Integrable decompositions for the (2+1)-dimensional Gardner equation

In this paper, with the computerized symbolic computation, the nonlinearization technique of Lax pairs is applied to find the integrable decompositions for the (2+1)-dimensional Gardner [(2+1)-DG] equation. First, the mono-nonlinearization leads a single Lax pair of the (2+1)-DG equation to a generalized Burgers hierarchy which is linearizable via the Hopf–Cole transformation. Second, by the binary nonlinearization of two symmetry Lax pairs, the (2+1)-DG equation is decomposed into the generalized coupled mixed derivative nonlinear Schrödinger (CMDNLS) system and its third-order extension. Furthermore, the Lax representation and Darboux transformation for the CMDNLS and third-order CMDNLS systems are constructed. Based on the two integrable decompositions, the resonant N-shock-wave solution and an upside-down bell-shaped solitary-wave solution are obtained and the relevant propagation characteristics are discussed through the graphical analysis.