Abstract
Inspired by prior research on fractional calculus, we introduce new fractional integral and derivative operators: the -proportional integral and the -proportional Hilfer fractional derivative. Numerous previous studied fractional integrals and derivatives can be considered as particular instances of the novel operators introduced above. Some properties of the -proportional integral are discussed, including mapping properties, the generalized Laplace transform of the -proportional integral and -proportional Hilfer fractional derivative. The results obtained suggest that the most comprehensive formulation of this fractional calculus has been achieved. Under the guidance of the findings from earlier sections, we investigate the existence of mild solutions for the -proportional Hilfer fractional Cauchy problem. An illustrative example is provided to demonstrate the main results.
1. Introduction
This paper introduces the definitions of the novel -proportional integral and -proportional Hilfer (H) fractional derivative. Fractional calculus is widely used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and medicine; see [1,2,3,4,5]. At the present time, more general fractional integrals and derivatives have been developed, including the Caputo (C) and Riemann–Liouville (R-L) derivatives. The R-L derivative and the C derivative represent symmetrical concepts. The former involves integration followed by differentiation, while the latter proceeds in the opposite manner. Building upon these, R. Hilfer [4] introduced the H fractional derivative, an advancement that encapsulates the characteristics of both R-L and C derivatives. When , the H fractional derivative is a symmetric derivative. The H derivative is distinguished by its technical properties, offering broader applicability and versatility compared to its predecessors in the field of fractional calculus. The application of H fractional differential equations is pivotal in characterizing a wide array of processes and materials within the realms of electrical circuits, control theory, and electromagnetism. Owing to its versatility, the H fractional derivative stands out as a more comprehensive tool for examining real-world occurrences and fostering subsequent technological innovations [6]. In 2018, Sousa et al. [7] introduced a new fractional derivative, the -Hilfer (-H) fractional derivative, which further extends the generalization of previously established fractional derivatives, such as the H, C, and R-L fractional derivatives. The -H derivative’s primary advantage lies in its adaptability, allowing for the selection of the appropriate function , which facilitates the consolidation and revival of numerous prior investigations into fractional differential equations. However, the C, R-L, H, and -H fractional derivatives all bear a significant relationship to the gamma function. In 2007, Díaz et al. [8] introduced the generalized gamma function and the Beta function , marking a new era in the evolution and expansion of fractional derivatives. For instance, Kucche et al. [9] proposed the -H fractional derivative, which surpasses the -H fractional derivative in terms of generality. By strategically selecting the appropriate kernel and the parameters and , exceptional cases, like the k-Hilfer–Hadamard fractional derivative, -C, -R-L, and others can be derived.
In [10], Jarad et al. introduced the generalized proportional fractional (GPF) integral and derivative. The primary advantage of this type of fractional derivative is its flexibility, allowing for the selection of the proportion parameter within the range . Furthermore, the GPF derivative not only extends the R-L fractional derivative but also generalizes several earlier fractional derivatives from a distinct perspective. Naturally, the question arises: which fractional derivative best represents real-world problems? Finding a definitive answer is challenging. A key motivation for this paper is to present a more general form of fractional integrals and derivatives, although we do not claim to solve the aforementioned question. Inspired by the -H and GPF derivatives, we define a new fractional derivative, the -proportional H derivative. To the best of our knowledge, no prior research has been published on the definition and properties of this -proportional H fractional derivative. We highlight the main contributions of this work as follows:
- 1.
- We introduce a novel -proportional integral and -proportional H fractional derivative. In the context of this fractional derivative, it is possible to retrieve a spectrum of fractional derivatives and integrals.
- 2.
- We derive and are now examining the properties intrinsic to this novel type of fractional calculus. A subset of these properties has been rigorously demonstrated.
- 3.
- We present a characterization of the mild solution for the -proportional H fractional Cauchy problem. Futhermore, we delve into the existence of the mild solutions, thereby addressing and correcting inaccuracies found in several prior studies.
