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A note on solutions of the generalized Fisher equation. (English) Zbl 1327.35165
Summary: The generalized Fisher equation is considered. Possible exact solutions of this equation are found by $$Q$$-function method. The velocities of traveling waves are determined and analyzed.

##### MSC:
 35K55 Nonlinear parabolic equations 35C05 Solutions to PDEs in closed form 35C07 Traveling wave solutions
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