Global and exponential attractors for a Caginalp type phase-field problem

We deal with a generalization of the Caginalp phase-field model associated with Neumann boundary conditions. We prove that the problem is well posed, before studying the long time behavior of solutions. We establish the existence of the global attractor, but also of exponential attractors. Finally, we study the spatial behavior of solutions in a semi-infinite cylinder, assuming that such solutions exist.     

Exponential attractors for a singularly perturbed Cahn‐Hilliard system

Our aim in this article is to give a construction of exponential attractors that are continuous under perturbations of the underlying semigroup. We note that the continuity is obtained without time shifts as it was the case in previous studies. Moreover, we obtain an explicit estimate for the symmetric distance between the perturbed and unperturbed exponential attractors in terms of the perturbation parameter. As an application, we prove the continuity of exponential attractors for a viscous Cahn‐Hilliard system to an exponential attractor for the limit Cahn‐Hilliard system. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Phase-field systems with nonlinear coupling and dynamic boundary conditions

We consider phase-field systems of Caginalp type on a three-dimensional bounded domain. The order parameter fulfills a dynamic boundary condition, while the (relative) temperature is subject to a homogeneous boundary condition of Dirichlet, Neumann or Robin type. Moreover, the two equations are nonlinearly coupled through a quadratic growth function. Here we extend several results which have been proven by some of the authors for the linear coupling. More precisely, we demonstrate the existence and uniqueness of global solutions. Then we analyze the associated dynamical system and we establish the existence of global as well as exponential attractors. We also discuss the convergence of given solutions to a single equilibrium.     

Dynamics of Hodgkin–Huxley systems revisited

We consider the singularly perturbed Hodgkin–Huxley system subject to Neumann boundary conditions. We construct a family of exponential attractors {?_ε} which is continuous at ε = 0, ε being the parameter of perturbation. Moreover, this continuity result is obtained with respect to a metric independent of ε, compared with all previous results where the metric always depends on ε. In the latter case, one needs to consider more regular function spaces and more smoother absorbing sets. Our results show that we can construct and analyse the stability of exponential attractors in a natural phase-space as it is known for the global attractor. Also, a new proof of the upper semicontinuity of the global attractor 𝒜_ε at ε = 0 is given.     

Attractors for a Caginalp phase- eld model type on the whole space R3

We consider in this paper a generalization of Caginalp phase-field system derived from a generalization of the Maxwell-Cattaneo law in an unbounded domain namely \(R^3\) in our case; which make the analysis challenging. We prove the well-posedness of the problem and the dissipativity of the associated semigroup. Finally, we study the long time behavior of solutions in terms of attractors.     

Solvability of a class of phase field systems related to a sliding mode control problem

We consider a phase-field system of Caginalp type perturbed by the presence of an additional maximal monotone nonlinearity. Such a system arises from a recent study of a sliding mode control problem. We prove the existence of strong solutions. Moreover, under further assumptions, we show the continuous dependence on the initial data and the uniqueness of the solution.     

On the Caginalp system with dynamic boundary conditions and singular potentials

This article is devoted to the study of the Caginalp phase field system with dynamic boundary conditions and singular potentials. We first show that, for initial data in H ², the solutions are strictly separated from the singularities of the potential. This turns out to be our main argument in the proof of the existence and uniqueness of solutions. We then prove the existence of global attractors. In the last part of the article, we adapt well-known results concerning the Lojasiewicz inequality in order to prove the convergence of solutions to steady states.      

On higher-order anisotropic Caginalp phase-fi eld systems with polynomial nonlinear terms

Our aim in this paper is to study higher-order (in space) anisotropic Caginalp phase-field systems. In particular, we obtain well-posedness results, as well as the existence of the global attractor and exponential attractor.     

Exponential stability and partial averaging

The exponential stability of singularly perturbed time-varying systems is investigated. It turns out that, under natural conditions, exponential stability of an averaged system is equivalent to exponential stability of the perturbed system for small perturbation parameters. Explicit estimates for both, the approximation of single trajectories and the order of the exponential decay, are obtained. The method of proof does not require smoothness of the averaged system.     

Robust exponential attractors for Cahn‐Hilliard type equations with singular potentials

Our aim in this article is to study the long time behaviour of a family of singularly perturbed Cahn‐Hilliard equations with singular (and, in particular, logarithmic) potentials. In particular, we are able to construct a continuous family of exponential attractors (as the perturbation parameter goes to 0). Furthermore, using these exponential attractors, we are able to prove the existence of the finite dimensional global attractor which attracts the bounded sets of initial data for all the possible values of the spatial average of the order parameter, hence improving previous results which required strong restrictions on the size of the spatial domain and to work on spaces on which the average of the order parameter is prescribed. Finally, we are able, in one and two space dimensions, to separate the solutions from the singular values of the potential, which allows us to reduce the problem to one with a regular potential. Unfortunately, for the unperturbed problem in three space dimensions, we need additional assumptions on the potential, which prevents us from proving such a result for logarithmic potentials. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

一类扰动系统的指数稳定性问题

主要讨论了一类扰动系统的指数稳定性问题 .若扰动项的控制函数满足无穷可积、 L2 可积或者 Lp可积时 ,x =0是常系统的指数稳定点 ,则也是扰动系统的指数稳定点 .推广和丰富了 Khalil[1] 的结果     

The existence of pullback exponential attractors for nonautonomous dynamical system and applications to nonautonomous reaction diffusion equations

First we establish some sufficient conditions for the existence of pullback exponential attractors by using $\omega-$limit compactness in the framework of process. Then we provide a new method to prove the existence of pullback exponential attractors. As a simple application, we prove the existence of pullback exponential attractors for nonautonomous reaction diffusion equations in $H_0^1$.     

