Article
Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions of Discrete Conjugate Boundary Value Problems
Computers & Mathematics with Applications
Abstract
We consider the following boundary value problem: (−1)n−pΔny=λF(k,y,Δy,…,Δn−1y), n≪2, 0≤k≤m, Δiy(0)=0, 0≤i≤p−1; Δiy(m+n−i)=0, 0≤i≤n−p−1, where 1 ≤ p ≤ n − 1 is fixed and λ > 0. A characterization of the values of λ is carried out so that the boundary value problem has a positive solution. Next, for λ = 1, criteria are developed for the existence of two positive solutions of the boundary value problem. In addition, for particular cases we also offer upper and lower bounds for these positive solutions. Several examples are included to dwell upon the importance of the results obtained.
Department(s)
Mathematics and Statistics
Keywords and Phrases
- eigenvalues,
- positive solutions,
- difference equations
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1999 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Publication Date
01 Jan 1999
Disciplines
Citation Information
Martin Bohner, Ravi P. Agarwal and Patricia J. Y. Wong. "Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions of Discrete Conjugate Boundary Value Problems" Computers & Mathematics with Applications (1999) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/martin-bohner/30/