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This work addresses the qualitative analysis of a novel non-linear coupled system of fractional differential problems (FDPs) using Caputo and Liouville–Riemann fractional derivatives. Fractional calculus has demonstrated significant applicability across various fields, including financial systems, optimal control, epidemiological models, chaotic systems, and engineering. The proposed model builds on existing research by formulating a non-linear coupled fractional boundary value problem with mixed boundary conditions. The primary advantages of our method include its ability to capture the dynamics of complex systems more accurately and its flexibility in handling different types of fractional derivatives. The model’s solution was derived using advanced mathematical techniques, and the results confirmed the existence and uniqueness of the solutions. This approach not only generalizes classical differential equation methods but also offers a robust framework for modeling real-world phenomena governed by fractional dynamics. The study concludes with the validation of the theoretical findings through illustrative examples, highlighting the method’s efficacy and potential for further applications.
Fractional calculus is rapidly expanding, with its appealing applications being extensively utilized in various domains of applied science. For example, in [1], the authors provided many illustrations and theoretical applications of fractional differential equation (FDE) theory, as well as Weyl fractional calculus and its use. Some physical problems with fractional differential or integral equations are included. The authors in [2] examined fractional integral theory and its applications. Comparisons are made among all fractional integro-differentiation types. Fractional calculus is applied to first-order integral equations with power and power logarithmic kernels, particularly functions in kernels, Euler–Poisson–Darboux-type equations, and FDEs. The authors in [3] studied fractional derivatives and fractional-order mathematical models more adequately. In [4], the authors studied Cauchy-type problems involving fractional derivatives and a theory of sequential linear fractional differential equations, including a generalization of the classical Frobenius method and an exciting set of applications. The presence of fractional calculus can also be observed in financial systems [5], optimal control [6], epidemiological models [7], chaotic systems [8], and engineering [9]. The researchers in [10] studied the time-fractional generalized Boussinesq equation, focusing on Rossby solitary waves in a stratified fluid with a dissipation effect. They also explored the conservation laws associated with this equation and examined the existence of exact solutions. The Langevin equation within the framework of the generalized proportional fractional derivative was investigated in [11]. Fractional configurations of boundary value problems also provide a wide range of mathematical models to describe physical, chemical, and biological processes, as evidenced by recent publications. The study conducted by the authors of [12] aimed to evaluate and solve the model of nonlinear FDEs that describe the most common and deadly coronavirus, which is COVID-19, and in [13], the authors extended the thermostat model’s second-order differential equation to the fractional hybrid equation and inclusion versions. In addition to these models that reflect real-world phenomena, numerous researchers have focused on exploring the existence and uniqueness theories of solutions for a general coupled system of fractional differential problems (FDPs) equipped with boundary conditions under local and non-local terms. In [14], linear FDE systems were examined, and an operational matrix of the Haar wavelet method converted it into algebraic equations. A novel structure of the generalized multi-point thermostat control model based on its standard model was developed in [15,16].
To provide a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of research in fractional differential equations, this study delves deeper into the comparative analysis of different methodologies applied to solve fractional differential problems. Traditional integer-order differential equations have been widely studied and utilized across various scientific and engineering fields due to their simplicity and well-established analytical methods. However, these traditional models often fall short when describing memory and hereditary properties inherent in many real-world processes. Fractional differential equations (FDEs), which generalize integer-order equations to non-integer order ones, offer a more accurate representation of such complex systems.
Recently, several methods have been developed and refined to solve FDEs, including the Caputo and Liouville–Riemann (LR) fractional derivatives, each offering unique advantages depending on the problem’s nature. The Caputo derivative is particularly useful for initial value problems, as it allows for the inclusion of standard initial conditions, making it more applicable to physical problems. On the other hand, the LR derivative is more suited for problems where boundary conditions are specified at different points, providing broader applicability in various scientific fields.