Stability by the linear approximation for discrete equations

This paper is concerned with exponential stability of solutions of perturbed discrete equations. For a given m>1 we will provide necessary and sufficient conditions for exponential stability of all perturbed systems with perturbation of order m under the assumption that the unperturbed linear system is exponentially stable. Basing on this result we obtained necessary and sufficient conditions for exponential stability of the perturbed system for all perturbations of order m>1 for regular systems. Our results are expressed in terms of regular coefficients of the unperturbed system.     

An extension of the concept of gradient semigroups which is stable under perturbation

In this article we introduce the concept of a gradient-like nonlinear semigroup as an intermediate concept between a gradient nonlinear semigroup (those possessing a Lyapunov function, see [J.K. Hale, Asymptotic Behavior of Dissipative Systems, Math. Surveys Monogr., vol. 25, Amer. Math. Soc., 1989]) and a nonlinear semigroup possessing a gradient-like attractor. We prove that a perturbation of a gradient-like nonlinear semigroup remains a gradient-like nonlinear semigroup. Moreover, for non-autonomous dynamical systems we introduce the concept of a gradient-like evolution process and prove that a non-autonomous perturbation of a gradient-like nonlinear semigroup is a gradient-like evolution process. For gradient-like nonlinear semigroups and evolution processes, we prove continuity, characterization and (pullback and forwards) exponential attraction of their attractors under perturbation extending the results of [A.N. Carvalho, J.A. Langa, J.C. Robinson, A. Suárez, Characterization of non-autonomous attractors of a perturbed gradient system, J. Differential Equations 236 (2007) 570-603] on characterization and of [A.V. Babin, M.I. Vishik, Attractors in Evolutionary Equations, Stud. Math. Appl., vol. 25, North-Holland, Amsterdam, 1992] on exponential attraction.     

Pullback exponential attractors for the non-autonomous micropolar fluid flows

This paper investigates the pullback asymptotic behaviors for the non-autonomous micropolar fluid flows in 2D bounded domains. We use the energy method, combining with some important properties of the generated processes, to prove the existence of pullback exponential attractors and global pullback attractors and show that they both with finite fractal dimension. Further, we give the relationship between global pullback attractors and pullback exponential attractors.     

On global bifurcations in three-dimensional diffeomorphisms leading to wild Lorenz-like attractors

We study dynamics and bifurcations of three-dimensional diffeomorphisms with nontransverse heteroclinic cycles. We show that bifurcations under consideration lead to the birth of wild-hyperbolic Lorenz attractors. These attractors can be viewed as periodically perturbed classical Lorenz attractors, however, they allow for the existence of homoclinic tangencies and, hence, wild hyperbolic sets.      

Random attractors of stochastic partial differential equations: A smooth approximation approach

We use the method of smooth approximation to examine the random attractor for two classes of stochastic partial differential equations (SPDEs). Roughly speaking, we perturb the SPDEs by a Wong-Zakai scheme using smooth colored noise approximation rather than the usual polygonal approximation. After establishing the existence of the random attractor of the perturbed system, we prove that when the colored noise tends to the white noise, the random attractor of the perturbed system with colored noise converges to that of the original SPDEs by invoking some continuity results on attractors in random dynamical systems.     

Markovian perturbations of discrete iterations: Lyapunov functions,global minimization,and associative memory

The aim of this paper is twofold. First, we shall focus on Lyapunov functions for discrete dynamical systems. We shall propose a methodology for building Lyapunov functions. This methodology will be based upon the introduction of small random perturbations in the deterministic dynamics. Then we shall deal with concentration results for the perturbed dynamics. Our ultimate goal is to force the convergence of the perturbed process towards a set of specified attractors of the deterministic system. We shall illustrate our results on the paradigms of global minimization and associative memory. Our formalism will be illustrated on new algorithms for which the asymptotic analysis can be done rigorously.     

Necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of exponential attractors for semigroups,and applications

First we establish some necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of exponential attractors by using ω$\omega$-limit compactness and a measure of non-compactness. Then we provide a new method for proving the existence of exponential attractors. We prove the existence of exponential attractors for reaction–diffusion equations and 2D Navier–Stokes equations as simple applications.     

Hierarchical structure of attractors of dynamical systems

Some basic properties of the small random perturbed dynamical system of Freidlin-Wentzell type are elicited. A hierarchy structure of attractors is constructed and some further properties of this structure are confirmed. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Doctoral Program Foundation of IHE 863 Program, China.