Continuous dependence on modeling for nonlinear ill-posed problems

The nonlinear ill-posed Cauchy problem , where A is a positive self-adjoint operator on a Hilbert space H, χ∈H, and h:[0,T)×H→H is a uniformly Lipschitz function, is studied in order to establish continuous dependence results for solutions to approximate well-posed problems. The authors show here that solutions of the problem, if they exist, depend continuously on solutions to corresponding approximate well-posed problems, if certain stabilizing conditions are imposed. The approximate problem is given by , v(0)=χ, for suitable functions f. The main result is that , where C and M are computable constants independent of β and 0<β<1. This work extends to the nonlinear case earlier results by the authors and by Ames and Hughes.     

Continuous dependence results for inhomogeneous ill-posed problems in Banach space

We apply semigroup theory and other operator-theoretic methods to prove Hölder-continuous dependence on modeling for the inhomogeneous ill-posed Cauchy problem in Banach space. The inhomogeneous ill-posed Cauchy problem is given by , u(0)=χ, 0?t<T; where −A is the infinitesimal generator of a holomorphic semigroup on a Banach space X, χ∈X, and . For a suitable function f, the approximate problem is given by , v(0)=χ. Under certain stabilizing conditions, we prove that for a related norm, where and M are computable constants independent of β, 0<β<1, and ω(t) is a harmonic function. These results extend earlier work of Ames and Hughes on the homogeneous ill-posed problem.     

On the conservation laws and invariant solutions of the mKdV equation

In this paper, we consider modified Korteweg-de Vries (mKdV) equation. By using the nonlocal conservation theorem method and the partial Lagrangian approach, conservation laws for the mKdV equation are presented. It is observed that only nonlocal conservation theorem method lead to the nontrivial and infinite conservation laws. In addition, invariant solution is obtained by utilizing the relationship between conservation laws and Lie-point symmetries of the equation.     

Well-posedness for entropy solutions to multidimensional scalar conservation laws with a strong boundary condition

In this paper we give a simple proof of well-posedness of multidimensional scalar conservations laws with a strong boundary condition. The proof is based on a result of strong trace for solutions of scalar conservation laws and kinetic formulation.     

Asymptotic behavior of solutions to anisotropic conservation laws in two-dimensional space

In this paper, we investigate the asymptotic behavior of solutions for anisotropic conservation laws in two-dimensional space, provided with step-like initial conditions that approach the constant states u_± (u₋<u₊) as x→±∞, respectively. It shows that there is a global classical solution that converges toward the rarefaction wave, ie, the unique entropy solution of the Riemann problem for the nonviscous Burgers' equation in one-dimensional space.     

Monotonization of flux, entropy and numerical schemes for conservation laws

Using the concept of monotonization, families of two step and k-step finite volume schemes for scalar hyperbolic conservation laws are constructed and analyzed. These families contain the FORCE scheme and give an alternative to the MUSTA scheme. These schemes can be extended to systems of conservation law.     

Explicit generalized solutions to a system of conservation laws

This paper studies a special 3 by 3 system of conservation laws which cannot be solved in the classical distributional sense. By adding a viscosity term and writing the system in the form of a matrix Burgers equation an explicit formula is found for the solution of the pure initial value problem. These regularized solutions are used to construct solutions for the conservation laws with initial conditions, in the algebra of generalized functions of Colombeau. Special cases of this system were studied previously by many authors.     

Solution of convex conservation laws in a strip

In this paper we consider scalar convex conservation laws in one space variable in a stripD =(x, t): 0 ≤x ≤1,t > 0 and obtain an explicit formula for the solution of the mixed initial boundary value problem, the boundary data being prescribed in the sense of Bardos-Leroux and Nedelec. We also get an explicit formula for the solution of weighted Burgers equation in a strip.     

