On a new method for finding generalized equivalence transformations for differential equations involving arbitrary functions (Q2430023)

The author proposes an alternative method for obtaining generalized equivalence transformations by using the determining equations of the extended classical symmetries associated with the studied system of differential equations. This method not only provides interesting connections among group transformations but is more effective due to the small amount of calculations involved. The proposed method has been implemented in \texttt{Maple} as the GENDEFGET routine and uses the package DESOLV [\textit{K.Carminati} and \textit{K. Vu}, J. Symb. Comput. 29, No.~1, 95--116 (2000; Zbl 0958.68546)]. This routine can be used for parameter identification problems. The nonlinear stationary heat conduction parameter identification problem is considered as an example.