Partially overdetermined elliptic boundary value problems

We consider semilinear elliptic Dirichlet problems in bounded domains, overdetermined with a Neumann condition on a proper part of the boundary. Under different kinds of assumptions, we show that these problems admit a solution only if the domain is a ball. When these assumptions are not fulfilled, we discuss possible counterexamples to symmetry. We also consider Neumann problems overdetermined with a Dirichlet condition on a proper part of the boundary, and the case of partially overdetermined problems on exterior domains.     

A symmetry result for the p-laplacian equation via the moving planes method

Thsi paper is concerned with a positive solution u of the non–homogeneous p–Laplacian equation in an open, bounded, connected subset Ω of Rⁿ with C² boundary. We assume that u verifies overdetermined boundary conditions and we prove that of us has only one critial point Ω thenΩ is a ball and u is radially symmetric; to prove this result we use the moving planes method introduced by J.Serrien. Using the same technique we also prove that the result is stable in the following sense: the boundary of Ω tends to the boundary of a sphere as the diameter of the critical set u tends to 0.     

Blow-up vs. spurious steady solutions

In this paper, we study the blow-up problem for positive solutions of a semidiscretization in space of the heat equation in one space dimension with a nonlinear flux boundary condition and a nonlinear absorption term in the equation. We obtain that, for a certain range of parameters, the continuous problem has blow-up solutions but the semidiscretization does not and the reason for this is that a spurious attractive steady solution appears.

     

On a Class of Overdetermined Eigenvalue Problems

In this paper we present some new results of symmetry for inhomogeneous Dirichlet eigenvalue problems overdetermined by a condition involving the gradient of the first eigenfunction on the boundary. One specificity of the problem studied is the dependence of the equation and the boundary condition on the distance to the origin. The method of investigation is based on the use of continuous Steiner symmetrization together with some domain derivative tools. An application is given to the study of an overdetermined eigenvalue problem for a wedge-like membrane. © 1997 B. G. Teubner Stuttgart–John Wiley & Sons Ltd.     

A Discrete Phenomenon in the C and Analytic Regularity of the Blow-Up Curve of Solutions to the Liouville Equation in One Space Dimension

We give a complete discussion of the C^∞ or analytic regularity of blow-up curves for Cauchy problems or some mixed problems for the Liouville equation in one space dimension. In the case of mixed problems, the regularity results depend on the boundary condition: actually, we show the existence of a sequence of boundary conditions for which the regularity of the blow-up curve is better than in the general case.     

The blow-up rate and uniqueness of large solution for a porous media logistic equation

In this paper we ascertain the exact blow-up rate of the large solutions of a class of sublinear elliptic problems of a logistic type related to the porous media equation, from which we can obtain the uniqueness of the solution. The weight function in front of the nonlinearity vanishes on the boundary of the underlying domain with a general decay rate which can be approximated by a distance function.     

A symmetry result for an overdetermined elliptic problem using continuous rearrangement and domain derivative

We develop a new method to prove symmetry results for overdetermined boundary value problems. This method is based on the use of continuous Steiner symmetrization together with derivative with respect to the domain. It allows to consider nonlinear equations in divergence form with dependence inr=|x| in the nonlinearity. By using the notion of “local symmetry” introduced by the first author, we prove that the domain is necessarily a ball. We also give an example where the solution of the overdetermined problem is not radially symmetric.     

Overdetermined problems with possibly degenerate ellipticity, a geometric approach

Given an open bounded connected subset Ω of ℝⁿ, we consider the overdetermined boundary value problem obtained by adding both zero Dirichlet and constant Neumann boundary data to the elliptic equation −div(A(|∇u|)∇u)=1 in Ω. We prove that, if this problem admits a solution in a suitable weak sense, then Ω is a ball. This is obtained under fairly general assumptions on Ω and A. In particular, A may be degenerate and no growth condition is required. Our method of proof is quite simple. It relies on a maximum principle for a suitable P-function, combined with some geometric arguments involving the mean curvature of ∂Ω.     

Exit time moments, boundary value problems, and the geometry of domains in Euclidean space

Let X _t be a diffusion in Euclidean space. We initiate a study of the geometry of smoothly bounded domains in Euclidean space using the moments of the exit time for particles driven by X _t , as functionals on the space of smoothly bounded domains. We provide a characterization of critical points for each functional in terms of an overdetermined boundary value problem. For Brownian motion we prove that, for each functional, the boundary value problem which characterizes critical points admits solutions if and only if the critical point is a ball, and that all critical points are maxima. Received: 23 January 1997 / Revised version: 21 January 1998     

Blow-up problems for nonlinear parabolic equations on locally finite graphs

Let G=(V,E) be a locally finite connected weighted graph, and Δ be the usual graph Laplacian. In this article, we study blow-up problems for the nonlinear parabolic equation u_t=Δu + f(u) on G. The blow-up phenomenons for u_t=Δu + f(u) are discussed in terms of two cases: (i) an initial condition is given; (ii) a Dirichlet boundary condition is given. We prove that if f satisfies appropriate conditions, then the corresponding solutions will blow up in a finite time.     

