In this article, a Generalized Calogero–Bogoyavlenskii–Schiff (CBS) equation is studied, serving as an extended shallow water wave model in higher dimensions. Firstly, utilizing the Bell polynomial method, the bilinear form of the equation, bilinear Bäcklund transformation, Lax pair and infinite conservation laws are derived, confirming the equation’s complete integrability in the context of the Lax pair. Subsequently, the nonlinear superposition formula of the equation is constructed based on the derived bilinear Bäcklund transformation and an array of infinite superposition soliton solutions of the equation are formulated using this nonlinear superposition formula. Lastly, leveraging the obtained bilinear equation, infinite superposition solutions of various functional types are constructed. Their dynamic characteristics are analyzed through illustrated solution images. It is noteworthy that this paper not only uncovers a multitude of properties through the Bell polynomial method but also derives both infinite linear and nonlinear superposition solutions, enriching the diversity of solutions, these aspects have not been previously explored in existing literature.
Taogetusang Bao, Xiaole Zhang. Lax integrability and superposition wave solutions of (3+1)- dimensional generalized Calogero–Bogoyavlenskii–Schiff equation[J]. Communications in Theoretical Physics, 2025, 77(10): 105007. DOI: 10.1088/1572-9494/adc6f2
1. Introduction
Nonlinear science [1, 2] encompasses a broad spectrum of research fields within both natural and social sciences, encompassing disciplines such as mathematics [3, 4], chemistry [5], biology [6], earth science [7], physics [8, 9], economics [10] and other pivotal areas. Its core mission is to establish bridges between mathematics and these various disciplines. Linear systems typically adhere to the principles of homogeneity and superposition, where the latter allows for straightforward analysis by considering the cumulative effect of individual stimuli as the sum of their separate responses. Conversely, nonlinear systems generally do not conform to the principle of superposition. The essence of linearity often represents an idealization of the complex real world, where multiple influencing factors must be taken into account. Consequently, there is a pressing need to delve into the development of nonlinear science to better understand and model the intricate phenomena observed in nature and society.
The quest for exact solutions to high-dimensional nonlinear evolution equations has long been a focal point for researchers, as these solutions provide invaluable insights into the underlying physical phenomena. A multitude of methods exist for tackling nonlinear systems, including the Darboux transformation method [11, 12], the variable separation approach [13], the auxiliary equation technique [14], the bilinear neural network method [15], the bilinear residual network method [16], the nonlinear superposition formula [17], the (G/G)-expansion method [18] and the weighted residual method [19]. Each of these methodologies offers a unique perspective and set of tools for deriving precise analytical solutions to complex nonlinear equations.
Transforming nonlinear evolution equations into a bilinear form constitutes a powerful approach for studying nonlinear problems. In the realm of bilinear methods for nonlinear evolution equations, two notable techniques are the Bell polynomial method [20–22] and the Hirota bilinear method [23–30]. The Hirota bilinear method achieves the bilinear form of nonlinear evolution equations through the introduction of transformations. In contrast, the Bell polynomial method not only yields the bilinear form of these equations but also derives corresponding bilinear Bäcklund transformations, Lax pairs, conservation laws, and more, thereby facilitating the analysis of the integrability of the nonlinear system. Furthermore, by leveraging the bilinear Bäcklund transformation of the equation, one can obtain the nonlinear superposition formula for the solution of the equation, which in turn enables the derivation of infinite superposition solutions using this formula.
In this paper, we will study a (3+1)-dimensional Calogero–Bogoyavlenskii–Schiff (CBS) equation
where l1, l2, …, l8 are nonzero constants and u is a function of variables x, y, z and t. The lump, mixed lump-stripe, mixed rogue wave-stripe and breather wave solutions of equation (1) through the the Hirota method and symbolic computation [31]. The N-soliton solutions composed of the higher-order breather, periodic line wave and the mixed forms were studied by the Hirota bilinear method and the rational and semi-rational solutions of the equation were acquired by using complex conjugate parameter relations and the long-wave limit method [32].