Symmetry reduction, exact solutions and conservation laws of the Sawada-Kotera-Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation

In this paper, by applying a direct symmetry method, we obtain the symmetry reduction, group invariant solution and many new exact solutions of SK-KP equation, which include Jacobi elliptic function solutions, hyperbolic function solutions, trigonometric function solutions and so on. At last, we also give the conservation laws of SK-KP equation.     

Quasi-potentials of the entropy functionals for scalar conservation laws

We investigate the quasi-potential problem for the entropy cost functionals of non-entropic solutions to scalar conservation laws with smooth fluxes. We prove that the quasi-potentials coincide with the integral of a suitable Einstein entropy.     

On the optimization of the initial boundary value problem for a conservation law

In the present note, the theory of shift differentiability for the Cauchy problem is extended to the case of an initial boundary value problem for a conservation law. This result allows to exhibit an Euler-Lagrange equation to be satisfied by the extrema of integral functionals defined on the solutions of initial boundary value problems of this kind.     

Large time behaviour of solutions of balance laws with periodic initial data

We consider the Cauchy problem for a large class of scalar conservation laws with source term and periodic initial data. We show that the solutions can either tend uniformly to infinity or stay bounded in an interval containing at most one zero of the source term. In the latter case, depending on the properties of the zero, the solution tends uniformly to it or approaches an oscillating profile.     

Non-uniform dependence on initial data for the periodic Degasperis-Procesi equation

In this paper, we show that the solution map of the periodic Degasperis-Procesi equation is not uniformly continuous in Sobolev spaces Hs(T) for s>3/2. This extends previous result for s?2 to the whole range of s for which the local well-posedness is known. Our proof is based on the method of approximate solutions and well-posedness estimates for the actual solutions.     

Vanishing viscosity solutions for conservation laws with regulated flux

In this paper we introduce a concept of “regulated function” $v(t,x)$ of two variables, which reduces to the classical definition when v is independent of t. We then consider a scalar conservation law of the form $u_t+F{(v(t,x),u)}_x=0$, where F is smooth and v is a regulated function, possibly discontinuous w.r.t. both t and x. By adding a small viscosity, one obtains a well posed parabolic equation. As the viscous term goes to zero, the uniqueness of the vanishing viscosity limit is proved, relying on comparison estimates for solutions to the corresponding Hamilton–Jacobi equation.As an application, we obtain the existence and uniqueness of solutions for a class of $2\times 2$ triangular systems of conservation laws with hyperbolic degeneracy.     

Geometry of Hugoniot curves in 2 x 2 systems of hyperbolic conservation laws with quadratic flux functions

^** Email: asakura{at}isc.osakac.ac.jp^*** Email: yamazaki{at}math.tsukuba.ac.jp This note analyzes a simple discontinuous solution to hyperbolic2 x 2 systems of conservation laws having quadratic flux functionswith an isolated umbilic point where the characteristic speedsare equal. We study the Hugoniot curves in Schaeffer & Shearer'scase I and II which are relevant to the three-phase Buckley–Leverettmodel for oil reservoir flow. The compressive and overcompressiveparts are determined. The wave curves through the umbilic pointare discussed and their compressive and overcompressive partsare also determined.     

1-Soliton solution and conservation laws of the generalizedDullin-Gottwald-Holm equation

This paper obtains the 1-soliton solution of the generalized Dullin-Gottwald-Holm equation by the aid of solitary wave ansatz. Subsequently, the conserved quantities are obtained by utilising the interplay between the multipliers and underlying Lie point symmetry generators of the equation.     

Semidiscrete central-upwind scheme for conservation laws with a discontinuous flux function in space

In this paper, a modified semidiscrete central-upwind scheme is derived for the scalar conservation laws with a discontinuous flux function in space. The new scheme is based on dealing with the phase transition at the stationary discontinuity, where the unknown variable function is not continuous, but the flux function is continuous. The main advantages of the new scheme are the same as them of the original semidiscrete central-upwind scheme. Numerical results are displayed to illustrate the efficiency of the methods.