Kdv solution solitons Bilinear Operator

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The discussion revolves around solving for the function ##f_1## in the context of the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation, utilizing a bilinear operator. The original poster presents a specific equation involving derivatives and a bilinear operator defined as ##B=D_tD_x+D_x^4##.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to derive ##f_1## from a bilinear equation and expresses confusion regarding the results of their calculations. Some participants question the form of the functions ##f_n## and suggest that the right-hand side of the equation may help in determining ##f_1##. Others propose a general form for ##f_1## but express uncertainty about the specific requirements of the problem.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the equations and the implications of the bilinear operator. Some guidance has been offered regarding the general form of solutions, but there is no explicit consensus on the exact form of ##f_1## or the approach to take.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of constraints related to the coefficients of ##\epsilon^n## being set to zero, which may influence the approach to finding ##f_1##. Additionally, the original poster notes an inability to edit their previous posts, which may affect the clarity of the discussion.

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Homework Statement



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I'm solving for ##f_1## from ##B(f_{1}.1+1.f_{1})## from ## \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(\frac{\partial}{\partial t}+\frac{\partial^{3}}{\partial x^{3}})f_n=-\frac{1}{2}\sum^{n-1}_{m=1}B(f_{n-m}.f_{m}) ##

where ##B=D_tD_x+D_x^4##, where ##B## is the Bilinear operator.

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The Attempt at a Solution



I get ##B(f_{1}.1+1.f_{1})=2f_{1xt}## not ##0!##. Whereas the method gets ##\frac{\partial}{\partial x}(\frac{\partial}{\partial t}+\frac{\partial^{3}}{\partial x^{3}})f_1=0##
 
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How do the functions f_n look like?
 
MathematicalPhysicist said:
How do the functions f_n look like?
I believe ##f_1## is unknown at this point , and the idea is to use the RHS of the expression on the right of the top line, to find it. So once concluding the RHS=0 we solve ##(\frac{\partial}{\partial t}+\frac{\partial}{dx^{3}})f_1=0##

The expression I'm talking about, sorry I should have said and can't no longer seem to edit?, came from expressing solving the kdv eq equivalent to solving ##B(f.f)=0##*, where ##f=1+\sum^{\infinty}_{1}\epsilon^nf_n##, and so the expression has came from plugging the latter into * and setting each ##\epsilon^n## coefficient to zero.
 
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Well a general solution to the equation of this form is f_1 = f(x^3-t) but I am still not sure what you are looking for here.
 

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