A derivative concept with respect to an arbitrary kernel and applications to fractional calculus

In this paper, we propose a new concept of derivative with respect to an arbitrary kernel function. Several properties related to this new operator, like inversion rules and integration by parts, are studied. In particular, we introduce the notion of conjugate kernels, which will be useful to guaranty that the proposed derivative operator admits a right inverse. The proposed concept includes as special cases Riemann‐Liouville fractional derivatives, Hadamard fractional derivatives, and many other fractional operators. Moreover, using our concept, new fractional operators involving certain special functions are introduced, and some of their properties are studied. Finally, an existence result for a boundary value problem involving the introduced derivative operator is proved.     

Existence of fractional differential chains and factorizations based on transformations

In this work, we deal with the existence of the fractional integrable equations involving two generalized symmetries compatible with nonlinear systems. The method used is based on the Bä cklund transformation or B‐transformation. Furthermore, we shall factorize the fractional heat operator in order to yield the fractional Riccati equation. This is done by utilizing matrix transform Miura type and matrix operators, that is, matrices whose entries are differential operators of fractional order. The fractional differential operator is taken in the sense of Riemann–Liouville calculus. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Quantitative approximation by fractional smooth general singular operators

In this article we study the fractional smooth general singular integral operators on the real line, regarding their convergence to the unit operator with fractional rates in the uniform norm. The related established inequalities involve the higher order moduli of smoothness of the associated right and left Caputo fractional derivatives of the engaged function. Furthermore we produce a fractional Voronovskaya type result giving the fractional asymptotic expansion of the basic error of our approximation.We finish with applications to fractional trigonometric singular integral operators. Our operators are not in general positive.     

Space-time fractional derivative operators

Evolution equations for anomalous diffusion employ fractional derivatives in space and time. Linkage between the space-time variables leads to a new type of fractional derivative operator. This paper develops the mathematical foundations of those operators.

     

Space-time fractional Schrödinger equation with time-independent potentials

We develop a space-time fractional Schrödinger equation containing Caputo fractional derivative and the quantum Riesz fractional operator from a space fractional Schrödinger equation in this paper. By use of the new equation we study the time evolution behaviors of the space-time fractional quantum system in the time-independent potential fields and two cases that the order of the time fractional derivative is between zero and one and between one and two are discussed respectively. The space-time fractional Schrödinger equation with time-independent potentials is divided into a space equation and a time one. A general solution, which is composed of oscillatory terms and decay ones, is obtained. We investigate the time limits of the total probability and the energy levels of particles when time goes to infinity and find that the limit values not only depend on the order of the time derivative, but also on the sign (positive or negative) of the eigenvalues of the space equation. We also find that the limit value of the total probability can be greater or less than one, which means the space-time fractional Schrödinger equation describes the quantum system where the probability is not conservative and particles may be extracted from or absorbed by the potentials. Additionally, the non-Markovian time evolution laws of the space-time fractional quantum system are discussed. The formula of the time evolution of the mechanical quantities is derived and we prove that there is no conservative quantities in the space-time fractional quantum system. We also get a Mittag-Leffler type of time evolution operator of wave functions and then establish a Heisenberg equation containing fractional operators.     

On evolutionary equations with material laws containing fractional integrals

A well‐posedness result for a time‐shift invariant class of evolutionary operator equations involving material laws with fractional time‐integrals of order α ? ]0, 1[ is considered. The fractional derivatives are defined via a function calculus for the (time‐)derivative established as a normal operator in a suitable L² type space. Employing causality, we show that the fractional derivatives thus obtained coincide with the Riemann‐Liouville fractional derivative. We exemplify our results by applications to a fractional Fokker‐Planck equation, equations describing super‐diffusion and sub‐diffusion processes, and a Kelvin‐Voigt type model in fractional visco‐elasticity. Moreover, we elaborate a suitable perspective to deal with initial boundary value problems. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Itô's formula for linear fractional PDEs

In this paper, we introduce a stochastic integral with respect to the solution X of the fractional heat equation on [0,1], interpreted as a divergence operator. This allows to use the techniques of the Malliavin calculus in order to establish an Itô-type formula for the process X.     

