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Nonlinear wave evolution equation for critical layers.

P Caillol¹, R Grimshaw

¹Department of Mathematical Engineering, University of Concepción, Chile.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

|December 11, 2012

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A new nonlinear wave equation is required for weakly nonlinear long waves in shear flows with critical layers. This study explicitly constructs steady solitary wave solutions using a nonlinear transformation.

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Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Nonlinear wave theory
Mathematical physics

Background:

Weakly nonlinear long waves in shear flows are typically described by the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation.
The presence of a critical layer necessitates a modified wave equation due to altered nonlinear dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and analyze a new nonlinear wave equation for wave evolution in shear flows with critical layers.
To investigate the steady solitary wave solutions of this new equation.

Main Methods:

Derivation of a new nonlinear wave equation applicable to shear flows with critical layers.
Application of a nonlinear transformation to simplify the equation.
Explicit construction of steady solitary wave solutions.

Main Results:

A novel nonlinear wave equation, distinct from the standard KdV equation, was identified.
The derived equation was shown to be transformable into a form equivalent to a steady KdV equation.
Explicit solutions for steady solitary waves were successfully constructed.

Conclusions:

The study successfully addresses the need for a new wave equation in specific shear flow conditions.
The findings enable the explicit determination of steady solitary wave solutions, advancing understanding of nonlinear wave phenomena.