Variational theory and domain decomposition for nonlocal problems

In this article we present the first results on domain decomposition methods for nonlocal operators. We present a nonlocal variational formulation for these operators and establish the well-posedness of associated boundary value problems, proving a nonlocal Poincaré inequality. To determine the conditioning of the discretized operator, we prove a spectral equivalence which leads to a mesh size independent upper bound for the condition number of the stiffness matrix. We then introduce a nonlocal two-domain variational formulation utilizing nonlocal transmission conditions, and prove equivalence with the single-domain formulation. A nonlocal Schur complement is introduced. We establish condition number bounds for the nonlocal stiffness and Schur complement matrices. Supporting numerical experiments demonstrating the conditioning of the nonlocal one- and two-domain problems are presented.     

Well-posedness of an evolution problem with nonlocal diffusion

We prove the well-posedness of a general evolution reaction–nonlocal diffusion problem under two sets of assumptions. In the first set, the main hypothesis is the Lipschitz continuity of the range kernel and the bounded variation of the spatial kernel and the initial datum. In the second set of assumptions, we relax the Lipschitz continuity of the range kernel to Hölder continuity, and assume monotonic behavior. In this case, the spatial kernel and the initial data can be just integrable functions. The main applications of this model are related to the fields of Image Processing and Population Dynamics.     

On a mixed problem with integral conditions for one-dimensional parabolic equation

We consider an initial-boundary value problem for a one-dimensional parabolic equation with nonlocal boundary conditions. These nonlocal conditions are given in terms of integrals. Based on solution of the Dirichlet problem for the parabolic equation, we constructively establish the well-posedness for the nonlocal problem.     

Existence and localization of positive solutions for a nonlocal BVP arising in chemical reactor theory

We discuss the existence of positive solutions of a nonlocal boundary value problem that models a chemical tubular reactor. Our approach allows us to deal with a wide range of parameters, nonlocal conditions and to provide upper and lower bounds for the solutions. We make use of the theory of fixed point index for compact maps. Some examples are presented to illustrate the theory.     

一个非局部方程解的存在性

本文旨在讨论一个线性非局部方程和相应非线性方程解存在的条件，对非局部积分核作一定限制后，得到在积分核变号条件下解的存在唯一性结果。     

A nonlocal nonlinear diffusion equation with blowing up boundary conditions

We deal with boundary value problems (prescribing Dirichlet or Neumann boundary conditions) for a nonlocal nonlinear diffusion operator which is analogous to the porous medium equation. First, we prove existence, uniqueness and the validity of a comparison principle for these problems. Next, we impose boundary data that blow up in finite time and study the behavior of the solutions.     

On a nonlocal problem for nonlinear pseudoparabolic equations

For a nonlinear pseudoparabolic equation with one space dimension we consider its initial boundary value problem on an interval. The boundary condition on the left end is of Dirichlet type, the right end condition is replaced by a nonlocal one. Because it is given by an integral, the function involved could exhibit singularities, which distinguishes this nonlocal condition from its Dirichlet counterpart. Based on an elliptic estimate and an iteration method we established the well-posedness of solutions in a weighted Sobolev space.     

Boundary stabilization of vibration of nonlocal micropolar elastic media

In this paper, we study the stabilization problem of vibration of linearized three-dimensional nonlocal micropolar elasticity. For this purpose, we need to demonstrate the well-posedness of the system of equations governing the vibration of three-dimensional nonlocal micropolar media for both forced (i.e. with boundary feedback) and unforced cases. We assume the non-homogeneous system of equations for the unforced (uncontrolled) case to establish the well-posedness. It should be pointed out that the well-posedness of the evolution equations in micropolar case has been studied by many authors; but, the well-posedness in the nonlocal micropolar is an open problem. Our tools in well-posedness analysis are the semigroup techniques. Afterwards, we pursue the stabilization problem and show that the vibration of the nonlocal micropolar elastic media will be eventually dissipated under boundary feedback actions consisting of stress and couple stress feedback laws. These control laws are simple, linear and can be easily implemented in practical applications. The stabilization proof is accomplished using Lyapunov stability and LaSalle’s invariant set theorems.     

修理工单重休假的Gnedenko系统主算子性质

研究了修理工单重休假的Gnedenko系统.运用C_0半群理论,通过服务率均值的观念,对系统主算子的谱上界进行了估值,并得到该谱上界即为服务率均值的相反数.然后运用了共尾的概念及相关的理论,得到了系统主算子的谱上界与系统主算子产生的半群的增长界相等,从而得到其增长界也是服务率均值的相反数.     

非局部初值问题解的存在性定理

近来非局部问题的研究日见增多,但涉及带非线性边界条件的初值问题文献 较少.本文目的在于证明一个半线性方程的齐次边值问题和一个非线性边界条件问题 解的存在性.主要使用半群,分数次幂函数空间,广义Poincare算子等工具.     

