Multiplicative perturbations of constant-domain evolution equations

I prove a variation-of-constants formula and an existence theorem for multiplicative perturbations of nonautonomous linear equations, in the constant-domain, nonparabolic case (CD-systems).We use the properties of the evolution process generated by a CD-system: in particular an estimate of the integral product of the process with the perturbation term, taken in the constant Favard class of the CD-system. Using the extrapolation spaces and an extension of U(t, s) we are able to define a mild solution and to prove a corresponding existence and regularity theorem.As application I treat a size-structured population equation. (This paper was written with the financial support of the CNR (Italy).)     

Multivalued perturbations for a class of nonlinear evolution equations

We study in this paper the initial value problem for the multivalued differential equation wheref is in MS(2) andG is a multifunction fromC([0, T];) into the closed subsets of L²(0, Y;), satisfying suitable regularity assumptions. As an application we prove a local existence result for the problem

Doubly nonlinear evolution equations with non-monotone perturbations

The local (in time) existence of strong solutions to Cauchy problems for doubly nonlinear abstract evolution equations with non-monotone perturbations in reflexive Banach spaces is proved under appropriate assumptions, which allow the case where solutions of the corresponding unperturbed problem may not be unique. To prove the existence, a couple of approximate problems are introduced and delicate limiting procedures are discussed by using various tools from convex analysis and the Kakutani-Ky Fan fixed point theorem. Furthermore, an application of the preceding abstract theory to a nonlinear PDE is also given. (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Global attractors for doubly nonlinear evolution equations with non-monotone perturbations

This paper addresses the analysis of dynamical systems generated by doubly nonlinear evolution equations governed by subdifferential operators with non-monotone perturbations in a reflexive Banach space setting. In order to construct global attractors, an approach based on the notion of generalized semiflow is employed instead of the usual semigroup approach, since solutions of the Cauchy problem for the equation might not be unique. Moreover, the preceding abstract theory is applied to a generalized Allen-Cahn equation as well as a semilinear parabolic equation with a nonlinear term involving gradients.     

Convergence of multistep methods for Volterra functional differential equations

Summary This paper deals with the convergence of nonstationary quasilinear multistep methods with varying step, used for the numerical integration of Volterra functional differential equations. A Perron type condition (appearing in the differential equations theory) is imposed on the increment function. This gives a generalization of some results of Tavernini ([19–21]).     

Stepanov ergodic perturbations for some neutral partial functional differential equations

In this work, we give sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of μ?pseudo almost periodic integral solutions for some neutral partial functional differential equations with Stepanov μ?pseudo almost periodic forcing functions. Our working tools are based on the variation of constant formula and the spectral decomposition of the phase space. To illustrate our main results, we give applications to a neutral model arising in physical systems, as well as an application to heat equations with discrete and continuous delay. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Neutral stochastic functional differential equations with additive perturbations

The paper deals with the solution to the neutral stochastic functional differential equation whose coefficients depend on small perturbations, by comparing it with the solution to the corresponding unperturbed equation of the equal type. We give conditions under which these solutions are close in the (2m)th mean, on finite time-intervals and on intervals whose length tends to infinity as small perturbations tend to zero.     

A unified approach to the large deviations for small perturbations of random evolution equations

LetX ^ɛ = {X ^ɛ (t ; 0 ⩽t ⩽ 1 } (ɛ > 0) be the processes governed by the following stochastic differential equations:

Convergence in measure of multivariate Pade approximants

Convergence conclusions of Padé approximants in the univariate case can be found in various papers. However, results in the multivariate case are few. A. Cuyt seems to be the only one who discusses convergence for multivariate Pade approximants, she gives in [2] a de Montessus de Bollore type theorem. In this paper, we will discuss the zero set of a real multivariate polynomial, and present a convergence theorem in measure of multivariate Padé approximant. The proof technique used in this paper is quite different from that used in the univariate case. Supported by National Science Foundation of China for Youth     

Existence theorems for optimal control problems involving functional differential equations

This paper extends some existence theorems of Cesari for optimal control problems to systems whose dynamics is described by functional differential equations of finitely-retarded type. We show that the proper choice of state space is the spaceE ¹×C[–, 0], where >0 represents the time-lag of the system, and that it is necessary to choose initial conditions from a compact set inC[–, 0] as well as to employ the usual growth condition.This research was accomplished in the frame of research project AFOSR-942-65 at the University of Michigan. In particular, the author would like to thank Professor L. Cesari (University of Michigan) and Professor N. Chafee (Brown University) for many helpful remarks during the preparation of the research, which forms part of the author's doctoral dissertation written at the University of Michigan.     

Implicit difference methods for evolution functional differential equations

A general theory of implicit difference schemes for nonlinear functional differential equations with initial boundary conditions is presented. A theorem on error estimates of approximate solutions for implicit functional difference equations of the Volterra type with an unknown function of several variables is given. This general result is employed to investigate the stability of implicit difference schemes generated by first-order partial differential functional equations and by parabolic problems. A comparison technique with nonlinear estimates of the Perron type for given functions with respect to the functional variable is used.     

Singular solutions of elliptic equations involving nonlinear gradient terms on perturbations of the ball

In this article we obtain positive singular solutions of

(1)$?\mathrm{\Delta }u=|\mathrm{?}u{|}^p\text{ in }\mathrm{\Omega },u=0\text{ on }?\mathrm{\Omega },$

where Ω is a small $C^2$ perturbation of the unit ball in ${\mathbb{R}}^N$. For $\frac{N}{N?1}<p<2$ we prove that if Ω is a sufficiently small $C^2$ perturbation of the unit ball there exists a singular positive weak solution u of (1). In the case of $p>2$ we prove a similar result but now the positive weak solution u is contained in $C^{0,\frac{p?2}{p?1}}(\stackrel{￣}{\mathrm{\Omega }})$ and yet is not in $C^{0,\frac{p?2}{p?1}+\epsilon }(\stackrel{￣}{\mathrm{\Omega }})$ for any $\epsilon >0$.     

Non-periodic averaging principles for measure functional differential equations and functional dynamic equations on time scales involving impulses

We present a non-periodic averaging principle for measure functional differential equations and, using the correspondence between solutions of measure functional differential equations and solutions of functional dynamic equations on time scales (see Federson et al., 2012 [8]), we obtain a non-periodic averaging result for functional dynamic equations on time scales. Moreover, using the relation between measure functional differential equations and impulsive measure functional differential equations, we get a non-periodic averaging theorem for these equations. Also, it is a known fact that we can relate impulsive measure functional differential equations and impulsive functional dynamic equations on time scales (see Federson et al., 2013 [9]). Therefore, applying this correspondence to our averaging principle, we obtain a non-periodic averaging theorem for impulsive functional dynamic equations on time scales.     

Nonlinear perturbations and abstract evolution equations in general banach spaces

Summary Part I deals with the problem of determining sufficient conditions under which the sum of two m-accretive operators on a closed convex set Q₁ is m-accretive on Q₁. Part II is concerned with the initial value problem: u′+Au+g(u)=v, u(0)=u₀. Applications are given to the Boltzmann equation. Entrata in Redazione il 2 luglio 1975.