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Hamiltonian structure for two-dimensional hydrodynamics with nonlinear dispersion

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.866587· OSTI ID:6967107

A Hamiltonian formulation using a noncanonical Poisson bracket is presented for a recently proposed model (Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR 293, 818 (1985) (Sov. Phys. Dokl. 32, 262 (1987))) of two-dimensional shallow-water hydrodynamics with nonlinear dispersion. Nonlinear integral invariants for this model are found to be in the kernel of the noncanonical Poisson bracket. A generalized Kelvin theorem is also given for the model.

Research Organization:
Center for Nonlinear Studies and Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
OSTI ID:
6967107
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 31:8; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English