The integrability, equivalence and solutions of two kinds of integrable deformed fourth-order matrix NLS equations

Based on the higher-order restricted flows, first type of integrable deformed fourth-order matrix NLS equations, that is, equations with self-consistent sources (FMNLSSCS), is derived. By virtue $${\bar{\partial }}$$ -dressing method, second called NLS–Maxwell–Bloch system (FMNLS-MB) presented. We prove equivalence FMNLSSCS and FMNLS-MB successfully. Furthermore, N-soliton solutions are explicitly obtained by means Cauchy method starting from corresponding Sylvester equation.