A rational approximant of third order, which is applied to a three-time level recurrence relation, is used to transform the two-dimensional sine-Gordon (SG) equation into a second-order initial-value problem. The resulting nonlinear finite-difference scheme, which is analyzed for stability, is...

In a recent work, a model for a bend of a nonlinear waveguide in planar geometry was introduced [Yu.S. Kivshar, P.G. Kevrekidis, S. Takeno, Phys. Lett. 307 (2003) 287]. Motivated by photonic-crystal waveguides, we examine transmission of localized pulses through the bend, and identify outcomes...

The nonlinear sine-Gordon equation arises in various problems in science and engineering. In this paper, we propose a numerical scheme to solve the two-dimensional damped/undamped sine-Gordon equation. The proposed scheme is based on using collocation points and approximating the solution...

We introduce an elastic beam Bernoulli–Euler model for the axoneme (cytoskeletal inner core of eukaryotic cells appendages) whose dynamics is controlled by internally generated torques at the inflexion points of the beam. We calculate the geometrical and the mechanical parameters of the...

Up to this point many of the social- scientific discussions of the impact of Chaos theory have dealt with using chaos concepts to refine matters of prediction and control. Chaos theory, however, has far more fundamental consequences which must also be considered. The identification of chaotic...

The constraint equation which must hold for the reciprocal of a known solution for the Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation to be a solution itself is derived. These reciprocal solutions are required to satisfy a differential equation which is in fact a Painlevé equation. A differential...

This paper is concerned with the cost-effective allocation of habitat for endangered species under spatio-temporally heterogeneous economic development. To address the dynamic dimension of the problem we consider tradable development rights (TDR) as the instrument of choice. A particular...