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On the notion of conditional symmetry of differential equations

Mathematical Physics 2009-11-11 v2 math.MP

Abstract

Symmetry properties of PDE's are considered within a systematic and unifying scheme: particular attention is devoted to the notion of conditional symmetry, leading to the distinction and a precise characterization of the notions of ``true'' and ``weak'' conditional symmetry. Their relationship with exact and partial symmetries is also discussed. An extensive use of ``symmetry-adapted'' variables is made; several clarifying examples, including the case of Boussinesq equation, are also provided.

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@article{arxiv.math-ph/0603021,
  title  = {On the notion of conditional symmetry of differential equations},
  author = {G. Cicogna and M. Laino},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math-ph/0603021},
  year   = {2009}
}

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18 pages