Abstract
Exact solutions for nonlinear Arrhenius reaction- diffusion are constructed in n-dimensions. A single relationship between nonlinear diffusivity and the nonlinear reaction term leads to a non-classical Lie symmetry whose invariant solutions have a heat flux that is exponential in time (either growth or decay), and satisfying a linear Helmholtz equation in space. This construction also extends to heterogeneous diffusion wherein the nonlinear diffusivity factorizes to the product of a function of temperature and a function of position. Example solutions are given with applications to heat conduction in conjunction with either exothermic or endothermic reactions, and to soil-water flow in conjunction with water extraction by a web of plant roots.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 20150580 |
Journal | Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences |
Volume | 471 |
Issue number | 2184 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 8 2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Mathematics(all)
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)