If the parameters l1 = a = b, l2 = l8 = − c, l3 =l4 = − 1, l5 = l6 = l7 = 0, then equation (1) will be turned out (2) given as
based on the Cole–Hopf transformation and the Hirota bilinear method to derive multiple soliton solutions and multiple singular soliton solutions for these equations [33]. We obtain commutator table of through Lie brackets and symmetry groups for the CBS equation and obtain closed-form solutions of the CBS equation by using the invariance property of Lie group transformations [34].
If the parameters ${l}_{1}=1,{l}_{4}=\frac{1}{4}$,${l}_{8}=\frac{1}{2}$,l1 = l3 = l5 =l7 = 0, then equation (1) will be turned out (2+1)-dimensional potential Yu–Toda–Sa–Fukuyama (YTSF) equation,
Weierstrass elliptic function solutions are investigated by applying the traveling wave transformation and auxiliary equations to a (2+1)-dimensional potential (YTSF) equation [35].
Compared to the existing literature, it is essential to consider both the equation and its compatibility conditions concurrently when utilizing the Bell polynomial method. It is noteworthy that our work transcends merely obtaining the bilinear form of equation (1) using the Bell polynomial method. We also deduce several crucial properties, including the bilinear Bäcklund transformation, Lax pair, infinite conservation laws and the nonlinear superposition formula. Furthermore, we have demonstrated that equation (1) is completely integrable in the sense of the Lax pair.
It is emphasized that this paper not only extracts a multitude of properties via the Bell polynomial method but also constructs a nonlinear superposition formula for the CBS equation. By applying this nonlinear superposition principle, we obtain infinite superposition solutions for the equation. Through this research, we not only deepen our understanding of nonlinear wave phenomena but also offer new perspectives and methodologies for future scientific endeavors.
The structure of the paper will be organized as follows: in section 2, we will present the definition and properties of Bell polynomials. In section 3, we will derive the bilinear form of equation (1). In section 4, we will discuss the bilinear Bäcklund transformation, Lax pairs, and the integrability of equation (1) in the sense of the Lax pair. In section 5, we will obtain infinite conservation laws for equation (1). In section 6, we will derive the nonlinear superposition formula for equation (1). In section 7, we will explore superposition wave solutions and utilize the symbolic calculation system Mathematica to draw three-dimensional maps, contour maps, and line plots in order to analyze their dynamic characteristics.
2. Definition and properties of Bell polynomials
First, the concept and properties of Bell polynomials are briefly introduced.
including $y={{\rm{e}}}^{\alpha t}-{\alpha }_{0}\equiv {\alpha }_{1}t+\frac{{\alpha }_{2}{t}^{2}}{2!}+\cdot \cdot \cdot $, and the third type of Bell polynomial is the function of y and the first few low-order polynomials of the third type of Bell polynomial are given below
The third type of Bell polynomial is extended to multidimensionality, which is closely related to bilinear equations, and its definition and correlation properties are introduced next.
Definition 1.Assuming that f = f(x1, x2, · · · , xn) is a function on ${{\mathbb{C}}}^{\infty }$,
Eg2: as for a special function f with the variables x, y, we give rise to the following several initial values under the definition of the Bell polynomial.
$\begin{eqnarray}{P}_{{n}_{1}{x}_{1},\cdot \cdot \cdot ,{n}_{l}{x}_{l}}(q)={{ \mathcal Y }}_{{n}_{1}{x}_{1},\cdot \cdot \cdot ,{n}_{l}{x}_{l}}(0,q=2\,{\mathrm{ln}}\,F),\end{eqnarray}$
only if n1 + n2 + , · · · , + nl is an even number.
3. Bilinear form
By transforming nonlinear partial differential equations into a bilinear form, by solving bilinear equations, exact solutions can be generated. In this section, we will use Bell polynomial method to obtain the bilinear form of the equation (1).
Make transformation
$\begin{eqnarray}u=c{q}_{xx},\end{eqnarray}$
where c is an arbitrary constant.
