Boundedness of solutions to a quasilinear parabolic–elliptic Keller–Segel system with logistic source

We study a quasilinear parabolic–elliptic Keller–Segel system involving a source term of logistic type u_t = ? ? (?(u) ? u) ? χ ? ? (u ? v) + g(u), ? Δv = ? v + u in Ω × (0,T), subject to nonnegative initial data and the homogeneous Neumann boundary condition in a bounded domain with smooth boundary, n ≥ 1, χ > 0, ? ≥ c₁s^p for s ≥ s₀ > 1, and g(s) ≤ as ? μs² for s > 0 with a,g(0) ≥ 0, μ > 0. There are three nonlinear mechanisms included in the chemotaxis model: the nonlinear diffusion, aggregation and logistic absorption. The interaction among the triple nonlinearities shows that together with the nonlinear diffusion, the logistic absorption will dominate the aggregation such that the unique classical solution of the system has to be global in time and bounded, regardless of the initial data, whenever , or, equivalently, , which enlarge the parameter range , or , required by globally bounded solutions of the quasilinear K‐S system without the logistic source. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Boundedness in a four‐dimensional attraction‐repulsion chemotaxis system with logistic source

In this paper, we study the attraction‐repulsion chemotaxis system with logistic source: u_t = Δu−χ∇·(u∇v)+ξ∇·(u∇w)+f(u), 0 = Δv−βv+αu, 0 = Δw−δw+γu, subject to homogeneous Neumann boundary conditions in a bounded and smooth domain , where χ,α,ξ,γ,β, and δ are positive constants, and is a smooth function satisfying f(s) ≤ a−bs^3/2 for all s ≥ 0 with a ≥ 0 and b > 0. It is proved that when the repulsion cancels the attraction (ie, ξγ=χα), for any nonnegative initial data , the solution is globally bounded. This result corresponds to the one in the classical 2‐dimensional Keller‐Segel model with logistic source bearing quadric growth restrictions.     

Global bounded weak solutions to a degenerate quasilinear chemotaxis system with rotation

This paper deals with the quasilinear Keller–Segel system with rotation where is a bounded domain with smooth boundary, D(u) is supposed to be sufficiently smooth and satisfies D(u)≥D₀u^{m ? 1}(m≥1) and D(u)≤D₁(u + 1)^{K ? m}u^{m ? 1}(K≥1) for all u≥0 with some positive constants D₀ and D₁, and f(u) is assumed to be smooth enough and non‐negative for all u≥0 and f(0) = 0, while S(u,v,x) = (s_ij)_{n × n} is a matrix with and with l≥2, where is nondecreasing on [0,∞). It is proved that when , the system possesses at least one global and bounded weak solution for any sufficiently smooth non‐negative initial data. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Infinitely many solutions for p‐Kirchhoff equation with concave–convex nonlinearities in

In this paper, we study the existence of infinitely many solutions to p‐Kirchhoff‐type equation (0.1) where f(x,u) = λh₁(x)|u|^{m ? 2}u + h₂(x)|u|^{q ? 2}u,a≥0,μ > 0,τ > 0,λ≥0 and . The potential function verifies , and h₁(x),h₂(x) satisfy suitable conditions. Using variational methods and some special techniques, we prove that there exists λ₀>0 such that problem 0.1 admits infinitely many nonnegative high‐energy solutions provided that λ∈[0,λ₀) and . Also, we prove that problem 0.1 has at least a nontrivial solution under the assumption f(x,u) = h₂|u|^{q ? 2}u,p < q< min{p*,p(τ + 1)} and has infinitely many nonnegative solutions for f(x,u) = h₁|u|^{m ? 2}u,1 < m < p. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Boundedness in a parabolic‐elliptic chemotaxis system with nonlinear diffusion and sensitivity and logistic source

In this paper, we study the zero‐flux chemotaxis‐system where Ω is a bounded and smooth domain of , n≥1, and where , k,μ>0 and α≤1. For any v≥0, the chemotactic sensitivity function is assumed to behave as the prototype χ(v)=χ₀/(1+av)², with a≥0 and χ₀>0. We prove that for any nonnegative and sufficiently regular initial data u(x,0), the corresponding initial‐boundary value problem admits a unique global bounded classical solution if α<1; indeed, for α=1, the same conclusion is obtained provided μ is large enough. Finally, we illustrate the range of dynamics present within the chemotaxis system in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions by means of numerical simulations.     

