Problems and Methods in Nonlinear Analysis

A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "Difference and Differential Equations".

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Dear Colleagues,

The methods of nonlinear analysis have countless applications in ODEs, elliptic or parabolic PDEs, and fractional-type equations. The ramifications of nonlinear analysis combined with functional analysis, fixed point theory, regularity theory, and differential and algebraic geometry make it the ideal field where distant topics meet to produce fruitful results on existence, uniqueness or multiplicity, as well as qualitative properties of solutions to various integro-differential problems arising from the mathematical modelling of natural phenomena.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present new and meaningful applications of the most advanced techniques in this topic, to advertise and discuss new problems requiring genuinely innovative approaches, as well as to highlight progress in the field through review articles and/or open questions.

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Keywords

  • nonlinear analysis
  • partial differential equations
  • fractional operators
  • regularity theory
  • calculus of variations
  • symmetrisation
  • functional analysis
  • non-smooth analysis

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Three Weak Solutions for a Critical Non-Local Problem with Strong Singularity in High Dimension
by Gabriel Neves Cunha, Francesca Faraci and Kaye Silva
Mathematics 2024, 12(18), 2910; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182910 - 18 Sep 2024
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In this paper, we deal with a strongly singular problem involving a non-local operator, a critical nonlinearity, and a subcritical perturbation. We apply techniques from non-smooth analysis to the energy functional, in combination with the study of the topological properties of the sublevels [...] Read more.
In this paper, we deal with a strongly singular problem involving a non-local operator, a critical nonlinearity, and a subcritical perturbation. We apply techniques from non-smooth analysis to the energy functional, in combination with the study of the topological properties of the sublevels of its smooth part, to prove the existence of three weak solutions: two points of local minimum and a third one as a mountain pass critical point. Full article
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Pairs of Positive Solutions for a Carrier p(x)-Laplacian Type Equation
by Pasquale Candito, Giuseppe Failla and Roberto Livrea
Mathematics 2024, 12(16), 2441; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12162441 - 6 Aug 2024
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The existence of multiple pairs of smooth positive solutions for a Carrier problem, driven by a p(x)-Laplacian operator, is studied. The approach adopted combines sub-super solutions, truncation, and variational techniques. In particular, after an explicit computation of a sub-solution, [...] Read more.
The existence of multiple pairs of smooth positive solutions for a Carrier problem, driven by a p(x)-Laplacian operator, is studied. The approach adopted combines sub-super solutions, truncation, and variational techniques. In particular, after an explicit computation of a sub-solution, obtained combining a monotonicity type hypothesis on the reaction term and the Giacomoni–Takáč’s version of the celebrated Díaz–Saá’s inequality, we derive a multiplicity of solution by investigating an associated one-dimensional fixed point problem. The nonlocal term involved may be a sign-changing function and permit us to obtain the existence of multiple pairs of positive solutions, one for each “positive bump” of the nonlocal term. A new result, also for a constant exponent, is established and an illustrative example is proposed. Full article
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Infinitely Many Solutions for Schrödinger–Poisson Systems and Schrödinger–Kirchhoff Equations
by Shibo Liu
Mathematics 2024, 12(14), 2233; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12142233 - 17 Jul 2024
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By applying Clark’s theorem as altered by Liu and Wang and the truncation method, we obtain a sequence of solutions for a Schrödinger–Poisson system [...] Read more.
By applying Clark’s theorem as altered by Liu and Wang and the truncation method, we obtain a sequence of solutions for a Schrödinger–Poisson system Δu+V(x)u+ϕu=f(u)inR3,Δϕ=u2inR3 with negative energy. A similar result is also obtained for the Schrödinger-Kirchhoff equation as follows:1+RNu2Δu+V(x)u=f(u)uH1(RN). Full article
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Systems of Hemivariational Inclusions with Competing Operators
by Dumitru Motreanu
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1766; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111766 - 6 Jun 2024
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This paper focuses on a system of differential inclusions expressing hemivariational inequalities driven by competing operators constructed with p-Laplacians that involve two real parameters. The existence of a generalized solution is shown by means of an approximation process through approximate solutions in [...] Read more.
