A numerical solution to nonlinear multi‐point boundary value problems in the reproducing kernel space

In this paper, a new numerical algorithm is provided to solve nonlinear multi‐point boundary value problems in a very favorable reproducing kernel space, which satisfies all complex boundary conditions. Its reproducing kernel function is discussed in detail. The theorem proves that the approximate solution and its first‐ and second‐order derivatives all converge uniformly. The numerical experiments show that the algorithm is quite accurate and efficient for solving nonlinear multi‐point boundary value problems. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Boundary kernels for adaptive density estimators on regions with irregular boundaries

In some applications of kernel density estimation the data may have a highly non-uniform distribution and be confined to a compact region. Standard fixed bandwidth density estimates can struggle to cope with the spatially variable smoothing requirements, and will be subject to excessive bias at the boundary of the region. While adaptive kernel estimators can address the first of these issues, the study of boundary kernel methods has been restricted to the fixed bandwidth context. We propose a new linear boundary kernel which reduces the asymptotic order of the bias of an adaptive density estimator at the boundary, and is simple to implement even on an irregular boundary. The properties of this adaptive boundary kernel are examined theoretically. In particular, we demonstrate that the asymptotic performance of the density estimator is maintained when the adaptive bandwidth is defined in terms of a pilot estimate rather than the true underlying density. We examine the performance for finite sample sizes numerically through analysis of simulated and real data sets.     

Solving the reaction–diffusion equations with nonlocal boundary conditions based on reproducing kernel space

The reaction–diffusion equations with initial condition and nonlocal boundary conditions are discussed in this article. A reproducing kernel space is constructed, in which an arbitrary function satisfies the initial condition and nonlocal boundary conditions of the reaction‐diffusion equations. Based on the reproducing kernel space, a new algorithm for solving the reaction–diffusion equations with initial condition and nonlocal boundary conditions is presented. Some examples are displayed to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the proposed method. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Numer Methods Partial Differential Eq, 2009     

Solvability for Riemann-Stieltjes integral boundary value problems of Bagley-Torvik equations at resonance

In this paper, we study the solvability for Riemann-Stieltjes integral boundary value problems of Bagley-Torvik equations with fractional derivative under resonant conditions. Firstly, the kernel function is presented through the Laplace transform and the properties of the kernel function are obtained. And then, some new results on the solvability for the boundary value problem are established by using Mawhin''s coincidence degree theory. Finally, two examples are presented to illustrate the applicability of our main results.     

A novel method for solving a class of singularly perturbed boundary value problems based on reproducing kernel method

In this paper, a novel method is presented for solving a class of singularly perturbed boundary value problems. Firstly the original problem is reformulated as a new boundary value problem whose solution does not change rapidly via a proper transformation; then the reproducing kernel method is employed to solve the boundary value new problem. Numerical results show that the present method can provide very accurate analytical approximate solutions.     

A new and self‐contained presentation of the theory of boundary operators for slit diffraction and their logarithmic approximations

We present a new and self‐contained theory for mapping properties of the boundary operators for slit diffraction occurring in Sommerfeld's diffraction theory, covering two different cases of the polarisation of the light. This theory is entirely developed in the context of the boundary operators with a Hankel kernel and not based on the corresponding mixed boundary value problem for the Helmholtz equation. For a logarithmic approximation of the Hankel kernel we also study the corresponding mapping properties and derive explicit solutions together with certain regularity results.     

一类核密度含高阶奇性Cauchy型积分的边值定理

本文推广「１」，「６」中的结果，讨论了一类开口弧核密度含高阶奇且情形更一般的Ｃａｕｃｈｙ型积分的边值定理，积分号下求导及Ｈ连续性。     

Numerical solution of nonlinear three‐point boundary value problem on the positive half‐line

In this paper, we present an efficient numerical algorithm to solve the three‐point boundary value problem on the half‐line based on the reproducing kernel theorem. Considering the boundary conditions including a limit form, a new weighted reproducing kernel space is established to overcome the difficulty. By applying reproducing property and existence of the orthogonal basis in the weighted reproducing kernel space, the approximate solution is constructed by the orthogonal projection of the exact solution. Convergence has also been discussed. We demonstrate the accuracy of the method by numerical experiments. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A Note on Lower Bounds Estimates for the Neumann Eigenvalues of Manifolds with Positive Ricci Curvature

We study new heat kernel estimates for the Neumann heat kernel on a compact manifold with positive Ricci curvature and convex boundary. As a consequence, we obtain lower bounds for the Neumann eigenvalues which are consistent with Weyl??s asymptotics.     

Gaussian upper bounds for heat kernels of second order complex elliptic operators with unbounded diffusion coefficients on arbitrary domains

In this paper we obtain Gaussian upper bounds for the integral kernel of the semigroup associated with second order elliptic differential operators with complex unbounded measurable coefficients defined in a domain Ω of ? ^N and subject to various boundary conditions. In contrast to the previous literature the diffusions coefficients are not required to be bounded or regular. A new approach based on Davies-Gaffney estimates is used. It is applied to a number of examples, including degenerate elliptic operators arising in Financial Mathematics and generalized Ornstein-Uhlenbeck operators with potentials.     

