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Stability theorem for KdV-type equations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

E. W. Laedke  and
K. H. Spatschek
E. W. Laedke
Affiliation:
Fachbereich Physik, Universität Essen, D-4300 Essen, F. R.Germany
K. H. Spatschek
Affiliation:
Fachbereich Physik, Universität Essen, D-4300 Essen, F. R.Germany
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Abstract

A general KdV-type equation which covers most of the known model equations for weakly dispersive waves is investigated. First, the possible stationary localized states are discussed. When perturbed longitudinally, the perturbations can be finite and complex but should be small. In the main (second) part of the paper a necessary and sufficient stability criterion for the stationary states is derived. This is performed in two steps: A variational formulation leads to an instability region, whereas the sufficient stability criterion follows from a Liapunov functional. The stability theorem is evaluated for various models including ion-acoustic waves in plasmas and lower-hybrid cones.

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Research Article
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Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 32 , Issue 2 , October 1984 , pp. 263 - 272
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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