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On the Generalized Maxwell-Bloch Equations

Mathematical Physics 2008-04-24 v1 math.MP Exactly Solvable and Integrable Systems

Abstract

A new Hamiltonian structure of the Maxwell-Bloch equations is described. In this setting the Maxwell-Bloch equations appear as a member of a family of generalized Maxwell-Bloch systems. The family is parameterized by compact semi-simple Lie groups, the original Maxwell-Bloch system being the member corresponding to SU(2). The Hamiltonian structure is then used in the construction of a new family of symmetries and the associated conserved quantities of the Maxwell-Bloch equations.

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@article{arxiv.math-ph/0603071,
  title  = {On the Generalized Maxwell-Bloch Equations},
  author = {Pavle Saksida},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math-ph/0603071},
  year   = {2008}
}

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Published in SIGMA (Symmetry, Integrability and Geometry: Methods and Applications) at http://www.emis.de/journals/SIGMA/