Solving singular second order three-point boundary value problems using reproducing kernel Hilbert space method

This paper investigates the numerical solutions of singular second order three-point boundary value problems using reproducing kernel Hilbert space method. It is a relatively new analytical technique. The solution obtained by using the method takes the form of a convergent series with easily computable components. However, the reproducing kernel Hilbert space method cannot be used directly to solve a singular second order three-point boundary value problem, so we convert it into an equivalent integro-differential equation, which can be solved using reproducing kernel Hilbert space method. Four numerical examples are given to demonstrate the efficiency of the present method. The numerical results demonstrate that the method is quite accurate and efficient for singular second order three-point boundary value problems.     

Improving the accuracy of solutions of the linear second kind volterra integral equations system by using the taylor expansion method

This paper presents a new and an efficient method for determining solutions of the linear second kind Volterra integral equations system. In this method, the linear Volterra integral equations system using the Taylor series expansion of the unknown functions transformed to a linear system of ordinary differential equations. For determining boundary conditions we use a new method. This method is effective to approximate solutions of integral equations system with a smooth kernel, and a convolution kernel. An error analysis for the proposed method is provided. And illustrative examples are given to represent the efficiency and the accuracy of the proposed method.     

A reproducing kernel method for solving nonlocal fractional boundary value problems

In our previous works, we proposed a reproducing kernel method for solving singular and nonsingular boundary value problems of integer order based on the reproducing kernel theory. In this letter, we shall expand the application of reproducing kernel theory to fractional differential equations and present an algorithm for solving nonlocal fractional boundary value problems. The results from numerical examples show that the present method is simple and effective.     

Application of reproducing kernel method to third order three-point boundary value problems

This paper investigates the analytical approximate solutions of third order three-point boundary value problems using reproducing kernel method. The solution obtained by using the method takes the form of a convergent series with easily computable components. However, the reproducing kernel method can not be used directly to solve third order three-point boundary value problems, since there is no method of obtaining reproducing kernel satisfying three-point boundary conditions. This paper presents a method for solving reproducing kernel satisfying three-point boundary conditions so that reproducing kernel method can be used to solve third order three-point boundary value problems. Results of numerical examples demonstrate that the method is quite accurate and efficient for singular second order three-point boundary value problems.     

Piecewise shooting reproducing kernel method for linear singularly perturbed boundary value problems

In this letter, a new numerical method is proposed for solving second order linear singularly perturbed boundary value problems with left layers. Firstly a piecewise reproducing kernel method is proposed for second order linear singularly perturbed initial value problems. By combining the method and the shooting method, an effective numerical method is then proposed for solving second order linear singularly perturbed boundary value problems. Two numerical examples are used to show the effectiveness of the present method.     

求解奇异三阶边值问题的一个算法

奇异三阶边界值问题出现在排水和涂料流动等研究领域.该文基于再生核理论给出了一个新的算法来求解此类问题.方程的精确解以级数的形式在再生核空间W_2~4[0,1]中给出.同时给出了一些算例说明了这个方法的有效性.     

Numerical technique for the inverse resonance problem

Motivated by the work of Regge (Nuovo Cimento 8 (1958) 671; 9 (1958) 491) we are interested in the problem of recovering a radial potential in from its resonance parameters, which are zeros of the appropriately defined Jost function. For a potential of compact support these may in turn be identified as the complex eigenvalues of a nonselfadjoint Sturm–Liouville problem with an eigenparameter dependent boundary condition. In this paper we propose and study a particular computational technique for this problem, based on a moment problem for a function g(t) which is related to the boundary values of the corresponding Gelfand–Levitan kernel.     

A numerical algorithm for solving a class of linear nonlocal boundary value problems

In order to solve a class of linear nonlocal boundary value problems, a new reproducing kernel space satisfying nonlocal conditions is constructed carefully. This makes it easy to solve the problems. Furthermore, the exact solutions of the problems can be expressed in series form. The numerical results demonstrate that the new method is quite accurate and efficient for solving fourth-order nonlocal boundary value problems.     

Semi infinite Orthotropic Cantilevered Strips and the Foundations of Plate Theories

Elastostatic problems of semiinfinite orthotropic cantilevered strips with traction-free edges and loading at infinity are reduced to the solution of a single scalar Fredholm integral equation of the first kind with a generalized Cauchy kernel. The known complex variable method for equations with a Cauchy type kernel is extended to handle the singularities in the solution for the generalized Cauchy kernel. The reduced problem lends itself to a more efficient numerical solution scheme than all existing methods. Moments of stresses at the root of the cantilever are accurately evaluated and used for the correct formulation of displacement boundary conditions for a plate theory solution (or the actual interior solution) of the elastostatics of thin flat bodies.     

Complexity of Interior Point Methods for a Class of Linear Complementarity Problems Using a Kernel Function with Trigonometric Growth Term

In this paper, we propose a large-update primal-dual interior point method for solving a class of linear complementarity problems based on a new kernel function. The main aspects distinguishing our proposed kernel function from the others are as follows: Firstly, it incorporates a specific trigonometric function in its growth term, and secondly, the corresponding barrier term takes finite values at the boundary of the feasible region. We show that, by resorting to relatively simple techniques, the primal-dual interior point methods designed for a specific class of linear complementarity problems enjoy the so-called best-known iteration complexity for the large-update methods.