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2008, 7(3): 467-489
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.467
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We consider the Cauchy problem for a family of semilinear defocusing Schrödinger equations with monomial nonlinearities in one space dimension. We establish global well-posedness and scattering. Our analysis is based on a four-particle interaction Morawetz estimate giving a priori $L_{t,x}^8$ spacetime control on solutions.
We consider the Cauchy problem for a family of semilinear defocusing Schrödinger equations with monomial nonlinearities in one space dimension. We establish global well-posedness and scattering. Our analysis is based on a four-particle interaction Morawetz estimate giving a priori $L_{t,x}^8$ spacetime control on solutions.
2008, 7(3): 491-512
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.491
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The internal zero-stabilization of the nonnegative solutions to some parabolic equations is investigated. We provide a necessary and a sufficient condition for nonnegative stabilizability in terms of the sign of the principal eigenvalue of a certain elliptic operator. This principal eigenvalue is related to the rate of the convergence of the solution. We give some evaluations of this principal eigenvalue with respect to the geometry of the domain and of the support of the control. A stabilization result for an age-dependent population dynamics with diffusion is also established.
The internal zero-stabilization of the nonnegative solutions to some parabolic equations is investigated. We provide a necessary and a sufficient condition for nonnegative stabilizability in terms of the sign of the principal eigenvalue of a certain elliptic operator. This principal eigenvalue is related to the rate of the convergence of the solution. We give some evaluations of this principal eigenvalue with respect to the geometry of the domain and of the support of the control. A stabilization result for an age-dependent population dynamics with diffusion is also established.
2008, 7(3): 513-532
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.513
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We consider the generalized Benjamin-Ono equation, regularized in the same manner that the Benjamin-Bona-Mahony equation is found from the Korteweg-de Vries equation [3], namely the equation $u_t + u_x +u^\rho u_x + H(u_{x t})=0,$ where $H$ is the Hilbert transform. In a second time, we consider the generalized Kadomtsev-Petviashvili-II equation, also regularized, namely the equation $u_t + u_x +u^\rho u_x - u_{x x t} +\partial_x^{-1}u_{y y} =0$. We are interested in dispersive properties of these equations for small initial data. We will show that, if the power $\rho$ of the nonlinearity is higher than $3$, the respective solution of these equations tends to zero when time rises with a decay rate of order close to $\frac{1}{2}$.
We consider the generalized Benjamin-Ono equation, regularized in the same manner that the Benjamin-Bona-Mahony equation is found from the Korteweg-de Vries equation [3], namely the equation $u_t + u_x +u^\rho u_x + H(u_{x t})=0,$ where $H$ is the Hilbert transform. In a second time, we consider the generalized Kadomtsev-Petviashvili-II equation, also regularized, namely the equation $u_t + u_x +u^\rho u_x - u_{x x t} +\partial_x^{-1}u_{y y} =0$. We are interested in dispersive properties of these equations for small initial data. We will show that, if the power $\rho$ of the nonlinearity is higher than $3$, the respective solution of these equations tends to zero when time rises with a decay rate of order close to $\frac{1}{2}$.
2008, 7(3): 533-562
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.533
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By expanding squares, we prove several Hardy inequalities with two critical singularities and constants which explicitly depend upon the distance between the two singularities. These inequalities involve the $L^2$ norm. Such results are generalized to an arbitrary number of singularities and compared with standard results given by the IMS method. The generalized version of Hardy inequalities with several singularities is equivalent to some spectral information on a Schrödinger operator involving a potential with several inverse square singularities. We also give a generalized Hardy inequality for Dirac operators in the case of a potential having several singularities of Coulomb type, which are critical for Dirac operators.
By expanding squares, we prove several Hardy inequalities with two critical singularities and constants which explicitly depend upon the distance between the two singularities. These inequalities involve the $L^2$ norm. Such results are generalized to an arbitrary number of singularities and compared with standard results given by the IMS method. The generalized version of Hardy inequalities with several singularities is equivalent to some spectral information on a Schrödinger operator involving a potential with several inverse square singularities. We also give a generalized Hardy inequality for Dirac operators in the case of a potential having several singularities of Coulomb type, which are critical for Dirac operators.
2008, 7(3): 563-577
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.563
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We consider a model for a damped spring-mass system that is a strongly damped wave equation with dynamic boundary conditions. In a previous paper we showed that for some values of the parameters of the model, the large time behaviour of the solutions is the same as for a classical spring-mass damper ODE. Here we use spectral analysis to show that for other values of the parameters, still of physical relevance and related to the effect of the spring inner viscosity, the limit behaviours are very different from that classical ODE.
We consider a model for a damped spring-mass system that is a strongly damped wave equation with dynamic boundary conditions. In a previous paper we showed that for some values of the parameters of the model, the large time behaviour of the solutions is the same as for a classical spring-mass damper ODE. Here we use spectral analysis to show that for other values of the parameters, still of physical relevance and related to the effect of the spring inner viscosity, the limit behaviours are very different from that classical ODE.
