Exact and explicit solutions to the (3+1)-dimensional Jimbo-Miwa equation via the Exp-function method

In this Letter, the Exp-function method, with the aid of a symbolic computation system such as Mathematica, is applied to the (3 + 1)-dimensional Jimbo-Miwa equation to show its effectiveness and reliability. Exact and explicit generalized solitary solutions are obtained in more general forms. The free parameters can be determined by initial or boundary conditions. Being less restrictive and concise, the method can be applied to many high-dimensional nonlinear evolution equations having wide applications in applied physical sciences. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.