Multiple and sign changing solutions of an elliptic eigenvalue problem with constraint

We prove the existence of sign changing solutions of a semilinear elliptic eigenvalue problem with constraint by using variational methods. Among those three solutions we obtained, one is positive, one negative and one sign changing. We also prove the existence of multiple sign changing solutions under some additional condition.     

Multiple and sign‐changing solutions for the multivalued p ‐Laplacian equation

We consider a class of elliptic inclusions under Dirichlet boundary conditions involving multifunctions of Clarke's generalized gradient. Under conditions given in terms of the first eigenvalue as well as the Fu?ik spectrum of the p ‐Laplacian we prove the existence of a positive, a negative and a sign‐changing solution. Our approach is based on variational methods for nonsmooth functionals (nonsmooth critical point theory, second deformation lemma), and comparison principles for multivalued elliptic problems. In particular, the existence of extremal constant‐sign solutions plays a key role in the proof of sign‐changing solutions (© 2010 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Sign changing solutions of the p(x)-Laplacian equation

This paper deals with the variational and Nehari manifold method for the p(x)-Laplacian equations in a bounded domain or in the whole space. We prove existence of sign changing solutions under certain conditions.     

Multiplicity results for an inhomogeneous Neumann problem with critical exponent

In dimension N≥5, we prove the existence of three solutions for the inhomogeneous Neumann problem with critical Sobolev exponent. One of the solutions is obtained with a changing sign property.     

Nehari's problem and competing species systems

We consider an optimal partition problem in N-dimensional domains related to a method introduced by Nehari [22]. We prove existence of the minimal partition and some extremality conditions. Moreover we show some connections between the variational problem, the behaviour of competing species systems with large interaction and changing sign solutions to elliptic superlinear equations.     

Nonlinear elliptic problems with superlinear reaction and parametric concave boundary condition

We study parametric nonlinear elliptic boundary value problems driven by the p-Laplacian with convex and concave terms. The convex term appears in the reaction and the concave in the boundary condition (source). We study the existence and nonexistence of positive solutions as the parameter λ > 0 varies. For the semilinear problem (p = 2), we prove a bifurcation type result. Finally, we show the existence of nodal (sign changing) solutions.     

Quasilinear elliptic system in exterior domains with dependence on the gradient

In this paper, we deal with a quasilinear elliptic system in exterior domains with dependence on the gradient and coupling of the equations not only inside of the domain, but also on the boundary. We prove the existence of positive, negative or sign changing weak solutions. Our approach relies on an aproximation argument and an adequate elliptic “a priori” estimate.     

On Classical Solutions of the Nordström-Vlasov System

Abstract

The Nordström-Vlasov system describes the dynamics of a self-gravitating ensemble of collisionless particles in the framework of the Nordström scalar theory of gravitation. We prove existence and uniqueness of classical solutions of the Cauchy problem in three dimensions and establish a condition which guarantees that the solution is global in time. Moreover, we show that if one changes the sign of the source term in the field equation, which heuristically corresponds to the case of a repulsive gravitational force, then solutions blow up in finite time for a large class of initial data. Finally, we prove global existence of classical solutions for the one dimensional version of the system with the correct sign in the field equation.     

Explicit Hopf-Lax type formulas for Hamilton-Jacobi equations and conservation laws with discontinuous coefficients

We deal with a Hamilton-Jacobi equation with a Hamiltonian that is discontinuous in the space variable. This is closely related to a conservation law with discontinuous flux. Recently, an entropy framework for single conservation laws with discontinuous flux has been developed which is based on the existence of infinitely many stable semigroups of entropy solutions based on an interface connection. In this paper, we characterize these infinite classes of solutions in terms of explicit Hopf-Lax type formulas which are obtained from the viscosity solutions of the corresponding Hamilton-Jacobi equation with discontinuous Hamiltonian. This also allows us to extend the framework of infinitely many classes of solutions to the Hamilton-Jacobi equation and obtain an alternative representation of the entropy solutions for the conservation law. We have considered the case where both the Hamiltonians are convex (concave). Furthermore, we also deal with the less explored case of sign changing coefficients in which one of the Hamiltonians is convex and the other concave. In fact in convex-concave case we cannot expect always an existence of a solution satisfying Rankine-Hugoniot condition across the interface. Therefore the concept of generalised Rankine-Hugoniot condition is introduced and prove existence and uniqueness.     