In recent work, Sina et al. [17] undertook a study involving the construction of the following coupled sequential Navier fractional differential boundary value problem:
such that , and . In addition, the operator is used to compute derivatives of fractional orders according to the Caputo definition. Additionally, they considered continuous single-valued functions G and H, defined on , and used values in .
Thabet et al. [18] introduced a novel formulation, marking the first instance of a coupled system of pantograph FDPs employing the conformable Caputo operators defined as follows:
where stands for the conformable Caputo derivatives of order with for ; denotes the Liouville–Riemann conformable integral of order ; ; ; and are continuous for
Inspired by the above works, this paper focuses on exploring the qualitative analysis of a new non-linear coupled system of FDPs under two symmetrical types in the Caputo and LR fractional derivative sense. Specifically, we delve into the formulation of a non-linear coupled fractional boundary value problem, which can be described as follows:
subjected to the following mixed boundary conditions:
where and denote the standard LR and Caputo fractional derivatives of order , respectively. Also, , , , for , is a bounded function; ; is the LR-fractional integral with order ; and .
The study of Ulam–Hyers stability is recent, and it is related to an exchange of questions and answers between Ulam and Hyers. At first, the research was limited to the stability of solutions of functional differential equations. With the advent of fractional calculus, researchers began to investigate more and more problems involving the stability of solutions of fractional functional differential equations in this direction. Here, we declare that our proposed non-linear coupled system of (3) and (4) is new in the framework of symmetrical kernels LR and Caputo fractional operators supplemented by mixed boundary conditions. Additionally, this system covers many new existing problems in the literature. One of the main goals is to study Ulam–Hyers stability.
This paper is organized as follows. In Section 2, we recall the essential preliminaries by presenting basic definitions and an auxiliary proposition. Section 3 is dedicated to the presentation of the existence and uniqueness results for the problem under investigation. Section 4 discusses Ulam–Hyers-type stability. To further illustrate these results, we discuss a series of illustrative examples in Section 5. Finally, we summarize the main steps of our work with a conclusion.
2. Some Useful Definitions and Basic Tools
All fundamental definitions and necessary notations will be presented in this section. Let the Banach space Z be defined as , where the norm is given by . Consequently, the space is also a Banach space, with the norms denoted by
Definition1
([1,3,4]).Given the function , we have the following:
The LR-fractional integral of order ℓ is given by
The LR-fractional derivative of a function χ of order ℓ is expressed as
with
For any given and any continuous function χ on , the following property holds:
where and
If the function , then the Caputo derivative of order ℓ is given by
for and
Letting , we have
where
Definition2
([19]).For the operators , the system of operator equations, such that
is Ulam–Hyers-type stable if , , , are real numbers, and, for every we have
Thus, (46) implies that the matrix K is uniformly bounded over the set B.
In order to establish the complete continuity of , we consider , , , and, using and , we have
Clearly, it can be observed that the right-hand side of inequality (47) converges to zero as approaches . Additionally, the matrix is both bounded and continuous. Consequently, it can be deduced that is uniformly bounded.
Likewise, it is also possible to demonstrate using a similar approach that
As a result, the mapping is determined to be equi-continuous. By applying the well known Arzela–Ascoli theorem, we conclude that K is a completely continuous mapping. □
Theorem4.
Under hypotheses , and if , then the system of (3) and (4) has a unique solution, with
where
and
Proof.
From Theorem 3, we show that .
In the next stage, let us assume that and, for every , let
Hence, K is a contraction, and thus, K has a unique fixed point, which implies that the concerned system (3) with condition (4) has a unique solution. □
Theorem5.
Under hypotheses , along with continuous functions , the system of (3) and (4) possesses at least one solution in where
Proof.
Let , . By Theorem 3, the mapping is completely continuous.
Consider , . Then, in view of Theorem 3, implies . Hence, .
Take and , . Subsequently, using assumptions , , and for , we obtain
which gives . Similarly, we obtain .
