Abstract
In numerous scientific and engineering domains, fractional-order derivatives and integral operators are frequently used to represent many complex phenomena. They also have numerous practical applications in the area of fixed point iteration. In this article, we introduce the notion of generalized Meir-Keeler-Khan-Rational type -contraction mapping and propose fixed point results in partial metric spaces. Our proposed results extend, unify, and generalize existing findings in the literature. In regards to applicability, we provide evidence for the existence of a solution for the fractional-order differential operator. In addition, the solution of the integral equation and its uniqueness are also discussed. Finally, we conclude that our results are superior and generalized as compared to the existing ones.
Keywords:
metric space; fixed point; fractional differential operator; non-linear equation; order of convergence MSC:
47H10; 54H25
1. Introduction
Many generalizations of the usual metric space have been introduced by many authors in the literature, and PMS (partial metric space) is one of them. Matthews [1] defined PMS in 1992 by considering the fact that self-distance is not necessary to be zero. He proposed the notion of PMS in his research on the denotational semantics of dataflow networks by proving that the BCP (Banach contraction principle) can be extended to the PMS for use in the verification of programs. The main purpose of deriving PMS is to transfer mathematical techniques into computer science. Inspired by this innovative idea of PMS, various authors have worked on this space and its physical properties, and also proved many FPRs (fixed point results) for single and multivalued-maps. Fixed point theory is simply based on the solution of a simple equation for a SM (self-map) ℏ defined on a non-empty set . It is the most effective and successful technique for solving many mathematical problems, such as differential and integral equations which appear in economics, physics, chemistry, game theory, etc. The FP (fixed point) problem was first seen in the solution of a differential equation with an initial value. Liouville [2] was the first to obtain the solution of the FP equation by solving a differential equation with an initial value in 1837. Later, Picard [3] proposed the aforementioned method systematically and simplified the differential equation. Further, Banach [4] derived a celebrated FP theorem in complete metric space by developing the successive approximation method. This celebrated FP result was characterized by Caccioppoli [5], who showed that in a complete metric space, there is a UFP (unique fixed point) for each contraction. This result is also known as the Picard–Banach FP theorem, the Banach–Caccioppoli FP theorem, Banach’s FP theorem, and BCP.
After that, as a result of extending and generalizing the BCP, various FPRs have been proved by many authors in numerous spaces. Jaggi [6] was the first to establish a FP result by considering the rational expression in 1977. In 2018, Karapinar generated the idea of interpolative type contraction, and many more results have been proven in the context of interpolative type contraction by linking it with interpolative theory [7,8,9,10]. Inspired by Mitrovic et al. [11], Karapinar [8] introduced the notion of hybrid contraction by combining the ideas of interpolative type contractions and Reich type contractions in 2019. In 2021, Reena Jain et al. [12] defined an implicit contractive condition by an implicit relation on rational quasi PMS and derived periodic, and FP result. They also attained sufficient conditions for existing the unique positive solution of a non-linear matrix equation. Using auxiliary functions, the existence of FP with its uniqueness was proven by Kumar et al. [13] in 2021. Later in 2022, Nuseir et al. established a FP result for SM with some contractive conditions in partially ordered “E” MS. Saluja [14] attained a few common FPRs using auxiliary functions in a complete weak PMS.
In 1969, Meir and Keeler [15] demonstrated the concept of Meir-Keeler type contraction. This contraction is generalized by many authors in numerous type of spaces [16,17,18,19]. Motivated by these studies, Aydi et al. [9] defined GMKC (generalized Meir-Keeler type contraction) on PMS and they demonstrated that in 0-complete MS, a UFP exists for an orbitally continuous SM that satisfies the requirements of a GMKC. Later, Redjel et al. [20] derived the idea of Meir-Keeler-Khan mapping in metric space. Further, in 2018, Kumar and Araci [21] established the notion of GMKKC (generalized Meir-Keeler-Khan type contraction), which includes the -admissibility of the function. Here, a FP result is established in complete PMS for GMKKC using the continuity of -function, that is:
“In a complete PMS , GMKKC has a FP, if
- there exists in such a manner that ,
- if for each , then ,
- is a continuous function in each coordinate”.
