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Let’s Lie: A Miraculous Haul of Fishes.

Authors :
Nucci, M. C.
Source :
Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. Aug2005, Vol. 144 Issue 2, p1214-1222. 9p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

In the recent literature, several equations have been studied with purported new approaches because the authors claim that these equations were not amenable to exact treatment using known methods. But we show that all these equations have sufficient Lie point symmetries to make them integrable by quadrature, if not linearizable. When one gets a “miraculous haul of fishes,” namely, exact methods of solution, first integrals, even linearization, then Lie symmetries shall be found. Lie group analysis was and should still be considered an essential tool for anyone who wants to solve equations of relevance in physics and other scientific fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00405779
Volume :
144
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Theoretical & Mathematical Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17941326
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11232-005-0152-4