Problems For Fractional Differential Equations Research Articles

A shooting-Newton procedure for solving fractional terminal value problems

In this paper we consider the numerical solution of fractional terminal value problems: namely, terminal value problems for fractional differential equations. In particular, the proposed method uses a Newton-type iteration which is particularly efficient when coupled with a recently-introduced step-by-step procedure for solving fractional initial value problems, i.e., initial value problems for fractional differential equations. As a result, the method is able to produce spectrally accurate solutions of fractional terminal value problems. Some numerical tests are reported to make evidence of its effectiveness.

Higher-order fractional equations and related time-changed pseudo-processes

We study Cauchy problems of fractional differential equations in both space and time variables by expressing the solution in terms of “stochastic composition” of the solutions to two simpler problems. These Cauchy sub-problems respectively concern the space and the time differential operator involved in the main equation. We provide some probabilistic and pseudo-probabilistic applications, where the solution can be interpreted as the pseudo-transition density of a time-changed pseudo-process. To extend our results to higher order time-fractional problems, we introduce stable pseudo-subordinators as well as their pseudo-inverses. Finally, we present our results in the case of more general differential operators and we interpret the results by means of a linear combination of pseudo-subordinators and their inverse processes.

A Study on Positive Solutions to Nonlinear Fractional Differential Equations

The purpose of this article concerns a type of nonlinear boundary value problem of fractional differential equations with the Caputo derivative. Using the fixed point index theory of condensing mapping in cones, the existence results of positive solutions for such a problem are obtained.

A note on Kirchhoff type boundary value problem involving Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative

In this paper, we study some nonlinear Kirchhoff boundary value problems of fractional differential equations involving Riemann Liouville operator. Under appropriate assumptions on the functions in the given problem, we establish the existence of solutions using variational methods combined with the mountain pass theorem. Moreover, an illustrative example is presented to prove the validity of the main result.

Investigating the existence, uniqueness, and stability of solutions in boundary value problem of fractional differential equations

This study uses fixed point theory and the Banach contraction principle to prove the existence, uniqueness, and stability of solutions to boundary value problems involving a Ψ-Caputo-type fractional differential equation. The conclusions are supported by illustrative cases, which raise the theoretical framework’s legitimacy. Fractional calculus is widely used in scientific fields, as seen by its applications in beam deflection analysis, groundwater pollution, and biomedical signal processing.

Some Properties of the Functions Representable as Fractional Power Series

The α-fractional power moduli series are introduced as a generalization of α-fractional power series and the structural properties of these series are investigated. Using the fractional Taylor’s formula, sufficient conditions for a function to be represented as an α-fractional power moduli series are established. Beyond theoretical formulations, a practical method to represent solutions to boundary value problems for fractional differential equations as α-fractional power series is discussed. Finally, α-analytic functions on an open interval I are defined, and it is shown that a non-constant function is α-analytic on I if and only if 1/α is a positive integer and the function is real analytic on I.

A numerical comparative analysis of methods for solving fractional differential equations

In this paper, we present two collocation methods utilizing subdivision schemes and Bernstein polynomials as their basis functions to solve Caputo-type fractional differential equations. These methods transform fractional differential equations into systems of linear equations, which can be solved using various suitable techniques. Notably, these methods are versatile, making them applicable to both boundary value problems and initial value problems. To demonstrate their effectiveness, we applied these methods to three test problems of fractional differential equations, including the Bagley-Torvik equation and fractional oscillation equation. Our results reveal that both methods provide a more accurate approximation to the exact solution when compared to various algorithms found in the existing literature, showcasing their efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

Existence Result for Fractional Differential Equation on Unbounded Domain

In this article, we establish certain sufficient conditions to show the existence of solutions of boundary value problem for fractional differential equations on the half-line in a Fréchet space. The main result is based on Tykhonoff fixed point theorem combining with a suitable measure of non-compactness. An example is given to illustrate our approach.

Differential equations with variable order generalized proportional Caputo fractional with respect to another function: existence and stability

This study is concerned with the existence and stability of solutions of a class of initial value problem for fractional differential equations with a variable order generalized proportional Caputo fractional derivative with respect to another function. The statement of the problem is discussed and compared with the existing in the literature. Existence results are studied and the Hyers-Ulam stability is defined and established. The approach is more broad-based and the same methodology can be used for a number of additional issues.

Fractional Differential Equations and Expansions in Fractional Powers

We use power series with rational exponents to find exact solutions to initial value problems for fractional differential equations. Certain problems that have been previously studied in the literature can be solved in a closed form, and approximate solutions are derived by constructing recursions for the relevant expansion coefficients.

A New Approach to Shooting Methods for Terminal Value Problems of Fractional Differential Equations

For terminal value problems of fractional differential equations of order alpha in (0,1) that use Caputo derivatives, shooting methods are a well developed and investigated approach. Based on recently established analytic properties of such problems, we develop a new technique to select the required initial values that solves such shooting problems quickly and accurately. Numerical experiments indicate that this new proportional secting technique converges very quickly and accurately to the solution. Run time measurements indicate a speedup factor of between 4 and 10 when compared to the standard bisection method.

