On a parabolic equation with a singular lower order term

The geometric properties of a degenerate parabolic equation with periodic source term

In this paper, we discuss the geometric properties of solution and lower bound estimate of ∆um−1 of the Cauchy problem for a degenerate parabolic equation with periodic source term ut =∆um+ upsint. Our objective is to show that: (1)with continuous variation of time t, the surface ϕ = [u(x,t)]mδq is a complete Riemannian manifold floating in space RN+1and is tangent to the space RN at ∂H0(t); (2...

Optimal control of a semilinear parabolic equation with singular arcs

This paper develops a theory of singular arc, and the corresponding second order necessary and sufficient conditions, for the optimal control of a semilinear parabolic equation with scalar control applied on the r.h.s. We obtain in particular an extension of Kelley’s condition, and the characterization of a quadratic growth property for a weak norm.

A Quasilinear Parabolic Equation With Inhomogeneous Density and Absorption

On the Controllability of a Fractional Order Parabolic Equation

The null-controllability property of a 1 − d parabolic equation involving a fractional power of the Laplace operator, (−∆), is studied. The control is a scalar time-dependent function g = g(t) acting on the system through a given space-profile f = f(x) on the interior of the domain. Thus, the control g determines the intensity of the space control f applied to the system, the latter being given...

A Nonlinear Fourth-order Parabolic Equation with Nonhomogeneous Boundary Conditions

Abstract. A nonlinear fourth-order parabolic equation with nonhomogeneous Dirichlet–Neumann boundary conditions in one space dimension is analyzed. This equation appears, for instance, in quantum semiconductor modeling. The existence and uniqueness of strictly positive classical solutions to the stationary problem are shown. Furthermore, the existence of global nonnegative weak solutions to the...