Positive Solutions for Nonlinear Periodic Problems with the Scalar p-Laplacian

We study the existence of positive solutions for a nonlinear periodic problem driven by the scalar p-Laplacian and having a nonsmooth potential. We impose a nonuniform nonresonance condition at +?∞ and a uniform nonresonance condition at 0^?+?. Using degree theoretic argument based on a fixed point index for multifunctions, we prove the existence of a strict positive solution.     

Uniqueness of periodic solutions of a nonautonomous density-dependent predator–prey system

In this present paper, we investigate the uniqueness of periodic solutions of a nonautonomous density-dependent and ratio-dependent predator–prey system, where not only the prey density dependence but also the predator density dependence are considered, such that the studied predator–prey system conforms to the realistically biological environment. We start with a sufficient condition for the permanence of the system and then construct a weaker sufficient condition by introducing a specific set, denoted as Γ. Based on this Γ and the Brouwer fixed-point theorem, we obtain the existence condition of positive periodic solutions. Moreover, since the uniqueness of positive periodic solutions can be ensured by global attractiveness, we alternatively introduce a sufficient condition for global attractiveness. Similarly, we also provide a sufficient condition for the uniqueness of non-negative periodic solutions.     

Positive solutions for nonlinear periodic problems with concave terms

We consider a nonlinear periodic problem, driven by the scalar p-Laplacian, with a parametric concave term and a Carathéodory perturbation whose potential (primitive) exhibits a p-superlinear growth near +∞, without satisfying the usual in such cases Ambrosetti-Rabinowitz condition. Using critical point theory and truncation techniques, we prove a bifurcation-type theorem describing the nonexistence, existence and multiplicity of positive solutions as the parameter varies.     

Qualitative analysis of a predator-prey model with Holling type II functional response incorporating a prey refuge

We study a predator-prey model with Holling type II functional response incorporating a prey refuge under homogeneous Neumann boundary condition. We show the existence and non-existence of non-constant positive steady-state solutions depending on the constant m∈(0,1], which provides a condition for protecting (1−m)u of prey u from predation. Moreover, we investigate the asymptotic behavior of spacially inhomogeneous solutions and the local existence of periodic solutions.     

Bifurcating periodic solutions of wind-driven circulation equations

The existence of bifurcating periodic flows in a quasi-geostrophic mathematical model of wind-driven circulation is investigated. In the model, the Ekman number r and Reynolds number R control the stability of the motion of the fluid. Through rigorous analysis it is proved that when the basic steady-state solution is independent of the Ekman number, then a spectral simplicity condition is sufficient to ensure the existence of periodic solutions branching off the basic steady-state solution as the Ekman number varies across its critical value for constant Reynolds number. When the basic solution is a function of Ekman number, an additional condition is required to ensure periodic solutions.     

Generalized 1D Jörgens theorem

We study the Cauchy problem for a 1D nonlinear wave equation on R. The nonlinearity can depend on the unknown function and its first order spatial derivative. Using the fixed point theorem we prove the existence of a classical solution. Moreover, the existence of periodic and almost periodic solutions are shown.     

Almost periodicity for a class of delayed Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with discontinuous activations

The objective of this paper is to investigate the dynamics of a class of delayed Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with discontinuous neuron activations. By means of retarded differential inclusions, we obtain a result on the local existence of solutions, which improves the previous related results for delayed neural networks. It is shown that an M-matrix condition satisfied by the neuron interconnections, can guarantee not only the existence and uniqueness of an almost periodic solution, but also its global exponential stability. It is also shown that the M-matrix condition ensures that all solutions of the system display a common asymptotic behavior. In this paper, we prove that the existence interval of the almost periodic solution is (?∞, +∞), whereas the existence interval is only proved to be [0, +∞) in most of the literature. As special cases, we derive the results of existence, uniqueness and global exponential stability of a periodic solution for delayed neural networks with periodic coefficients, as well as the similar results of an equilibrium for the systems with constant coefficients. To the author’s knowledge, the results in this paper are the only available results on almost periodicity for Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with discontinuous activations and delays.     

Existence of periodic solutions for a predator-prey system with sparse effect and functional response on time scales

In this paper, we systematically investigates the existence of periodic solutions of a predator-prey system with sparse effect and Beddington-DeAngelis or Holling III functional response on time scales. By using a continuation theorem based on coincidence degree theory, we obtain sufficient criteria for the existence of periodic solutions for the systems. Moreover, when the time scale T is chosen as R or Z, the existence of the periodic solutions of the corresponding continuous and discrete models follows. Therefore, the methods are unified to provide the existence of the desired solutions for the continuous differential equations and discrete difference equations.     

Limit periodic motions in some systems with aftereffect under resonance condition

Volterra-type integrodifferential equations and their solutions are considered which, when the time increases without limit, exponentially tend to periodic modes. In the critical case of stability, when the characteristic equation has a pair of pure imaginary roots and the remaining roots have negative real parts, the problem of the existence of limit periodic solutions with resonance, caused by coincidence between the periodic part of the limit external periodic perturbation and the natural frequency of the linearized system, is solved. It is shown that, if the right-hand side of the equation is an analytic function and the existence of limit periodic solutions is determined by terms of the (2m + 1)-th order, these solutions are represented by power series in the arbitrary initial values of the non-critical variables and the parameter μ^1/(2m+1), where μ is a small parameter, characterizing the magnitude of the maximum external periodic perturbation. The amplitude equations are presented.     

