General Tricomi-Rassias problem and oblique derivative problem for generalized Chaplygin equations

Many authors have discussed the Tricomi problem for some second order equations of mixed type, which has important applications in gas dynamics. In particular, Bers proposed the Tricomi problem for Chaplygin equations in multiply connected domains [L. Bers, Mathematical Aspects of Subsonic and Transonic Gas Dynamics, Wiley, New York, 1958]. And Rassias proposed the exterior Tricomi problem for mixed equations in a doubly connected domain and proved the uniqueness of solutions for the problem [J.M. Rassias, Lecture Notes on Mixed Type Partial Differential Equations, World Scientific, Singapore, 1990]. In the present paper, we discuss the general Tricomi-Rassias problem for generalized Chaplygin equations. This is one general oblique derivative problem that includes the exterior Tricomi problem as a special case. We first give the representation of solutions of the general Tricomi-Rassias problem, and then prove the uniqueness and existence of solutions for the problem by a new method. In this paper, we shall also discuss another general oblique derivative problem for generalized Chaplygin equations.     

Uniqueness of Quasi-Regular Solutions for a Bi-Parabolic Elliptic Bi-Hyperbolic Tricomi Problem

The Tricomi equation $ yu_{xx} + u_{yy} = 0 $ was established in 1923 by Tricomi who is the pioneer of parabolic elliptic and hyperbolic boundary value problems and related problems of variable type. In 1945 Frankl established a generalization of these problems for the well-known Chaplygin equation $ K(\,y)u_{xx} + u_{yy} = 0 $ subject to the Frankl condition 1 + 2( K / K ')' > 0, y <0. In 1953 and 1955 Protter generalized these problems even further by improving the above Frankl condition. In 1977 we generalized these results in R n ( n > 2). In 1986 Kracht and Kreyszig discussed the Tricomi equation and transition problems. In 1993 Semerdjieva considered the hyperbolic equation $ K_1 (\,y)u_{xx} + (K_2 {\rm (\,}y{\rm )}u_y )_y + ru = f $ for y<0. In this paper we establish uniqueness of quasi-regular solutions for the Tricomi problem concerning the more general mixed type partial differential equation $ K_1 (\,y)(M_2 {\rm (}x{\rm )}u_x )_x + M_1 (x)(K_2 {\rm (\,}y{\rm )}u_y )_y + ru = f $ which is parabolic on both lines x = 0; y = 0, elliptic in the first quadrant x > 0, y > 0 and hyperbolic in both quadrants x< 0, y > 0; x > 0, y< 0. In 1999 we proved existence of weak solutions for a particular Tricomi problem. These results are interesting in fluid mechanics.     

OBLIQUE DERIVATIVE PROBLEMS FOR SECOND ORDER NONLINEAR MIXED EQUATIONS WITH DEGENERATE LINE

The present article deals with oblique derivative problems for some nonlinear mixed equations with parabolic degeneracy, which include the Tricomi problem as a special case. First, the formulation of the problems for the equations is given; next, the representation and estimates of solutions for the above problems are obtained; finally, the existence of solutions for the problems is proved by the successive iteration and the compactness principle of solutions of the problems. In this article, the author uses the complex method, namely, the complex functions in the elliptic domain and the hyperbolic complex functions in hyperbolic domain are used.     

Oblique derivative problems for second order nonlinear equations of mixed type with degenerate hyperbolic curve

The present paper deals with oblique derivative problems for second order nonlinear equations of mixed type with degenerate hyperbolic curve, which include the Tricomi problem as a special case. Firstly the formulation of the problems for the equations is given, next the representation and estimates of solutions for the above problems are obtained, finally the existence of solutions for the problems is proved by the successive iteration of solutions of the equations and the fixed-point principle. In this paper, we use the complex analytic method, namely the new partial derivative notations, elliptic complex functions in the elliptic domain and hyperbolic complex functions in the hyperbolic domain are introduced, such that the second order equations of mixed type with degenerate curve are reduced to the first order mixed complex equations with singular coefficients, and then the advantage of complex analytic method can be applied.     