A numerical technique for solving fractional variational problems

This paper presents an accurate numerical method for solving a class of fractional variational problems (FVPs). The fractional derivative in these problems is in the Caputo sense. The proposed method is called fractional Chebyshev finite difference method. In this technique, we approximate FVPs and end up with a finite‐dimensional problem. The method is based on the combination of the useful properties of Chebyshev polynomials approximation and finite difference method. The Caputo fractional derivative is replaced by a difference quotient and the integral by a finite sum. The fractional derivative approximation using Clenshaw and Curtis formula introduced here, along with Clenshaw and Curtis procedure for the numerical integration of a non‐singular functions and the Rayleigh–Ritz method for the constrained extremum, is considered. By this method, the given problem is reduced to the problem for solving a system of algebraic equations, and by solving this system, we obtain the solution of FVPs. Special attention is given to study the convergence analysis and evaluate an error upper bound of the obtained approximate formula. Illustrative examples are included to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the proposed technique. A comparison with another method is given. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

New predictor‐corrector scheme for solving nonlinear differential equations with Caputo‐Fabrizio operator

In this paper, we develop a new, simple, and accurate scheme to obtain approximate solution for nonlinear differential equation in the sense of Caputo‐Fabrizio operator. To derive this new predictor‐corrector scheme, which suits on Caputo‐Fabrizio operator, firstly, we obtain the corresponding initial value problem for the differential equation in the Caputo‐Fabrizio sense. Hence, by fractional Euler method and fractional trapeziodal rule, we obtain the predictor formula as well as corrector formula. Error analysis for this new method is derived. To test the validity and simplicity of this method, some illustrative examples for nonlinear differential equations are solved.     

Two-weight norm inequalities for fractional maximal functions and fractional integral operators on weighted Morrey spaces

In this paper, we consider weighted norm inequalities for fractional maximal operators and fractional integral operators. For suitable weights, we prove the two-weight norm inequalities for both operators on weighted Morrey spaces.     

An operator theoretical approach to Riemann‐Liouville fractional Cauchy problem

This paper is concerned with developing an operator theory for Riemann‐Liouville fractional Cauchy problem. Two notions, named Riemann‐Liouville fractional resolvent and solution operator, are developed. Some of their properties are deduced. Moreover, the obtained results are applied to Riemann‐Liouville fractional Cauchy problem.     

On the fractional derivatives of radial basis functions: Theories and applications

The paper provides the fractional integrals and derivatives of the Riemann‐Liouville and Caputo type for the five kinds of radial basis functions, including the Powers, Gaussian, Multiquadric, Matérn, and Thin‐plate splines, in one dimension. It allows to use high‐order numerical methods for solving fractional differential equations. The results are tested by solving two test problems. The first test case focuses on the discretization of the fractional differential operator while the second considers the solution of a fractional order differential equation.     

Approximation of a fractional power of an elliptic operator

Some mathematical models of applied problems lead to the need of solving boundary value problems with a fractional power of an elliptic operator. In a number of works, approximations of such a nonlocal operator are constructed on the basis of an integral representation with a singular integrand. In the present article, new integral representations are proposed for operators with fractional powers. Approximations are based on the classical quadrature formulas. The results of numerical experiments on the accuracy of quadrature formulas are presented. The proposed approximations are used for numerical solving a model two‐dimensional boundary value problem for fractional diffusion.     

