The first eigenfunctions and eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian on Finsler manifolds

This paper proves that the first eigenfunctions of the Finsler p-Lapalcian are C~(1,α). Using a gradient comparison theorem and one-dimensional model, we obtain the sharp lower bound of the first Neumann and closed eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian on a compact Finsler manifold with nonnegative weighted Ricci curvature,on which a lower bound of the first Dirichlet eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian is also obtained.     

The dual eigenvalue problems for p-Laplacian

We consider the eigenvalue gap/ratio of the p-Laplacian eigenvalue problems, and obtain the minimizer of the eigenvalue gap for the single-well potential function. For the dual result, we also obtain the minimizer of the eigenvalue ratio for the single-barrier density function for p-Laplacian. This extends the results of the classical problem for the case p=2.     

Eigenvalue estimate for the weighted p-Laplacian

Let M be an n-dimensional closed manifold with metric g, dμ = e ^h(x) dV(x) be the weighted measure and ? _{μ, p} be the weighted p-Laplacian. In this article, we get the lower bound estimate of the first nonzero eigenvalue for the weighted p-Laplacian when the m-dimensional Bakry-émery curvature has a positive lower bound.     

Multiple solutions for resonant nonlinear periodic equations

We consider a nonlinear periodic problem driven by the scalar p-Laplacian, with an asymptotically (p?1)-linear nonlinearity. We permit resonance with respect to the second positive eigenvalue of the negative periodic scalar p-Laplacian and we assume nonuniform nonresonance with respect to the first positive eigenvalue. Using a combination of variational methods, with truncation techniques and Morse theory, we show that the problem has at least three nontrivial solutions.     

Existence and uniqueness of positive solutions for the Neumann p-Laplacian

We consider a nonlinear Neumann problem driven by the p-Laplacian and with a Carathéodory reaction which satisfies only a unilateral growth restriction. Using the principal eigenvalue of an eigenvalue problem involving the Neumann p-Laplacian plus an indefinite potential, we produce necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of positive smooth solutions.     

An anisotropic eigenvalue problem of Stekloff type and weighted Wulff inequalities

We study the Stekloff eigenvalue problem for the so-called pseudo p-Laplacian operator. After proving the existence of an unbounded sequence of eigenvalues, we focus on the first nontrivial eigenvalue σ_2,p , providing various equivalent characterizations for it. We also prove an upper bound for σ_2,p in terms of geometric quantities. The latter can be seen as the nonlinear analogue of the Brock–Weinstock inequality for the first nontrivial Stekloff eigenvalue of the (standard) Laplacian. Such an estimate is obtained by exploiting a family of sharp weighted Wulff inequalities, which are here derived and appear to be interesting in themselves.     

Eigenvalue inequalities for the p-Laplacian on a Riemannian manifold and estimates for the heat kernel

In this paper, we successfully generalize the eigenvalue comparison theorem for the Dirichlet p  -Laplacian (1<p<∞$1<p<\infty$) obtained by Matei (2000) [19] and Takeuchi (1998) [22], respectively. Moreover, we use this generalized eigenvalue comparison theorem to get estimates for the first eigenvalue of the Dirichlet p-Laplacian of geodesic balls on complete Riemannian manifolds with radial Ricci curvature bounded from below w.r.t. some point. In the rest of this paper, we derive an upper and lower bound for the heat kernel of geodesic balls of complete manifolds with specified curvature constraints, which can supply new ways to prove the most part of two generalized eigenvalue comparison results given by Freitas, Mao and Salavessa (2013) [9].     

Nonlinear resonant periodic problems with concave terms

We consider a nonlinear periodic problem, driven by the scalar p-Laplacian with a concave term and a Caratheodory perturbation. We assume that this perturbation f(t,x) is (p−1)-linear at ±∞, and resonance can occur with respect to an eigenvalue λm+1, m?2, of the negative periodic scalar p-Laplacian. Using a combination of variational techniques, based on the critical point theory, with Morse theory, we establish the existence of at least three nontrivial solutions. Useful in our considerations is an alternative minimax characterization of λ₁>0 (the first nonzero eigenvalue) that we prove in this work.     

Solutions and multiple solutions for problems with the p-Laplacian

In this paper we consider two nonlinear elliptic problems driven by the p-Laplacian and having a nonsmooth potential (hemivariational inequalities). The first is an eigenvalue problem and we prove that if the parameter λ < λ₂ = the second eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian, then there exists a nontrivial smooth solution. The second problem is resonant both near zero and near infinity for the principal eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian. For this problem we prove a multiplicity result. Our approach is variational based on the nonsmooth critical point theory.     

