An \(r\)-matrix approach to nonstandard classes of integrable equations (Q1318896)

Three different decompositions of the algebra of pseudo-differential operators and the corresponding \(r\)-matrices are considered. Three associated classes of nonlinear integrable equations in \(1+1\) and \(2+1\) dimensions are discussed within the framework of generalized Lax equations and Sato's approach. The \(2 + 1\)-dimensional hierarchies are associated with the Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (KP) equation, the modified KP equation and a Dym equation, respectively. Reductions of the general hierarchies lead to other unknown integrable \(2 + 1\)-dimensional equations as well as to a variety of integrable equations in \(1 + 1\) dimensions. It is shown how the multi-Hamiltonian structure of the \(1 + 1\)-dimensional equations can be obtained from the underlying \(r\)- matrices. Further, intimate relations between the equations associated with the three different \(r\)-matrices are revealed.