The Tricomi problem for second order linear equations of mixed type with parabolic degeneracy

In Bers, 1958, Mathematical Aspects of Subsonic and Transonic Gas Dynamics (New York: Wiley); Bitsadze, 1988, Some Classes of Partial Differential Equations (New York: Gordon and Breach); Rassias, 1990, Lecture Notes on Mixed Type Partial Differential Equations (Singapore: World Scientific); Salakhitdinov and Islomov, 1987, The Tricomi problem for the general linear equation of mixed type with a nonsmooth line of degeneracy. Soviet Math. Dokl., 34, 133–136; Smirnov, 1978, Equations of Mixed type (Providence, RI: American Mathematical Society), the authors posed and discussed the Tricomi problem of second order equations of mixed type with parabolic degeneracy, which possesses important application to gas dynamics. The present article deals with the Tricomi problem for general second order equations of mixed type with parabolic degeneracy. Firstly the formulation of the problem for the equations is given, next the representations and estimates of solutions for the above problem are obtained, finally the existence of solutions for the problem is proved by the successive iteration and the method of parameter extension. In this article, we use the complex method, namely the complex functions in the elliptic domain and the hyperbolic complex functions in hyperbolic domain are used (see Wen, 2002, Linear and Quasilinear Equations of Hyperbolic and Mixed Types (London: Taylor and Francis)).     

On the uniqueness of generalized and quasi-regular solutions to equations of mixed type in ℝ<Superscript>3</Superscript>

Some three-dimensional (3D) problems for mixed type equations of first and second kind are studied. For equation of Tricomi type, they are 3D analogs of the Darboux (or Cauchy-Goursat) plane problem. Such type problems for a class of hyperbolic and weakly hyperbolic equations as well as for some hyperbolic-elliptic equations are formulated by M. Protter in 1952. In contrast to the well-posedness of the Darboux problem in the 2D case, the new 3D problems are strongly ill-posed. A similar statement of 3D problem for Keldysh-type equations is also given. For mixed type equations of Tricomi and Keldysh type, we introduce the notion of generalized or quasi-regular solutions and find sufficient conditions for the uniqueness of such solutions to the Protter’s problems. The dependence of lower order terms is also studied.     

On the nonuniqueness of the solution of the Tricomi problem with the generalized Frankl matching condition

We obtain an integral representation of the solution of the Tricomi problem for the Lavrent’ev-Bitsadze equation with mixed boundary conditions in the elliptic part of the domain and with zero posed on one characteristic of the equation. The gradient of the solution is not continuous but satisfies some condition referred to as the “generalized Frankl matching condition.” We state theorems implying that the inhomogeneous Tricomi problem either has a unique solution or is determined modulo a solution of the homogeneous Tricomi problem.     

A mixed problem with Tricomi and Frankl conditions for the gellerstedt equation with a singular coefficient

We consider a generalized Tricomi equation with a singular coefficient. For this equation in a mixed domain we study the corresponding problem in the case, when a part of the boundary characteristic is free of boundary conditions; the deficient Tricomi condition is equivalently substituted by a nonlocal Frankl condition on a segment of the degeneration line. We prove that the stated problem is well-posed.     

The second generalized Frankl’ problem for the Chaplygin equation with a singular coefficient

In this paper we consider a generalized Frankl’ problem for the Chaplygin equation with a singular coefficient. By using the method of integral equations we prove the unique solvability of the mentioned problem.     

Schwarz problem for bi-analytic functions in multiply connected domains

The Schwarz problem for bi-analytic functions in unbounded circular multiply connected domains is considered. We combine constructive methods applied to boundary value problems for complex partial differential equations in simply connected domains and for the Riemann–Hilbert type problems in multiply connected domains. A general method is outlined and the case of doubly connected domains is discussed in details. Solution is obtained in the form of a series.     

Functional-differential equations in a class of analytic functions and its application to elastic composites

According to Muskhelishvili’s approach, two-dimensional elastic problems for media with non-overlapping inclusions are reduced to boundary value problems for analytic functions in multiply connected domains. Using a method of functional equations developed by Mityushev, we reduce such a problem for a circular multiply connected domain to functional-differential equations. It is proved that the operator corresponding to the functional-differential equations is compact in the Hardy–Sobolev space. Moreover, these equations can be solved by the method of successive approximation under some natural conditions.     

On the solvability of the Tricomi problem with a generalized Frankl transmission condition

We study the solvability of the Tricomi problem for the Lavrent’ev-Bitsadze equation with mixed boundary conditions in the elliptic part of the domain. On the type change line of the equation, the solution gradient is subjected to a condition that is usually referred to as the generalized Frankl transmission condition. We show that the inhomogeneous Tricomi problem either has a unique solution or is conditionally solvable and the homogeneous problem has only the trivial solution. We write out an integral representation of the solution of this problem.     

