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A Leggett-Williams type theorem applied to a fourth order problem
Communications in Applied Analysis: An International Journal for Theory and Applications
  • Richard Avery, Dakota State University
  • Paul Eloe, University of Dayton
  • Johnny Henderson, Baylor University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract

We apply an extension of a Leggett-Williams type fixed point theorem to a two-point boundary value problem for a fourth order ordinary differential equation. The fixed point theorem employs concave and convex functionals defined on a cone in a Banach spstce. Inequalities that extend the notion of concavity to fourth order differential inequalities are derived and employed to provide the necessary estimates. Symmetry is employed in the construction of the appropriate Banach space.

Inclusive pages
579-588
ISBN/ISSN
1083-2564
Document Version
Published Version
Comments

This document is provided in compliance with the publisher's open-access policy. Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher
Dynamic Publishers
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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Citation Information
Richard Avery, Paul Eloe and Johnny Henderson. "A Leggett-Williams type theorem applied to a fourth order problem" Communications in Applied Analysis: An International Journal for Theory and Applications Vol. 16 Iss. 4 (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/paul_eloe/19/