(a) Let U(z,zˉ,λ) and V(z,zˉ,λ) be matrix-valued functions, whilst ψ(z,zˉ,λ) is a vector-valued function. Show that the linear system
∂zψ=Uψ,∂zˉψ=Vψ
is over-determined and derive a consistency condition on U,V that is necessary for there to be non-trivial solutions.
(b) Suppose that
U=2λ1(λ∂zueue−u−λ∂zu) and V=21(−∂zˉuλe−uλeu∂zˉu)
where u(z,zˉ) is a scalar function. Obtain a partial differential equation for u that is equivalent to your consistency condition from part (a).
(c) Now let z=x+iy and suppose u is independent of y. Show that the trace of (U−V)n is constant for all positive integers n. Hence, or otherwise, construct a non-trivial first integral of the equation
dx2d2ϕ=4sinhϕ, where ϕ=ϕ(x)