Moreover, in 2019, Karapinar and Fulga [8] initiated the notion of hybrid type contraction in complete metric space by combining the idea of Jaggi type contraction with interpolative type contraction and stated FPRs using the continuity of the SM. Their proposed results state that “A Jaggi type hybrid contraction possesses a FP in a complete metric space , if ℏ is continuous and attained a UFP if is continuous for some integer ”. Furthermore, they established the solution of FDE(fractional differential equation) in the framework of their demonstrated result.
Inspired by [8,21], we have related the idea of Jaggi type hybrid contraction with GMKKC and stated GMKKRC (generalized Meir-Keeler-Khan-Rational type -contraction) and GMKKRC (generalized Meir-Keeler-Khan-Rational type contraction) and proved FPRs in complete PMS by relaxing the condition of continuity of the -function and the continuity of SM. Additionally, we have provided illustrative examples in support of our result. Furthermore, we have applied our proposed result in integral and fractional calculus to obtained the existence and uniqueness of solutions of VIE (Volterra integral equation), Caputo type FDE, and Riemann-Liouville type FDO (fractional differential operator), and to justify all of these results, we have proposed examples for each result.
Beginning with the introduction in Section 1, we have given some fundamental definitions in Section 2. In Section 3, we have proposed the concept of GMKKRC, GMKKRC and proved FPRs with their uniqueness in complete PMS. To justify our result attained in Section 3, we have given examples. We have also worked on a VIE of second kind, a FDE of Caputo type, and a FDO of Riemann-Liouville type and attained the existence and uniqueness of solutions for all of these in the framework of our main theorem, with examples in Section 4.
2. Definitions
Here, a few fundamental definitions are presented pertaining to our work.
Definition 1.
Ψ is the family of ψ functions. is a function satisfying the below prepositions:
- 1.
- ψ is non-decreasing and continuous,
- 2.
- for each ,
- 3.
- for all and if and only if .
Definition 2.
Consider a non-empty set χ. Define a SM and a function . Then, T is said to be admissible, if
Definition 3
([8]). Let ℏ be a SM defined on a MS . Then, ℏ is known as Jaggi type hybrid contraction if there exists (defined in Definition 1) in such a way that
for every distinct . Now, the function is defined as
with and such that .
Definition 4
([21]). Define a SM ℏ on a PMC . Then, ℏ is called GMKKC, if
- 1.
- ℏ is α-admissible,
- 2.
- for each , there exists some such thatfor each . The ψ-function and α-admissibility of the function is defined in Definitions 1 and 2 respectively.
Remark 1
([21]). If ℏ is GMKKC, then
3. Development of Extension of Meir-Keeler-Khan Type Contraction and Related FPRs
Here, we have proposed GMKKRC and GMKKRC in PMS as an extension of Meir-Keeler-Khan type contraction. Additionally, we have established FPRs for these proposed contractions.
Definition 5.
Assume ℏ be a SM defined on a PMS . Then, ℏ is called GMKKRC, if for each , there exists some satisfying
Here, the functions and are the same as defined in Definitions 1 and 3, respectively.
Definition 6.
Suppose ℏ is an SM defined on a PMS . Then, ℏ is called GMKKRC, if
- 1.
- ℏ is α-admissible,
- 2.
- for each , there exists some in such a manner that
The functions and are same as defined in Definitions 1 and 3 respectively, and -admissibility of the function is defined in Definition 2.
Remark 2.
If ℏ is GMKKRC, then
Theorem 1.
Suppose be a complete PMS and be a GMKKRC. Then, ℏ has a UFP, if
- 1.
- there exists such that ,
- 2.
- .
Here, the function is same as defined in Definition 1 and .
Proof.
