Search Results (53)

This paper investigates the existence, uniqueness, and stability of solutions for a new class of coupled systems of sequential fractional differential equations involving the Hilfer fractional derivative. Generalizing previous works based on Caputo derivatives, we employ the Hilfer operator, which interpolates between Riemann–Liouville and Caputo derivatives. The nonlinear terms are fully coupled, and the boundary conditions are nonlocal and coupled. The main results are established using the Banach Contraction Principle and Schaefer’s Fixed Point Theorem, with rigorous, detailed proofs for each step, addressing specific methodological requirements regarding operator invariance and space completeness. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the Ulam–Hyers stability of the proposed system, with explicitly tracked stability constants. An illustrative example with numerical verification is provided to validate the theoretical findings. Full article

This paper examines an m-cyclic coupled system of sequential $(k,\psi )$-Hilfer and $(k,\psi )$-Caputo fractional differential equations with boundary conditions. The nonlinearities follow a cyclic pattern: for $j=1,\dots ,m-1$, $f_j$ depends on $x_j$ and $x_{j+1}$ and $f_m$ depends on $x_m$ and $x_1$, forming a closed loop of interactions. We convert the system into an equivalent integral equation and establish existence and uniqueness results using four fixed-point theorems: the Banach contraction principle, Schaefer’s theorem, Krasnosel’skiĭ’s theorem, and the Leray–Schauder alternative. A thorough Ulam–Hyers stability analysis is presented with explicit stability constants. Numerical examples illustrate the applicability of the theoretical findings. Full article

In this paper, we study a nonlinear system of sequential Caputo fractional differential equations equipped with coupled mixed multi-point boundary conditions. In particular, the boundary conditions involve the values of the unknown functions at the endpoints expressed as linear combinations of their values at several interior points, forming a closed system of relations. The existence of solutions is established by applying the Leray–Schauder alternative, while uniqueness is proved using Banach’s contraction principle. In addition, we investigate the Hyers–Ulam stability of the proposed system. Several examples are included to demonstrate the applicability of the theoretical results. Some special cases of the general problem are also discussed. Full article

The computation of solutions of Caputo fractional differential equations is paramount in modeling to establish its benefits over the corresponding integer order models. In the literature so far, in order to compute the solution of Caputo fractional differential equations, the solution is typically assumed to be a $C^n$ function, which is a sufficient condition for the Caputo derivative to exist. In this work, we assume the necessary condition for the Caputo derivative of order $nq,(n-1)<nq<n$, to exist, which means that we assume it to be a $C^{nq}$ function. Recently, it has been established that the Caputo derivative of order $nq$ is sequential of order $q.$ As such, we assume the fractional initial conditions. In our work, we have obtained an analytical solution for the Caputo fractional differential equation of order $nq$ with fractional initial conditions by two different methods. Namely, the approximation method and the Laplace transform method. The application of our main results is illustrated with examples. Full article

The article presents a study of the computational complexity and efficiency of various parallel algorithms that implement the numerical solution of the equation in the hereditary $\alpha \left(t\right)$-model of radon volumetric activity (RVA) in a storage chamber. As a test example, a problem based on such a model is solved, which is a Cauchy problem for a nonlinear fractional differential equation with a Gerasimov–Caputo derivative of a variable order and variable coefficients. Such equations arise in problems of modeling anomalous RVA variations. Anomalous RVA can be considered one of the short-term precursors to earthquakes as an indicator of geological processes. However, the mechanisms of such anomalies are still poorly understood, and direct observations are impossible. This determines the importance of such mathematical modeling tasks and, therefore, of effective algorithms for their solution. This subsequently allows us to move on to inverse problems based on RVA data, where it is important to choose the most suitable algorithm for solving the direct problem in terms of computational resource costs. An analysis and an evaluation of various algorithms are based on data on the average time taken to solve a test problem in a series of computational experiments. To analyze effectiveness, the acceleration, efficiency, and cost of algorithms are determined, and the efficiency of CPU thread loading is evaluated. The results show that parallel algorithms demonstrate a significant increase in calculation speed compared to sequential analogs; hybrid parallel CPU–GPU algorithms provide a significant performance advantage when solving computationally complex problems, and it is possible to determine the optimal number of CPU threads for calculations. For sequential and parallel algorithms implementing numerical solutions, asymptotic complexity estimates are given, showing that, for most of the proposed algorithm implementations, the complexity tends to be $n^2$ in terms of both computation time and memory consumption. Full article

This paper is concerned with the existence and uniqueness of solutions for a coupled system of $(k,\psi )$-Hilfer and $(k,\psi )$-Caputo sequential fractional differential equations with non-separated boundary conditions. We make use of the Banach contraction mapping principle to obtain the uniqueness result, while two existence results are proved by using Leray–Schauder nonlinear alternative and Krasnosel’skiĭ’s fixed point theorem. The obtained results are illustrated by numerical examples. Full article

This paper investigates the existence and uniqueness of solutions to a class of sequential fractional differential equations and inclusions involving the $(k,\psi )$-Hilfer and $(k,\psi )$-Caputo derivatives under non-separated boundary conditions. By reformulating the problems into equivalent fixed-point systems, several classical fixed-point theorems, including those of Banach, Krasnosel’ski$\breve{\mathrm{i}}$’s, Schaefer, and the Leray–Schauder alternative, are employed to derive rigorous results. The study is further extended to the multi-valued setting, where existence results are established for both convex- and nonconvex-valued multi-functions using appropriate fixed-point techniques. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the applicability and effectiveness of the theoretical findings. Full article

