Shijun Liao

Bio: Shijun Liao is an academic researcher from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Homotopy analysis method & Nonlinear system. The author has an hindex of 62, co-authored 233 publications receiving 18048 citations. Previous affiliations of Shijun Liao include King Abdulaziz University & Chinese Ministry of Education.

Beyond Perturbation: Introduction to the Homotopy Analysis Method

Abstract: PART I BASIC IDEAS Introduction Illustrative Description Systematic Description Relations to Some Previous Analytic Methods Advantages, Limitations, and Open Questions PART II APPLICATIONS Simple Bifurcation of a Nonlinear Problem Multiple Solutions of a Nonlinear Problem Nonlinear Eigenvalue Problem Thomas-Fermi Atom Model Volterra's Population Model Free Oscillation Systems with Odd Nonlinearity Free Oscillation Systems with Quadratic Nonlinearity Limit Cycle in a Multidimensional System Blasius' viscous Flow Boundary-layer Flow with Exponential Property Boundary-layer Flow with Algebraic Property Von Karman Swirling Flow Nonlinear Progressive Waves in Deep Water BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX

Homotopy Analysis Method in Nonlinear Differential Equations

Abstract: Basic Ideas.- Systematic Descriptions.- Advanced Approaches.- Convergent Series For Divergent Taylor Series.- Nonlinear Initial Value Problems.- Nonlinear Eigenvalue Problems.- Nonlinear Problems In Heat Transfer.- Nonlinear Problems With Free Or Moving Boundary.- Steady-State Similarity Boundary-Layer Flows.- Unsteady Similarity Boundary-Layer Flows.- Non-Similarity Boundary-Layer Flows.- Applications In Numerical Methods.

Boundary Layer Theory

Abstract: The boundary layer equations for plane, incompressible, and steady flow are $$\matrix{ {u{{\partial u} \over {\partial x}} + v{{\partial u} \over {\partial y}} = - {1 \over \varrho }{{\partial p} \over {\partial x}} + v{{{\partial ^2}u} \over {\partial {y^2}}},} \cr {0 = {{\partial p} \over {\partial y}},} \cr {{{\partial u} \over {\partial x}} + {{\partial v} \over {\partial y}} = 0.} \cr }$$

Some asymptotic methods for strongly nonlinear equations

Abstract: This paper features a survey of some recent developments in asymptotic techniques, which are valid not only for weakly nonlinear equations, but also for strongly ones. Further, the obtained approximate analytical solutions are valid for the whole solution domain. The limitations of traditional perturbation methods are illustrated, various modied perturbation techniques are proposed, and some mathematical tools such as variational theory, homotopy technology, and iteration technique are introduced to overcome the shortcomings. In this paper the following categories of asymptotic methods are emphasized: (1) variational approaches, (2) parameter-expanding methods, (3) parameterized perturbation method, (4) homotopy perturbation method (5) iteration perturbation method, and ancient Chinese methods. The emphasis of this article is put mainly on the developments in this eld in China so the references, therefore, are not exhaustive.

A coupling method of a homotopy technique and a perturbation technique for non-linear problems

Abstract: In this paper, a coupling method of a homotopy technique and a perturbation technique is proposed to solve non-linear problems. In contrast to the traditional perturbation methods, the proposed method does not require a small parameter in the equation. In this method, according to the homotopy technique, a homotopy with an imbedding parameter p∈[0, 1] is constructed, and the imbedding parameter is considered as a “small parameter”. So the proposed method can take full advantage of the traditional perturbation methods. Some examples are given. The results reveal that the new method is very effective and simple.