Uniqueness implies existence and uniqueness conditions for nonlocal boundary value problems for nth order differential equations

For the nth order differential equation, y(n)=f(x,y,y^′,…,y(n−1)), we consider uniqueness implies existence results for solutions satisfying certain nonlocal (k+2)-point boundary conditions, 1?k?n−1. Uniqueness of solutions when k=n−1 is intimately related to uniqueness of solutions when 1?k?n−2. These relationships are investigated as well.     

Uniqueness and existence results for ordinary differential equations

We establish some uniqueness and existence results for first-order ordinary differential equations with constant-signed discontinuous nonlinear parts. Several examples are given to illustrate the applicability of our work.     

Existence and uniqueness of solutions for third-order nonlinear boundary value problems

In this paper, we present some general results of existence and uniqueness of solutions of nonlinear two-point boundary value problems for third-order nonlinear differential equations by using the Shooting method. As applications we give certain concrete sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness.     

Uniqueness implies existence for three-point boundary value problems for dynamic equations

Shooting methods are used to obtain solutions of the three-point boundary value problem for the second-order dynamic equation, y^ΔΔ = f (x, y, y^Δ), y(x₁) = y₁, y(x₃) − y(x₂) = y₂, where f : (a, b)_T × ² → is continuous, x₁ < x₂ < x₃ in (a, b)_T, y₁, y₂ ε , and T is a time scale. It is assumed such solutions are unique when they exist.     

Uniqueness and existence for perturbed focal boundary value problems

Assuming a uniqueness assumption on the variational boundary value problems, uniqueness and existence is established for problems which generalize focal boundary value problems.     

Boundary data smoothness for solutions of nonlocal boundary value problems for second order differential equations

Under certain conditions, solutions of the boundary value problem, y^″=f(x,y,y^′), y(x₁)=y₁, and , are differentiated with respect to boundary conditions, where a<x₁<η₁<?<ηm<x₂<b, r₁,…,rm∈R, and y₁,y₂∈R.     

Uniqueness and existence for nth-order right focal boundary value problems

Assuming f is bounded and solutions to the linearized equation are unique, the uniqueness and existence of solutions is established for solutions of the equation y⁽ⁿ⁾ = f(t,y,y′,…,y⁽ⁿ⁻¹⁾) subject to the right focal boundary conditions.     

Constructive proof for existence of nonlinear two-point boundary value problems

Owing to the importance of differential equations in physics, the existence of solutions for differential equations has been paid much attention. In this paper, the existence of solution are obtained for the nonlinear second order two-point boundary value problem in the reproducing kernel space. Under certain assumptions on right-hand side, we propose constructive proof for the existence result, and a method is presented to obtain the exact solution expressed by the form of series. This paper is a extension of previous paper [Wei Jiang, Minggen Cui, The exact solution and stability analysis for integral equation of third or first kind with singular kernel, Appl. Math. Comput. 202 (2) (2008) 666-674], which extends a method of solving linear problems to present method for solving nonlinear problems.     

The existence results for obstacle optimal control problems

This paper is concerned with the existence of an optimal control problem for a quasi-linear elliptic obstacle variational inequality in which the obstacle is taken as the control. Firstly, we get some existence results under the assumption of the leading operator of the variational inequality with a monotone type mapping in Section 2. In Section 3, as an application, without the assumption of the monotone type mapping for the leading operator of the variational inequality, we prove that the leading operator of the variational inequality is a monotone type mapping. Existence of the optimal obstacle is proved. The method used here is different from [Y.Y. Zhou, X.Q. Yang, K.L. Teo, The existence results for optimal control problems governed by a variational inequality, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 321 (2006) 595-608].     

Optimal interval lengths for nonlocal boundary value problems associated with third order Lipschitz equations

For the third order differential equation, y^?=f(x,y,y^′,y^″), where f(x,y₁,y₂,y₃) is Lipschitz continuous in terms of yi, i=1,2,3, we obtain optimal bounds on the length of intervals on which there exist unique solutions of certain nonlocal three and four point boundary value problems. These bounds are obtained through an application of the Pontryagin Maximum Principle from the theory of optimal control.     

Two-parameter nonresonance condition for the existence of fourth-order boundary value problems

In this paper, we discuss the existence of the fourth-order boundary value problem

     

A mixed boundary value problem for Chaplygin's hodograph equation

In this paper we will prove existence, uniqueness and regularity of a classical solution to a mixed boundary value problem for Chaplygin's hodograph equation, which is degenerate elliptic on a part of the boundary. This problem is derived from the study of detached bow shock ahead of a straight ramp in uniform supersonic flows in the hodograph plane. The proof depends on Perron's method and some techniques from linear elliptic equations.     

Two-point and three-point boundary value problems for n th-order nonlinear differential equations

In this article, we are concerned with existence and uniqueness of solutions of four kinds of two-point boundary value problems for nth-order nonlinear differential equations by “Shooting” method, and studied existence and uniqueness of solutions of a kind of three-point boundary value problems for nth-order nonlinear differential equations by “Matching” method.     

The existence of solutions to second-order singular boundary value problems

This article analyzes qualitative properties of solutions to two-point boundary value problems for singular ordinary differential equations. In particular, we form new approaches that ensure that all possible solutions satisfy certain a priori bounds. The methods involve differential inequalities.     

Uniqueness results for semilinear polyharmonic boundary value problems on conformally contractible domains. I

We study polyharmonic boundary value problems (−Δ)^mu=f(u), , with Dirichlet boundary conditions on bounded and unbounded conformally contractible domains in . Such domains can be contracted to a point (bounded case) or to infinity (unbounded case) by one-parameter groups of conformal maps. The class of star-shaped domain is a subclass. The problem has variational structure. This allows us to derive a sufficient condition for uniqueness by studying the interaction of one-parameter transformation groups with the underlying functional . If the transformation group strictly reduces the values of then uniqueness of the critical point of follows. The proof is inspired by E. Noether's theorem on symmetries and conservation laws. Applications of the uniqueness principle are given in Part II of this paper.     

Uniqueness results for semilinear polyharmonic boundary value problems on conformally contractible domains. II

We continue Part I of this paper on polyharmonic boundary value problems (−Δ)^mu=f(u) on , , with Dirichlet boundary conditions. Here Ω is a bounded or unbounded conformally contractible domain as defined in Part I. The uniqueness principle proved in Part I is applied to show the following theorems: if f(s)=λs+|s|^p−1s, λ?0, with a supercritical p>(n+2m)/(n−2m) we extend the well-known non-existence result of Pucci and Serrin (Indiana Univ. Math. J. 35 (1986) 681-703) for bounded star-shaped domains to the wider class of bounded conformally contractible domains. We give two examples of domains in this class which are not star-shaped. In the case where 1<p<(n+2m)/(n−2m) is subcritical we give lower bounds for the L^∞-norm of non-trivial solutions. For certain unbounded conformally contractible domains, 1<p<(n+2m)/(n−2m) subcritical and λ?0 we show that the only smooth solution in H2m−1(Ω) is u≡0. Finally, on a bounded conformally contractible domain uniqueness of non-trivial solutions for f(s)=λ(1+|s|^p−1s), p>(n+2m)/(n−2m), supercritical and small λ>0 is proved. Solutions are critical points of a functional on a suitable space X. The theorems are proved by finding one-parameter groups of transformations on X which strictly reduce the values of . Then the uniqueness principle of Part I can be applied.