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New reductions of integrable matrix PDEs: -invariant systems
We propose a new type of reduction for integrable systems of coupled matrix
PDEs; this reduction equates one matrix variable with the transposition of
another multiplied by an antisymmetric constant matrix. Via this reduction, we
obtain a new integrable system of coupled derivative mKdV equations and a new
integrable variant of the massive Thirring model, in addition to the already
known systems. We also discuss integrable semi-discretizations of the obtained
systems and present new soliton solutions to both continuous and semi-discrete
systems. As a by-product, a new integrable semi-discretization of the Manakov
model (self-focusing vector NLS equation) is obtained.Comment: 33 pages; (v4) to appear in JMP; This paper states clearly that the
elementary function solutions of (a vector/matrix generalization of) the
derivative NLS equation can be expressed as the partial -derivatives of
elementary functions. Explicit soliton solutions are given in the author's
talks at http://poisson.ms.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~tsuchida
Exact Analysis of Soliton Dynamics in Spinor Bose-Einstein Condensates
We propose an integrable model of a multicomponent spinor Bose-Einstein
condensate in one dimension, which allows an exact description of the dynamics
of bright solitons with spin degrees of freedom. We consider specifically an
atomic condensate in the F=1 hyperfine state confined by an optical dipole
trap. When the mean-field interaction is attractive (c_0 < 0) and the
spin-exchange interaction of a spinor condensate is ferromagnetic (c_2 < 0), we
prove that the system possesses a completely integrable point leading to the
existence of multiple bright solitons. By applying results from the inverse
scattering method, we analyze a collision law for two-soliton solutions and
find that the dynamics can be explained in terms of the spin precession.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figure
Complete integrability of derivative nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger-type equations
We study matrix generalizations of derivative nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger-type
equations, which were shown by Olver and Sokolov to possess a higher symmetry.
We prove that two of them are `C-integrable' and the rest of them are
`S-integrable' in Calogero's terminology.Comment: 14 pages, LaTeX2e (IOP style), to appear in Inverse Problem
Symmetrically coupled higher-order nonlinear Schroedinger equations: singularity analysis and integrability
The integrability of a system of two symmetrically coupled higher-order
nonlinear Schr\"{o}dinger equations with parameter coefficients is tested by
means of the singularity analysis. It is proven that the system passes the
Painlev\'{e} test for integrability only in ten distinct cases, of which two
are new. For one of the new cases, a Lax pair and a multi-field generalization
are obtained; for the other one, the equations of the system are uncoupled by a
nonlinear transformation.Comment: 12 pages, LaTeX2e, IOP style, final version, to appear in
J.Phys.A:Math.Ge
Space biology initiative program definition review. Trade study 1: Automation costs versus crew utilization
A significant emphasis upon automation within the Space Biology Initiative hardware appears justified in order to conserve crew labor and crew training effort. Two generic forms of automation were identified: automation of data and information handling and decision making, and the automation of material handling, transfer, and processing. The use of automatic data acquisition, expert systems, robots, and machine vision will increase the volume of experiments and quality of results. The automation described may also influence efforts to miniaturize and modularize the large array of SBI hardware identified to date. The cost and benefit model developed appears to be a useful guideline for SBI equipment specifiers and designers. Additional refinements would enhance the validity of the model. Two NASA automation pilot programs, 'The Principal Investigator in a Box' and 'Rack Mounted Robots' were investigated and found to be quite appropriate for adaptation to the SBI program. There are other in-house NASA efforts that provide technology that may be appropriate for the SBI program. Important data is believed to exist in advanced medical labs throughout the U.S., Japan, and Europe. The information and data processing in medical analysis equipment is highly automated and future trends reveal continued progress in this area. However, automation of material handling and processing has progressed in a limited manner because the medical labs are not affected by the power and space constraints that Space Station medical equipment is faced with. Therefore, NASA's major emphasis in automation will require a lead effort in the automation of material handling to achieve optimal crew utilization
Integrable discretizations of derivative nonlinear Schroedinger equations
We propose integrable discretizations of derivative nonlinear Schroedinger
(DNLS) equations such as the Kaup-Newell equation, the Chen-Lee-Liu equation
and the Gerdjikov-Ivanov equation by constructing Lax pairs. The discrete DNLS
systems admit the reduction of complex conjugation between two dependent
variables and possess bi-Hamiltonian structure. Through transformations of
variables and reductions, we obtain novel integrable discretizations of the
nonlinear Schroedinger (NLS), modified KdV (mKdV), mixed NLS, matrix NLS,
matrix KdV, matrix mKdV, coupled NLS, coupled Hirota, coupled Sasa-Satsuma and
Burgers equations. We also discuss integrable discretizations of the
sine-Gordon equation, the massive Thirring model and their generalizations.Comment: 24 pages, LaTeX2e (IOP style), final versio
A systematic method for constructing time discretizations of integrable lattice systems: local equations of motion
We propose a new method for discretizing the time variable in integrable
lattice systems while maintaining the locality of the equations of motion. The
method is based on the zero-curvature (Lax pair) representation and the
lowest-order "conservation laws". In contrast to the pioneering work of
Ablowitz and Ladik, our method allows the auxiliary dependent variables
appearing in the stage of time discretization to be expressed locally in terms
of the original dependent variables. The time-discretized lattice systems have
the same set of conserved quantities and the same structures of the solutions
as the continuous-time lattice systems; only the time evolution of the
parameters in the solutions that correspond to the angle variables is
discretized. The effectiveness of our method is illustrated using examples such
as the Toda lattice, the Volterra lattice, the modified Volterra lattice, the
Ablowitz-Ladik lattice (an integrable semi-discrete nonlinear Schroedinger
system), and the lattice Heisenberg ferromagnet model. For the Volterra lattice
and modified Volterra lattice, we also present their ultradiscrete analogues.Comment: 61 pages; (v2)(v3) many minor correction
Electroencephalographic characteristics of epileptic seizures in preterm neonates
OBJECTIVE:
Although seizures are more common in the neonatal period than in any other stage of childhood, those in preterm neonates are still poorly described. The aim of this study was to assess electro-clinical characteristics of seizures occurring before a corrected age of 40 weeks in neonates born prematurely.
METHOD:
Retrospective analysis of EEG-documented seizures in neonates born prematurely. Seizures in a group of term neonates served as controls.
RESULTS:
Fifty-six prematurely born and 46 term born neonates were included. Median duration of seizures was 52 s in preterm and 96 s in term neonates. Seizures were focal or multifocal. In least mature neonates, they involved smaller regions of onset and remained localised. With increasing corrected age, propagation became more frequent. The electrographic pattern – maximal frequency of oscillation and the onset pattern also evolved with age. Electro-clinical seizures were observed in 25% of preterm versus 50% of term neonates; almost all electro-clinical seizures involved the central (motor) regions.
CONCLUSION:
Ictal EEG features undergo changes depending on corrected age. Most seizures are subclinical, thus EEG is essential for diagnosis.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Relating ictal EEG pattern to corrected age can improve diagnosis and ultimately management
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