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.     

On the Gevrey well posedness of the Cauchy problem for weakly hyperbolic equations of higher order

We shall consider the Cauchy problem for weakly hyperbolic equations of higher order with coefficients depending only on time. The regularities of the distinct characteristic roots and the multiple characteristic roots independently influence Gevrey well posedness of the Cauchy problem.     

On the asymptotic behavior of nonlinear waves in the presence of a short-range potential

Consider the nonlinear wave equation with zero mass and a time-independent potential in three space dimensions. When it comes to the associated Cauchy problem, it is already known that short-range potentials do not affect the existence of small-amplitude solutions. In this paper, we focus on the associated scattering problem and we show that the situation is quite different there. In particular, we show that even arbitrarily small and rapidly decaying potentials may affect the asymptotic behavior of solutions.     

On the correct formulation of a multidimensional problem for strictly hyperbolic equations of higher order

A theorem of the unique solvability of the first boundary value problem in the Sobolev weighted spaces is proved for higherorder strictly hyperbolic systems in the conic domain with special orientation.     

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.     

On the solvability of a spatial problem of Darboux type for the wave equation

The question of the correct formulation of one spatial problem of Darboux type for the wave equation has been investigated. The correct formulation of that problem in the Sobolev space has been proved for surfaces having a quite definite orientation on which are given the boundary value conditions of the problem of Darboux type.     

The self-similar solutions of the one-dimensional semilinear Tricomi-type equations

In this article we investigate the issue of existence of global in time solutions of semilinear Tricomi-type equations. We give conditions that relate the nonlinearity, the speed of propagation, and the order of singularities of initial data. These conditions guarantee existence of global in time solutions. In particular, we prove existence of solutions invariant under dilation by solving the Cauchy problem with initial data which are homogeneous functions.     

Global entropy solutions to a class of quasi-linear wave equations with large time-oscillating sources

This research explores the Cauchy problem for a class of quasi-linear wave equations with time dependent sources. It can be transformed into the Cauchy problem of hyperbolic integro-differential systems of nonlinear balance laws. We introduce the generalized Glimm scheme in new version and study its stability which is proved by Glimm-type interaction estimates in a dissipativity assumption. The generalized solutions to the perturbed Riemann problems, the building blocks of generalized Glimm scheme, are constructed by Riemann problem method modeled on the source free equations. The global existence for the Lipschitz continuous solutions and weak solutions to the systems is established by the consistency of scheme and the weak convergence of source. Finally, the weak solutions are also the entropy solutions which satisfy the entropy inequality.     

Globally Lipschitz continuous solutions to a class of quasilinear wave equations

This work investigates the existence of globally Lipschitz continuous solutions to a class of Cauchy problem of quasilinear wave equations. Applying Lax's method and generalized Glimm's method, we construct the approximate solutions of the corresponding perturbed Riemann problem and establish the global existence for the derivatives of solutions. Then, the existence of global Lipschitz continuous solutions can be carried out by showing the weak convergence of residuals for the source term of equation.     

Long time behavior of classical solutions to the generalized Goursat problem of quasilinear hyperbolic systems

We investigate the existence of a global classical solution to the generalized Goursat problem. Under some degenerate assumptions of boundary conditions, we prove that the solution approaches a combination of Lipschitz continuous and a piecewise C¹ traveling wave solution.     

Research announcement an algorithm for numerical calculation of topical degree

The problem of finding a local minimum of a real differentiable function is considered from a homotopic point of view. Using a Davidenko embedding method with a particular homotopy, an ordinary differential equation is derived. Solution of this equation by Euler's rule gives rise to an iteration formula for the optimization problem. Convergence and termination properties of this formula are discussed.     

Global structure and asymptotic behavior of weak solutions to flood wave equations

The present paper concerns with the global structure and asymptotic behavior of the discontinuous solutions to flood wave equations. By solving a free boundary problem, we first obtain the global structure and large time behavior of the weak solutions containing two shock waves. For the Cauchy problem with a class of initial data, we use Glimm scheme to obtain a uniform BV estimate both with respect to time and the relaxation parameter. This yields the global existence of BV solution and convergence to the equilibrium equation as the relaxation parameter tends to 0.     