Substituting equation (17) into equation (1), taking c = 1, with l1 = 3l3, l2 = l8 = 3l4,
In order to obtain the Bäcklund transformation of the equation, let and be two different solutions of equation (19), respectively, and substitute the two solutions into the equation and perform algebraic operations, as follows
$\begin{eqnarray}\begin{array}{rcl}E(w+v)-E(w-v) & = & 2\{-{l}_{3}[3({v}_{yx}{w}_{xx}-{w}_{yx}{v}_{xx})+{v}_{xxxy}]\\ & & -{l}_{4}[3({v}_{zx}{w}_{xx}-{w}_{zx}{v}_{xx})+{v}_{xxxz}]+{v}_{xt}+{l}_{5}{v}_{xx}+{l}_{6}{v}_{yy}+{l}_{7}{v}_{zz}\}\\ & = & 2[{\partial }_{x}({l}_{5}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{x}+{{ \mathcal Y }}_{t})-{\partial }_{y}({l}_{3}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{3x}-{l}_{6}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{y})+{\partial }_{z}({l}_{4}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{3x}-{l}_{7}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{z})]\\ & & +{Q}_{1}(v,w)+{Q}_{2}(v\,\rm{,w}\,)=0.\end{array}\end{eqnarray}$
where ${Q}_{1}(v,w)\,=\,6W[{{ \mathcal Y }}_{x}(v,\,w),\,{{ \mathcal Y }}_{x,y}(v,\,w)],{Q}_{2}(v,w)\,=6W[{{ \mathcal Y }}_{x}(v,w),{{ \mathcal Y }}_{x,z}(v,w)].$ In order to make equation (25) constant zero, the Bäcklund transform of the Bell polynomial of the equation is obtained by combining the correlation method
$\begin{eqnarray}\begin{array}{c}\left\{\begin{array}{c}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{{xy}}=\lambda {{ \mathcal Y }}_{x},\\ {{ \mathcal Y }}_{{xz}}=\lambda {{ \mathcal Y }}_{x,}\\ {l}_{3}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{3x}-{l}_{6}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{y}-\lambda =0,\\ {l}_{4}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{3x}-{l}_{7}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{z}-\lambda =0,\\ {{ \mathcal Y }}_{t}+{l}_{5}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{x}-\lambda =0,\end{array}\right.\end{array}\end{eqnarray}$
where λ is an arbitrary constant.
From the relationship between polynomial and bilinear operator, the bilinear Bäcklund transform of equation (1) is obtained,
Based on the Hopf–Cole transformation, making v = lnψ, derives the following expression from the properties of the ${ \mathcal Y }-$ polynomial:
$\begin{eqnarray}\begin{array}{rcl}{{ \mathcal Y }}_{x}(v) & = & \frac{{\psi }_{x}}{\psi },{{ \mathcal Y }}_{t}(v)=\frac{{\psi }_{t}}{\psi },{{ \mathcal Y }}_{y}(v)=\frac{{\psi }_{y}}{\psi },{{ \mathcal Y }}_{2x}(v,w)={q}_{2x}+\frac{{\psi }_{2x}}{\psi },\\ {{ \mathcal Y }}_{x,y}(v,w) & = & \frac{{\psi }_{x,y}}{\psi }+{q}_{xy},{{ \mathcal Y }}_{3x}(v,w)=\frac{{\psi }_{3x}}{\psi }+3{q}_{2x}\frac{{\psi }_{x}}{\psi }.\end{array}\end{eqnarray}$
Substituting equation (28) into equation (26) gets
In what follows, let f0 be a solution of the CBS equation (1) and f0 ≠ 0. Suppose that fi(i = 1, 2), is a solution of (1) which is related by f0 under BT (22) which λi and that f12 is defined by
where c5(t) is some function of t. We assume that there exists a f12 determined by (40) such that c1(t) = c2(t) =c3(t) = c4(t) = c5(t) = 0,
Similarly, we can get $({l}_{3}{D}_{x}^{3}-{l}_{6}{D}_{y}-{\lambda }_{1}){f}_{1}\cdot {f}_{12}=0,({l}_{4}{D}_{x}^{3}-{l}_{7}{D}_{z}-{\lambda }_{2}){f}_{1}\cdot {f}_{12}=0,({l}_{4}{D}_{x}^{3}-{l}_{7}{D}_{z}-{\lambda }_{2}){f}_{2}\cdot {f}_{12}=0$. Finally,
Thus −(Dt + l5Dx − λ2)f1 · f12 = 0. Similarly, we can show that −(Dt + l5Dx − λ1)f1 · f12 = 0 Thus, formula (40) gives the nonlinear superposition formula between the four solutions f0, f1, f2 and f12 of equation (1).
