Application of Homotopy Perturbation Method and Variational Iteration Method to Nonlinear Oscillator Differential Equations

In this paper, homotopy perturbation method (HPM) and variational iteration method (VIM) are applied to solve nonlinear oscillator differential equations. Illustrative examples reveal that these methods are very effective and convenient for solving nonlinear differential equations. Moreover, the methods do not require linearization or small perturbation. Comparisons are also made between the exact solutions and the results of the homotopy perturbation method and variational iteration method in order to prove the precision of the results obtained from both methods mentioned.     

Convergence theorems for nonexpansive mappings and feasibility problems

In this paper, we introduce an iteration scheme given by finite nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces and then prove weak convergence theorems which are connected with the problem of image recovery. Using the results, we consider the problem of finding a common fixed point of finite nonexpansive mappings.     

Exploiting equalities in polynomial programming

We propose a novel approach for solving polynomial programs over compact domains with equality constraints. By means of a generic transformation, we show that existing solution schemes for the, typically simpler, problem without equalities can be used to address the problem with equalities.     

一类非线性扩散问题解的局部化

This paper concerns with properties of solutions of a nonlinear diffusion problem in non-divergence form.By constructing proper test functions,it is proved that solutions of the problem possess the property of localization.     

The asymptotic behaviour of weak solutions to the forward problem of electrical impedance tomography on unbounded three‐dimensional domains

The forward problem of electrical impedance tomography on unbounded domains can be studied by introducing appropriate function spaces for this setting. In this paper we derive the point‐wise asymptotic behaviour of weak solutions to this problem in the three‐dimensional case. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Euler's Problem Revisited: 222 Years Later

This paper furnishes several closed-form solutions for the buckling eigenvalue problem of the columns with variable flexural rigidity along the axis. The column is either under uniformly distributed axial load or under concentrated compressive load. Sommario. Questo lavoro fornisce diverse soluzioni in forma chiusa per il problema agli autovalori dell'instabilità di colonne con rigidezza flessionale variabile lungo l'asse. La colonna è soggetta ad un carico assiale unifor-memente distribuito oppure ad una forza di compressione concentrata.     

无穷区间上二阶奇异微分方程三点边值问题正解的存在性

讨论了一类无穷区间上二阶奇异微分方程三点边值问题正解的存在性和唯一性.通过应用对角延拓原理,不动点指标理论和不等式技巧,得到了该类边值问题正解存在性和唯一性的充分条件,允许非线性项有奇性.     

Errata: On semidefinite linear complementarity problems

We correct an error in the statement of Theorem 8 in [1]. Received: January 3, 2001 / Accepted: February 26, 2001?Published online May 18, 2001     

Application of Complexity Theory to an Information Processing Model in Science Education

The current work examines the role of working-memory capacity in problem solving in science education. It treats an information-processing model with tools of complexity theory. Nonlinear methods are used to correlate the subjects' achievement scores with working-memory capacity. Data have been taken from the achievement scores in simple organic-synthesis chemical problems. The subjects (N = 319) were in grade twelve (age 17–18). Problems of various Z-demands (that is the number of steps needed to solve the problem) from two to eight were used. Rank-order sequences of the subjects, according to their scores, were generated, and each score was then replaced by the value of subject's working memory capacity measured by the digit backward span test. Then the sequences were mapped onto a one-dimensional random walk model and when treated as dynamic flows were found to possess fractal geometry with characteristics depending on the Z-demand of the problem. The findings were interpreted using concepts from complexity theory, such as correlation exponents, fractal dimensions and entropy. The null hypothesis was tested with surrogate data.