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The Gerdjikov–Ivanov equation is investigated by the Riemann–Hilbert approach and the technique of regularization. The trace formula and new form of N-soliton solution are given. The dynamics of the stationary solitons and non-stationary solitons are discussed.
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Nie, H., Zhu, J. & Geng, X. Trace formula and new form of N-soliton to the Gerdjikov–Ivanov equation. Anal.Math.Phys. 8, 415–426 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13324-017-0179-3
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