具有变号非线性项的二阶三点边值问题的两个正解

本文首先证明双锥上的一个不动点定理，并通过该定理研究一类具有变号非线性项的二阶三点边值问题两个正解的存在性．同时，该三点边值问题相关的Green函数也被给出．     

HOMOCLINIC ORBITS FOR A CLASS OF HAMILTONIAN SYSTEMS WITH POTENTIALS CHANGING SIGN

In this paper, we prove the existence of nontrivial homoclinic orbits for a class of Hamiltonian systems with potential changing sign. We use Mountain Pass Lemma.     

Constant Sign and Sign Changing Solutions for Systems of Quasilinear Elliptic Equations

We establish the existence of two opposite constant sign solutions for a general noncoercive quasilinear elliptic system with homogeneous Dirichlet boundary conditions. In the case where the system has a variational structure, by strengthening the hypotheses, we obtain a third nontrivial solution which is sign changing in the sense that one cannot have both components of the new solution of the same constant sign. Our approach relies on a suitable method of sub-supersolutions combined with truncation and variational arguments that does not require a subcritical growth condition.     

Sign changing solutions of the Brezis-Nirenberg problem in the Hyperbolic space

In this article we will study the existence and nonexistence of sign changing solutions for the Brezis-Nirenberg type problem in the Hyperbolic space. We will also establish sharp asymptotic estimates for the solutions and the compactness properties of solutions.     

Nonhomogeneous Hemivariational Inequalities with Indefinite Potential and Robin Boundary Condition

We consider a nonlinear, nonhomogeneous Robin problem with an indefinite potential and a nonsmooth primitive in the reaction term. In fact, the right-hand side of the problem (reaction term) is the Clarke subdifferential of a locally Lipschitz integrand. We assume that asymptotically this term is resonant with respect the principal eigenvalue (from the left). We prove the existence of three nontrivial smooth solutions, two of constant sign and the third nodal. We also show the existence of extremal constant sign solutions. The tools come from nonsmooth critical point theory and from global optimization (direct method).     

Nonexistence of Stable Solutions to Quasilinear Elliptic Equations on Riemannian Manifolds

We prove nonexistence of nontrivial, possibly sign changing, stable solutions to a class of quasilinear elliptic equations with a potential on Riemannian manifolds, under suitable weighted growth conditions on geodesic balls.     

Global solutions for the generalized Camassa–Holm equation

In this paper, we study the Cauchy problem of the generalized Camassa–Holm equation. Firstly, we prove the existence of the global strong solutions provide the initial data satisfying a certain sign condition. Then, we obtain the existence and the uniqueness of the global weak solutions under the same sign condition of the initial data.     

Positive solutions for third-order boundary value problems with change of signs

In this paper, we study the third-order triple-point nonlinear boundary value problems with sign changing nonlinearities by employing Krasnoselkii-Guo fixed point theorem and Avery-Henderson fixed point theorem,and establish results on the existence of at least one or two positive solutions to the boundary value problems.     

On an anisotropic double phase problem with singular and sign changing nonlinearity

This article consists of study of anisotropic double phase problems with singular term and sign changing subcritical as well as critical nonlinearity. Seeking the help of well known Nehari manifold technique, we establish existence of at least two opposite sign energy solutions in the subcritical case and one negative energy solution in the critical case. The results in the critical case are new also in the classical p-Laplacian case.     

Gradient estimates for viscosity solutions of singular fully nonlinear elliptic equations

We establish Lipschitz regularity for solutions to a family of non-isotropic fully nonlinear partial differential equations of elliptic type. In general such a regularity is optimal. No sign constraint is imposed on the solution, thus limiting free boundaries may have two-phases. Our estimates are then employed in combination with fine regularizing techniques to prove existence of viscosity solutions to singular nonlinear PDEs.     

Multiple existence results of solutions for quasilinear elliptic equations with a nonlinearity depending on a parameter

We provide existence results of multiple solutions for quasilinear elliptic equations depending on a parameter under the Neumann and Dirichlet boundary condition. Our main result shows the existence of two opposite constant sign solutions and a sign changing solution in the case where we do not impose the subcritical growth condition to the nonlinear term not including derivatives of the solution. The studied equations contain the \(p\) -Laplacian problems as a special case. Our approach is based on variational methods combining super- and sub-solution and the existence of critical points via descending flow.