Solution of Boussinesq problem using Lie symmetries (Q1591087)

Summary: Firstly, we obtain Lie point symmetries of cylindrically symmetric homogeneous Navier equations. Using these symmetries, we derive a general class of similarity solutions. A subclass of the solutions obtained also satisfies the non-homogeneous Navier system corresponding to a singular force. Substituting the subclass into the non-homogeneous system, we obtain a system of ordinary differential equations. The solution of the system satisfying the boundary conditions of Boussinesq problem gives an exact solution.