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Exp-function method for nonlinear wave equations. (English) Zbl 1141.35448
Summary: A new method, called Exp-function method, is proposed to seek solitary solutions, periodic solutions and compacton-like solutions of nonlinear differential equations. The modified KdV equation and Dodd-Bullough-Mikhailov equation are chosen to illustrate the effectiveness and convenience of the suggested method.

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 35Q53 KdV-like (Korteweg-de Vries) equations 35Q51 Soliton-like equations
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