On the spectral properties of odd-order differential operators with integrable potential

We consider a boundary value problem with irregular boundary conditions for a differential operator of arbitrary odd order. The potential in this operator is assumed to be an integrable function. We suggest a method for studying the spectral properties of differential operators with integrable coefficients. We analyze the asymptotic behavior of solutions of the differential equation in question for large values of the spectral parameter. The eigenvalue asymptotics for the considered differential operator is obtained.     

Smoothing with positivity‐preserving Padé schemes for parabolic problems with nonsmooth data

We introduce a new class of higher order numerical schemes for parabolic partial differential equations that are more robust than the well‐known Rannacher schemes. The new family of algorithms utilizes diagonal Padé schemes combined with positivity‐preserving Padé schemes instead of first subdiagonal Padé schemes. We utilize a partial fraction decomposition to address problems with accuracy and computational efficiency in solving the higher order methods and to implement the algorithms in parallel. Optimal order convergence for nonsmooth data is proved for the case of a self‐adjoint operator in Hilbert space as well as in Banach space for the general case. Numerical experiments support the theorems, including examples in pricing options with nonsmooth payoff in financial mathematics. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Numer Methods Partial Differential Eq, 2005     

Multiple solutions for a Robin‐type differential inclusion problem involving the p(x)‐Laplacian

In this paper, we obtain the existence of at least two nontrivial solutions for a Robin‐type differential inclusion problem involving p(x)‐Laplacian type operator and nonsmooth potentials. Our approach is variational, and it is based on the nonsmooth critical point theory for locally Lipschitz functions. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Fundamental Solutions of Some Linear Operator Equations and Applications

A concept of a fundamental solution is introduced for linear operator equations given in some functional spaces. In the case where this fundamental solution does not exist, the representation of the solution is found by the concept of a generalized fundamental solution, which is introduced for operators with nontrivial and generally infinite-dimensional kernels. The fundamental and generalized fundamental solutions are also investigated for a class of Fredholm-type operator equations. Some applications are given for one-dimensional generally nonlocal hyperbolic problems with trivial, finite- and infinite-dimensional kernels. The fundamental and generalized fundamental solutions of such problems are constructed as particular solutions of a system of integral equations or an integral equation. These fundamental solutions become meaningful in a general case when the coefficients are generally nonsmooth functions satisfying only some conditions such as p-integrablity and boundedness.     

Multiple and sign‐changing solutions for the multivalued p ‐Laplacian equation

We consider a class of elliptic inclusions under Dirichlet boundary conditions involving multifunctions of Clarke's generalized gradient. Under conditions given in terms of the first eigenvalue as well as the Fu?ik spectrum of the p ‐Laplacian we prove the existence of a positive, a negative and a sign‐changing solution. Our approach is based on variational methods for nonsmooth functionals (nonsmooth critical point theory, second deformation lemma), and comparison principles for multivalued elliptic problems. In particular, the existence of extremal constant‐sign solutions plays a key role in the proof of sign‐changing solutions (© 2010 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Operator kernel estimates for functions of generalized Schrödinger operators

We study the decay at large distances of operator kernels of functions of generalized Schrödinger operators, a class of semibounded second order partial differential operators of mathematical physics, which includes the Schrödinger operator, the magnetic Schrödinger operator, and the classical wave operators (i.e., acoustic operator, Maxwell operator, and other second order partial differential operators associated with classical wave equations). We derive an improved Combes-Thomas estimate, obtaining an explicit lower bound on the rate of exponential decay of the operator kernel of the resolvent. We prove that for slowly decreasing smooth functions the operator kernels decay faster than any polynomial.

     

An inverse problem for an integro‐differential operator on a star‐shaped graph

A partial inverse problem for an integro‐differential Sturm‐Liouville operator on a star‐shaped graph is studied. We suppose that the convolution kernels are known on all the edges of the graph except one and recover the kernel on the remaining edge from a part of the spectrum. We prove the uniqueness theorem for this problem and develop a constructive algorithm for its solution, based on the reduction of the inverse problem on the graph to the inverse problem on the interval by using the Riesz basis property of the special system of functions.     

Spectral properties of a fourth-order differential operator with integrable coefficients

The aim of this paper is to study spectral properties of differential operators with integrable coefficients and a constant weight function. We analyze the asymptotic behavior of solutions to a differential equation with integrable coefficients for large values of the spectral parameter. To find the asymptotic behavior of solutions, we reduce the differential equation to a Volterra integral equation. We also obtain asymptotic formulas for the eigenvalues of some boundary value problems related to the differential operator under consideration.     

Numerical solution of evolutionary integral equations with completely monotonic kernel by Runge–Kutta convolution quadrature

We study the numerical solutions of the initial boundary value problems for the Volterra‐type evolutionary integal equations, in which the integral operator is a convolution product of a completely monotonic kernel and a positive definite operator, such as an elliptic partial‐differential operator. The equation is discretized in time by the Runge–Kutta convolution quadrature. Error estimates are derived and numerical experiments reported. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Numer Methods Partial Differential Eq31: 105–142, 2015     

Singular integral operators on Riemann surfaces and elliptic differential systems

The derivatives of the Cauchy kernels on compact Riemann surfaces generate singular integral operators analogous to the Calderón-Zigmund operators with the kernel (t - z)² on the complex plane. These operators play an important role in studying elliptic differential equations, boundary value problems, etc. We consider here the most important case of the multi-valued Cauchy kernel with real normalization of periods. In the opposite plane case, such an operator is not unitary. Nevertheless, its norm in L₂ is equal to one. This result is used to study multi-valued solutions of elliptic differential systems.     

