Multiple Solutions for a Differential Inclusion Problem with Nonhomogeneous Boundary Conditions

In this paper, we use a mountain pass theorem with Cerami type conditions for locally Lipschitz functions to investigate the existence of at least one nontrivial solution for a differential inclusion problem involving the p-Laplacian and with nonlinear and nonsmooth boundary conditions. Moreover, by a symmetric version of the mountain pass theorem, we prove the existence of infinitely many solutions.     

Traces of Sobolev functions on the Ahlfors sets of Carnot groups

We prove the converse of the trace theorem for the functions of the Sobolev spaces W _p ^l on a Carnot group on the regular closed subsets called Ahlfors d-sets (the direct trace theorem was obtained in one of our previous publications). The theorem generalizes Johnsson and Wallin’s results for Sobolev functions on the Euclidean space. As a consequence we give a theorem on the boundary values of Sobolev functions on a domain with smooth boundary in a two-step Carnot group. We consider an example of application of the theorems to solvability of the boundary value problem for one partial differential equation.     

Inverse Sturm-Liouville problem with generalized periodic boundary conditions

In the present paper, we prove the uniqueness theorem for the inverse Sturm-Liouville problem with nonseparated boundary conditions, which generalize periodic boundary conditions. We suggest methods for solving these inverse problems. The corresponding examples and counterexamples are considered.     

Nondifferentiable mathematical programming and convex-concave functions

For a convex-concave functionL(x, y), we define the functionf(x) which is obtained by maximizingL with respect toy over a specified set. The minimization problem with objective functionf is considered. We derive necessary conditions of optimality for this problem. Based upon these necessary conditions, we define its dual problem. Furthermore, a duality theorem and a converse duality theorem are obtained. It is made clear that these results are extensions of those derived in studies on a class of nondifferentiable mathematical programming problems.This work was supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences.     

Variational approach for a p-Laplacian boundary value problem on time scales

In this paper, we study a second-order p-Laplacian dynamic equation on a periodic time scale subject to certain boundary value conditions. The variational structure of the above-mentioned boundary value problem is presented. Some new results on the existence of at least one or three distinct periodic solutions are established by means of the saddle point theorem, the least action principle as well as the three critical point theorem.     

Ambarzumyan‐type theorem with polynomially dependent eigenparameter

In this paper, we are concerned with the inverse Sturm–Liouville problem with polynomially dependent eigenparameter in discontinuity and boundary conditions. By using a self‐adjoint operator‐theoretic interpretation for this sort of problem, Ambarzumyan theorem is provided for the mentioned Sturm–Liouville operator. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Higher order multi‐point boundary value problems

We consider the boundary value problem where n ? 2 and m ? 1 are integers, t_j ∈ [0, 1] for j = 1, …, m, and f and g_i, i = 0, …, n ? 1, are continuous. We obtain sufficient conditions for the existence of a solution of the above problem based on the existence of lower and upper solutions. Explicit conditions are also found for the existence of a solution of the problem. The differential equation has dependence on all lower order derivatives of the unknown function, and the boundary conditions cover many multi‐point boundary conditions studied in the literature. Schauder’s fixed point theorem and appropriate Nagumo conditions are employed in the analysis. Examples are given to illustrate the results. © 2011 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim     

Solution of the inverse quasiperiodic problem for the Dirac system

We present a complete solution of the inverse problem of spectral analysis for the Dirac operator with quasiperiodic boundary conditions. We prove a uniqueness theorem for the solution of the inverse problem and obtain necessary and sufficient conditions for a sequence of real numbers to be the spectrum of a quasiperiodic Dirac problem.     

On existence of periodic solutions for gradient systems with applications

In this paper we prove the existence of periodic solutions for gradient systems in finite and infinite dimensional spaces. The techniques of the proofs are based on the application of a global inverse functions theorem, the Schäefer fixed point theorem and the Faedou–Galerkin method. We apply our results in order to solve nonlinear reaction–diffusion equations with Dirichlet and Neumann boundary conditions.     