In the literature so far, for Caputo fractional boundary value problems of order $2q$ when $1<2q<2,$ the problems use the same boundary conditions of the integer-order differential equation of order ‘2’. In addition, they only use the left Caputo derivative in computing the solution of the Caputo boundary value problem of order $2q.$ Further, even the initial conditions for a Caputo fractional differential equation of order $nq$ use the corresponding integer-order initial conditions of order ‘n’. In this work, we establish that it is more appropriate to use the Caputo fractional initial conditions and Caputo fractional boundary conditions for sequential initial value problems and sequential boundary value problems, respectively. It is to be noted that the solution of a Caputo fractional initial value problem or Caputo fractional boundary value problem of order ‘$nq$’ will only be a $C^{nq}$ solution and not a $C^n$ solution on its interval. In this work, we present a methodology to compute the solutions of linear sequential Caputo fractional differential equations using initial and boundary conditions of fractional order $kq$, $k=0,1,\dots (n-1)$ when the order of the fractional derivative involved in the differential equation is $nq$. The Caputo left derivative can be computed only when the function can be expressed as $f(x-a)$. Then the Caputo right derivative of the same function will be computed for the function $f(b-x).$ Further, we establish that the relation between the Caputo left derivative and the Caputo right derivative is very essential for the study of Caputo fractional boundary value problems. We present a few numerical examples to justify that the Caputo left derivative and the Caputo right derivative are equal at any point on the Caputo function’s interval. The solution of the linear sequential Caputo fractional initial value problems and linear sequential Caputo fractional boundary value problems with fractional initial conditions and fractional boundary conditions reduces to the corresponding integer initial and boundary value problems, respectively, when $q=1.$ Thus, we can use the value of q as a parameter to enhance the mathematical model with realistic data. Full article

In this study, to approximate nabla sequential differential equations of fractional order, a class of discrete Liouville–Caputo fractional operators is discussed. First, some special functions are re-called that will be useful to make a connection with the proposed discrete nabla operators. These operators exhibit inherent symmetrical properties which play a crucial role in ensuring the consistency and stability of the method. Next, a formula is adopted for the solution of the discrete system via binomial coefficients and analyzing the Riemann–Liouville fractional sum operator. The symmetry in the binomial coefficients contributes to the precise approximation of the solutions. Based on this analysis, the solution of its corresponding continuous case is obtained when the step size $p_0$ tends to 0. The transition from discrete to continuous domains highlights the symmetrical nature of the fractional operators. Finally, an example is shown to testify the correctness of the presented theoretical results. We discuss the comparison of the solutions of the operators along with the numerical example, emphasizing the role of symmetry in the accuracy and reliability of the numerical method. Full article

This paper delves into a novel category of nonlocal boundary value problems concerning nonlinear sequential fractional differential equations, coupled with a unique form of generalized Riemann–Liouville fractional differential integral boundary conditions. For single-valued maps, we employ a transformation technique to convert the provided system into an equivalent fixed-point problem, which we then address using standard fixed-point theorems. Following this, we evaluate the stability of these solutions utilizing the Ulam–Hyres stability method. To elucidate the derived findings, we present constructed examples. Full article

This paper investigates the existence, uniqueness, and symmetry of solutions for $\Phi$–Atangana–Baleanu fractional differential equations of order $\mu \in (1,2]$ under mixed nonlocal boundary conditions. This is achieved through the use of covariant and contravariant $JS$-contractions within a generalized framework of a sequential extended bipolar parametric metric space. As a consequence, we obtain the results on covariant and contravariant Ćirić, Chatterjea, Kannan, and Reich contractions as corollaries. Additionally, we substantiate our fixed-point findings with specific examples and derive similar results in the setting of sequential extended fuzzy bipolar metric space. Full article

In studying boundary value problems and coupled systems of fractional order in $(1,2]$, involving Hilfer fractional derivative operators, a zero initial condition is necessary. The consequence of this fact is that boundary value problems and coupled systems of fractional order with non-zero initial conditions cannot be studied. For example, such boundary value problems and coupled systems of fractional order are those including separated, non-separated, or periodic boundary conditions. In this paper, we propose a method for studying a coupled system of fractional order in $(1,2],$ involving fractional derivative operators of Hilfer and Caputo with non-separated boundary conditions. More precisely, a sequential coupled system of fractional differential equations including Hilfer and Caputo fractional derivative operators and non-separated boundary conditions is studied in the present paper. As explained in the concluding section, the opposite combination of Caputo and Hilfer fractional derivative operators requires zero initial conditions. By using Banach’s fixed point theorem, the uniqueness of the solution is established, while by applying the Leray–Schauder alternative, the existence of solution is obtained. Numerical examples are constructed illustrating the main results. Full article

The L-fractional derivative is defined as a certain normalization of the well-known Caputo derivative, so alternative properties hold: smoothness and finite slope at the origin for the solution, velocity units for the vector field, and a differential form associated to the system. We develop a theory of this fractional derivative as follows. We prove a fundamental theorem of calculus. We deal with linear systems of autonomous homogeneous parts, which correspond to Caputo linear equations of non-autonomous homogeneous parts. The associated L-fractional integral operator, which is closely related to the beta function and the beta probability distribution, and the estimates for its norm in the Banach space of continuous functions play a key role in the development. The explicit solution is built by means of Picard’s iterations from a Mittag–Leffler-type function that mimics the standard exponential function. In the second part of the paper, we address autonomous linear equations of sequential type. We start with sequential order two and then move to arbitrary order by dealing with a power series. The classical theory of linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients is generalized, and we establish an analog of the method of undetermined coefficients. The last part of the paper is concerned with sequential linear equations of analytic coefficients and order two. Full article