 Finite Volterra lattice (source code)

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= Finite Volterra lattice
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With boundary values $q_0=q_n=0$, the finite Volterra lattice is
$$
\dot q_j=2q_j(q_{j+1}-q_{j-1}),
\qquad 1\leq j\leq n-1,
$$
up to rescaling or reversal of time. Writing $q_j=a_j^2$ gives $\dot a_j=a_j(a_{j+1}^2-a_{j-1}^2)$.

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