Therefore, However, , which implies , which is a contradiction. Consequently, based on Theorem 2, K has at least one fixed point within the closure of the set . □
4. Ulam–Hyers-Type Stability
In to this section, we introduce the Ulam–Hyers-type stability by utilizing nonlinear terms.
Theorem6.
If the matrix converges to zero and the assumptions and are satisfied, with the additional condition that , then it can be concluded that the solutions to Equations (3) and (4) exhibit Ulam–Hyers-type stability.
By examining Equation (62), we can derive the matrix in the following manner:
Given the information provided that the matrix tends towards zero, we can conclude that the solution to Equations (3) and (4) exhibits Ulam–Hyers-type stability. □
5. Illustrative Examples
Example1.
We take the fractional boundary value problem for :
with
After the calculation, we have
as . So, system (63) has a non-repeated solution according to Theorem 4. Furthermore, by the values of , , we have
Upon performing the necessary computations, we find that the eigenvalues of the system are determined to be and . Consequently, it can be observed that . As a result, according to Theorem 6, we can conclude that the given system, incorporating a delay term and corresponding to the specified fractional order, is Ulam–Hyers-stable.
Example2.
We take the system for :
subjected to the following mixed boundary conditions:
After the calculation, we have
as . According to Theorem 4, it can be deduced that the system of (65) and (66) possesses a unique solution that does not repeat or occur more than once. Furthermore, by substituting the specific values of for , we obtain
After performing the necessary calculations, we obtain the eigenvalues of the system as and . It is noteworthy that , which is less than 1. This result allows us to conclude, based on Theorem 6, that the given system, which incorporates a delay term and is associated with the specified fractional order, is Ulam–Hyers-stable.
6. Conclusions and Perspectives
In this study, we have conducted a comprehensive qualitative analysis of the solutions to the non-linear coupled fractional boundary value problem with two types of symmetrical fractional derivatives (Caputo and Liouville–Riemann (LR) fractional derivatives) described by Equations (3) and (4).
The Caputo and Liouville–Riemann (LR) fractional derivatives are two prominent types of fractional derivatives. The Caputo derivative is particularly favored for initial value problems because it allows for the use of traditional initial conditions, making it highly applicable to physical problems. On the other hand, the LR derivative is more suited for boundary value problems due to its flexibility in handling different boundary conditions, making it useful across a broader spectrum of scientific and engineering problems.
Our investigation specifically focuses on this problem with mixed integro-differential conditions. By employing Banach and nonlinear alternatives to Leray–Schauder fixed point theorems, we have thoroughly examined the properties of the problem at hand. Additionally, we have discussed several results pertaining to the Ulam–Hyers stability of the solutions. To illustrate the significance and applicability of our findings, we have provided two relevant examples in Section 5 and thoroughly discussed the obtained results. It is worth noting that the considered problem is stochastic in nature and encompasses various practical problems encountered in the fields of fluid mechanics and dynamics, thus highlighting its relevance in real-world applications.
Briefly, this paper aims to advance the understanding of fractional differential equations by introducing a novel approach to solving non-linear coupled systems with mixed boundary conditions. Our work not only highlights the theoretical aspects of fractional calculus but also emphasizes its practical applications, thereby bridging the gap between mathematical theory and real-world problem-solving.
For future research, one can explore higher-order coupled systems with various fractional derivatives to gain deeper insights into the dynamics and stability of these systems, potentially leading to new theoretical advances. Additionally, developing numerical methods to solve these types of fractional differential problems will enhance their applicability to more complex real-world phenomena.
Author Contributions
Writing—original draft preparation, A.A. and M.E.-H.M.; writing—review and editing, B.T., K.B. and L.A.; supervision, K.Z. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This research received no external funding.
Data Availability Statement
The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author.
Acknowledgments
The researchers would like to thank the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Qassim University for financial support (QU-APC-2024-9/1).
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Amara, A., Mezabia, M. E. -H., Tellab, B., Zennir, K., Bouhali, K., & Alkhalifa, L.
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https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8070366