Pure cross-diffusion models: Implications for traveling wave solutions

An analysis of traveling wave solutions of pure cross-diffusion systems, i.e., systems that lack reaction and self-diffusion terms, is presented. Using the qualitative theory of phase plane analysis the conditions for existence of different types of wave solutions are formulated. In particular, it is shown that family of wave trains is a generic phenomenon in pure cross-diffusion systems. The results can be used for construction and analysis of different mathematical models describing systems with directional movement.