Existence of solutions to the nonlinear,singular second order Bohr boundary value problems

This paper investigates the existence of solutions for nonlinear systems of second order, singular boundary value problems (BVPs) with Bohr boundary conditions. A key application that arises from this theory is the famous Thomas–Fermi equations for the model of the atom when it is in a neutral state. The methodology in this paper uses an alternative and equivalent BVP, which is in the class of resonant singular BVPs, and thus this paper obtains novel results by implementing an innovative differential inequality, Lyapunov functions and topological techniques. This approach furnishes new results in the area of singular BVPs for a priori bounds and existence of solutions, where the BVP has unrestricted growth conditions and subject to the Bohr boundary conditions. In addition, the results can be relaxed and hold for the non-singular case too.     

Existence of solutions to second-order BVPs on time scales

We consider a boundary value problem (BVP) for systems of second-order dynamic equations on time scales. Using methods involving dynamic inequalities, we formulate conditions under which all solutions to a certain family of systems of dynamic equations satisfy certain a priori bounds. These results are then applied to guarantee the existence of solutions to BVPs for systems of dynamic equations on time scales.     

Existence of solutions to derivative-dependent,nonlinear singular boundary value problems

This article examines two-point boundary value problems (BVPs) for second-order, singular ordinary differential equations where the right-hand-side of the differential equation may depend on the derivative of the solution. We introduce a method to obtain a priori bounds on all potential solutions, including their “derivatives”, to the singular BVP under consideration. The approach is based on the application of differential inequalities of singular type. The ideas are then applied to yield new existence results for solutions.     

Linear and nonlinear nonlocal boundary value problems for differential-operator equations

This study focuses on nonlocal boundary value problems (BVPs) for linear and nonlinear elliptic differential-operator equations (DOEs) that are defined in Banach-valued function spaces. The considered domain is a region with varying bound and depends on a certain parameter. Some conditions that guarantee the maximal L_p -regularity and Fredholmness of linear BVPs, uniformly with respect to this parameter, are presented. This fact implies that the appropriate differential operator is a generator of an analytic semigroup. Then, by using these results, the existence, uniqueness and maximal smoothness of solutions of nonlocal BVPs for nonlinear DOEs are shown. These results are applied to nonlocal BVPs for regular elliptic partial differential equations, finite and infinite systems of differential equations on cylindrical domains, in order to obtain the algebraic conditions that guarantee the same properties.     

Faedo–galerkin method for second-order evolution inclusions with <Emphasis Type="Italic">W</Emphasis><Subscript>λ</Subscript>-pseudomonotone mappings

A class of second-order operator differential inclusions with W _λ-pseudomonotone mappings is considered. The problem of the existence of solutions of the Cauchy problem for these inclusions is investigated by using the Faedo–Galerkin method. Important a priori estimates are obtained for solutions and their derivatives. An example that illustrates the proposed approach to the investigation of the problem considered is given.     

Discrete Dirichlet boundary value problems with upper semicontinuous right-hand sides

This paper deals with the relationship between solutions of Dirichlet boundary value problems (BVPs) for second order systems of differential inclusions with upper semicontinuous right-hand sides and associated numerical discrete Dirichlet BVPs of second order difference inclusions. First, the existence and estimate of solutions to the discrete BVP is discussed uniformly with respect to the discrete step size. Then convergence of solutions of the numerical discrete BVP and the corresponding semicontinous BVP is studied. Related results are also mentioned which motivated our study of this problem.     

Existence of solutions to first-order periodic boundary value problems

This article investigates the existence of solutions to boundary value problems (BVPs) involving systems of first-order ordinary differential equations and two-point, periodic boundary conditions. The methods involve novel differential inequalities and fixed-point theory to yield new theorems guaranteeing the existence of at least one solution.     

On the Existence of Periodic Solutions for a Nonlinear System of Ordinary Differential Equations

Abstract This paper is concerned with the existence of periodic solutions for a nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations. We obtain a Nagumo-type a priori bound for the periodic solutions and then by using this a priori bound we prove the existence of at least one T-periodic solution under some general conditions Research supported by the NNSF of China and the RFDP of China.     

The <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-step iterative algorithm for a system of generalized mixed quasi-variational inclusions with (<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>,η)-monotone operators

In this paper, we introduce and study a new system of generalized mixed quasi-variational inclusions with (H,η)-monotone operators which contains variational inequalities, variational inclusions, systems of variational inequalities and systems of variational inclusions in the literature as special cases. By using the resolvent technique for the (H,η)-monotone operators, we prove the existence of solutions and the convergence of some new p-step iterative algorithms for this system of generalized mixed quasi-variational inclusions and its special cases. The results in this paper unifies, extends and improves some known results in the literature.     