This paper focuses on a system of differential inclusions expressing hemivariational inequalities driven by competing operators constructed with p-Laplacians that involve two real parameters. The existence of a generalized solution is shown by means of an approximation process through approximate solutions in finite dimensional spaces. When the parameters are negative, the generalized solutions become weak solutions. The main novelty of this work is the solvability of systems of differential inclusions for which the ellipticity condition may fail. Full article
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On an Anisotropic Logistic Equation
by Leszek Gasiński and Nikolaos S. Papageorgiou
Mathematics 2024, 12(9), 1280; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12091280 - 24 Apr 2024
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We consider a nonlinear Dirichlet problem driven by the (p(z),q)-Laplacian and with a logistic reaction of the equidiffusive type. Under a nonlinearity condition on a quotient map, we show existence and uniqueness of positive solutions [...] Read more.
We consider a nonlinear Dirichlet problem driven by the (p(z),q)-Laplacian and with a logistic reaction of the equidiffusive type. Under a nonlinearity condition on a quotient map, we show existence and uniqueness of positive solutions and the result is global in parameter λ. If the monotonicity condition on the quotient map is not true, we can no longer guarantee uniqueness, but we can show the existence of a minimal solution uλ* and establish the monotonicity of the map λuλ* and its asymptotic behaviour as the parameter λ decreases to the critical value λ^1(q)>0 (the principal eigenvalue of (Δq,W01,q(Ω))). Full article
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A Nonlinear ODE Model for a Consumeristic Society
by Marino Badiale and Isabella Cravero
Mathematics 2024, 12(8), 1253; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12081253 - 20 Apr 2024
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In this paper, we introduce an ODE system to model the interaction between natural resources and human exploitation in a rich consumeristic society. In this model, the rate of change in population depends on wealth per capita, and the rate of consumption has [...] Read more.
In this paper, we introduce an ODE system to model the interaction between natural resources and human exploitation in a rich consumeristic society. In this model, the rate of change in population depends on wealth per capita, and the rate of consumption has a quadratic growth with respect to population and wealth. We distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources, and we introduce a replenishment term for non-renewable resources. We first obtain some information on the asymptotic behavior of wealth and population, then we compute all system equilibria and study their stability when the resource exploitation parameter is low. Some numerical simulations confirm the theoretical results and suggest directions for future research. Full article
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Multiplicity of Normalized Solutions for the Fractional Schrödinger Equation with Potentials
by Xue Zhang, Marco Squassina and Jianjun Zhang
Mathematics 2024, 12(5), 772; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12050772 - 5 Mar 2024
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We are concerned with the existence and multiplicity of normalized solutions to the fractional Schrödinger equation [...] Read more.
We are concerned with the existence and multiplicity of normalized solutions to the fractional Schrödinger equation (Δ)su+V(εx)u=λu+h(εx)f(u)inRN,RN|u|2dx=a,, where (Δ)s is the fractional Laplacian, s(0,1), a,ε>0, λR is an unknown parameter that appears as a Lagrange multiplier, h:RN[0,+) are bounded and continuous, and f is L2-subcritical. Under some assumptions on the potential V, we show the existence of normalized solutions depends on the global maximum points of h when ε is small enough. Full article
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On the Sub and Supersolution Method for Nonlinear Elliptic Equations with a Convective Term, in Orlicz Spaces
by Giuseppina Barletta
Mathematics 2024, 12(16), 2506; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12162506 - 14 Aug 2024
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In this note we provide an overview of some existence (with sign information) and regularity results for differential equations, in which the method of sub and supersolutions plays an important role. We list some classical results and then we focus on the Dirichlet [...] Read more.
In this note we provide an overview of some existence (with sign information) and regularity results for differential equations, in which the method of sub and supersolutions plays an important role. We list some classical results and then we focus on the Dirichlet problem, for problems driven by a general differential operator, depending on (x,u,u), and with a convective term f. Our framework is that of Orlicz–Sobolev spaces. We also present several examples. Full article
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