The Fokas-Lenells equations: Bilinear approach

Abstract

In this paper, the Fokas-Lenells equations are investigated via bilinear approach. We bilinearize the unreduced Fokas-Lenells system, derive double Wronskian solutions, and then, by means of a reduction technique we obtain variety of solutions of the reduced equations. This enables us to have a full profile of solutions of the classical and nonlocal Fokas-Lenells equations. Some obtained solutions are illustrated based on asymptotic analysis. As a notable new result, we obtain solutions to the Fokas-Lenells equation, which are related to real discrete eigenvalues and not reported before in the analytic approaches. These solutions behave like (multi-)periodic waves or solitary waves with algebraic decay. In addition, we also obtain solutions to the two-dimensional massive Thirring model from those of the Fokas-Lenells equation.