Existence of Entropy Solutions to Two-Dimensional Steady Exothermically Reacting Euler Equations

We are concerned with the global existence of entropy solutions of the two-dimensional steady Euler equations for an ideal gas, which undergoes a one-step exothermic chemical reaction under the Arrhenius-type kinetics. The reaction rate function ?(T) is assumed to have a positive lower bound. We first consider the Cauchy problem (the initial value problem), that is, seek a supersonic downstream reacting flow when the incoming flow is supersonic, and establish the global existence of entropy solutions when the total variation of the initial data is sufficiently small. Then we analyze the problem of steady supersonic, exothermically reacting Euler flow past a Lipschitz wedge, generating an additional detonation wave attached to the wedge vertex, which can be then formulated as an initial-boundary value problem. We establish the global existence of entropy solutions containing the additional detonation wave (weak or strong, determined by the wedge angle at the wedge vertex) when the total variation of both the slope of the wedge boundary and the incoming flow is suitably small. The downstream asymptotic behavior of the global solutions is also obtained.     

Solution of nonlinear stochastic equations with a generator of a semigroup discontinuous at zero

In this paper we study the Cauchy problem for a nonlinear stochastic equation with a generator of a semigroup discontinuous at zero. We prove the unique existence of a mild solution for some class of such semigroups. We establish a connection between weak and mild solutions for such semigroups.     

On Cauchy—Dirichlet Problem for Parabolic Quasilinear SPDEs

We study the Cauchy–Dirichlet problem for a second-order quasilinear parabolic stochastic differential equation (SPDE) in a domain with a zero order noise term driven by a cylindrical Brownian motion. Considering its solution as a function with values in a probability space and using the methods of deterministic partial differential equations, we establish the existence and uniqueness of a strong solution in Hölder classes with weights.     

Existence of Global Solutions for a Class of Abstract Second-Order Nonlocal Cauchy Problem with Impulsive Conditions in Banach Spaces

In this paper, we are concerned with a class of abstract second-order nonlocal Cauchy problem with impulsive conditions in Banach spaces. First, we study the existence of mild solutions for a class of second-order nonlocal Cauchy problem with impulsive conditions in Banach spaces on an interval [0,a]. Later, we study a couple of cases where we can establish the existence of global solutions for a class of abstract second-order nonlocal Cauchy problem with impulsive conditions in Banach spaces. We apply our theory to study the existence of solutions for impulsive partial differential equations.     

Forward and Backward Mean-Field Stochastic Partial Differential Equation and Optimal Control

This paper is mainly concerned with the solutions to both forward and backward mean-field stochastic partial differential equation and the corresponding optimal control problem for mean-field stochastic partial differential equation. The authors first prove the continuous dependence theorems of forward and backward mean-field stochastic partial differential equations and show the existence and uniqueness of solutions to them. Then they establish necessary and sufficient optimality conditions of the control problem in the form of Pontryagin''s maximum principles. To illustrate the theoretical results, the authors apply stochastic maximum principles to study the infinite-dimensional linear-quadratic control problem of mean-field type. Further, an application to a Cauchy problem for a controlled stochastic linear PDE of mean-field type is studied.     

On the concept and existence of solution for impulsive fractional differential equations

This paper is motivated from some recent papers treating the problem of the existence of a solution for impulsive differential equations with fractional derivative. We firstly show that the formula of solutions in cited papers are incorrect. Secondly, we reconsider a class of impulsive fractional differential equations and introduce a correct formula of solutions for a impulsive Cauchy problem with Caputo fractional derivative. Further, some sufficient conditions for existence of the solutions are established by applying fixed point methods. Some examples are given to illustrate the results.     

Entropy solutions for linearly degenerate hyperbolic systems of rich type

Consider a linearly degenerate hyperbolic system of rich type. Assuming that each eigenvalue of the system has a constant multiplicity, we construct a representation formula of entropy solutions in L^∞ to the Cauchy problem. This formula depends on the solution of an autonomous system of ordinary differential equations taking x as parameter. We prove that for smooth initial data, the Cauchy problem for such an autonomous system admits a unique global solution. By using this formula together with classical compactness arguments, we give a very simple proof on the global existence of entropy solutions. Moreover, in a particular case of the system, we obtain an another explicit expression and the uniqueness of the entropy solution. Applications include the one-dimensional Born–Infeld system and linear Lagrangian systems.     

Global analysis for strong solutions to the equations of a ferrofluid flow model

In this paper we are concerned with the differential system proposed by Shliomis to describe the motion of an incompressible ferrofluid submitted to an external magnetic field. The system consists of the Navier-Stokes equations, the magnetization equations and the magnetostatic equations. No regularizing term is added to the magnetization equations. We prove the local existence of unique strong solution for the Cauchy problem and establish a finite time blow-up criterion of strong solutions. Under the smallness assumption of the initial data and the external magnetic field, we prove the global existence of strong solutions and derive a decay rate of such small solutions in L²-norm.     

Stochastic Differential Equations with Non-Lipschitz Coefficients in Hilbert Spaces

Abstract

In this article, we discuss the successive approximations problem for the solutions of the semilinear stochastic differential equations in Hilbert spaces with cylindrical Wiener processes under some conditions which are weaker than the Lipschitz one. We establish the existence and the uniqueness of the solution and additionally, in our framework we consider a limiting problem for the mild solution. It is shown that the mild solution tends to the solution of the stochastic differential equation of Itô type in finite dimensional space.     