On linear, degenerate backward stochastic partial differential equations

In this paper we study the well-posedness and regularity of the adapted solutions to a class of linear, degenerate backward stochastic partial differential equations (BSPDE, for short). We establish new a priori estimates for the adapted solutions to BSPDEs in a general setting, based on which the existence, uniqueness, and regularity of adapted solutions are obtained. Also, we prove some comparison theorems and discuss their possible applications in mathematical finance. Received: 24 September 1997 / Revised version: 3 June 1998     

Studies on Nonhomogeneous Multi-point BVPs of Difference Equations with One-Dimensional p-Laplacian

This article deals with a discrete type multi-point BVP of difference equations. The sufficient conditions to guarantee the existence of at least three positive solutions are established. An example is presented to illustrate the main results. It is the purpose of this paper to show that the approach to get positive solutions of BVPs by using multifixed-point theorems can be extended to treat nonhomogeneous BVPs. The emphasis is put on the nonlinear term f involved with the first order delta operators Δx(n) and Δx(n + 1). The difference concerned is a implicit difference equation.     

Existence of three solutions to a second-order nonhomogeneous multipoint boundary-value problem

This paper is concerned with a nonhomogeneous multipoint boundary-value problem (BVP) of a second-order differential equation with one-dimensional p-Laplacian. Using multiple fixed-point theorems, new sufficient conditions to guarantee the existence of at least three solutions of this BVP are established. An example is presented to illustrate the main results. The first emphasis of this paper is to show that the approach to get three positive solutions of a BVP by using multiple fixed-point theorems can be extended to treat nonhomogeneous BVPs. The second emphasis is put on the nonlinear term f involved with the first-order delta operator.     

Positive solutions for higher order singular p-Laplacian boundary value problems

This paper investigates 2m-th (m ≥ 2) order singular p-Laplacian boundary value problems, and obtains the necessary and sufficient conditions for existence of positive solutions for sublinear 2m-th order singular p-Laplacian BVPs on closed interval.     

Dynamic boundary value problems of the second-order: Bernstein–Nagumo conditions and solvability

This article analyzes the solvability of second-order, nonlinear dynamic boundary value problems (BVPs) on time scales. New Bernstein–Nagumo conditions are developed that guarantee an a priori bound on the delta derivative of potential solutions to the BVPs under consideration. Topological methods are then employed to gain solvability.     

Positive solutions for fourth-order singular p -Laplacian boundary value problems

This article investigates fourth-order singular p-Laplacian boundary value problems (BVPs), and obtains the necessary and sufficient conditions for existence of positive solutions for fourth-order singular p-Laplacian BVPs on closed interval.     

On the existence of solutions for nonlinear impulsive periodic viable problems

In this paper we prove the existence of periodic solutions for nonlinear impulsive viable problems monitored by differential inclusions of the type x′(t)∈F(t,x(t))+G(t,x(t)). Our existence theorems extend, in a broad sense, some propositions proved in [10] and improve a result due to Hristova-Bainov in [13].     

The nonexistence of spurious solutions to discrete,two-point boundary value problems

We investigate difference equations which arise as discrete approximations to two-point boundary value problems for systems of second-order, ordinary differential equations. We formulate conditions under which all solutions to the discrete problem satisfy certain a priori bounds which are independent of the step-size. As a result, the nonexistence of spurious solutions are guaranteed. Some existence and convergence theorems for solutions to the discrete problem are also presented.     

Nonlinear Boundary Value Problems for Second Order Differential Inclusions

In this paper we study two boundary value problems for second order strongly nonlinear differential inclusions involving a maximal monotone term. The first is a vector problem with Dirichlet boundary conditions and a nonlinear differential operator of the form x ↦ a(x, x′)′. In this problem the maximal monotone term is required to be defined everywhere in the state space ℝ^N. The second problem is a scalar problem with periodic boundary conditions and a differential operator of the form x ↦ (a(x)x′)′. In this case the maximal monotone term need not be defined everywhere, incorporating into our framework differential variational inequalities. Using techniques from multivalued analysis and from nonlinear analysis, we prove the existence of solutions for both problems under convexity and nonconvexity conditions on the multivalued right-hand side.     

On the Solution Sets of Constrained Differential Inclusions with Applications

We study the existence and the structure of solutions to differential inclusions with constraints. We show that the set of all viable solutions to the Cauchy problem for a Carathéodory-type differential inclusion in a closed domain is an R -set provided some mild boundary conditions expressed in terms of functional constraints defining the domain are satisfied. Presented results generalize most of the existing ones. Some applications to the existence of periodic solutions as well as equilibria are given.     

The existence and uniqueness of solution and the convergence of a multi-step iterative algorithm for a system of variational inclusions with (<Emphasis Type="Italic">A</Emphasis>, <Emphasis Type="Italic">η</Emphasis>, <Emphasis Type="Italic">m</Emphasis>)-accretive operators

In this paper, we introduce and study a new system of variational inclusions with (A, η, m)-accretive operators which contains variational inequalities, variational inclusions, systems of variational inequalities and systems of variational inclusions in the literature as special cases. By using the resolvent technique for the (A, η, m)-accretive operators, we prove the existence and uniqueness of solution and the convergence of a new multi-step iterative algorithm for this system of variational inclusions in real q-uniformly smooth Banach spaces. The results in this paper unifies, extends and improves some known results in the literature.