A new approach to the busy period of the M/M/1 queue

In this paper, we provide a new approach to the computation of the Laplace transform of the length of the busy period of the M/M/1 queue with constrained workload (finite dam), without the use of complex analysis. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

On the existence and uniqueness of smooth solution for a generalized Zakharov equation

The paper deals with the existence and uniqueness of smooth solution for a generalized Zakharov equation. We establish local in time existence and uniqueness in the case of dimension d=2,3. Moreover, by using the conservation laws and Brezis-Gallouet inequality, the solution can be extended globally in time in two dimensional case for small initial data. Besides, we also prove global existence of smooth solution in one spatial dimension without any small assumption for initial data.     

On the moments of the time to ruin in dependent Sparre Andersen models with emphasis on Coxian interclaim times

The structural properties of the moments of the time to ruin are studied in dependent Sparre Andersen models. The moments of the time to ruin may be viewed as generalized versions of the Gerber–Shiu function. It is shown that structural properties of the Gerber–Shiu function hold also for the moments of the time to ruin. In particular, the moments continue to satisfy defective renewal equations. These properties are discussed in detail in the model of Willmot and Woo (2012), which has Coxian interclaim times and arbitrary time-dependent claim sizes. Structural quantities needed to determine the moments of the time to ruin are specified under this model. Numerical examples illustrating the methodology are presented.     

Existence and decay rates of solutions to the generalized Burgers equation

In this paper we study the generalized Burgers equation u_t+(u²/2)_x=f(t)u_xx, where f(t)>0 for t>0. We show the existence and uniqueness of classical solutions to the initial value problem of the generalized Burgers equation with rough initial data belonging to , as well it is obtained the decay rates of u in L^p norm are algebra order for p∈[1,∞[.     

On the selection of auxiliary functions, operators, and convergence control parameters in the application of the Homotopy Analysis Method to nonlinear differential equations: A general approach

The Homotopy Analysis Method of Liao [Liao SJ. Beyond perturbation: introduction to the Homotopy Analysis Method. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC Press; 2003] has proven useful in obtaining analytical solutions to various nonlinear differential equations. In this method, one has great freedom to select auxiliary functions, operators, and parameters in order to ensure the convergence of the approximate solutions and to increase both the rate and region of convergence. We discuss in this paper the selection of the initial approximation, auxiliary linear operator, auxiliary function, and convergence control parameter in the application of the Homotopy Analysis Method, in a fairly general setting. Further, we discuss various convergence requirements on solutions.     

An analytical approach to the solitonic solutions in the three-component plasma of the positive ion–electron–positron and investigating the effect of positron increase on the solitonic wave characteristics

In this article, we first investigate the conditions of the presence of the solitonic solutions in three-component plasma of the positive ion–electron–positron. Then, we offer the results of the effect of the positron increase on the characteristics of solitonic wave. After investigating the stability of the low-domain solitonic solutions, we research the time evolution of these waves in passing through the border between these two plasma media, which are different in positron density or the ratio of positron and electron temperatures.