Two classes of conformable fractional Sturm‐Liouville problems: Theory and applications

In this paper, we investigate in more detail some useful theorems related to conformable fractional derivative (CFD) and integral and introduce two classes of conformable fractional Sturm‐Liouville problems (CFSLPs): namely, regular and singular CFSLPs. For both classes, we study some of the basic properties of the Sturm‐Liouville theory. In the class of r‐CFSLPs, we discuss two types of CFSLPs which include left‐ and right‐sided CFDs, each of order α∈(n,n+1], and prove properties of the eigenvalues and the eigenfunctions in a certain Hilbert space. Also, we apply a fixed‐point theorem for proving the existence and uniqueness of the eigenfunctions. As an operator for the class of s‐CFSLPs, we first derive two fractional types of the hypergeometric differential equations of order α∈(0,1] and obtain their analytical eigensolutions as Gauss hypergeometric functions. Afterwards, we define the conformable fractional Legendre polynomial/functions (CFLP/Fs) as Jacobi polynomial and investigate their basic properties. Moreover, the conformable fractional integral Legendre transforms (CFILTs) based on CFLP/Fs‐I and ‐II are introduced, and using these new transforms, an effective procedure for solving explicitly certain ordinary and partial conformable fractional differential equations (CFDEs) are given. Finally, as a theoretical application, some fractional diffusion equations are solved.     

Inverse problem for a space‐time fractional diffusion equation: Application of fractional Sturm‐Liouville operator

An inverse problem of determining a time‐dependent source term from the total energy measurement of the system (the over‐specified condition) for a space‐time fractional diffusion equation is considered. The space‐time fractional diffusion equation is obtained from classical diffusion equation by replacing time derivative with fractional‐order time derivative and Sturm‐Liouville operator by fractional‐order Sturm‐Liouville operator. The existence and uniqueness results are proved by using eigenfunction expansion method. Several special cases are discussed, and particular examples are provided.     

B‐spline spectral method for constrained fractional optimal control problems

In this paper, we present a direct B‐spline spectral collocation method to approximate the solutions of fractional optimal control problems with inequality constraints. We use the location of the maximum of B‐spline functions as collocation points, which leads to sparse and nonsingular matrix B whose entries are the values of B‐spline functions at the collocation points. In this method, both the control and Caputo fractional derivative of the state are approximated by B‐spline functions. The fractional integral of these functions is computed by the Cox‐de Boor recursion formula. The convergence of the method is investigated. Several numerical examples are considered to indicate the efficiency of the method.     

Stability of the fractional Volterra integro‐differential equation by means of ψ‐Hilfer operator

In this paper, using the Riemann‐Liouville fractional integral with respect to another function and the ψ?Hilfer fractional derivative, we propose a fractional Volterra integral equation and the fractional Volterra integro‐differential equation. In this sense, for this new fractional Volterra integro‐differential equation, we study the Ulam‐Hyers stability and, also, the fractional Volterra integral equation in the Banach space, by means of the Banach fixed‐point theorem. As an application, we present the Ulam‐Hyers stability using the α‐resolvent operator in the Sobolev space .     

A remark on fractional integrals on modulation spaces

In this paper, we give the necessary and sufficient conditions for the boundedness of fractional integral operators on the modulation spaces. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Properties of fractional operators with fixed memory length

In this present paper, we discuss some properties of fractional operators with fixed memory length (Riemann–Liouville fractional integral, Riemann–Liouville and Caputo fractional derivatives). Some observations and examples are discussed during the article, in order to make the results well defined and clear. Furthermore, we consider the fundamental theorem of calculus for fractional operators with fixed memory length.     

A certain family of fractional wavelet transformations

In the present paper, a fractional wavelet transform of real order α is introduced, and various useful properties and results are derived for it. These include (for example) Perseval's formula and inversion formula for the fractional wavelet transform. Multiresolution analysis and orthonormal fractional wavelets associated with the fractional wavelet transform are studied systematically. Fractional Fourier transforms of the Mexican hat wavelet for different values of the order α are compared with the classical Fourier transform graphically, and various remarkable observations are presented. A comparative study of the various results, which we have presented in this paper, is also represented graphically.