On an integrable discretization of the modified Korteweg-de Vries equation

We find time discretizations for the two ''second flows'' of the Ablowitz-Ladik hierachy. These discretizations are described by local equations of motion, as opposed to the previously known ones, due to Taha and Ablowitz. Certain superpositions of our maps allow a one-field reduction and serve therefore as valid space-time discretizations of the modified Korteweg-de Vries equation. We expect the performance of these discretizations to be much better then that of the Taha-Ablowitz scheme. The way of finding interpolating Hamiltonians for our maps is also indicated, as well as the solution of an initial value problem in terms of matrix factorizations.Comment: 23 pages, LaTe

New integrable systems related to the relativistic Toda lattice

New integrable lattice systems are introduced, their different integrable discretization are obtained. B\"acklund transformations between these new systems and the relativistic Toda lattice (in the both continuous and discrete time formulations) are established.Comment: LaTeX, 22 pp. Substantially extended version: several new systems added

Why are the rational and hyperbolic Ruijsenaars-Schneider hierarchies governed by the same R-operators as the Calogero-Moser ones?

We demonstrate that in a certain gauge the Lax matrices of the rational and hyperbolic Ruijsenaars--Schneider models have a quadratic $r$-matrix Poisson bracket which is an exact quadratization of the linear $r$--matrix Poisson bracket of the Calogero--Moser models. This phenomenon is explained by a geometric derivation of Lax equations for arbitrary flows of both hierarchies, which turn out to be governed by the same dynamical $R$--operator.Comment: LaTeX, 18pp, a revised versio

Legendre transformations on the triangular lattice

The main purpose of the paper is to demonstrate that condition of invariance with respect to the Legendre transformations allows effectively isolate the class of integrable difference equations on the triangular lattice, which can be considered as discrete analogues of relativistic Toda type lattices. Some of obtained equations are new, up to the author knowledge. As an example, one of them is studied in more details, in particular, its higher continuous symmetries and zero curvature representation are found.Comment: 13 pages, late