Bounds for the positive eigenvalues of the p-Laplacian with decaying potential

An upper bound is obtained for the positive eigenvalues of the p-Laplacian with decaying potential on [0,∞). The bound is expressed in terms of the potential and is shown to be the best possible of its kind.     

Conformal upper bounds for the eigenvalues of the Laplacian and Steklov problem

In this paper, we find upper bounds for the eigenvalues of the Laplacian in the conformal class of a compact Riemannian manifold (M,g). These upper bounds depend only on the dimension and a conformal invariant that we call “min-conformal volume”. Asymptotically, these bounds are consistent with the Weyl law and improve previous results by Korevaar and Yang and Yau. The proof relies on the construction of a suitable family of disjoint domains providing supports for a family of test functions. This method is interesting for itself and powerful. As a further application of the method we obtain an upper bound for the eigenvalues of the Steklov problem in a domain with C¹ boundary in a complete Riemannian manifold in terms of the isoperimetric ratio of the domain and the conformal invariant that we introduce.     

Simple eigenvalues for the Steklov problem in a domain with a small hole. A functional analytic approach

Let be a bounded open domain of . Let denote the outward unit normal of . We assume that the Steklov problem Δu = 0 in and on has a simple eigenvalue of . Then we consider an annular domain obtained by removing from a small‐cavity size of ε > 0, and we show that under proper assumptions there exists a real valued and real analytic function defined in an open neighborhood of (0,0) in and such that is a simple eigenvalue for the Steklov problem Δu = 0 in and on for all ε > 0 small enough, and such that . Here denotes the outward unit normal of , and δ_2,2 ≡ 1 and δ_2,n ≡ 0 if n ≥ 3. Then related statements have been proved for corresponding eigenfunctions. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Isoparametric finite-element approximation of a Steklov eigenvalue problem

We study the isoparametric variant of the finite-element method(FEM) for an approximation of Steklov eigenvalue problems forsecond-order, selfadjoint, elliptic differential operators.Error estimates for eigenfunctions and eigenvalues are derived.We prove the same estimate for eigenvalues as that obtainedin the case of conforming finite elements provided that theboundary of the domain is well approximated. Some algorithmicaspects arising from the FE isoparametric discretization ofthe Steklov problems are analysed. We finish this paper withnumerical results confirming the considered theory.     

A free boundary problem for p-Laplacian in the plane

We consider the following free boundary problem in an unbounded domain Ω in two dimensions: Δpu=0 in Ω, on J₀, on J₁, where ∂Ω=J₀∪J₁. We prove that if 0<u<1 in Ω, Ji is the graph of a function in and gi is a constant for each i=0,1, then the free boundary ∂Ω must be two parallel straight lines and the solution u must be a linear function. The proof is based on maximum principle.     

Multiple positive solutions to a three-point boundary value problem with p-Laplacian

Sufficient conditions are obtained that guarantee the existence of at least two positive solutions for the equation (g(u′(t)))′+a(t)f(u)=0 subject to boundary conditions, by a simple application of a new fixed-point theorem due to Avery and Henderson.     

Lipschitz continuity of solutions of a free boundary problem involving the p-Laplacian

We prove local interior and boundary Lipschitz continuity of solutions of a free boundary problem involving the p-Laplacian.     

Positive solution of three-point boundary value problem for the one-dimensional p-Laplacian with singularities

In the paper, we deal with positive solutions of the following nonlinear three-point singular boundary value problem with a p-Laplacian operator:

     

Titchmarsh's asymptotic formula for periodic eigenvalues and an extension to the p-Laplacian

An asymptotic formula for periodic eigenvalues, due to Titchmarsh, is taken to a higher degree of accuracy using a Prüfer transformation method, not depending on Floquet theory. With the idea of the rotation number, this method is then extended to the p-Laplacian.     

Ordinary p-Laplacian systems with nonlinear boundary conditions

This paper is concerned with the existence of solutions for the boundary value problem

     

Existence and iteration of positive solutions for a generalized right-focal boundary value problem with p-Laplacian operator

In the paper, we obtain the existence of positive solutions and establish a corresponding iterative scheme for the following third-order generalized right-focal boundary value problem with p-Laplacian operator:

     

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.     

Nontrivial solutions for higher-order m-point boundary value problem with a sign-changing nonlinear term

This paper studies the existence of nontrivial solutions for a class of higher-order m-point singular boundary value problems based on the topological degree of a completely continuous field, the first eigenvalue and its corresponding eigenfunction of a special linear operator. The nonlinear term in the boundary value problems is sign-changing and may be unbounded from below.     

Eigenvalues of p(x)-Laplacian Dirichlet problem

This paper studies the eigenvalues of the p(x)-Laplacian Dirichlet problem

     

Multiplicity results for a Neumann problem involving the p-Laplacian

In this paper, we establish some multiplicity results for the following Neumann problem:

     

The existence of countably many positive solutions for a system of nonlinear singular boundary value problems with the p-Laplacian operator

In this paper, we study the existence of countable many positive solutions for a class of nonlinear singular boundary value systems with p-Laplacian operator:

     

An obstacle problem for nonlinear hemivariational inequalities at resonance

In this paper we examine an obstacle problem for a nonlinear hemivariational inequality at resonance driven by the p-Laplacian. Using a variational approach based on the nonsmooth critical point theory for locally Lipschitz functionals defined on a closed, convex set, we prove two existence theorems. In the second theorem we have a pointwise interpretation of the obstacle problem, assuming in addition that the obstacle is also a kind of lower solution for the nonlinear elliptic differential inclusion.     

Multiple solutions for discrete boundary value problems

A recent multiplicity theorem for the critical points of a functional defined on a finite-dimensional Hilbert space, established by Ricceri, is extended. An application to Dirichlet boundary value problems for difference equations involving the discrete p-Laplacian operator is presented.     

Global existence and blow-up of solutions to a nonlocal evolution p-laplace system with nonlinear boundary conditions

In this paper, the authors discuss the global existence and blow-up of the solution to an evolution p-Laplace system with nonlinear sources and nonlinear boundary condition. The authors first establish the local existence of solutions, then give a necessary and sufficient condition on the global existence of the positive solution.