We have endeavored to articulate the fundamental principles of -proportional fractional calculus. In Section 2, we focus on presenting the definitions of the -proportional integral and the -proportional H fractional derivative. Subsequently, we delve into an exploration of their properties, including the mapping properties of the -proportional integral with the weighted spaces and . Additionally, we provide the outcomes of generalized -Laplace transform for both the -proportional integral and the -proportional H fractional derivative. Section 3 is dedicated to the discourse on the existence of mild solutions for a -proportional H fractional Cauchy problem. Utilizing the properties of probability density [11] and semigroup theory [12], we establish the appropriate definition of a mild solution. Subsequently, we employ the Banach contraction fixed-point theorem to demonstrate the existence of mild solutions for the Cauchy problem. We also present an example of a -proportional H fractional Cauchy problem, which serves to elucidate the main results developed and to indicate potential avenues for further research in this domain.
2. The -Proportional Integrals and H Derivatives
Throughout this paper, we let be a function with .
Definition 1
([13]). If f and h are two functions, the general convolution of functions f and h is given by
where .
Let for short, denoted as
and
where denotes the k-gamma function
Definition 2.
If , then the first-order left -proportional derivative is defined by
The first-order right -proportional derivative is given by
where .
Remark 1.
If , with , then the -proportional derivative reduces to [10].
Remark 2.
is not a constant for , but .
Definition 3.
Let , , then
is said to be the -order left -proportional integral of function h.
Definition 4
([14]). Let and . Then, the -Laplace transform of h is defined as
Definition 5.
If , , h is integrable on , then
is the left -proportional integral of h, and is the order of h. The right -proportional integral of h, where is the order of h, is given by
Remark 3.
We set .
Definition 6.
Let , and , , ; when the function h is continuously differentiable m times on , then
is the left -proportional H fractional derivative of h; moreover, and v are the order and type of h, respectively. Similarly, we say that
is the right -proportional H fractional derivative of h.
Below, we introduce some properties of two operators that are subsequently essential.
Lemma 1.
Let , , and , , then we have
- (i)
- , for ;
- (ii)
- , for ;
- (iii)
- , for and ;
- (iv)
- , for and .
Proof.
We will prove the relations of (i) and (iii), since the other cases may be established in a similar fashion.
- (i)
- If , this is made obvious by Remark 3. If , using Definition 5 and taking , we can obtain
- (ii)
- If , where . Using Definition 6 and relation (i), we can see thatwhere we used the fact that
When or , the proof is similar. □
Remark 4.
If , then for , and .
Let and , and consider the space to be integrable. Then, is a Banach space, which norm is given by . If , let and the weighted space , clearly, is a Banach space with the norm .
Theorem 1.
Let , , , then is bounded and for any ,
Proof.
The case of is obvious; we will omit it here. For the case of and , first, from the Hölder inequality, the inequality can be easily obtained as follows:
where . Secondly, by interchanging the order of integration, we obtain
The proof is completed □
Theorem 2.
If , , , , then is bounded, where .
Proof.
Let , and , then recalling the generalized Hölder inequality, we see that for ,
Hence,
Consequently, we complete the proof. □
Lemma 2.
If , , , . Then, for , we obtain
Proof.
Using Definition 5 and then interchanging the order of integration, we derive
which implies that the -proportional integral has the semigroup property. □
Theorem 3.
If , , with , then is bounded, and for any ,
Proof.
Let and . If , then note that
If , we obtain
With the continuity of as our basis, we can determine that . By a similar argument, one may show that
and this completes the proof. □
Corollary 1.
Let , , , where , , then .
By repeating a similar process to that in Theorem 3, we obtain the following mapping property.
Theorem 4.
Let and , then .
Lemma 3.
Let , , , with , then
Proof.
Observing that
Subsequently, employing the method of induction, we derive
and the proof of the Theorem is now complete. □
Lemma 4.
Let , , , , with , then
Proof.
Using Definition 6 and Lemmas 2 and 3, we obtain
We complete the proof. □
Lemma 5.
Let , , , and , then
Proof.
For , from Definition 4 and Lemmas 4, (2), and (3), the following three equalities hold true:
The relationship (1) holds true when . Now, we assume that (1) is satisfied for . Next, we verify that (1) is also satisfied for the case of ,
observing that
The relationship (1) is proved by mathematical induction. □
Theorem 5.
Let , , , , , where . , and moreover , then
Proof.
From Lemmas 2, 3, and 5 and Definition 6, we obtain
The proof is completed □
Lemma 6.
If , , and , then
for .
Proof.
