General Classification, Invariance and Conservation Laws Analyses of Nonlinear Fourth Order Wave and Nerve Membrane Equations with Dissipation

We study the nonlinear wave equation for arbitrary function with fourth order dissipation. A special case that is analysed exclusively is the model of nerve membranes; we consider this model, both, in the presence and absence of the fourth order dissipation. The equivalence transformations, Lie symmetries and a complete classification is presented. We also discuss the one dimensional optimal system in each case obtained via classification. The reduction of the partial differential equations (PDEs) is carried out and the forms of invariant solutions are presented. The study also include the construction of conservation laws using the direct method. The invariant solutions and some special type of solutions including solitions are presented with their graphical illustrations.