Existence and uniqueness of solutions of sequential nonlinear fractional difference equations with three‐point fractional sum boundary conditions

In this paper, we consider a discrete fractional boundary value problem of the form: where 0 < α,β≤1, 1 < α + β≤2, λ and ρ are constants, γ > 0, , is a continuous function, and E_βx(t) = x(t + β ? 1). The existence and uniqueness of solutions are proved by using Banach's fixed point theorem. An illustrative example is also presented. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Existence and concentration of bound states for a Kirchhoff type problem with potentials vanishing or unbounded at infinity

In this paper, we study the existence and concentration behavior of positive solutions for the following Kirchhoff type equation: where ɛ is a positive parameter, a and b are positive constants, and 3<p<5. Let denotes the ground energy function associated with , , where is regard as a parameter. Suppose that the potential V(x) decays to zero at infinity like |x|^−α with 0<α≤2, we prove the existence of positive solutions u_ɛ belonging to for vanishing or unbounded K(x) when ɛ > 0 small. Furthermore, we show that the solution u_ɛ concentrates at the minimum points of as ɛ→0⁺.     

Multiplicity of positive solutions to boundary blow‐up problem with variable exponent and sign‐changing weights

In this paper, we consider the elliptic boundary blow‐up problem where Ω is a bounded smooth domain of are positive continuous functions supported in disjoint subdomains Ω₊,Ω_? of Ω, respectively, a ₊ vanishes on the boundary of satisfies p (x )≥1 in Ω,p (x ) > 1 on ? Ω and , and ε is a parameter. We show that there exists ε ^?>0 such that no positive solutions exist when ε > ε ^?, while a minimal positive solution u _ε exists for every ε ∈(0,ε ^?). Under the additional hypotheses that is a smooth N ? 1‐dimensional manifold and that a ₊,a _? have a convenient decay near Γ, we show that a second positive solution v _ε exists for every ε ∈(0,ε ^?) if , where N ^?=(N + 2)/(N ? 2) if N > 2 and if N = 2. Our results extend that of Jorge Garcá‐Melián in 2011, where the case that p > 1 is a constant and a ₊>0 on ? Ω is considered. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Optimal decay rate of the bipolar Euler–Poisson system with damping in dimension three

By rewriting a bipolar Euler–Poisson equations with damping into a Euler equation with damping coupled with a Euler–Poisson equation with damping and using a new spectral analysis, we obtain the optimal decay results of the solutions in L² norm. More precisely, the velocities u₁ and u₂ decay at the L²?rate , which is faster than the normal L²‐rate for the heat equation and the Navier–Stokes equations. In addition, the decay rates of the disparities of two densities ρ₁?ρ₂ and the disparity of two velocities u₁?u₂ could reach to and in L² norm, respectively. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Solutions for subquadratic fractional Hamiltonian systems without coercive conditions

In this paper, we are concerned with the existence of infinitely many solutions for the following fractional Hamiltonian systems (FHS) where α ∈ (1 ∕ 2,1), , , is a symmetric and positive definite matrix for all , , and ? W is the gradient of W at u. The novelty of this paper is that, assuming L is bounded in the sense that there are constants 0 < τ₁ < τ₂ < + ∞ such that τ₁ | u | ² ≤ (L(t)u,u) ≤ τ₂ | u | ² for all and W is of subquadratic growth as | u | → + ∞ , we show that (FHS) possesses infinitely many solutions via the genus properties in the critical theory. Recent results in [Z. Zhang and R. Yuan, Variational approach to solutions for a class of fractional Hamiltonian systems, Math. Methods Appl. Sci., DOI:10.1002/mma.2941] are generalized and significantly improved. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Boundary value problem for p−Laplacian Caputo fractional difference equations with fractional sum boundary conditions

In this paper, we consider a discrete fractional boundary value problem of the form where 0 < α,β≤1, 1 < α + β≤2, 0 < γ≤1, , ρ is a constant, and denote the Caputo fractional differences of order α and β, respectively, is a continuous function, and ?_p is the p‐Laplacian operator. The existence of at least one solution is proved by using Banach fixed point theorem and Schaefer's fixed point theorem. Some illustrative examples are also presented. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The Decay of mass for a nonlinear fractional reaction–diffusion equation

We study the large time behavior of non‐negative solutions to the nonlinear fractional reaction–diffusion equation ?_tu = ? t^σ( ? Δ)^{α ∕ 2}u ? h(t)u^p (α ∈ (0,2]) posed on and supplemented with an integrable initial condition, where σ ≥ 0, p > 1, and h : [0, ∞ ) → [0, ∞ ). Defining the mass , under certain conditions on the function h, we show that the asymptotic behavior of the mass can be classified along two cases as follows:

• if , then there exists M _∞ ∈ (0, ∞ ) such that ;
• if , then .