Positive Solutions for Periodic Boundary Value Problems of Fractional Differential Equations with Sign-Changing Nonlinearity and Green’s Function

In this paper, a class of nonlinear fractional differential equations with periodic boundary condition is investigated. Although the nonlinearity of the equation and the Green’s function are sign-changing, the results of the existence and nonexistence of positive solutions are obtained by using the Schaefer’s fixed-point theorem. Finally, two examples are given to illustrate the main results.

Nonlinear Integral Inequalities Involving Tempered Ψ-Hilfer Fractional Integral and Fractional Equations with Tempered Ψ-Caputo Fractional Derivative

In this paper, the nonlinear version of the Henry–Gronwall integral inequality with the tempered Ψ-Hilfer fractional integral is proved. The particular cases, including the linear one and the nonlinear integral inequality of this type with multiple tempered Ψ-Hilfer fractional integrals, are presented as corollaries. To illustrate the results, the problem of the nonexistence of blowing-up solutions of initial value problems for fractional differential equations with tempered Ψ-Caputo fractional derivative of order 0<α<1, where the right side may depend on time, the solution, or its tempered Ψ-Caputo fractional derivative of lower order, is investigated. As another application of the integral inequalities, sufficient conditions for the Ψ-exponential stability of trivial solutions are proven for these kinds of differential equations.

Advances in Boundary Value Problems for Fractional Differential Equations

Fractional-order differential and integral operators and fractional differential equations have extensive applications in the mathematical modelling of real-world phenomena which occur in scientific and engineering disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biophysics, biology, medical sciences, financial economics, ecology, bioengineering, control theory, signal and image processing, aerodynamics, transport dynamics, thermodynamics, viscoelasticity, hydrology, statistical mechanics, electromagnetics, astrophysics, cosmology, and rheology [...]

On Solvability of Some Inverse Problems for a Fractional Parabolic Equation with a Nonlocal Biharmonic Operator

The paper considers the solvability of some inverse problems for fractional differential equations with a nonlocal biharmonic operator, which is introduced with the help of involutive transformations in two space variables. The considered problems are solved using the Fourier method. The properties of eigenfunctions and associated functions of the corresponding spectral problems are studied. Theorems on the existence and uniqueness of solutions to the studied problems are proved.

On the order of convergence of the iterative Bernstein splines method for fractional order initial value problems

In this note we establish the order of convergence of the iterative Bernstein splines method applied to initial value problems for fractional differential equations. The cases corresponding to the fractional order smaller than 2 and bigger than 2 are investigated separately, proving that the iterative Bernstein splines method cannot provide an order of convergence better than 2. Some numerical experiments are finally presented.

Right fractional calculus to inverse-time chaotic maps and asymptotic stability analysis

Inverse or terminal value problems of fractional differential equations become popular recently. But memory effects or non-locality of fractional operators cause many difficulties for theoretical analysis. This study suggests a right fractional calculus method for inverse problem modelling and proposes a concept of inverse-time fractional chaotic maps. First, a simple right fractional linear differential equation's terminal value problem and the solutions are investigated. Then, some basics of the right discrete fractional calculus are introduced and the idea is extended to the discrete case. Right fractional sum equations are derived and numerical schemes are provided for dynamical analysis. Discrete chaos does exist in an inverse-time fractional logistic map and Hénon map, respectively. Their local stability conditions are given. It can be concluded that this right fractional calculus method is simpler but more efficient than the left one.

Boundary Value Problems for Fractional Differential Equations of Caputo Type and Ulam Type Stability: Basic Concepts and Study

Boundary value problems are very applicable problems for different types of differential equations and stability of solutions, which are an important qualitative question in the theory of differential equations. There are various types of stability, one of which is the so called Ulam-type stability, and it is a special type of data dependence of solutions of differential equations. For boundary value problems, this type of stability requires some additional understanding, and, in connection with this, we discuss the Ulam-Hyers stability for different types of differential equations, such as ordinary differential equations and generalized proportional Caputo fractional differential equations. To propose an appropriate idea of Ulam-type stability, we consider a boundary condition with a parameter, and the value of the parameter depends on the chosen arbitrary solution of the corresponding differential inequality. Several examples are given to illustrate the theoretical considerations.

Causal state feedback representation for linear quadratic optimal control problems of singular Volterra integral equations

<p style='text-indent:20px;'>This paper is concerned with a linear quadratic optimal control for a class of singular Volterra integral equations. Our framework covers the problems for fractional differential equations. Under some necessary convexity conditions, an optimal control exists, and can be characterized via Fréchet derivative of the quadratic functional in a Hilbert space or via maximum principle type necessary conditions. However, these (equivalent) characterizations are not causal, meaning that the current value of the optimal control depends on the future values of the optimal state. Practically, this is not feasible. We obtain a causal state feedback representation of the optimal control via a Fredholm integral equation. Finally, a concrete form of our results for fractional differential equations is presented.</p>

Sturm-Liouville boundary value problems for fractional differential equations with p-Laplacian operator via Riesz-Caputo fractional derivatives

Sturm-Liouville boundary value problems for fractional differential equations with p-Laplacian operator via Riesz-Caputo fractional derivatives