If we apply to , then we obtain
By selecting u such that , we ascertain that
The convolution clearly demonstrates the validity of Equation (2). □
Lemma 7.
Let , , and , then
for .
Proof.
Using Definition 6, integration by parts leads to
For , from Definitions 2 and (5), we obtain
Theorem 6.
If , , , , with and , then
for .
Proof.
In view of Definition 6 and Lemma 6, we obtain
Moreover, with the support of Lemmas 6 and 7, we can confidently assert that
□
3. Definition of Mild Solutions
Let , , . X is a Banach space with the norm and , and we set . Clearly, E is a Banach space with the norm .
In this section, we first give the definition of a mild solution for the following -H fractional differential equations:
where A generates a strongly continuous semigroup . We assume that . is a given function satisfying some assumptions. Next, we show the existence of mild solutions.
The one-sided stable k-probability density is given by
and the integration property
Lemma 8.
Proof.
By applying the -Laplace transform to the first equality of (6) and using Theorem 6, we obtain
Consequently, we can deduce that
Subsequently, analyzing the semigroup’s expression allows us to derive
By using relation (7), we obtain
On the other hand,
Combining the equalities of (9), (10), and (11) produces the following representation:
With the help of the inverse -generalized Laplace transform, we can see that satisfies (7). □
Lemma 9.
The operators and have the following properties:
- (i)
- For , and are linear in X with
- (ii)
- is strongly continuous for .
Proof.
- (i)
- For any ,
- (ii)
- For any and , we have
According to the strongly continuity of , we can see that is strongly continuity, which completes the proof. □
Theorem 7.
Assume that , , , and .
- (H1)
- For almost all , , and for each , the function is strongly measurable;
- (H2)
- There exists such that for any , for all . Moreover, is bounded in X.
Then, problem (6) has a unique mild solution if
Proof.
Set
Choosing r such that , let us consider the operator by
where .
Firstly,
which implies that
Hence, F is a mapping from to itself.
On the other hand, note that for any and , we obtain
Thus,
From the above, it is clear that F is a contraction. Thus, F has a unique fixed point in from the Banach contraction principle. The proof is complete. □
Example 1.
Leting , we study the -proportional H fractional initial problem:
where and , with the domain . Then, A can be written as , and are the eigenfunctions corresponding to the eigenvalues . We have for . Obviously, A generates a strongly continuous semigroup with .
Moreover, and are defined by
Clearly, , . Let , then . So, using Theorem 7, problem (12) has a unique mild solution.
4. Discussion
Novel definitions of the fractional integral and derivative have been introduced, which we term the -proportional integral, denoted as , and the -proportional H derivative, denoted as , respectively. At present, we can not definitively assert that the newly proposed fractional integral and derivative are the most universally applicable. A notable limitation is that our new fractional derivative remains primarily within the theoretical realm; we have yet to identify suitable physical models that can effectively connect with these concepts.
The second main result of this paper delves into the properties of this novel fractional calculus. To elucidate the mapping properties of the -proportional integral, we introduce a set of weighted spaces, namely and . Furthermore, we explore the general -Laplace transform for the -proportional integrals and H derivative. In this paper, we address a common misconception regarding the concept of mild solutions as used in various studies. Our third principal finding introduces a corrected formulation of mild solutions for the Cauchy problem by utilizing the -proportional H derivative, its associated properties, the -semigroup, and the probability density function. This approach not only provides a more accurate definition of mild solutions but also establishes their existence. The results presented herein can be extended to investigate the stability and controllability [15] of -proportional fractional differential equations and stochastic differential equations.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, H.W.; methodology, H.W.; validation, H.W.; formal analysis, J.Z.; investigation, J.Z.; writing—original draft preparation, H.W.; writing—review and editing, H.W. and J.Z.; supervision, J.Z. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This research was funded by the Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (122MS088) and Qiongtai Normal University (QTjg2022-4, QTjg2022-49, QTNB2022010).
Data Availability Statement
No new data were created or analyzed in this study.
Acknowledgments
We are very thankful to the anonymous reviewers for their constructive comments and suggestions which helped us to improve the manuscript.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript; or in the decision to publish the results.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manuscript:
| R-L | Riemann–Liouville |
| C | Caputo |
| H | Hilfer |
| GPF | Generalized proportional fractional |
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