Differential Equations
Differential Equations is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to differential equations and the associated integral equations. The journal publishes original research articles on ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, spectral theory of differential operators, integral and integral–differential equations, difference equations, and their applications in control theory, mathematical modeling, shell theory, informatics, and oscillation theory. Differential Equations is no longer solely a translation journal. It publishes manuscripts originally submitted in English and translated works. The sources of content are indicated at the article level. The peer review policy of the journal is independent of the manuscript source, ensuring a fair and unbiased evaluation process for all submissions. As part of its aim to become an international publication, the journal welcomes submissions in English from all countries.
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The journal follows the Springer Nature Peer Review Policy, Process and Guidance, Springer Nature Journal Editors' Code of Conduct, and COPE's Ethical Guidelines for Peer-reviewers.
Approximately 10% of the manuscripts are rejected without review based on formal criteria as they do not comply with the submission guidelines. Each manuscript is assigned to two peer reviewers. The journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. The period from submission to the first decision is up to 100 days. The approximate rejection rate is 20%. The final decision on the acceptance of a manuscript for publication is made by the Meeting of the Editorial Board.
If Editors, including the Editor-in-Chief, publish in the journal, they do not participate in the decision-making process for manuscripts where they are listed as co-authors.
Special issues published in the journal follow the same procedures as all other issues. If not stated otherwise, special issues are prepared by the members of the Editorial Board without guest editors.
Current Issue
Vol 55, No 12 (2019)
- Year: 2019
- Articles: 13
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0012-2661/issue/view/9395
Ordinary Differential Equations
Lyapunov Irregularity Coefficient as a Function of the Parameter for Families of Linear Differential Systems Whose Dependence on the Parameter Is Continuous Uniformly on the Time Half-Line
Abstract
We consider families of n-dimensional (n ≥ 2) linear differential systems on the time half-line with parameter belonging to a metric space. We obtain a complete description of the Lyapunov irregularity coefficient as a function of the parameter for families whose dependence on the parameter is continuous in the sense of uniform convergence on the time half-line. As a corollary, we completely describe the parametric dependence of the Lyapunov irregularity coefficient of a regular linear system with a linear parametric perturbation decaying at infinity uniformly with respect to the parameter.
Basis Property of Eigenfunctions in Lebesgue Spaces for a Spectral Problem with a Point of Discontinuity
Abstract
We study the basis properties of eigenfunctions in Lebesgue spaces for a spectral problem for a discontinuous second-order differential operator with spectral parameter in the discontinuity (transmission) conditions. This problem arises when solving the problem on the vibrations of a loaded spring with fixed endpoints. An abstract theorem on the stability of basis properties of multiple systems in a Banach space with respect to certain transformations is proved. This theorem is used when proving theorems on the basis property of eigenfunctions of a discontinuous differential operator in the Lebesgue spaces Lp ⊕ ℂ and Lp.
Asymptotic Analysis of a Nonlinear Eigenvalue Problem Arising in the Waveguide Theory
Abstract
We consider a nonlinear eigenvalue problem for a system of ordinary differential equations arising in the waveguide theory. The nonlinearity is characterized by two nonnegative parameters α and β. For α = β = 0, we arrive at a linear problem that has finitely many (positive) eigenvalues. It is proved that for α > 0 and β ≥ 0 there exist infinitely many positive eigenvalues; their asymptotics is indicated. It is also proved that for α = 0 and β > 0 there exist finitely many eigenvalues. A comparison theorem for the eigenvalues is obtained for α, βs > 0. It is shown that perturbation theory methods cannot be used to study the nonlinear problem completely.
Dissipativity and Boundedness of Positive Solutions of a Class of Systems of Nonlinear Differential Equations
Abstract
Consider the system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations
Instability of Solutions of Volterra Type Systems Depending on the Asymptotic Localization of the Malthusian Vector
Abstract
We study the behavior of solutions of Volterra type systems for various versions of asymptotic localization of the Malthusian vector. In particular, it is proved that if the origin belongs to the boundary of a. convex set that is almost attracting for such a. vector calculated on a. solution and if the solutions are logarithmically bounded, then the minimum face of this set containing the origin is almost attracting for this vector as well. Applications of the results to problems arising in mathematical biology are considered.