Blowup and decay behavior of solutions to the generalized Boussinesq‐type equation with strong damping

In this paper, we study the Cauchy problem for the generalized Boussinesq‐type equation with strong damping. By defining a suitable solution space with time‐weighted norms and under smallness condition on the initial data, we establish the global existence and decay property of the solutions. Under certain conditions on the initial data, we also provide blowup of the solutions.     

Pseudoparabolic equations with additive noise and applications

In this work we present some results on the Cauchy problem for a general class of linear pseudoparabolic equations with additive noise. We consider questions of existence and uniqueness of mild and strong solutions and well posedness for this problem. We also prove the existence and uniqueness of mild and strong solutions for a related perturbed Cauchy problem and we investigate the continuity of the solution with respect to a small parameter. The abstract results are illustrated using examples from electromagnetics and heat conduction. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Renormalized entropy solutions to the Cauchy problem for first order quasilinear conservation laws in the class of periodic functions

We introduce the notion of a periodic in spatial variables renormalized entropy solution to the Cauchy problem for a first order quasilinear conservation law. We prove the existence and uniqueness theorems and comparison principle. We also clarify relations with generalized entropy solutions. Bibliography: 19 titles. Illustrations: 1 figure.     

Mean-field backward stochastic differential equations driven by G-Brownian motion and related partial differential equations

In this paper, we study mean-field backward stochastic differential equations driven by G-Brownian motion (G-BSDEs). We first obtain the existence and uniqueness theorem of these equations. In fact, we can obtain local solutions by constructing Picard contraction mapping for Y term on small interval, and the global solution can be obtained through backward iteration of local solutions. Then, a comparison theorem for this type of mean-field G-BSDE is derived. Furthermore, we establish the connection of this mean-field G-BSDE and a nonlocal partial differential equation. Finally, we give an application of mean-field G-BSDE in stochastic differential utility model.     

Maximum principle for quasi-linear backward stochastic partial differential equations

In this paper we are concerned with the maximum principle for quasi-linear backward stochastic partial differential equations (BSPDEs for short) of parabolic type. We first prove the existence and uniqueness of the weak solution to quasi-linear BSPDEs with the null Dirichlet condition on the lateral boundary. Then using the De Giorgi iteration scheme, we establish the maximum estimates and the global maximum principle for quasi-linear BSPDEs. To study the local regularity of weak solutions, we also prove a local maximum principle for the backward stochastic parabolic De Giorgi class.     

On the properties of solutions to a class of nonlinear systems of differential equations of large dimension

We consider the Cauchy problem for a class of nonlinear systems of differential equations of large dimension, establish some properties of solutions, and prove that for a sufficiently large number of differential equations the last component of the solution is an approximate solution to the initial value problem for a delay differential equation.     

Periodic nonautonomous differential equations with noninstantaneous impulsive effects

In this paper, we study a new class of periodic nonautonomous differential equations with periodic noninstantaneous impulsive effects. A concept of noninstantaneous impulsive Cauchy matrix is introduced, and some basic properties are considered. We give the representation of solutions to the homogeneous problem and nonhomogeneous problem by using noninstantaneous impulsive Cauchy matrix, and the variation of constants method, adjoint systems, and periodicity of solutions is verified under standard periodicity conditions. Further, we show the existence and uniqueness of solutions of semilinear problem and establish existence result for periodic solutions via Brouwer fixed point theorem and uniqueness and global asymptotic stability via Banach fixed point theorem.     

Regularization by Noise in One-Dimensional Continuity Equation

A linear stochastic continuity equation with non-regular coefficients is considered. We prove existence and uniqueness of strong solution, in the probabilistic sense, to the Cauchy problem when the vector field has low regularity, in which the classical DiPerna-Lions-Ambrosio theory of uniqueness of distributional solutions does not apply. We solve partially the open problem that is the case when the vector-field has random dependence. In addition, we prove a stability result for the solutions.

     

Degenerate parabolic stochastic partial differential equations

We study the Cauchy problem for a scalar semilinear degenerate parabolic partial differential equation with stochastic forcing. In particular, we are concerned with the well-posedness in any space dimension. We adapt the notion of kinetic solution which is well suited for degenerate parabolic problems and supplies a good technical framework to prove the comparison principle. The proof of existence is based on the vanishing viscosity method: the solution is obtained by a compactness argument as the limit of solutions of nondegenerate approximations.     

Well-posedness and analytic solutions of the two-component Euler–Poincaré system

We first establish the local well-posedness for the Cauchy problem of the two-component Euler–Poincaré system in nonhomogeneous Besov spaces. Then, we derive a blow-up criterion for strong solutions to the system. Finally, we prove the existence of analytic solutions to the system.     

Strong solutions of semilinear stochastic partial differential equations

We study the Cauchy problem for a semilinear stochastic partial differential equation driven by a finite-dimensional Wiener process. In particular, under the hypothesis that all the coefficients are sufficiently smooth and have bounded derivatives, we consider the equation in the context of power scale generated by a strongly elliptic differential operator. Application of semigroup arguments then yields the existence of a continuous strong solution.