Optimal control of an evolution hemivariational inequality involving history-dependent operators

Abstract

In this paper we consider a class of feedback control systems described by an evolution hemivariational inequality involving history-dependent operators. Under the mild conditions, first, we prove a priori estimates of the solutions to the feedback control system. Then, an existence theorem for the feedback control system is obtained by using the well-known Bohnenblust-Karlin fixed point theorem. Moreover, we consider an optimal control problem driven by the feedback control system, and establish its solvability. Finally, a parabolic partial differential system with Clarke subgradient term is considered to illustrate the applicability of the theoretical results.