Partial Differential Equations
Approximate Estimates for a Differential Operator in a Weighted Hilbert Space
Abstract
We consider the self-adjoint operator L (the Friedrichs extension) associated with the closable form \({a_m}[u,f] = \int_\Omega {\left( {\sum\nolimits_{\left| \alpha \right| = m} {{\rho ^2}(x){D^\alpha }u\overline {{D^\alpha }f} + v_m^2(x)u\bar f} } \right)dx}\) in the space L2,ω where Ω ⊂ ℝn is a domain, \(f,u \in C_0^\infty (\Omega )\), and m ∈ ℕ. Here vs(x) = ρ(x)h-s(x), s > 0, and the positive functions ρ(·) and h(·) satisfy some special conditions. The space L2,ω is a weighted Hilbert space with a locally integrable weight ω(x) positive almost everywhere in Ω. For s > 0 and 1 < p < ∞, we introduce the weighted space of potentials \(H_p^s(\rho ,{v_s})\). For s = m ∈ ℕ and p = 2, the space \(H_2^m(\rho ,{v_m})\) is the weighted Sobolev space \(H_2^m(\rho ,{v_m})\) with the equivalent norm \(\left\| {f;W_2^m(\rho ,{v_m})} \right\| = \sqrt {{a_m}[f,f]}\). Descriptions are given of the interpolation spaces Hs obtained by the complex and real interpolation methods from the pair \(\left\{ {H_p^{{s_0}}(\rho ,{v_{{s_0}}}), H_p^{{s_1}}(\rho ,{v_{{s_1}}})} \right\}\), 0 < s0 < s1. Estimates are derived for the linear widths and Kolmogorov widths of the compact sets \(\mathcal{F} = B{H_s}\bigcap {{L^{ - 1}}(B{L_{2,\omega }})}\), s > 0 (where BX is the unit ball in a space X).
Problem with an Analog of the Frankl Condition on the Boundary Characteristic and General Transmission Conditions on the Degeneration Segment for a Class of Mixed Type Equations
Abstract
We prove existence and uniqueness theorems for a boundary value problem for the equation (sgn y)|y|muxx + uyy — (m/2y)uy = 0 in a mixed domain with an analog of the Frankl condition on the boundary characteristic and general transmission conditions on the degeneration segment.
Control Theory
Complete and Finite-Time Stabilization of a Delay Differential System by Incomplete Output Feedback
Abstract
For a spectrally controllable and simultaneously spectrally observable linear time-invariant system with commensurable delays, we construct one-dimensional output feedback controls that ensure the complete stabilization of the closed-loop system (the complete damping of the original system and the asymptotic stability of the closed-loop system) by an integro-difference controller and the finite-time stabilization (the complete damping of the original system) by a differential-difference controller. The results are illustrated with an example.
Control and Observation Problems in Banach Spaces. Optimal Control and Maximum Principle. Applications to Ordinary Differential Equations in ℝn
Abstract
In a Banach space, we study an equation of the first kind as an observation problem, with the adjoint equation considered as a control problem. The Banach uniqueness and existence method and the monotone mapping method are applied to the study of these observation and control problems. For the case of reflexive Banach spaces, a controllability criterion and an abstract maximum principle are proved. In particular, it is established that continuous observability implies the existence and uniqueness of the solution of the inverse controllability problem and an estimate for the solution.
Some Approaches to Stabilizing Switched Linear Systems with Operation Modes of Different Dynamic Orders
Abstract
We study the problem of stabilizing multiple-input switched linear systems that may have operation modes of different dynamic orders. To solve this problem, we propose two approaches to constructing a. stabilizing controller based on the dynamic-order extension method and on solving a. system of linear matrix inequalities.
Asymptotic Estimates of Solutions of Linear Time-Invariant Systems of the Neutral Type with Commensurable Delays
Abstract
We consider the problem of reconstructing the solution of asymptotically observable linear time-invariant differential-difference systems of the neutral type. A procedure has been developed for forming an asymptotically exact estimate for the solution of the original problem based on the data of an observable output. Sufficient conditions for this estimate to be realizable are proposed.