On integro‐differential inclusions with operator‐valued kernels

We study integro‐differential inclusions in Hilbert spaces with operator‐valued kernels and give sufficient conditions for the well‐posedness. We show that several types of integro‐differential equations and inclusions are covered by the class of evolutionary inclusions, and we therefore give criteria for the well‐posedness within this framework. As an example, we apply our results to the equations of visco‐elasticity and to a class of nonlinear integro‐differential inclusions describing phase transition phenomena in materials with memory. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Operator–valued Fourier multiplier theorems on Besov spaces

We investigate analytical properties of a measure geometric Laplacian which is given as the second derivative w.r.t. two atomless finite Borel measures μ and ν with compact supports supp μ ? supp ν on the real line. This class of operators includes a generalization of the well‐known Sturm‐Liouville operator as well as of the measure geometric Laplacian given by . We obtain for this differential operator under both Dirichlet and Neumann boundary conditions similar properties as known in the classical Lebesgue case for the euclidean Laplacian like Gauß‐Green‐formula, inversion formula, compactness of the resolvent and its kernel representation w.r.t. the corresponding Green function. Finally we prove nuclearity of the resolvent and give two representations of its trace.     

Multiple Solutions for Nonlinear Coercive Problems with a Nonhomogeneous Differential Operator and a Nonsmooth Potential

We consider a nonlinear elliptic problem driven by a nonlinear nonhomogeneous differential operator and a nonsmooth potential. We prove two multiplicity theorems for problems with coercive energy functional. In both theorems we produce three nontrivial smooth solutions. In the second multiplicity theorem, we provide precise sign information for all three solutions (the first positive, the second negative and the third nodal). Out approach is variational, based on the nonsmooth critical point theory. We also prove an auxiliary result relating smooth and Sobolev local minimizer for a large class of locally Lipschitz functionals.     

Composite‐grid multigrid for diffusion on the sphere

Recently, there has been much interest in the solution of differential equations on surfaces and manifolds, driven by many applications whose dynamics take place on such domains. Although increasingly powerful algorithms have been developed in this field, many straightforward questions remain, particularly in the area of coupling advanced discretizations with efficient linear solvers. In this paper, we develop a structured refinement algorithm for octahedral triangulations of the surface of the sphere. We explain the composite‐grid finite‐element discretization of the Laplace–Beltrami operator on such triangulations and extend the fast adaptive composite‐grid scheme to provide an efficient solution of the resulting linear system. Supporting numerical examples are presented, including the recovery of second‐order accuracy in the case of a nonsmooth solution.     

Universal and Integrable Aspects of an Elliptic Vortex Representation in 2+1‐Dimensional Magneto‐Gasdynamics

Integrable substructure of a 2+1‐dimensional magneto‐gasdynamic system is investigated via a general elliptic vortex ansatz. Certain universal and Hamiltonian aspects of the admitted representation are uncovered. A class of confined magneto‐gasdynamic flows with an elliptic cylindrical boundary is isolated with time‐dependent semiaxes determined by an integrable Ermakov–Ray–Reid system.     

Transformation operators for the canonical Dirac system

For canonical Dirac systems of differential equations with locally integrable coefficients, we prove the existence of transformation operators and estimate the kernels of these operators. We also give estimates for these kernels for the case in which the coefficients belong to the space L _loc ² . We establish a relationship between the kernel of the transformation operators and the potential matrix.     

Localized boundary‐domain singular integral equations of Dirichlet problem for self‐adjoint second‐order strongly elliptic PDE systems

The paper deals with the three‐dimensional Dirichlet boundary value problem (BVP) for a second‐order strongly elliptic self‐adjoint system of partial differential equations in the divergence form with variable coefficients and develops the integral potential method based on a localized parametrix. Using Green's representation formula and properties of the localized layer and volume potentials, we reduce the Dirichlet BVP to a system of localized boundary‐domain integral equations. The equivalence between the Dirichlet BVP and the corresponding localized boundary‐domain integral equation system is studied. We establish that the obtained localized boundary‐domain integral operator belongs to the Boutet de Monvel algebra. With the help of the Wiener–Hopf factorization method, we investigate corresponding Fredholm properties and prove invertibility of the localized operator in appropriate Sobolev (Bessel potential) spaces. Copyright © 2016 The Authors Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A Multiplicity Result for an Elliptic Anisotropic Differential Inclusion Involving Variable Exponents

In this paper we are concerned with the study of a class of quasilinear elliptic differential inclusions involving the anisotropic $\overrightarrow {p}(\cdot)$ -Laplace operator, on a bounded open subset of ${\mathbb R}^n$ which has a smooth boundary. The abstract framework required to study this kind of differential inclusions lies at the interface of three important branches in analysis: nonsmooth analysis, the variable exponent Lebesgue–Sobolev spaces theory and the anisotropic Sobolev spaces theory. Using the concept of nonsmooth critical point we are able to prove that our problem admits at least two non-trivial weak solutions.     

Elliptic theory of differential edge operators I

Examples of edge operators include Laplacians on asymptotically flat and asymptotically hyperbolic manifolds. Edge operators also arise in boundary problems around higher condimension boundaries. This paper is concerned with the analysis of general elliptic edge operators with constant indicide roots. We determine when such an operator has a distributional asymptotic expansion. Conditions are given to guarantee that the coefficients of this expansion are smooth. In Part I of this paper we only study the case when the operator is semi-Fredholm. Part II will examine edge operators with infinite dimensional kernel and cokernel, as well as develop the theory of Poisson edge operators.     

On exact boundary controllability for linearly coupled wave equations

In this paper we study exact boundary controllability for a system of two linear wave equations coupled by lower order terms. We obtain square integrable control of Neuman type for initial state with finite energy, in nonsmooth domains of the plane.