Approximate partial Noether operators and first integrals for cubically coupled nonlinear Duffing oscillators subject to a periodically driven force

The approximate first integrals for a system of two cubically coupled nonlinear Duffing oscillators subject to a periodically driven force are constructed with the help of approximate partial Noether approach. Firstly, approximate partial Noether operators associated with a partial Lagrangian are derived. Then approximate first integrals are obtained for both the resonant and non-resonant cases. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.