7. Superposition wave solutions
7.1. Single soliton superposition solution
We will derive some exact solution of the equation (22) from BT (35) and the nonlinear superposition formula (40). We seek particular solutions f0 of the equation (22) according to the following steps. First, choose a given solution of (22). Secondly, from BT (22), we find out f1 and f2 such that f0 → fi(i = 1, 2) and, further, get a particular solution f12 from (40). Finally, the corresponding f12 is a new solution of the equation (22). In what follows, we will give illustrative examples.
where h, k, ai, bi, d (i = 1, 2, 3) are constants and fj(x, t, y, z) (j = 0, 1, l = 2) are the functions of the variables x, y, z and t. Then, we take f1, f1, f2 into the equation (35), we get
By plugging the expressions (63) together into the formula (17), we can obtain the parameters, l4 = − 1, l5 = 5, b1 = 2, l3 = 3, h = − 7, d = l6 = 2, l7 = a1 = a4 = d = l6 = l7 = 1.
With the help of the symbolic calculation system Mathematica, we get the three-dimensional map, contour map and line plots of the superposition wave solution obtained from the expressions (63) by selecting the parameters as, which are shown in figure 1. It can be seen that there are two bell waves in the graph of the superposition wave solution. The two solitons in figure 1 are of the same type and in the same direction, as the time variable t increases, the two solitons maintain parallel motion.
Figure 1. The superposition wave solution u1 for the expression (62). (a)(b) is u1 with t = 11.9, (c) is with y = 3.7.
Based on the dynamic characteristics presented in the above graphs, we find that the velocity at the top of the wave is consistent with the velocity at the bottom of the wave. Therefore, the solitary wave discussed above can propagate without changing its shape. The parameters are related to the pulse width. Solitons remain unchanged in shape during their motion and remain undamaged. If they are applied in the field of communication, we can achieve the goal of controlling pulse width by changing the value of parameters.
Secondary superposition, from (61) and (63), we can assume that
where h, k, ai, bi, d (i = 1, 2, 3) are constants and fj(x, t, y, z) (j = 0, 1, 2) are the functions of the variables x, y, z and t. In order to facilitate the calculation, the values of and parameters are taken, then (65) into (64) we get the. First, select the following parameters
We get the three-dimensional map, a contour map of the superposition wave solution obtained from the expressions (2) by selecting the parameters, which are shown in figure 2. It can be seen that there are two bell waves in the graph of the superposition wave solution. The two solitons in figure 2 are of the same type, and in the same direction, as the time variable t increases, the two solitons maintain parallel motion.
Figure 2. The superposition wave solution u2 for the expression (68), (a) is u2 with t = 8, (a) is u2 with t = 6.4, (c) is u2 with t = 5.95.
7.2. Double soliton superposition solution
In order to obtain the superposition solution of the equation two solitons, the assumption is made
In figure 3, we can see that the image of the superposition solution moves with the change of t, and the shape remains unchanged, the velocity depends on the shape of the wave and the depth of the water surface, the two waves meet and remain the same shape, which happens to be an important characteristic of solitary waves.
Figure 3. The superposition wave solution u3 for the expression (68). The parameters are (a)(d) t = − 3.4, (b)(e) t = 2, (c)(f) t = 11.
7.3. Breath soliton superposition solution
Suppose there is a respirator solution of the equation in the form of
where hi, ki, ai, bi (i = 1, 2, 3, …, 8) are constants, and fj(x, y, z, t) are the functions of the variables x, y, z and t. Substitute expressions (71) into formula (35) to get
Substitute (70) into (69), and then substitute the new (69) obtained into (40). Thus we can obtain a3 = a4 = b1 = a7=b4 = b5 = l6=h3 = l4 = 2, b2=k1 = k2 = a5=a1 = h1 = h2=z = l5 = b6 = 1, k3 = b3 = l3 =− 1, b7 = − 2, b8 = 2, l7 = 3.