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On a class of coupled Schrödinger systems with critical Sobolev exponent growth

Consider the following two critical nonlinear Schrödinger systems: (0.1) (0.2) where is a smooth bounded domain, N≥3,?λ(Ω) < λ₁,λ₂<0,μ₁,μ₂>0,α,β≥1 with α + β = 2^?,γ ≠ 0,λ(Ω) is the first eigenvalue of ?Δ with the Dirichlet boundary condition and For N = 3,λ₁=λ₂,γ > 0 small, we obtain the existence of positive least energy solution of 0.1 and 0.2 . For N≥5,γ > 0, the existence of positive least energy solution of 0.2 is established. For N≥5,γ ≠ 0, we prove that 0.1 possesses a positive least energy solution. The limit behavior of the positive least energy solutions when γ→?∞ and phase separation for 0.1 are also considered. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Multiplicity and symmetry results for a nonlinear Schrödinger equation with non‐local regional diffusion

In this paper, we are interested in the nonlinear Schrödinger equation with non‐local regional diffusion (1) where 0 < α < 1 and is a variational version of the regional Laplacian, whose range of scope is a ball with radius ρ(x) > 0. The novelty of this paper is that, assuming f is of subquadratic growth as |u|→+∞, we show that 1 possesses infinitely many solutions via the genus properties in critical point theory. Furthermore, if f(x,u) = γa(x)|u|^{γ ? 1}, where is a nonincreasing radially symmetric function, then the solution of 1 is radially symmetric. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The existence of ‐bounded solution operators of the thermoelastic plate equation with Dirichlet boundary conditions

We consider the linearized thermoelastic plate equation with the Dirichlet boundary condition in a general domain Ω, given by with the initial condition u|_(t=0)=u₀, u_t|_(t=0)=u₁, and θ|_(t=0)=θ₀ in Ω and the boundary condition u=∂_νu=θ=0 on Γ, where u=u(x,t) denotes a vertical displacement at time t at the point x=(x₁,⋯,x_n)∈Ω, while θ=θ(x,t) describes the temperature. This work extends the result obtained by Naito and Shibata that studied the problem in the half‐space case. We prove the existence of ‐bounded solution operators of the corresponding resolvent problem. Then, the generation of C₀ analytic semigroup and the maximal L_p‐L_q‐regularity of time‐dependent problem are derived.     

Blow‐up analysis for a class of nonlinear reaction diffusion equations with Robin boundary conditions

This paper is devoted to the study of the blow‐up phenomena of following nonlinear reaction diffusion equations with Robin boundary conditions: Here, is a bounded convex domain with smooth boundary. With the aid of a differential inequality technique and maximum principles, we establish a blow‐up or non–blow‐up criterion under some appropriate assumptions on the functions f,g,ρ,k, and u₀. Moreover, we dedicate an upper bound and a lower bound for the blow‐up time when blowup occurs.     

Long‐time behavior of a nonlinear viscoelastic beam equation with past history

This paper is concerned with the existence of a global attractor for the nonlinear viscoelastic beam equation with past history memory where g(u_t) is a damping like | u_t | ^ru_t and f(u) is a source term like | u | ^αu ? | u | ^βu, by considering 0 ≤ β < α and r > 0. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Qualitative behavior of two systems of higher‐order difference equations

In this paper, we study the qualitative behavior of following two systems of higher‐order difference equations: and where the parameters α,β,γ,α₁,β₁,γ₁,a,b,c,a₁,b₁,andc₁ and the initial conditions x₀, x_?1, ?, x_?k, y₀, y_?1 ,?, y_?k are positive real numbers. More precisely, we study the equilibrium points, local asymptotic stability, instability, global asymptotic stability of equilibrium points, and rate of convergence of positive solutions that converges to the equilibrium point P₀=(0,0) of these systems. Some numerical examples are given to verify our theoretical results. These examples are experimental verification of our theoretical discussions. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Real‐variable characterizations of Musielak–Orlicz–Hardy spaces associated with Schrödinger operators on domains

Let n≥3, Ω be a strongly Lipschitz domain of and L_Ω:=?Δ+V a Schrödinger operator on L²(Ω) with the Dirichlet boundary condition, where Δ is the Laplace operator and the nonnegative potential V belongs to the reverse Hölder class for some q₀>n/2. Assume that the growth function satisfies that ?(x,·) is an Orlicz function, (the class of uniformly Muckenhoupt weights) and its uniformly critical lower type index , where and μ₀∈(0,1] denotes the critical regularity index of the heat kernels of the Laplace operator Δ on Ω. In this article, the authors first show that the heat kernels of L_Ω satisfy the Gaussian upper bound estimates and the Hölder continuity. The authors then introduce the ‘geometrical’ Musielak–Orlicz–Hardy space via , the Hardy space associated with on , and establish its several equivalent characterizations, respectively, in terms of the non‐tangential or the vertical maximal functions or the Lusin area functions associated with L_Ω. All the results essentially improve the known results even on Hardy spaces with p∈(n/(n + δ),1] (in this case, ?(x,t):=t^p for all x∈Ω and t∈[0,∞)). Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Global solutions of a two‐dimensional chemotaxis system with attraction and repulsion rotational flux terms

We consider the attraction–repulsion chemotaxis system with rotational flux terms where is a bounded domain with smooth boundary. Here, S₁ and S₂ are given parameter functions on [0,∞)²×Ω with values in . It is shown that for any choice of suitably regular initial data (u₀,v₀,w₀) fulfilling a smallness condition on the norm of v₀,w₀ in L^∞(Ω), the corresponding initial‐boundary value problem possesses a global bounded classical solution. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.