Variable Coefficient Third Order KdV Type of Equations

We show that the integrable subclassess of a class of third order non-autonomous equations are identical with the integrable subclassess of the autonomous ones.Comment: Latex file , 15 page

The Economics of Reducing Package Size: Consumer response and returns to manufacturers.

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2+1 KdV(N) Equations

We present some nonlinear partial differential equations in 2+1-dimensions derived from the KdV Equation and its symmetries. We show that all these equations have the same 3-soliton structures. The only difference in these solutions are the dispersion relations. We also showed that they pass the Painlev\'e test.Comment: 15 page

Godel-type Metrics in Various Dimensions II: Inclusion of a Dilaton Field

This is the continuation of an earlier work where Godel-type metrics were defined and used for producing new solutions in various dimensions. Here a simplifying technical assumption is relaxed which, among other things, basically amounts to introducing a dilaton field to the models considered. It is explicitly shown that the conformally transformed Godel-type metrics can be used in solving a rather general class of Einstein-Maxwell-dilaton-3-form field theories in D >= 6 dimensions. All field equations can be reduced to a simple "Maxwell equation" in the relevant (D-1)-dimensional Riemannian background due to a neat construction that relates the matter fields. These tools are then used in obtaining exact solutions to the bosonic parts of various supergravity theories. It is shown that there is a wide range of suitable backgrounds that can be used in producing solutions. For the specific case of (D-1)-dimensional trivially flat Riemannian backgrounds, the D-dimensional generalizations of the well known Majumdar-Papapetrou metrics of general relativity arise naturally.Comment: REVTeX4, 17 pp., no figures, a few clarifying remarks added and grammatical errors correcte

Integrable nonlinear equations on a circle

The concept of integrable boundary value problems for soliton equations on $\mathbb{R}$ and $\mathbb{R}_+$ is extended to bounded regions enclosed by smooth curves. Classes of integrable boundary conditions on a circle for the Toda lattice and its reductions are found.Comment: 23 page

Hydrodynamic type integrable equations on a segment and a half-line

The concept of integrable boundary conditions is applied to hydrodynamic type systems. Examples of such boundary conditions for dispersionless Toda systems are obtained. The close relation of integrable boundary conditions with integrable reductions of multi-field systems is observed. The problem of consistency of boundary conditions with the Hamiltonian formulation is discussed. Examples of Hamiltonian integrable hydrodynamic type systems on a segment and a semi-line are presented

Gauss-Bonnet Gravity with Scalar Field in Four Dimensions

We give all exact solutions of the Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet Field Equations coupled with a scalar field in four dimensions under certain assumptions.Comment: Latex file, 7 page

Friedmann equation for brans-dicke cosmology

In the context of the Brans-Dicke scalar tensor theory of gravitation, the cosmological Friedmann equation which relates the expansion rate H of the universe to the various fractions of energy density is analyzed rigorously. It is shown that the Brans-Dicke scalar tensor theory of gravitation brings a negligible correction to the matter density component of the Friedmann equation. Besides, in addition to Omega(Lambda) and Omega(M) in the standard Einstein cosmology, another density parameter, Omega(Delta), is expected by the theory inevitably. Some cosmological consequences of such nonfamiliar cases are examined as far as recent observational results are concerned. Theory implies that if Omega(Delta) is found to be nonzero, data can favor this model and hence this theory turns out to be the most powerful candidate in place of the standard Einstein cosmological model with cosmological constant. Such a replacement will enable more accurate predictions for the rate of change of the Newtonian gravitational constant in the future

G\"odel Type Metrics in Three Dimensions

We show that the G{\" o}del type Metrics in three dimensions with arbitrary two dimensional background space satisfy the Einstein-perfect fluid field equations. There exists only one first order partial differential equation satisfied by the components of fluid's velocity vector field. We then show that the same metrics solve the field equations of the topologically massive gravity where the two dimensional background geometry is a space of constant negative Gaussian curvature. We discuss the possibility that the G{\" o}del Type Metrics to solve the Ricci and Cotton flow equations. When the vector field $u^{\mu}$ is a Killing vector field we finally show that the stationary G{\" o}del Type Metrics solve the field equations of the most possible gravitational field equations where the interaction lagrangian is an arbitrary function of the electromagnetic field and the curvature tensors.Comment: 17 page

Monolithic shape-programmable dielectric liquid crystal elastomer actuators

Macroscale robotic systems have demonstrated great capabilities of high speed, precise, and agile functions. However, the ability of soft robots to perform complex tasks, especially in centimeter and millimeter scale, remains limited due to the unavailability of fast, energy-efficient soft actuators that can programmably change shape. Here, we combine desirable characteristics from two distinct active materials: fast and efficient actuation from dielectric elastomers and facile shape programmability from liquid crystal elastomers into a single shape changing electrical actuator. Uniaxially aligned monoliths achieve strain rates over 120%/s with energy conversion efficiency of 20% while moving loads over 700 times the actuator weight. The combined actuator technology offers unprecedented opportunities towards miniaturization with precision, efficiency, and more degrees of freedom for applications in soft robotics and beyond