Liouville type equation with exponential Neumann boundary condition and with singular data

In this paper we will analyze the blow-up behaviors of solutions to the singular Liouville type equation with exponential Neumann boundary condition. We generalize the Brezis–Merle type concentration-compactness theorem to this Neumann problem. Then along the line of the Li–Shafrir type quantization property we show that the blow-up value \(m(0) \in 2\pi \mathbb N\cup \{ 2\pi (1+\alpha )+2\pi (\mathbb N\cup \{0\})\}\) if the singular point 0 is a blow-up point. In the end, when the boundary value of solutions has an additional condition, we can obtain the precise blow-up value \(m(0)=2\pi (1+\alpha )\).     

ON INITIAL BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS FOR NONLINEAR SCHRDINGER EQUATIONS

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Growth estimates and blow-up in quasilinear parabolic problems

Growth estimate of positive solution for a quasilinear parabolic equation subject to Robin boundary condition is presented by the maximum principles. The growth estimate is then used to study blow-up of the solution of the problem. The bounds of ‘blow-up time’ and blow-up rate are obtained.     

Radial symmetry and partially overdetermined problems in a convex cone

We obtain the radial symmetry of the solution to a partially overdetermined boundary value problem in a convex cone in space forms by using the maximum principle for a suitable subharmonic function P and integral identities. In dimension 2, we prove Serrin-type results for partially overdetermined problems outside a convex cone. Furthermore, we obtain a Rellich identity for an eigenvalue problem with mixed boundary conditions in a cone.     

Nonradial positive solutions of the ‐Laplace Emden–Fowler equation with sign‐changing weight

In this paper we study the p‐Laplace Emden–Fowler equation with a radial and sign‐changing weight in the unit ball under the Dirichlet boundary condition. We show that if the weight function is negative in the unit ball except for a small neighborhood of the boundary and positive at somewhere in this neighborhood, then no least energy solution is radially symmetric. Therefore the equation has both a positive radial solution and a positive nonradial solution. Moreover, we prove in the one dimensional case that if the neighborhood is large, then a positive solution is unique.     

Symmetry theorems for the overdetermined eigenvalue problems

The well-known Schiffer conjecture saying that for a smooth bounded domain Ω⊂Rn, if there exists a positive Neumann eigenvalue such that the corresponding Neumann eigenfunction u is constant on the boundary of Ω, then Ω is a ball. In this paper, we shall prove that the Schiffer conjecture holds if and only if the third order interior normal derivative of the corresponding Neumann eigenfunction is constant on the boundary. We also prove a similar result to the Berenstein conjecture for the overdetermined Dirichlet eigenvalue problem.     

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This paper deals with two parabolic initial-boundary value problems in multidimensional domain. The first problem describes the situation where the spherical medium is static and the nonlinear reaction takes place only at a single point. We show that under some conditions, the solution blows up in finite time and the blow-up set is the whole spherical medium. When the spherical medium is allowed to move in a special space, we investigate another parabolic initial-boundary value problem. It is proved that the blow-up can be avoided if the acceleration of the motion satisfies certain conditions.     

On the nonexistence of global solutions of some initial-boundary value problems for the Korteweg-de Vries equation

We consider the problem of finite-time blow-up of solutions of a class of initial-boundary value problems for the Korteweg-de Vries equation. By using the method of optimal test functions corresponding to the boundary conditions, we obtain blow-up conditions for local (with respect to t > 0) solutions and estimate the blow-up time.     

On the Solvability of a Mixed Problem for an One-dimensional Semilinear Wave Equation with a Nonlinear Boundary Condition

In this paper, for an one-dimensional semilinear wave equation we study a mixed problem with a nonlinear boundary condition. The questions of uniqueness and existence of global and blow-up solutions of this problem are investigated, depending on the nonlinearity nature appearing both in the equation and in the boundary condition.     

Blow-up phenomena and local well-posedness for a generalized Camassa–Holm equation in the critical Besov space

In this paper we mainly study the Cauchy problem for a generalized Camassa–Holm equation in a critical Besov space. First, by using the Littlewood–Paley decomposition, transport equations theory, logarithmic interpolation inequalities and Osgood’s lemma, we establish the local well-posedness for the Cauchy problem of the equation in the critical Besov space $$B^{\frac{1}{2}}_{2,1}$$. Next we derive a new blow-up criterion for strong solutions to the equation. Then we give a global existence result for strong solutions to the equation. Finally, we present two new blow-up results and the exact blow-up rate for strong solutions to the equation by making use of the conservation law and the obtained blow-up criterion.