2008, 7(3): 579-589
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.579
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The combined quasineutral and inviscid limit for the Vlasov-Poisson-Fokker-Planck (VPFP) system is rigorously derived in this paper. It is shown that the solution of VPFP system converges to the solution of incompressible Euler equations with damping. The proof of convergence result is based on compactness arguments and the so-called relative-entropy method.
The combined quasineutral and inviscid limit for the Vlasov-Poisson-Fokker-Planck (VPFP) system is rigorously derived in this paper. It is shown that the solution of VPFP system converges to the solution of incompressible Euler equations with damping. The proof of convergence result is based on compactness arguments and the so-called relative-entropy method.
2008, 7(3): 591-600
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.591
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We consider the two-phase Stefan problem $u_t=\Delta\alpha(u)$ where $\alpha(u) =u+1$ for $u<-1$, $\alpha(u) =0$ for $-1 \leq u \leq 1$, and $\alpha(u)=u-1$ for $u \geq 1$. We show that if $u$ is an $L_{l o c}^2$ distributional solution then $\alpha(u)$ has $L_{l o c}^2$ derivatives in time and space. We also show $|\alpha(u)|$ is subcaloric and conclude that $\alpha(u)$ is continuous.
We consider the two-phase Stefan problem $u_t=\Delta\alpha(u)$ where $\alpha(u) =u+1$ for $u<-1$, $\alpha(u) =0$ for $-1 \leq u \leq 1$, and $\alpha(u)=u-1$ for $u \geq 1$. We show that if $u$ is an $L_{l o c}^2$ distributional solution then $\alpha(u)$ has $L_{l o c}^2$ derivatives in time and space. We also show $|\alpha(u)|$ is subcaloric and conclude that $\alpha(u)$ is continuous.
2008, 7(3): 601-615
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.601
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We construct entire solutions of $\Delta u=f(x,u,\nabla u)$ which are superpositions of odd, periodic functions and linear ones, with prescribed integer or rational slope.
We construct entire solutions of $\Delta u=f(x,u,\nabla u)$ which are superpositions of odd, periodic functions and linear ones, with prescribed integer or rational slope.
2008, 7(3): 617-630
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.617
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In this paper, we study a fourth order degenerate parabolic equation, which arises in epitaxial growth of nanoscale thin films. We establish the existence of weak solutions, based on the uniform estimates for the approximate solutions. The nonnegativity and the finite speed of propagation of perturbations of solutions are also discussed.
In this paper, we study a fourth order degenerate parabolic equation, which arises in epitaxial growth of nanoscale thin films. We establish the existence of weak solutions, based on the uniform estimates for the approximate solutions. The nonnegativity and the finite speed of propagation of perturbations of solutions are also discussed.
2008, 7(3): 631-643
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.631
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In this paper, we first derive a new non-linear type inequality for Newtonian potential and then we study the regularity problem for positive weak solutions to the non-linear Laplace equation:
In this paper, we first derive a new non-linear type inequality for Newtonian potential and then we study the regularity problem for positive weak solutions to the non-linear Laplace equation:
$-\Delta u= f(u)\quad$ in $\Omega,$
with $f(u)\in L^1(\Omega)$. Here $\Omega$ is a bounded domain in $R^n$, and $f(u)$ is a regular function with respect to $u$. We give an apriori estimate for positive weak solutions. We show that under some appropriate assumptions on the non-linear term $f$, the positive weak solutions are in fact in some local Sobolev space $W_{l o c}^{1,\tau}(\Omega)$. We also derive a very general local monotonicity formula for variational solutions to the equation above with special nonlinear term $f$.
2008, 7(3): 645-658
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.645
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Let $C(\mathbb R_+;X)$ denote the Fréchet space of continuous functions defined on $\mathbb R_+=[0,\infty)$ with values on a real Banach space $(X,$ ||$\cdot$||$_X)$. We prove a fixed point theorem for operators $\Lambda:C(\mathbb R_+;X)\to C(\mathbb R_+;X)$ which satisfy a sequence of inequalities involving an integral term. Then we consider a mathematical model which describes the frictionless contact between a viscoplastic body and a deformable foundation. The process is quasistatic and is studied on the unbounded interval of time $[0,\infty)$. We provide the variational formulation of the problem, then we use the abstract fixed point theorem to prove the existence of a unique weak solution to the model. We complete our study with a regularity result.
Let $C(\mathbb R_+;X)$ denote the Fréchet space of continuous functions defined on $\mathbb R_+=[0,\infty)$ with values on a real Banach space $(X,$ ||$\cdot$||$_X)$. We prove a fixed point theorem for operators $\Lambda:C(\mathbb R_+;X)\to C(\mathbb R_+;X)$ which satisfy a sequence of inequalities involving an integral term. Then we consider a mathematical model which describes the frictionless contact between a viscoplastic body and a deformable foundation. The process is quasistatic and is studied on the unbounded interval of time $[0,\infty)$. We provide the variational formulation of the problem, then we use the abstract fixed point theorem to prove the existence of a unique weak solution to the model. We complete our study with a regularity result.
