Integrability of the Perturbed KdV Equation for Convecting Fluids: Symmetry Analysis and Solutions (Q4949293)

This paper is a theoretical attempt in the direction of devising algorithmic procedures dealing with nonlinear partial differential equation which are known to be integrable from the outset. As an example of how to deal with nonintegrable systems, the nonlinear partial differential equation which describes the evolution of long surface waves in a convecting fluid \[ u_t +\lambda(u_{xxx} + 6uu_x) + 5\beta uu_x + (u_{xxx} + 6uu_x)_x = 0, \] is fully analysed, including symmetries (nonclassical and contact transformations), similarity reductions.