一类具有可修故障和不可修故障的两部件并联可修系统的系统主算子的性质

研究了一类具有可修故障和不可修故障的两部件并联可修系统.运用C_0半群理论,通过修复率均值的观念,对系统主算子的谱上界进行了估值,并得到该谱上界即为各修复率均值的最小者的相反数.然后运用了共尾的概念及相关的理论,得到了系统主算子的谱上界与系统主算子产生的半群的增长界相等,从而得到其增长界也是各修复率均值的最小者的相反数.     

On Neumann problems for nonlocal Hamilton–Jacobi equations with dominating gradient terms

We are concerned with the well-posedness of Neumann boundary value problems for nonlocal Hamilton–Jacobi equations related to jump processes in general smooth domains. We consider a nonlocal diffusive term of censored type of order strictly less than 1 and Hamiltonians both in coercive form and in noncoercive Bellman form, whose growth in the gradient make them the leading term in the equation. We prove a comparison principle for bounded sub-and supersolutions in the context of viscosity solutions with generalized boundary conditions, and consequently by Perron’s method we get the existence and uniqueness of continuous solutions. We give some applications in the evolutive setting, proving the large time behaviour of the associated evolutive problem under suitable assumptions on the data.     

On the solvability of a nonlocal boundary value problem with opposite fluxes at a part of the boundary and of the adjoint problem

We consider a nonlocal boundary value problem for the Laplace operator in a circular sector with opposite fluxes on the radii and with zero value of the solution on one of the radii; we also consider the adjoint problem. We prove the unique solvability of these problems and obtain the solution in an explicit form by the spectral method. As a by-product, we study the completeness and the basis property of systems of roots functions for problems of Samarskii-Ionkin type, which may be of interest in itself.     

On the solutions of a boundary value problem of linear thermoelasticity system with nonlocal conditions

This paper studies a boundary value problem with nonlocal conditions for a coupled system of linear thermoelasticity in one-dimensional case. Using an a priori estimate, we prove the uniqueness of the solution. Also, some explicit solutions are obtained by using the separation method.     

On Neumann and oblique derivatives boundary conditions for nonlocal elliptic equations

Inspired by the penalization of the domain approach of Lions and Sznitman, we give a sense to Neumann and oblique derivatives boundary value problems for nonlocal, possibly degenerate elliptic equations. Two different cases are considered: (i) homogeneous Neumann boundary conditions in convex, possibly non-smooth and unbounded domains, and (ii) general oblique derivatives boundary conditions in smooth, bounded, and possibly non-convex domains. In each case we give appropriate definitions of viscosity solutions and prove uniqueness of solutions of the corresponding boundary value problems. We prove that these boundary value problems arise in the penalization of the domain limit from whole space problems and obtain as a corollary the existence of solutions of these problems.     

具有非局部边界条件的强耦合反应扩散方程组(英)

考虑具有非局部边界条件的半线性强耦合反应扩散方程组的初边值问题．利用上、下解方法和Leray—Schauder不动点定理等，证明问题在适当条件下的光滑解的存在唯一性．     

A Mixed Problem for a Hyperbolic System on the Plane with Delay in the Boundary Conditions

We examine well-posedness of the boundary value problem in a half-strip for a first-order linear hyperbolic system with delay (lumped and distributed) in the boundary conditions. In the case of the negative real parts of the eigenvalues of the corresponding spectral problem we prove a time uniform estimate for a solution to the homogeneous problem which enables us to justify the linearization principle for analysis of stability of stationary solutions to the nonlinear problem.     

Blow-Up Phenomena for Some Pseudo-Parabolic Equations with Nonlocal Term

We investigate the initial boundary value problem of some semilinear pseudo-parabolic equations with Newtonian nonlocal term. We establish a lower bound for the blow-up time if blow-up does occur. Also both the upper bound for $T$ and blow up rate of the solution are given when $J(u_0)<0$. Moreover, we establish the blow up result for arbitrary initial energy and the upper bound for $T$. As a product, we refine the lifespan when $J(u_0)<0.$     

A reproducing kernel method for solving nonlocal fractional boundary value problems

In our previous works, we proposed a reproducing kernel method for solving singular and nonsingular boundary value problems of integer order based on the reproducing kernel theory. In this letter, we shall expand the application of reproducing kernel theory to fractional differential equations and present an algorithm for solving nonlocal fractional boundary value problems. The results from numerical examples show that the present method is simple and effective.     

Theorems about the Existence of Solutions to Problems with Nonlocal Initial Value

Recently much work has been devoted to nonlocal problems. However, very little has been accomplished in the literature for nonlocal initial problems with nonlinear boundary conditions. It is the purpose of this paper to prove the existence results for solutions to a semilinear parabolic PDE with linear homogeneous boundary conditions, and to other ones with nonlinear boundary conditions, provided the ordered upper and lower solutions are given. Semigroup, fractional order function spaces and generalized Poincaré operators play an important role in proving the existence of solutions. Supportedpartly by Research Grant 19531060 of China NSF and Grant 97024811 of the Foundation of Doctoral Program