2008, 7(3): 659-675
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.659
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The aim of this paper is to analyse a dynamic model which describes the spread of scrapie in a sheep flock. Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, endemic in a few European regions and subject to strict control measures. The model takes into account various factors and processes, including seasonal breeding, horizontal and vertical transmission, genetic susceptibility of sheep to the disease, and a long and variable incubation period. Therefore the model, derived from a classical SI (susceptible-infected) model, also incorporates a discrete genetic structure for the flock, as well as a continuous infection load structure which represents the disease incubation. The resulting model consists of a set of partial differential equations which describe the evolution of the flock with respect to time and infection load. To analyse this model, we use the semigroup and evolution family theory, which provides a flexible mathematical framework to determine the existence and uniqueness of a solution to the problem. We show that the corresponding linear model has a unique classical solution and that the complete nonlinear model has a global solution.
The aim of this paper is to analyse a dynamic model which describes the spread of scrapie in a sheep flock. Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, endemic in a few European regions and subject to strict control measures. The model takes into account various factors and processes, including seasonal breeding, horizontal and vertical transmission, genetic susceptibility of sheep to the disease, and a long and variable incubation period. Therefore the model, derived from a classical SI (susceptible-infected) model, also incorporates a discrete genetic structure for the flock, as well as a continuous infection load structure which represents the disease incubation. The resulting model consists of a set of partial differential equations which describe the evolution of the flock with respect to time and infection load. To analyse this model, we use the semigroup and evolution family theory, which provides a flexible mathematical framework to determine the existence and uniqueness of a solution to the problem. We show that the corresponding linear model has a unique classical solution and that the complete nonlinear model has a global solution.
2008, 7(3): 677-698
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.677
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In this paper we consider a biosensor model in $R^3$, consisting of a coupled parabolic differential equation with Robin boundary condition and an ordinary differential equation. Theoretical analysis is done to show the existence and uniqueness of a Holder continuous solution based on a maximum principle, weak solution arguments. The long-time convergence to a steady state is also discussed as well as the system situation. Next, a finite volume method is applied to the model to obtain an approximate solution. Drawing in part on the analytical results given earlier, we establish the existence, stability and error estimates for the approximate solution, and derive $L^2$ spatial norm convergence properties. Finally, some illustrative numerical simulation results are presented.
In this paper we consider a biosensor model in $R^3$, consisting of a coupled parabolic differential equation with Robin boundary condition and an ordinary differential equation. Theoretical analysis is done to show the existence and uniqueness of a Holder continuous solution based on a maximum principle, weak solution arguments. The long-time convergence to a steady state is also discussed as well as the system situation. Next, a finite volume method is applied to the model to obtain an approximate solution. Drawing in part on the analytical results given earlier, we establish the existence, stability and error estimates for the approximate solution, and derive $L^2$ spatial norm convergence properties. Finally, some illustrative numerical simulation results are presented.
2008, 7(3): 699-713
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.699
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We study local and global well-posedness of the initial value problem for the Schrödinger-Debye equation in the periodic case. More precisely, we prove local well-posedness for the periodic Schrödinger-Debye equation with subcritical nonlinearity in arbitrary dimensions. Moreover, we derive a new a priori estimate for the $H^1$ norm of solutions of the periodic Schrödinger-Debye equation. A novel phenomenon obtained as a by-product of this a priori estimate is the global well-posedness of the periodic Schrödinger-Debye equation in dimensions $1$ and $2$ without any smallness hypothesis of the $H^1$ norm of the initial data in the "focusing" case.
We study local and global well-posedness of the initial value problem for the Schrödinger-Debye equation in the periodic case. More precisely, we prove local well-posedness for the periodic Schrödinger-Debye equation with subcritical nonlinearity in arbitrary dimensions. Moreover, we derive a new a priori estimate for the $H^1$ norm of solutions of the periodic Schrödinger-Debye equation. A novel phenomenon obtained as a by-product of this a priori estimate is the global well-posedness of the periodic Schrödinger-Debye equation in dimensions $1$ and $2$ without any smallness hypothesis of the $H^1$ norm of the initial data in the "focusing" case.
2008, 7(3): 715-741
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.715
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We discuss and prove existence of multiple solutions for critical elliptic systems in potential form on compact Riemannian manifolds.
We discuss and prove existence of multiple solutions for critical elliptic systems in potential form on compact Riemannian manifolds.
2008, 7(3): 743-744
doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2008.7.743
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We correct the statements of Proposition 4.1 and Theorem 4.1 in [1]: "Uniformly elliptic Liouville type equations: Concentration compactness and a priori estimates," Comm. Pure and Appl. Analysis, 4 (2005), 499--522.
We correct the statements of Proposition 4.1 and Theorem 4.1 in [1]: "Uniformly elliptic Liouville type equations: Concentration compactness and a priori estimates," Comm. Pure and Appl. Analysis, 4 (2005), 499--522.
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