Existence of solutions of a nonlinear eigenvalue problem and their properties

Abstract

An eigenvalue problem is considered for a nonlinear nonautonomous ordinary differential equation of the second order on a closed interval with conditions of the first type and an additional (local) condition. The nonlinearity in the equation is due to a monotonically increasing nonnegative function with powerlike growth at infinity. The existence of infinite numbers of negative and positive eigenvalues is shown. Asymptotic formulae for the eigenvalues and the maxima of eigenfunctions are found, and comparison theorems are established. Bibliography: 20 titles.