On multi-hump solutions of reverse space-time nonlocal nonlinear Schrödinger equation

Abstract

Abstract In this article multi-soliton solutions of reverse space-time nonlocal nonlinear Schr ödinger (NLS) equation have been constructed. Darboux transformation is applied to the associated linear eigenvalue problem for the generalized NLS equation and we obtain a determinant formula for multi-soliton solutions. Under suitable reduction conditions and appropriate choice of spectral parameters, the generalized expression of first-order nontrivial solution gives some novel solutions such as double-hump and flat-top soliton solutions for reverse space-time nonlocal NLS equation. The dynamics and interaction of double-hump soliton solutions are studied in detail and it is indicated that these solutions undergo collisions without any energy redistribution. For higher-order double-hump solutions, the relative velocities of solitons play a crucial role to have humps and also induce nonlinear interference in the collision zone. The dynamics of individual decaying and growing unstable and stable double-humps as well as their interactions are explained and illustrated.