Non-linear Elliptical Equations on the Sierpiński Gasket

This paper investigates properties of certain nonlinear PDEs on fractal sets. With an appropriately defined Laplacian, we obtain a number of results on the existence of non-trivial solutions of the semilinear elliptic equation with zero Dirichlet boundary conditions, where u is defined on the Sierpiński gasket. We use the mountain pass theorem and the saddle point theorem to study such equations for different classes of a and f. A strong Sobolev-type inequality leads to properties that contrast with those for classical domains.     

Recovery of the unknown coefficients in a two-dimensional hyperbolic equation

In this paper, an inverse boundary value problem for a two-dimensional hyperbolic equation with overdetermination conditions is studied. To investigate the solvability of the original problem, we first consider an auxiliary inverse boundary value problem and prove its equivalence to the original problem in a certain sense. We then use the Fourier method to reduce such an equivalent problem to a system of integral equations. Furthermore, we prove the existence and uniqueness theorem for the auxiliary problem by the contraction mappings principle. Based on the equivalency of these problems, the existence and uniqueness theorem for the classical solution of the original inverse problem is proved. Some discussions on the numerical solutions for this inverse problem are presented including some numerical examples.     

一类二阶三点边值问题多个拟对称正解的存在性

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Solvability of a class of boundary value problems in the space of convergent sequences

We consider two types of infinite systems of second-order differential equations with boundary conditions in the Banach sequence space c. For each system, sufficient conditions are provided for the existence of solutions. Our approach is based on the use of measure of noncompactness concept and the application of Darbo’s theorem for condensing operators. Some examples are presented to illustrate the obtained results.     

Determination of an unknown function in a parabolic equation with an overspecified condition

In this paper we consider the inverse problems of identifying some space-dependent unknown coefficients in parabolic equations subject to initial boundary value conditions along with an overspecified condition at the final time t = T. We use the overspecified information to transform the problems into non-linear parabolic equations involving a functional of the solution with respect to the time variable. This transformation allows us to establish existence theorems for these inverse problems by employing the Schauder fixed-point theorem.     

Reconstruction of Sturm-Liouville differential operators with singularities inside the interval

The inverse spectral problem for Sturm-Liouville differential operators on a finite interval is studied for an arbitrary and finite number of regular singular points inside the interval. A uniqueness theorem is proved; necessary and sufficient conditions and a procedure for the solution of the inverse problem are obtained.Translated fromMatematicheskie Zametki, Vol. 64, No. 1, pp. 143–156, July, 1998.This research was supported by the Ministry of Education (KTsFE) under grant No. 96-1.7-4 and by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research under grant No. 97-01-00566.     

Inverse Problem for Quasi-Periodic Differential Pencils with Jump Conditions Inside the Interval

Non-self-adjoint second-order differential pencils on a finite interval with non-separated quasi-periodic boundary conditions and jump conditions are studied. We establish properties of spectral characteristics and investigate the inverse spectral problem of recovering the operator from its spectral data. For this inverse problem we prove the corresponding uniqueness theorem and provide an algorithm for constructing its solution.     

Oscillation theorems for symplectic difference systems

We consider symplectic difference systems involving a spectral parameter, together with the Dirichlet boundary conditions. The main result of the paper is a discrete version of the so-called oscillation theorem which relates the number of finite eigenvalues less than a given number to the number of focal points of the principal solution of the symplectic system. In two recent papers the same problem was treated and an essential ingredient was to establish the concept of the multiplicity of a focal point. But there was still a rather restrictive condition needed, which is eliminated here by using the concept of finite eigenvalues (or zeros) from the theory of matrix pencils.     

Existence of three positive solutions for a class of Riemann-Liouville fractional q-difference equation

In this paper, we confirm the existence of three positive solutions for a class of Riemann-Liouville fractional $q$-difference equation which satisfies the boundary conditions. We gain several sufficient conditions for the existence of three positive solutions of this boundary value problem by applying the Leggett-Williams fixed point theorem.     

AMBARZUMYAN’S THEOREM WITH EIGENPARAMETER IN THE BOUNDARY CONDITIONS

In this paper, the classical Ambarzumyan’s theorem for the regular SturmLiouville problem is extended to the case in which the boundary conditions are eigenparameter dependent. Specifically, we show that if the spectrum of the operator D 2 +q with eigenparameter dependent boundary conditions is the same as the spectrum belonging to the zero potential, then the potential function q is actually zero.