arXiv · 1808.08057
A non-local approach to waves of maximal height for the Degasperis-Procesi equation
Abstract
We consider the non-local formulation of the Degasperis-Procesi equation $u_t+uu_x+L(\frac{3}{2}u^2)_x=0$, where $L$ is the non-local Fourier multiplier operator with symbol $m(\xi)=(1+\xi^2)^{-1}$. We show that all $L^\infty$, pointwise travelling-wave solutions are bounded above by the wave-speed and that if the maximal height is achieved they are peaked at those points, otherwise they are smooth. For sufficiently small periods we find the highest, peaked, travelling-wave solution as the limiting case at the end of the main bifurcation curve of $P$-periodic solutions. The results imply that the Degasperis-Procesi equation does not admit cuspon solutions.
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Mathias Nikolai Arnesen. 2018-08-24. A non-local approach to waves of maximal height for the Degasperis-Procesi equation. https://arxiv.org/abs/1808.08057
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