Eigensolutions of nonlinear wave equations in one dimension

B. F. Gray*, M. E. Sherrington

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    Abstract

    A class of nonlinear equations describing the steady propagation of a disturbance on the infinite interval in one dimensional space are shown under certain conditions to admit solution with a unique velocity of propagation. The class of equations describe both initial and final homogeneous steady states which are asymptotically stable with respect to uniform perturbations, in contrast to the Fisher equation, which does not.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)321-337
    Number of pages17
    JournalBulletin of Mathematical Biology
    Volume44
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - May 1982

    Keywords

    • flame front
    • nonlinear wave equation
    • laminar flame
    • intersection theorem
    • initial singularity

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