Construct a Picard sequence for as
From given condition 1, we have
Since ℏ is GMKKRC, ℏ is -admissible. Therefore, using Definition 2, we attain
By proceeding with the process in the same manner, we obtain
Here, we have two cases:
- Case (I): If for some , then, . Therefore, is FP of ℏ.
- Case (II): If , then again we have two cases:
- case (a): For :
From definition of (defined in Definition 1), we have
For and , the above inequality becomes
Now, if . Then, using above inequality, we can say
From Remark 2 (for and ), we have
Using Equations (7) and (9) in above expression (11), we obtain
which is a contradiction. Therefore, our assumption is wrong. Hence
Thus, sequence is a decreasing sequence and hence, converges to some , i.e.,
Now, we will show that . On the contrary, suppose that . Then, using Definition 4 for and , we get
which is a contradiction because . Thus, our supposition is wrong and therefore, . Hence, Equation (13) becomes
From the definition of partial metric, we have
Using Equation (14) in the above inequality, we attain
Further, we will demonstrate that sequence is a Cauchy sequence in PMS . To show this, it is sufficient to prove that sequence is a Cauchy sequence in metric space , where
Letting and applying expressions (14) and (15) in Equation (16), we attain
Now, suppose that sequence is not a Cauchy sequence in metric space . So, there exists a number such that for any , there are two numbers satisfying
Additionally, for , we can choose a small positive integer in such a manner that for , we have
From Equation (18), we have
Further, for and , Equation (16) becomes
Letting and substituting Equations (14) and (22) in the above inequality, we get
which is not true. Therefore, our supposition is wrong. Thus, sequence is a Cauchy sequence in metric space and hence, a Cauchy sequence in PMS . Further, completeness of PMS implies completeness of metric space . Therefore, Cauchy sequence converges in metric space . Hence, there exists a number in such a manner that , that is
Now, we know that
Letting and substituting Equation (24) in the above inequality, we get
Therefore, z is FP of ℏ.
- Uniqueness of FP:
Assume be another FP of ℏ, then
From Equations (24)–(26), we obtain
Therefore, from the definition of the partial metric, we conclude that . Hence, z is the UFP of ℏ.
- case (b): For :
Since ℏ is GMKKRC. So, for and , we have
Therefore, is a decreasing sequence and hence convergent to some . Further, applying the same procedure as in case (a), we get
Letting and using Equations (27) and (28) in above inequality, we obtain
which is not true as . Again applying the sane procedure as in case (a), we get
Letting and using Equation (29), we attain
Hence, z is FP of ℏ.
- Uniqueness of FP for case (b):
We can attain the uniqueness in the same manner as in case (a). □
Theorem 2.
Consider a complete PMS and a SM . If ℏ is GMKKRC, then ℏ has a UFP for .
Proof.
The result can be directly attained from above Theorem 1 by taking for each . □
4. Numerical Results
Here, in this part, some examples are illustrated in support of our proposed Theorem 1 in Section 3.
Example 1.
Consider a complete PMS with and . Define a SM as
and a function α as
Then, ℏ has UFP for and .
Proof.
To show that ℏ has a UFP, it is sufficient to show that all the assumptions of our proposed Theorem 1 are satisfied.
- Obviously, . Therefore, there exists in such a way that .
- , which shows that ℏ is admissible.
- Without loss of generality, suppose . Therefore,From Equations (30) and (31), we can clearly see thatwhich shows that ℏ is GMKKRC.
Hence, every hypothesis of Theorem 1 is satisfied. Thus, ℏ has a UFP 0. Now, since is not continuous at , UFP cannot be determined for FPRs in [19,21]. □
Example 2.
Assume a PMS with and . Define a SM and function α as
. Then, ℏ has UFP 0 for and .
Proof.
For this, we will establish that every assumption of Theorem 1 is satisfied.
- Clearly . Thus, there exists some in such a manner that .
- . Therefore, ℏ is -admissible.
