Asymptotic bounds of solutions for a periodic doubly degenerate parabolic equation

This paper is concerned with a doubly degenerate parabolic equation with logistic periodic sources. We are interested in the discussion of the asymptotic behavior of solutions of the initial-boundary value problem. In this paper, we first establish the existence of non-trivial nonnegative periodic solutions by a monotonicity method. Then by using the Moser iterative method, we obtain an a priori upper bound of the nonnegative periodic solutions, by means of which we show the existence of the maximum periodic solution and asymptotic bounds of the nonnegative solutions of the initial-boundary value problem. We also prove that the support of the non-trivial nonnegative periodic solution is independent of time.     

Global solution for a one-dimensional model problem in thermally radiative magnetohydrodynamics

The dynamics of gaseous stars is often described by magnetic fields coupled to self-gravitation and radiation effects. In this paper we consider an initial-boundary value problem for nonlinear planar magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) in the case that the effect of self-gravitation as well as the influence of radiation on the dynamics at high temperature regimes are taken into account. Based on the fundamental local existence results and global-in-time a priori estimates, we establish the global existence of a unique classical solution with large initial data to the initial-boundary value problem under quite general assumptions on the heat conductivity.     

A Neumann problem for the KdV equation with Landau damping on a half-line

We consider the initial-boundary value problem on a half-line for the KdV equation with Landau damping. We study traditionally important problems of the theory of nonlinear partial differential equations, such as global in time existence of solutions to the initial-boundary value problem and the asymptotic behavior of solutions for large time.     

Global solutions for initial-boundary value problem of quasilinear wave equations

This work investigates the existence of globally Lipschitz continuous solutions to a class of initial-boundary value problem of quasilinear wave equations. Applying the Lax's method and generalized Glimm's method, we construct the approximate solutions of initial-boundary Riemann problem near the boundary layer and perturbed Riemann problem away from the boundary layer. By showing the weak convergence of residuals for the approximate solutions, we establish the global existence for the derivatives of solutions and obtain the existence of global Lipschitz continuous solutions of the problem.     

Solutions to the seepage face model for dual porosity flows with hysteresis

This paper is concerned with theoretical analysis of the initial-boundary value problem for the dual porosity model of Darcian flows with the Preisach hysteresis operator. Due to the presence of the so-called unilateral boundary condition, the problem comes as an evolution variational inequality. We apply the penalty method to prove the global-in-time existence of the variational solution by constructing approximate solutions satisfying suitable energy type estimates.     

Existence of the universal attractor for the 3-D viscous primitive equations of large-scale moist atmosphere

In this paper, we consider the initial-boundary value problem for the three-dimensional viscous primitive equations of large-scale moist atmosphere which are used to describe the turbulent behavior of long-term weather prediction and climate changes. By obtaining the existence and uniqueness of global strong solutions for the problem and studying the long-time behavior of strong solutions, we prove the existence of the universal attractor for the dynamical system generated by the primitive equations of large-scale moist atmosphere.     

Local existence of solutions for the initial-boundary value problem of the nonlinear elastodynamic system outside a domain

In this paper we deal with the mixed initial-boundary value problem of Dirichlet type for the nonlinear elastodynamic system outside a domain. The local existence of solutions to this problem is proved by iteration.     

Generalized Glimm scheme to the initial boundary value problem of hyperbolic systems of balance laws

In this paper we provide a generalized version of the Glimm scheme to establish the global existence of weak solutions to the initial-boundary value problem of 2×2 hyperbolic systems of conservation laws with source terms. We extend the methods in [J.B. Goodman, Initial boundary value problem for hyperbolic systems of conservation laws, Ph.D. Dissertation, Stanford University, 1982; J.M. Hong, An extension of Glimm’s method to inhomogeneous strictly hyperbolic systems of conservation laws by “weaker than weak” solutions of the Riemann problem, J. Differential Equations 222 (2006) 515-549] to construct the approximate solutions of Riemann and boundary Riemann problems, which can be adopted as the building block of approximate solutions for our initial-boundary value problem. By extending the results in [J. Glimm, Solutions in the large for nonlinear hyperbolic systems of equations, Comm. Pure Appl. Math. 18 (1965) 697-715] and showing the weak convergence of residuals, we obtain stability and consistency of the scheme.     

Global C1 Solution to the Initial-boundary Value Problem for Diagonal Hyperbolic Systems with Linearly Degenerate Characteristics

We prove that the Cº boundedness of solution implies the global existence and uniqueness of C¹ solution to the initial-boundary value problem for linearly degenerate quasilinear hyperbolic systems of diagonal form with nonlinear boundary conditions. Thus, if the C¹ solution to the initial-boundary value problem blows up in a finite time, then the solution itself must tend to the infinity at the starting point of singularity.     

Global weak solutions to a class of compressible non-Newtonian fluids with vacuum

The global weak solution of an initial-boundary value problem for a compressible non-Newtonian fluid is studied in a three-dimensional bounded domain. By the techniques of artificial pressure, a solution to the initial-boundary value problem is constructed through an approximation scheme and a weak convergence method. The existence of a global weak solution to the three-dimensional compressible non-Newtonian fluid with vacuum and large data is established.     

