many scientific disciplines. The relevance of our findings goes beyond only theoretical studies. Our study lays the groundwork for more accurate predictive models in fields including quantum physics, optical fibers, and fluid dynamics by giving exact and concrete solutions to the improved modified Korteweg-de Vries equation. The combination of the Jacobi Elliptic Function Expansion Method with truncated M-fractional derivatives provides a robust framework for solving comparable complicated differential equations, which in turn opens up new research and development opportunities. Overall, this research both deepens our understanding of the Improved Modified Korteweg-de Vries equation and provides more evidence that theoretical mathematics can be useful in solving practical problems. Mathematical modeling and computational visualization have the potential to make substantial contributions to engineering and the sciences, and our results support a multidisciplinary approach to study.

Propagation of solitary waves in origami-inspired metamaterials

We propose a design strategy for creating origami-like mechanical metamaterials with diverse non-linear mechanical properties and capable of remote actuation. The proposed triangulated cylindrical origami (TCO)-inspired metamaterials enable the highly desirable strain-softening/hardening and snap-through behaviors via a multi-material and highly deformable hinge design. Moreover, we couple these novel non-linear mechanical properties of the TCO origami-inspired metamaterials with the transformative ability of hard-magnetic active materials, allowing for untethered shape- and property-actuation in the developed metamaterials. We develop a mathematical modeling framework for the proposed TCO origami-inspired metamaterials, building on approximating the highly deformable hinges as a combination of longitudinal and rotational springs. We validate the accuracy of the developed mathematical modeling approach by comparing the analytically predicted compressive response of a unit cell structure with the corresponding numerical and experimental results. Using the developed mathematical modeling framework, we investigate the magnetic field-induced large deformation and superimposed solitary wave propagation in the TCO origami-inspired metamaterial system. We show that the proposed metamaterial allows us to tune the key characteristics of the enabled non-linear solitary waves, including their characteristic width and amplitude. The proposed design strategy for readily manufacturable origami-inspired metamaterial systems paves a novel path for practical engineering applications. Our studies also underscore the potential of magneto-mechanical interaction in the design of reconfigurable metamaterial systems with superior non-linear mechanical and elastic wave properties.

Exploring plasma phenomena with the Nizhnik–Novikov–Veselov formula: Analyzing ion-acoustic waves, solitons, and shocks

This paper delves into the intricacies of the ([Formula: see text])-dimensional asymmetric Nizhnik–Novikov–Veselov ([Formula: see text]) model, a nonlinear partial differential equation governing ion-acoustic wave propagation in plasma. By employing advanced analytical and numerical approaches, the study explores innovative solitary wave solutions, particularly focusing on the dynamics of isochoric flow. Isochoric flow analysis is crucial for unraveling the complex behaviors exhibited by incompressible fluids like elastomers and bio-elastomers, which maintain a constant density. The derivation of the ([Formula: see text])-dimensional [Formula: see text] equation stems from fluid equations governing plasma dynamics. This model serves as a valuable tool for simulating experimental observations of plasma waves. The computational methodology applied in this research demonstrates a commendable level of precision and consistency, yielding novel solitary wave solutions previously unreported in the [Formula: see text] model. These results underscore the study’s importance and novelty. The outcomes not only contribute to our understanding of incompressible fluid dynamics, but also lay the groundwork for future investigations in this domain. The revealed solitary wave solutions have the potential to inform the development of more accurate models for predicting fluid dynamics, thereby advancing the field.

Phase trajectories and Chaos theory for dynamical demonstration and explicit propagating wave formation

This paper is subjected to study the nonlinear integrable model which is the (3+1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation which has a lot of applications in engineering and modern sciences. To find and examine the analytical exact solitary wave solutions of (3+1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation, a modified generalized exponential rational functional method is exerted. As a result, waves, singular periodic, hyperbolic, and trigonometric type solutions are obtained. These acquired solutions are more innovative and encouraging to researchers in their endeavor to study physical marvels. To illustrate how some selected exact solutions propagate, the graphical representation in 2D, Contour, and 3D of those solutions is provided with various parametric values. The considered equation is additionally transformed into the planar dynamical structure by applying the Galilean transformation. All potential phase portraits of the dynamical system are investigated using the theory of bifurcation. The Hamiltonian function of the dynamical system of differential equations is established to see that, the system is conservative over time. The presentation of energy levels through graphics provides valuable insights, and it demonstrates that the model has solutions that can be expressed in closed form. The periodic, quasi-periodic, and chaotic behaviors of the 2D, 3D, and time series are also observable once the dynamical system is subjected to an external force. Meanwhile, the sensitivity of the derived solutions is carefully examined for a range of initial conditions.