On the solvability of a Darboux type non-characteristic spatial problem for the wave equation

The question of the correct formulation of a Darboux type non-characteristic spatial problem for the wave equation is investigated. The correct solvability of the problem is proved in the Sobolev space for surfaces of the temporal type on which Darboux type boundary conditions are given.     

Spatial problem of Darboux type for one model equation of third order

For a hyperbolic type model equation of third order a Darboux type problem is investigated in a dihedral angle. It is shown that there exists a real number ₀ such that for > ₀ the problem under consideration is uniquelly solvable in the Frechet space. In the case where the coefficients are constants, Bochner's method is developed in multidimensional domains, and used to prove the uniquely solvability of the problem both in Frechet and in Banach spaces.     

Global existence of shock front solutions in 1-dimensional piston problem in the relativistic Euler equations

The paper studies the 1-D piston problem of the relativistic Euler equations when the speed of the piston is a perturbation of a constant. A sequence of approximate solutions constructed by a modified Glimm scheme is proved to be convergent to the weak solution (which includes a strong leading shock) to the piston problem. In particular, we give the precise estimates on the reflection of the perturbed waves on the piston and the leading shock. The paper is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant 10626034) and the Special Research Fund for Selecting Excellent Young Teachers of the Universities in Shanghai.     

A probabilistic model associated with the pressureless gas dynamics

Using a method of stochastic perturbation of a Langevin system associated with the non-viscous Burgers equation we introduce a system of PDE that can be considered as a regularization of the pressureless gas dynamics describing sticky particles. By means of this regularization we describe how starting from smooth data a δ-singularity arises in the component of density. Namely, we find the asymptotics of solution at the point of the singularity formation as the parameter of stochastic perturbation tends to zero. Then we introduce a generalized solution in the sense of free particles (FP-solution) as a special limit of the solution to the regularized system. This solution corresponds to a medium consisting of non-interacting particles. The FP-solution is a bridging step to constructing solutions to the Riemann problem for the pressureless gas dynamics describing sticky particles. We analyze the difference in the behavior of discontinuous solutions for these two models and the relations between them. In our framework we obtain a unique entropy solution to the Riemann problem in 1D case.     

Almost global existence for nonlinear wave equations in an exterior domain in two space dimensions

In this paper we deal with the exterior problem for a system of nonlinear wave equations in two space dimensions, assuming that the initial data is small and smooth. We establish the same type of lower bound of the lifespan for the problem as that for the Cauchy problem, despite of the weak decay property of the solution in two space dimensions.     

Semi-hyperbolic patches of solutions to the two-dimensional nonlinear wave system for Chaplygin gases

Semi-hyperbolic patches are the regions in which one family out of two nonlinear families of characteristics starts on sonic curves and ends on transonic shock waves. This type of region appears frequently in the two-dimensional Riemann problem for the Euler equations and its simplified models and a few other situations. We construct a semi-hyperbolic patch of solution to the two-dimensional nonlinear wave system with Chaplygin gas equation of state by approaching the problem as a Goursat-type boundary value problem which has a sonic curve as the degenerate boundary.     

Global solvability for the Kirchhoff equations in exterior domains of dimension three

We consider the initial (boundary) value problem for the Kirchhoff equations in exterior domains or in the whole space of dimension three, and show that these problems admit time-global solutions, provided the norms of the initial data in the usual Sobolev spaces of appropriate order are sufficiently small. We obtain uniform estimates of the L¹(R) norms with respect to time variable at each point in the domain, of solutions of initial (boundary) value problem for the linear wave equations. We then show that the estimates above yield the unique global solvability for the Kirchhoff equations.     

The Cauchy problem for the 1-D Dirac–Klein–Gordon equation

The Cauchy problem for the Dirac–Klein–Gordon equation are discussed in one space dimension. Time local and global existence for solutions with rough data, especially the solutions for Klein–Gordon equation in the critical and super critical Sobolev norm of [4] are considered. The solutions with general propagation speeds are dealt with.