Existence of bound and ground states for a class of Kirchhoff‐Schrödinger equations involving critical Trudinger‐Moser growth

In this paper, we discuss the existence of bound and ground state solutions for a class of fractional Kirchhoff equations defined on the whole real line. The equation involves a nonlinear term with critical exponential growth in the Trudinger‐Moser sense. We deal with periodic and asymptotically periodic potential, which may change sign. We handle with the lack of compactness because of the unboundedness of the domain and the critical behavior of the nonlinearity. The main theorems are stated without the well‐known Ambrosetti‐Rabinowitz condition at infinity.     

Existence of periodic solutions for the Newtonian equation of motion with p‐Laplacian operator

In this paper, we study the existence of periodic solutions for the Newtonian equation of motion with p ‐Laplacian operator by asymptotic behavior of potential function, establish some new sufficient criteria of existence of periodic solutions for the differential system under the frame of Fuc?ik spectrum, generalize and improve some known works, and give an example to illustrate the application of the theorems. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the existence and multiplicity of positive periodic solutions for first-order vector differential equation

In this paper, we consider the existence and multiplicity of positive periodic solutions for first-order vector differential equation x^′(t)+f(t,x(t))=0, a.e. t∈[0,ω] under the periodic boundary value condition x(0)=x(ω). Here ω is a positive constant, and is a Carathéodory function. Some existence and multiplicity results of positive periodic solutions are derived by using a fixed point theorem in cones.     

On the Dynamics of the Classical Transverse Field Ising Chain

We investigate stationary and travelling wave solutions of a special lattice differential equation in one space dimension. Depending on a parameter λ, results are given on the existence, shape and stability for these kind of solutions. The analysis of travelling wave solutions leads us to a functional differential equation with both forward and backward shifts. The existence of solutions of this equation will be proved by use of the implicit function theorem. In particular, we consider kink solutions and periodic solutions.     

Non-linear second-order periodic systems with non-smooth potential

In this paper we study second order non-linear periodic systems driven by the ordinary vectorp-Laplacian with a non-smooth, locally Lipschitz potential function. Our approach is variational and it is based on the non-smooth critical point theory. We prove existence and multiplicity results under general growth conditions on the potential function. Then we establish the existence of non-trivial homoclinic (to zero) solutions. Our theorem appears to be the first such result (even for smooth problems) for systems monitored by thep-Laplacian. In the last section of the paper we examine the scalar non-linear and semilinear problem. Our approach uses a generalized Landesman-Lazer type condition which generalizes previous ones used in the literature. Also for the semilinear case the problem is at resonance at any eigenvalue.     

Ultimate boundedness and periodicity for some partial functional differential equations with infinite delay

In this work we study the existence of periodic solutions for some partial functional differential equation with infinite delay. We assume that the linear part is not necessarily densely defined and satisfies the known Hille-Yosida condition. Firstly, we give some estimates of the solutions. Secondly, we prove that the Poincaré map is condensing which allows us to prove the existence of periodic solutions when the solutions are ultimately bounded.     

New periodic solutions for a class of singular Hamiltonian systems

In this paper, we apply a variant of the famous Mountain Pass Lemmas of Ambrosetti-Rabinowitz and Ambrosetti-Coti Zelati with (PSC)c type condition of Palais-Smale-Cerami to study the existence of new periodic solutions with a prescribed energy for symmetrical singular second order Hamiltonian conservative systems with weak force type potentials.     

Existence and infinity of periodic solutions of some second order differential equations with isochronous potentials

In this paper, we deal with the existence and infinity of periodic solutions of differential equations, $$x^{\prime\prime}+f(x^{\prime})+V^{\prime}(x)+g(x)=p(t),$$ where V is a 2??/n-isochronous potential. When f, g are bounded, we give sufficient conditions to ensure the existence of periodic solutions of this equation. We also prove that the given equation has infinitely many 2??-periodic solutions under resonant conditions by using the topological degree approach.     

Existence of homoclinic solutions for higher-order periodic difference equations with p-Laplacian

Using the critical point theory in combination with periodic approximations, we establish sufficient conditions on the existence of homoclinic solutions for higher-order periodic difference equations with p-Laplacian. Our results provide rather weaker conditions to guarantee the existence of homoclinic solutions and considerably improve some existing ones even for some special cases.     

一类混合型微分差分方程的周期解

利用Fenchel变换,我们推出一类微分差分方程存在周期解等价于某泛函具有临界点,并求出方程具有周期解的充分条件.     

Weighted pseudo-almost periodic solutions of a class of abstract differential equations

For abstract linear functional differential equations with a weighted pseudo-almost periodic forcing term, we prove that the existence of a bounded solution on R⁺ implies the existence of a weighted pseudo-almost periodic solution. Our results extend the classical theorem due to Massera on the existence of periodic solutions for linear periodic ordinary differential equations. To illustrate the results, we consider the Lotka-Volterra model with diffusion.