The three-dimensional diagram and contour plot of the superposition solution of the breathing solution are shown in figure 4, and the unused t is selected to obtain the image of the superposition solution as a function of t. The superposition solution is obtained by the collision of two breathing waves, and the shape of the wave does not change with the change of t, which is stable.
Figure 4. The superposition wave solution u3 for expression (70). The parameters are (a)(d) t = − 0.65, (b)(e) t = 1, (c)(f) t = 7.8.
The quadratic superposition of the respiratory wave solution of the equation, in the same way we assume
We can get the three-dimensional map, contour map and line plots. When we perform a quadratic superposition of the breathing solution, we find that the resulting superposition solution is periodic and the width between waves is the same, which means that the solution contains trigonometric and exponential functions.
7.4. Rogue waves superposition solution
In order to obtain the superposition solution of the rogue wave solution of the equation, we assume that
By choosing different values of t, the superposition solution of the equation and the relationship between the solution and t can be obtained. From figure 6, we can see that the superimposed wave consists of two waves and they collide with the transformation of t, but the overall shape does not change.
Figure 6. The superposition wave solution u3 for the expression (77). The parameters are (a)(d) t = − 10, (b)(e) t = − 7.5, (c)(f) t = − 4.45.
The quadratic superposition of the respiratory wave solution of the equation, in the same way we assume
Then by taking (78) into (40), we can get the three-dimensional map, contour map and line plots.
As can be seen from the diagram, the rouge superposition wave solution consists of multiple strange waves, which do not collide and are located in the same straight line. It can also be seen that the maximum value of the superimposed wave solution is from figure 5(c).
8. Conclusion
In this paper, we investigate a (3+1)-dimensional generalized CBS equation. Initially, employing the symbolic calculation system and Bell polynomial approach, we derive the bilinear form of the equation, bilinear Bäcklund transformation, Lax pair, and infinite conservation laws. This derivation confirms the complete integrability of the CBS equation in the context of the Lax pair.
Furthermore, utilizing the derived bilinear Bäcklund transformation, we construct a nonlinear superposition formula for the CBS equation. Based on this formula, we generate infinite superposition soliton solutions. Additionally, leveraging the bilinear equation, we obtain infinite superposition solutions encompassing various types of functions. The graphical representations of these solutions, as depicted in figures 1–7, illustrate distinct dynamic characteristics. Specifically, figures 1–3 showcase superposition solutions formed by an exponential function, exhibiting a continuous V-shape with increasing wave diversity as the number of superposed exponential functions rises. Figures 4 and 5 depict waves combining exponential and trigonometric functions, revealing periodic respiratory solutions. Figures 6 and 7 highlight the morphological features of primary and quadratic superposition wave solutions of unusual wave forms, demonstrating the properties and characteristics of different function types and their mixtures.
Figure 7. The superposition wave solution u7 for the expression (78). (a)(b) are u7 with t = − 9.1, (c) is u7 with y = 2.
Notably, this study not only extracts numerous properties through the Bell polynomial method but also formulates a nonlinear superposition formula for the CBS equation, enabling the derivation of infinite superposition solutions. Moreover, we construct linear infinite superposition solutions based on the bilinear form of the CBS equation, enriching the array of exact solutions. This research presents the first comprehensive examination of the CBS equation. Future work may explore the construction of interaction solutions among infinite superposition solutions of other function types to further expand the range of precise and insightful solutions.
Credit authors statement
XZ wrote the manuscript, analyzed the data, and wrote the code for the model. TB initiated the concept of the study, developed the model, and acted as the corresponding author.
Funding
The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Grant No. 2024MS01003), the First-Class Disciplines Project, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China (Grant Nos. YLXKZX-NSD-001 and YLXKZX-NSD-009) and the Program for Innovative Research Team in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Grant No. NMGIRT2414).
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