The Lie point symmetry criteria and formation of exact analytical solutions for Kairat-II equation: Paul-Painlevé approach

The renowned non-linear Kairat-II equation, which expresses the surface curves, is examined meticulously in this work. There has never been a study before that discussed conserved quantities, sensitivity analysis, Hamiltonian function, Lie symmetry invariance criteria, and invariant solutions of Kairat-II equation The Lie invariance criteria are taken into consideration by the symmetry generators. The suggested technique leads to in a four-dimensional Lie algebra, where the translation point symmetries in space and time correlate with the conservation of mass and the energy, respectively, and remaining point symmetries are dilation and scaling. Firstly, we use symmetry reduction of Lie subalgebras to obtain closed-form invariant solutions. In specific reduction cases, we transform the Kairat-II equation into a spectrum of non-linear ordinary differential equations, which have the benefit of being able to offer an extensive selection of closed-form solitary wave solutions. For this equation, the Cauchy problem cannot be solved by the inverse scattering transform, therefore, traveling wave exact solutions are generated using the analytical Paul-Painlevé approach. In both two and three dimensions, the graphical behavior of specific solutions is presented for specific quantities of physical factors of examined equation. Utilizing conservation laws multipliers, the study culminates by determining an extensive set of local conservation laws for the non-linear Kairat-II equation that are applicable to arbitrary constant coefficients. Instead of focusing on the physical aspects of conservation laws, this study computed the conserved quantities using a mathematical perspective that can be used to identify potential symmetries of partial differential equations, guiding readers toward the solutions of partial differential equations. The existence of the Hamiltonian function is presented. The model’s sensitivity to various starting conditions is highlighted by the sensitivity analysis.

Investigation of a Spatio-Temporal Fractal Fractional Coupled Hirota System

This article aims to examine the nonlinear excitations in a coupled Hirota system described by the fractal fractional order derivative. By using the Laplace transform with Adomian decomposition (LADM), the numerical solution for the considered system is derived. It has been shown that the suggested technique offers a systematic and effective method to solve complex nonlinear systems. Employing the Banach contraction theorem, it is confirmed that the LADM leads to a convergent solution. The numerical analysis of the solutions demonstrates the confinement of the carrier wave and the presence of confined wave packets. The dispersion nonlinear parameter reduction equally influences the wave amplitude and spatial width. The localized internal oscillations in the solitary waves decreased the wave collapsing effect at comparatively small dispersion. Furthermore, it is also shown that the amplitude of the solitary wave solution increases by reducing the fractal derivative. It is evident that decreasing the order α modifies the nature of the solitary wave solutions and marginally decreases the amplitude. The numerical and approximation solutions correspond effectively for specific values of time (t). However, when the fractal or fractional derivative is set to one by increasing time, the wave amplitude increases. The absolute error analysis between the obtained series solutions and the accurate solutions are also presented.

Experiments on droplet production from solitary waves impacting on a vertical wall

This work presents the results of an experimental investigation of solitary waves impacting on a vertical flat wall. The aim of the study was to correlate the wave characteristics and breaking stage before impact to the droplet production after the impact. The main characteristic of these experiments is that the wall height is lower than the wave height. The droplet sizes were obtained by combining 3D particle tracking velocimetry with an in-house code. Droplet diameters between 0.3–22 mm were measured at a distance of 35 cm and 68 cm from the wall. It was found that the breaking stage before the impact has a large influence on the mean size of the droplets produced, especially when there is air trapped between the wall and the wave at the impact moment. It was found that the mean droplet size decreases with the ratio of water jet velocity after impact and the wave speed. The resulting distributions of droplet sizes were compared to three different theoretical models used in other droplet production studies. Results were also compared to previous experimental studies of droplet formation from breaking waves to determine the best fit to the experimentally obtained distribution.

Higher order Galerkin finite element method for [formula omitted]-dimensional generalized Benjamin–Bona–Mahony–Burgers equation: A numerical investigation

In this article, we study solitary wave solutions of the generalized Benjamin–Bona–Mahony–Burgers (gBBMB) equation using higher-order shape elements in the Galerkin finite element method (FEM). Higher-order elements in FEMs are known to produce better results in solution approximations; however, these elements have received fewer studies in the literature. As a result, for the finite element analysis of the gBBMB equation, we consider Lagrange quadratic shape functions. We employ the Galerkin finite element approximation to derive a priori error estimates for semi-discrete solutions. For fully discrete solutions, we adopt the Crank–Nicolson approach, and to handle nonlinearity, we utilize a predictor–corrector scheme with Crank–Nicolson extrapolation. Additionally, we perform a stability analysis for time using the energy method. In the space, O(h3) convergence in L2(Ω) norm and O(h2) convergence in H1(Ω) norm are observed. Furthermore, an optimal O(Δt2) convergence in the maximum norm for the temporal direction is also obtained. We test the theoretical results on a few numerical examples in one- and two-dimensional spaces, including the dispersion of a single solitary wave and the interaction of double and triple solitary waves. To demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the present scheme, we compute L2 and L∞ normed errors, along with the mass, momentum, and energy invariants. The obtained results are compared with the existing literature findings both numerically and graphically. We find quadratic shape functions improve accuracy in mass, momentum, energy invariants and also give rise to a higher order of convergence for Galerkin approximations for the considered nonlinear problems.