Self-similar solutions of semilinear wave equation with variable speed of propagation

We investigate the issue of existence of the self-similar solutions of the generalized Tricomi equation in the half-space where the equation is hyperbolic. We look for the self-similar solutions via the Cauchy problem. An integral transformation suggested in [K. Yagdjian, A note on the fundamental solution for the Tricomi-type equation in the hyperbolic domain, J. Differential Equations 206 (2004) 227-252] is used to represent solutions of the Cauchy problem for the linear Tricomi-type equation in terms of fundamental solutions of the classical wave equation. This representation allows us to prove decay estimates for the linear Tricomi-type equation with a source term. Obtained in [K. Yagdjian, The self-similar solutions of the Tricomi-type equations, Z. Angew. Math. Phys., in press, doi:10.1007/s00033-006-5099-2] estimates for the self-similar solutions of the linear Tricomi-type equation are the key tools to prove existence of the self-similar solutions.     

多连通区域上一阶椭圆型复方程的Riemann-Hilbert问题与其适定性

In this article, we first propose the Riemann-Hilbert problem for uniformly elliptic complex equations of first order and its well-posed-ness in multiply connected domains.Then we give the integral representation of solutions for modified Riemann-Hilbert problem of the complex equations. Moreover we shall obtain a priori estimates of solutions of the modified Riemann-Hilbert problem and verify its solvability. Finally the solvability results of the original boundary value problem can be obtained.     

\mathbb{R} -Linear problem for multiply connected domains and alternating method of Schwarz

We study the $ \mathbb{R} $ -linear conjugation problem for multiply connected domains by the method of integral equations. The method differs from the classical method of potentials. It is related to the generalized alternating method of Schwarz, which is based on the decomposition of the considered domain with complex geometry into simple domains and subsequent solution to boundary value problems for simple domains. Convergence of the method of successive approximations is investigated.     

A problem with an analog of Frankl condition on the characteristics for gellerstedt equation with singular coefficient

We investigate the problem with an analog of Frankl condition on boundary characteristics for generalized Tricomi equation. We prove that the formulated problem is correct.     

On a Maximum Principle and Uniqueness Theorems for a System of First Order Equations of Mixed Type

A maximum principle for a system of first order equations of mixed type is established. The uniqueness theorems of solutions t.o the generalized Tricomi type problem and to the Frankl's problem are proved by the method of auxiliary functions.     

Discontinuous Oblique Derivative Problem for Second Order Equations of Mixed Type in General Domains

In [L. Bers (1958). Mathematical Aspects of Subsonic and Transonic Gas Dynamics . Wiley, New York; A.V. Bitsadze (1988). Some Classes of Partial Differential Equations . Gordon and Breach, New York; J.M. Rassias (1990). Lecture Notes on Mixed Type Partial Differential Equations. World Scientific, Singapore; H.S. Sun (1992). Tricomi problem for nonlinear equation of mixed type. Sci. in China ( Series A ), 35 , 14-20], the authors proposed and discussed the Tricomi problem of second order equations of mixed type in a special domain, and in [G.C. Wen (1998). Oblique derivative problems for linear mixed equations of second order. Sci. in China ( Series A ), 41 , 346-356], the author discussed the oblique derivative problem of second order equations of mixed type in a special domain. The present article deals with the discontinuous oblique derivative problem for quasilinear second order equations of mixed (elliptic-hyperbolic) type in general domains. Firstly, we give the formulation of the above boundary value problem, and then prove the existence of solutions for the above problem in general domains, in which the complex analytic method is used.     

A new process for constructing coefficients of elliptic complex equations in multiply connected domains

This article concerns the inverse problem for linear elliptic systems of first-order equations with Riemann–Hilbert-type map in multiply connected domains. First the formulation and the complex form of the problem for the systems are given, and then the coefficients of the elliptic complex equations for the above problem are constructed by a complex analytic method, where the advantage of the methods in other papers is absorbed, and the used method in this article is more simple and the obtained result is more general. As an application of the above results, we can derive the corresponding results of the inverse problem for second-order elliptic equations from Dirichlet to Neumann map in multiply connected domains.     

A problem with tricomi and frankl conditions on the characteristic for a class of mixed-type equations

In this paper we prove the correctness of a problem with Tricomi and Frankl conditions on the characteristic for a certain class of mixed-type equations.