A new Euler matrix method for solving systems of linear Volterra integral equations with variable coefficients

This article develops an efficient solver based on collocation points for solving numerically a system of linear Volterra integral equations (VIEs) with variable coefficients. By using the Euler polynomials and the collocation points, this method transforms the system of linear VIEs into the matrix equation. The matrix equation corresponds to a system of linear equations with the unknown Euler coefficients. A small number of Euler polynomials is needed to obtain a satisfactory result. Numerical results with comparisons are given to confirm the reliability of the proposed method for solving VIEs with variable coefficients.     

Collocation methods for fractional integro-differential equations with weakly singular kernels

In this paper, the piecewise polynomial collocation methods are used for solving the fractional integro-differential equations with weakly singular kernels. We present that a suitable transformation can convert fractional integro-differential equations to one type of second kind Volterra integral equations (VIEs) with weakly singular kernels. Then we solve the VIEs by standard piecewise polynomial collocation methods. It is shown that such kinds of methods are able to yield optimal convergence rate. Finally, some numerical experiments are given to show that the numerical results are consistent with the theoretical results.     

Application of 2D-BPFs to nonlinear integral equations

In this study, an efficient method is presented for solving nonlinear two-dimensional Volterra integral equations (VIEs). Using piecewise constant two-dimensional block-pulse functions (2D-BPFs) and their operational matrix of integration, two-dimensional first kind integral equations reduce to a lower triangular system. The rate of convergence and error analysis are given and numerical examples illustrate efficiency and accuracy of the proposed method.     

Approximate solutions of linear Volterra integral equation systems with variable coefficients

In this paper, a new approximate method has been presented to solve the linear Volterra integral equation systems (VIEs). This method transforms the integral system into the matrix equation with the help of Taylor series. By merging these results, a new system which corresponds to a system of linear algebraic equations is obtained. The solution of this system yields the Taylor coefficients of the solution function. Also, this method gives the analytic solution when the exact solutions are polynomials. So as to show this capability and robustness, some systems of VIEs are solved by the presented method in order to obtain their approximate solutions.     

Blow-up solutions to a system of nonlinear Volterra equations

A system of nonlinear Volterra integral equations with convolution kernels is considered. Estimates are given for the blow-up time when conditions are such that the solution is known to become unbounded in finite time. For two examples that arise in combustion problems, numerical estimates of blow-up time are presented. Additionally, the asymptotic behavior of the blow-up solution in the key limit is established for the power-law and exponential nonlinearity cases.     

Spectral methods for weakly singular Volterra integral equations with smooth solutions

We propose and analyze a spectral Jacobi-collocation approximation for the linear Volterra integral equations (VIEs) of the second kind with weakly singular kernels. In this work, we consider the case when the underlying solutions of the VIEs are sufficiently smooth. In this case, we provide a rigorous error analysis for the proposed method, which shows that the numerical errors decay exponentially in the infinity norm and weighted Sobolev space norms. Numerical results are presented to confirm the theoretical prediction of the exponential rate of convergence.     

Generalized Jacobi Spectral-Galerkin Method for Nonlinear Volterra Integral Equations with Weakly Singular Kernels

We propose a generalized Jacobi spectral-Galerkin method for the nonlinear Volterra integral equations (VIEs) with weakly singular kernels. We establish the existence and uniqueness of the numerical solution, and characterize the convergence of the proposed method under reasonable assumptions on the nonlinearity. We also present numerical results which are consistent with the theoretical predictions.     

Recent advances in the numerical analysis of Volterra functional differential equations with variable delays

The numerical analysis of Volterra functional integro-differential equations with vanishing delays has to overcome a number of challenges that are not encountered when solving ‘classical’ delay differential equations with non-vanishing delays. In this paper I shall describe recent results in the analysis of optimal (global and local) superconvergence orders in collocation methods for such evolutionary problems. Following a brief survey of results for equations containing Volterra integral operators with non-vanishing delays, the discussion will focus on pantograph-type Volterra integro-differential equations with (linear and nonlinear) vanishing delays. The paper concludes with a section on open problems; these include the asymptotic stability of collocation solutions _uh$u_h$ on uniform meshes for pantograph-type functional equations, and the analysis of collocation methods for pantograph-type functional equations with advanced arguments.     

Operational matrices of Chebyshev cardinal functions and their application for solving delay differential equations arising in electrodynamics with error estimation

In this paper, a new and effective direct method to determine the numerical solution of pantograph equation, pantograph equation with neutral term and Multiple-delay Volterra integral equation with large domain is proposed. The pantograph equation is a delay differential equation which arises in quite different fields of pure and applied mathematics, such as number theory, dynamical systems, probability, mechanics and electrodynamics. The method consists of expanding the required approximate solution as the elements of Chebyshev cardinal functions. The operational matrices for the integration, product and delay of the Chebyshev cardinal functions are presented. A general procedure for forming these matrices is given. These matrices play an important role in modelling of problems. By using these operational matrices together, a pantograph equation can be transformed to a system of algebraic equations. An efficient error estimation for the Chebyshev cardinal method is also introduced. Some examples are given to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the method and a comparison is made with existing results.     