Solvability via viscosity solutions for a model of phase transitions driven by configurational forces

This article is concerned with an initial-boundary value problem for an elliptic-parabolic coupled system arising in martensitic phase transition theory of elastically deformable solid materials, e.g., steel. This model was proposed in Alber and Zhu (2007) [4], and investigated in Alber and Zhu (2006) [3] the existence of weak solutions which are defined in a standard way, however the key technique used in Alber and Zhu (2006) [3] is not applicable to multi-dimensional problem. One of the motivations of this study is to solve this multi-dimensional problem, and another is to investigate the sharp interface limits. Thus we define weak solutions in a way, which is different from Alber and Zhu (2006) [3], by using the notion of viscosity solution. We do prove successfully the existence of weak solutions in this sense for one-dimensional problem, yet the multi-dimensional problem is still open.     

On a prey-predator reaction-diffusion system with Holling type III functional response

In this paper we study a prey-predator model defined by an initial-boundary value problem whose dynamics is described by a Holling type III functional response. We establish global existence and uniqueness of the strong solution. We prove that if the initial data are positive and satisfy a certain regularity condition, the solution of the problem is positive and bounded on the domain and then we deduce the continuous dependence on the initial data. A numerical approximation of the system is carried out with a spectral method coupled with the fourth-order Runge-Kutta time solver. The biological relevance of the comparative numerical results is also presented.     

A Necessary and Sufficient Condition for the Solvability of the Nonlinear Schr?dinger Equation on a Finite Interval

The admissibility of the initial-boundary data,which characterizes the existence of solution for the initial-boundary value problem,is important.Based on the Fokas method and the inverse scattering transformation,an approach is developed to solve the initial-boundary value problem of the nonlinear Schrodinger equation on a finite interval.A necessary and sufficient condition for the admissibility of the initial-boundary data is given,and the reconstruction of the potential is obtained.     

Application of nonclassical separation of variables to a nonlocal heat problem

We consider an initial-boundary value problem for the heat equation with a nonlocal two-point boundary condition containing a parameter. By separating the variables in an auxiliary function system, we construct a regular solution. We obtain sufficient conditions for the absolute and uniform convergence of the series in the auxiliary system. We prove conditions close to necessary ones for the existence of a regular solution of the initial-boundary value problem.     

Oscillations of Stratified Liquid Partially Covered by Crumpling Ice

We study the problem on small motions of ideal stratified fluid with a free surface, partially covered by crumbling ice. By the method of orthogonal projecting the boundary conditions on the moving surface and, with the help of investigation of some auxiliary problems, the original initial-boundary value problem is reduced to the equivalent Cauchy problem for a second order differential equation in a Hilbert space. We find sufficient existence conditions for existence of a strong (with respect to the time variable) solution to the initial-boundary value problem describing evolution of the specified hydrodynamics system.     

非线性势力与轴向力联合作用下梁方程的初边值问题

考虑非线性势力的作用下梁方程的初边值问题,利用Galerkin方法证明了非线性项在适当条件下,在不高于6维的空间中该初边值问题整体弱解的存在及唯一性.     

Weak solutions for the fully hyperbolic phase-field system of conserved type

We consider a conserved phase-field system coupling two nonlinear hyperbolic integro-differential equations. The model results from the assumption that the material undergoing phase transition exhibits some thermal memory effects (cf. [15]) and that the response of the order parameter to the variation of the free-energy functional is delayed (cf. [10, 23]). We prove the existence of the solution to the corresponding initial-boundary value problem associated with the resulting PDE system and a (conditioned) continuous dependence estimate of the solution with respect to the data of the problem. This work is partially supported by the Italian Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca, PRIN no. 2004011204, Project Analisi Matematica nei Problemi Inversi     

GLOBAL EXISTENCE, UNIQUENESS, AND STABILITY FOR A NONLINEAR HYPERBOLIC-PARABOLIC PROBLEM IN PULSE COMBUSTION

A global existence theorem is established for an initial-boundary value problem,with time-dependent boundary data,arising in a lumped parameter model of pulse combustion; the model in question gives ri...     

Existence and Uniqueness in a Theory of Thermoviscoelastic Dielectrics

This work deals with the study of an initial-boundary value problem in linear theory of thermo-viscoelastic dielectrics. A variational formulation of this problem is provided and the existence of its solution is proved by an auxiliary Faedo-Galerkin scheme. Finally, the uniqueness of the solution is obtained as a corollary of the existence proof.     

A quenching criterion for a multi-dimensional parabolic problem due to a concentrated nonlinear source

A multi-dimensional parabolic first initial-boundary value problem with a concentrated nonlinear source is studied. A criterion for its solution to quench, in a finite time t_q, everywhere on the concentrated nonlinear source only is given. An upper bound for t_q is also deduced. For illustration, an example is given.