The first eigenvalue of Finsler p-Laplacian

The eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of p-Laplacian on Finsler manifolds are defined to be critical values and critical points of its canonical energy functional. Based on it, we generalize some eigenvalue comparison theorems of p-Laplacian on Riemannian manifolds, such as Lichnerowicz type estimate, Obata type theorem and Mckean type theorem, to the Finsler setting. Not only that, the Lichnerowicz type estimate we obtained is even better than the corresponding one in Riemannian geometry.     

Solutions and multiple solutions for problems with the <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Laplacian

In this paper we consider two nonlinear elliptic problems driven by the p-Laplacian and having a nonsmooth potential (hemivariational inequalities). The first is an eigenvalue problem and we prove that if the parameter λ < λ₂ = the second eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian, then there exists a nontrivial smooth solution. The second problem is resonant both near zero and near infinity for the principal eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian. For this problem we prove a multiplicity result. Our approach is variational based on the nonsmooth critical point theory. Second author is Corresponding author.     

Computing the first eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian via the inverse power method

In this paper, we discuss a new method for computing the first Dirichlet eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian inspired by the inverse power method in finite dimensional linear algebra. The iterative technique is independent of the particular method used in solving the p-Laplacian equation and therefore can be made as efficient as the latter. The method is validated theoretically for any ball in Rn if p>1 and for any bounded domain in the particular case p=2. For p>2 the method is validated numerically for the square.     

Lower bound estimates for the first eigenvalue of the weighted p-Laplacian on smooth metric measure spaces

New lower bounds of the first nonzero eigenvalue of the weighted p-Laplacian are established on compact smooth metric measure spaces with or without boundaries. Under the assumption of positive lower bound for the m-Bakry–Émery Ricci curvature, the Escobar–Lichnerowicz–Reilly type estimates are proved; under the assumption of nonnegative ∞-Bakry–Émery Ricci curvature and the m-Bakry–Émery Ricci curvature bounded from below by a non-positive constant, the Li–Yau type lower bound estimates are given. The weighted p-Bochner formula and the weighted p-Reilly formula are derived as the key tools for the establishment of the above results.     

The effect of perturbations on the first eigenvalue of the p-LaplacianL'éffet des pérturbations sur la première valeur propre du p-Laplacien

Let $\text{Ω}$ be a domain with Lipschitzian boundary of a compact Riemannian manifold (M,g) and p>1. We prove that we can make the volume of M arbitrarily close to the volume of $\text{(Ω,g)}$ while the first eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian on M remains uniformly bounded from below in terms of the the first eigenvalue of the Neumann problem for the p-Laplacian on $\text{(Ω,g)}$. To cite this article: A.-M. Matei, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 335 (2002) 255–258.     

Asymptotic behavior of the eigenvalues of the p(x)-Laplacian

We obtain asymptotic estimates for the eigenvalues of the p(x)-Laplacian defined consistently with a homogeneous notion of first eigenvalue recently introduced in the literature.     

An upper bound for nonlinear eigenvalues on convex domains by means of the isoperimetric deficit

We prove an upper bound for the first Dirichlet eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian operator on convex domains. The result implies a sharp inequality where, for any convex set, the Faber-Krahn deficit is dominated by the isoperimetric deficit.     

Eigenvalue problems for higher-order p-Laplacian dynamic equations on time scales

Let T be a time scale. The existence of positive solutions for the nonlinear four-point singular boundary value eigenvalue problem with higher-order p-Laplacian dynamic equations on time scales is studied. By using the fixed-point index theory, we derive an explicit interval of λ such that for any λ in this interval, the existence of at least one positive solution to the eigenvalue problem is guaranteed, and the existence of at least two solutions for λ in an appropriate interval is also discussed.     

An eigenvalue Dirichlet problem involving the p-Laplacian with discontinuous nonlinearities

A multiplicity result for an eigenvalue Dirichlet problem involving the p-Laplacian with discontinuous nonlinearities is obtained. The proof is based on a three critical points theorem for nondifferentiable functionals.     

Principal frequency and existence of solutions for quasilinear elliptic obstacle problems

In this paper, we are interested in the first eigenvalue of p-Laplacian and the relation between the first eigenvalue and the existence (or nonexistence) of nontrivial (positive) solution for quasilinear elliptic obstacle problems. Utilizing the fact that obstacle problem have consanguineous relations with corresponding equation, we get a simple approach to study the properties of solutions of obstacle problems, such as existence and nonexistence, regularity and stability, etc. In this paper we are mainly concerned with the existence and nonexistence.     

Inverse Problems on the Least Eigenvalue

Some uniqueness theorems on the least eigenvalue are provided for wide classes of self-adjoint operators: differential operators with operator-valued potentials, higher-order partial differential operators and the p-Laplacian.