Lie symmetry analysis of the two-dimensional generalized Kuramoto-Sivashinsky equation

Purpose: In this paper, a detailed analysis of an important nonlinear model system, the two dimensional generalized Kuramoto-Sivashinsky (2D gKS) equation, is presented by group analysis. Methods: The basic Lie symmetry method is applied in order to determine the general symmetry group of our analyzed nonlinear model. Results: The symmetry group of the equation and some results related to the algebraic structure of the Lie algebra of symmetries are obtained. Also, a complete classification of the subalgebras of the symmetry algebra is resulted. Conclusions: It is proved that the Lie algebra of symmetries admits no three dimensional subalgebra. Mainly, all the group invariant solutions and the similarity reduced equations associated to the infinitesimal symmetries are obtained. © 2012, Nadjafikhah and Ahangari; licensee Springer.