- Without loss of generality, suppose . Now, we have two cases:Case (I): If , thenFrom Equations (32) and (33), we attainCase (II): If , thenFrom Equations (34) and (35), we getTherefore, ℏ is GMKKRC.
Thus, each requirement of Theorem 1 is fulfilled. Thus, ℏ has a UFP 0. However, since function is discontinuous at , UFP cannot be determined for FPRs in [19,21]. □
Example 3.
Consider a complete PMS with and . Define a SM defined in terms of VIE as
Then, ℏ has a UFP for and , if
- 1.
- ,
- 2.
- .
For instance, ℏ has UFP 0 for and .
Proof.
To show the existence of UFP, it is sufficient to show that all the above conditions are satisfied. For each [0, 1], we have
From Equations (36) and (37), we attain
Thus, from Equations (38)–(40), we can say that all the above requirements are fulfilled. Therefore, ℏ has a UFP.
Verification: To verify the result, it is sufficient to show that our example satisfies each assumption of our main Theorem 1.
- ,
- ,
- which shows that ℏ is -admissible.From Equations (41) and (42), we attain
Therefore, ℏ is GMKKRC. Thus, each hypothesis of Theorem 1 is satisfied. Hence, ℏ has a UFP. In this example, 0 is the UFP of ℏ as . □
Example 4.
There have been plenty of additions made to the area of solutions of fractional order differential and integral equations. BCP is used to prove uniqueness of solutions of fractional differential equations [22,23,24].
Consider a complete PMS with and . Define a SM in terms of Caputo fractional derivative as
Then, ℏ has a UFP for ,
- (a)
- , and
- (b)
- ,
if, for each , we have the below assumptions:
- 1.
- ,
- 2.
- .
For instance, ℏ has a UFP 0 for .
Proof.
Since for every ,
Substituting and in the above equation, we get
Thus, from Equations (43)–(46), we get ,
Hence, every hypothesis is satisfied. Thus, ℏ has UFP. Further, we can verify our result in the same way as in Example 3. In this example, clearly, 0 is UFP of ℏ as at . □
Example 5.
Consider a complete PMS with and, and define a SM in terms of FDO of Riemann-Liouville type as
Then, ℏ has a UFP for ,
- (a)
- ,
- (b)
- ,
if, for every , we have
- 1.
- ,
- 2.
- .
For instance, ℏ has a UFP for .
Proof.
Since for all ,
By substituting , we attain
Thus, from Equations (47)–(50), we attain
for each . Hence, ℏ has a UFP. Additionally, we can also verify our result in the same manner as in Example 3. Here, clearly, 0 is the UFP of ℏ as at . □
5. Conclusions
In this manuscript, by generalizing the idea of GMKKC, we have demonstrated the concept of GMKKRC and GMKKRC, and established FPRs in complete PMS. Some examples are also proposed in context of our main result. Moreover, by applying our established result, solutions for VIE of second kind, FDE of Caputo type, and FDO of Riemann-Liouville type are obtained with examples in terms of FP.
In future, we may try to extend and generalize our obtained result in other spaces by further expanding the idea of GMKKRC. Additionally, we can try to attain the applications of our result in differential calculus, optimization theory, etc.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, D.S., P.G., R.B. and I.S.; Validation, D.S., P.G., R.B. and I.S. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This research received no external funding.
Data Availability Statement
The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article, further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manuscript:
| PMS | Partial Metric Space |
| BCP | Banach Contraction Principle |
| FP | Fixed Point |
| FPRs | Fixed Point Results |
| UFP | Unique Fixed Point |
| SM | Self-Map |
| VIE | Volterra Integral Equation |
| FDE | Fractional Differential Equation |
| FDO | Fractional Differential Operator |
| GMKKC | Generalized Meir-Keeler-Khan Type -Contraction |
| GMKKRC | Ggeneralized Meir-Keeler-Khan-Rational Type -Contraction |
| GMKKR C | Generalized Meir-Keeler-Khan-Rational Type -Contraction |
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