Spectral methods for weakly singular Volterra integral equations with pantograph delays

In this paper, the convergence analysis of the Volterra integral equation of second kind with weakly singular kernel and pantograph delays is provided. We use some function transformations and variable transformations to change the equation into a new Volterra integral equation with pantograph delays defined on the interval [-1, 1], so that the Jacobi orthogonal polynomial theory can be applied conveniently. We provide a rigorous error analysis for the proposed method in the L^∞-norm and the weighted L²-norm. Numerical examples are presented to complement the theoretical convergence results.     

Nonlinear Volterra integral equations and the Schröder functional equation

We show an interesting connection between a special class of Volterra integral equations and the famous Schröder equation. The basic results provide criteria for the existence of nontrivial as well as blow-up solutions of the Volterra equation, expressed in terms of the convergence of some integrals. Examples related to Volterra equations with power and exponential nonlinearities are presented.     

Recent results on blow-up and quenching for nonlinear Volterra equations

In this survey paper, the author examines nonlinear Volterra integral equations of the second kind with solutions that blow-up or quench. The focus is on analytical results, although a few words about numerical solutions for such equations are provided. The integral equations arise in the mathematical modeling of thermal processes within a reactive–diffusive medium. The scope of this review is on the published literature between 1997 and 2005, serving as an update to a previous review by the same author.     

Osgood type condition for the Volterra integral equations with bounded and nonincreasing kernels

This paper provides the necessary and sufficient Osgood type condition for the existence of blow-up solutions of Volterra equation with kernels being nonincreasing and bounded functions. Examples of such equations related to models of anomalous diffusion as well as some integral estimates of blow-up time are also presented.     

Strong Convergence of the Euler-Maruyama Method for Nonlinear Stochastic Volterra Integral Equations with Time-Dependent Delay

We consider a nonlinear stochastic Volterra integral equation with time-dependent delay and the corresponding Euler-Maruyama method in this paper. Strong convergence rate (at fixed point) of the corresponding Euler-Maruyama method is obtained when coefficients $f$ and $g$ both satisfy local Lipschitz and linear growth conditions. An example is provided to interpret our conclusions. Our result generalizes and improves the conclusion in [J. Gao, H. Liang, S. Ma, Strong convergence of the semi-implicit Euler method for nonlinear stochastic Volterra integral equations with constant delay, Appl. Math. Comput., 348 (2019) 385-398.]     

无限时滞的泛函积分方程与积分不等式

本文考虑形如ｘ（ｔ）＝ｗ（ｔ）＋∫＾ｔ０ｆ（ｔ，ｓ，ｘｓ）ｄｓ的具无限时滞的Ｖｏｌｔｅｒｒａ型积分方程。给出了这样一个方程存在唯一整体解的充分条件，并由此导出相应的积分不等式结果。     

Turnpike and Optimal Trajectories in Integral Dynamic Models with Endogenous Delay

Nonlinear optimal control of dynamic systems with endogenous time delays is analyzed. Such systems have important applications and are described by Volterra integral equations with unknowns in the integration limits. The paper focuses on the structure and asymptotic behavior of solutions to several optimization problems with endogenous delay. It is shown that, in certain cases, a special delay trajectory exists and attracts the optimal solution. In economics, such behavior corresponds to the turnpike properties of the optimal lifetime of capital in vintage capital models. The authors thank Professor F. Chernousko for his kind assistance and Professor W. Trotti for a supporting grant from Prairie View A&M University.     

A note on blow-up solutions to some nonlinear Volterra integral equations

In this paper we investigate certain nonlinear Volterra integral equations with the power nonlinearity. The basic results provide a criterion involving the kernel and the nonlinearity for the existence of the nontrivial and blow-up solution.     

Generalized Jacobi spectral Galerkin method for fractional pantograph differential equation

This work is concerned with the extension of the Jacobi spectral Galerkin method to a class of nonlinear fractional pantograph differential equations. First, the fractional differential equation is converted to a nonlinear Volterra integral equation with weakly singular kernel. Second, we analyze the existence and uniqueness of solutions for the obtained integral equation. Then, the Galerkin method is used for solving the equivalent integral equation. The error estimates for the proposed method are also investigated. Finally, illustrative examples are presented to confirm our theoretical analysis.     

Causal operators and topological dynamics

Summary The translation of abstract causal operators along any function in their domain analogous to the Miller-Sell [21] translation of Volterra integral operators along solutions is established. A skew-product semi-flow with phase- space a convergence space is constructed via the shifting semi- flow and the translations of operators and dynamic properties arising from the nature of the semi- flow are investigated. The restriction of the semi- flow on a specific set is used to define the limiting equations along solutions of causal operator equations of the form x=Tx. Applications are given on implicit Volterra integral equations with an additional delay argument and new results on the asymptotic behavior of the solutions are given.This research was supported by the Deutscher Akademischer Austaunschdienst.     

Numerical solutions of integral and integro-differential equations using Legendre polynomials

In this paper, a finite Legendre expansion is developed to solve singularly perturbed integral equations, first order integro-differential equations of Volterra type arising in fluid dynamics and Volterra delay integro-differential equations. The error analysis is derived. Numerical results and comparisons with other methods in literature are considered.