Analysis of PDEs (math.AP)

Abstract: We consider an initial value problem for a nonlinear parabolic equation with memory under nonlinear nonlocal boundary condition. In this paper we study classical solutions. We establish the existence of a local maximal solution. It is shown that under some conditions a supersolution is not less than a subsolution. We find conditions for the positiveness of solutions. As a consequence of the positiveness of solutions and the comparison principle of solutions, we prove the uniqueness theorem.

Abstract: Our main result shows that the mass $2\pi$ is critical for the minimal Keller-Segel system \begin{align}\label{prob:abstract}\tag{$\star$} \begin{cases} u_t = \Delta u - \nabla \cdot (u \nabla v), \\ v_t = \Delta v - v + u, \end{cases} \end{align} considered in a quarter disc $\Omega = \{\,(x_1, x_2) \in \mathbb R : x_1 > 0, x_2 > 0, x_1^2 + x_2^2 < R^2\,\}$, $R > 0$, in the following sense: For all reasonably smooth nonnegative initial data $u_0, v_0$ with $\int_\Omega u_0 < 2\pi$, there exists a global classical solution to the Neumann initial boundary value problem associated to \eqref{prob:abstract}, while for all $m > 2 \pi$ there exist nonnegative initial data $u_0, v_0$ with $\int_\Omega u_0 = m$ so that the corresponding classical solution of this problem blows up in finite time. At the same time, this gives an example of boundary blow-up in \eqref{prob:abstract}. Up to now, precise values of critical masses had been observed in spaces of radially symmetric functions or for parabolic-elliptic simplifications of \eqref{prob:abstract} only.

Abstract: This paper is concerned with asymptotic persistence, extinction and spreading properties for non-cooperative Fisher--KPP systems with space-time periodic coefficients. In a preceding paper, a family of generalized principal eigenvalues associated with an appropriate linear problem was studied. Here, a relation with semilinear systems is established. When the maximal generalized principal eigenvalue is negative, all solutions to the Cauchy problem become locally uniformly positive in long-time. In contrast with the scalar case, multiple space-time periodic uniformly positive entire solutions might coexist. When another, possibly smaller, generalized principal eigenvalue is nonnegative, then on the contrary all solutions to the Cauchy problem vanish uniformly and the zero solution is the unique space-time periodic nonnegative entire solution. When the two generalized principal eigenvalues differ and zero is in between, the long-time behavior depends on the decay at infinity of the initial data. Finally, with similar arguments, a Freidlin--G{\"a}rtner-type formulafor the asymptotic spreading speed of solutions with compactly supported initial data is established.

Abstract: In this paper, we study the following coupled Choquard system in $\mathbb R^N$: $$\left\{\begin{align}&-\Delta u+A(x)u=\frac{2p}{p+q} \bigl(I_\alpha\ast |v|^q\bigr)|u|^{p-2}u,\\ &-\Delta v+B(x)v=\frac{2q}{p+q}\bigl(I_\alpha\ast|u|^p\bigr)|v|^{q-2}v,\\ &\ u(x)\to0\ \ \hbox{and}\ \ v(x)\to0\ \ \hbox{as}\ |x|\to\infty,\end{align}\right.$$ where $\alpha\in(0,N)$ and $\frac{N+\alpha}{N}<p,\ q<2_*^\alpha$, in which $2_*^\alpha$ denotes $\frac{N+\alpha}{N-2}$ if $N\geq 3$ and $2_*^\alpha := \infty$ if $N=1,\ 2$. The function $I_\alpha$ is a Riesz potential. By using Nehari manifold method, we obtain the existence of positive ground state solution in the case of bounded potential and periodic potential respectively. In particular, the nonlinear term includes the well-studied case $p=q$ and $u(x)=v(x)$, and the less-studied case $p\neq q$ and $u(x)\neq v(x)$. Moreover it seems to be the first existence result for the case of $p\neq q$.

Abstract: We prove existence and uniqueness of classical solutions of the master equation for mean field game (MFG) systems with fractional and nonlocal diffusions. We cover a large class of L\'evy diffusions of order greater than one, including purely nonlocal, local, and even mixed local-nonlocal operators. In the process we prove refined well-posedness results for the MFG systems, results that include the mixed local-nonlocal case. We also show various auxiliary results on viscous Hamilton-Jacobi equations, linear parabolic equations, and linear forward-backward systems that may be of independent interest. This includes a rigorous treatment of certain equations and systems with data and solutions in the duals of H\"older spaces $C^\gamma_b$ on the whole of $\mathbb{R}^d$. We do not assume existence of any moments for the initial distributions of players. In a future work we will use the results of this paper to prove the convergence of $N$-player games to mean field games as $N\to\infty$.

Abstract: In this paper, we study the parabolic and elliptic problems related to the anisotropic $p$-Laplacian operator in the case when it has linear growth on some of the coordinates. In order to define properly a notion of weak solutions and prove their existence, we first construct an anisotropic analogue of Anzellotti pairings and prove a weak Gauss-Green formula which relates the newly constructed pairing with a normal trace of a sufficiently regular vector field.

Abstract: We study a doubly nonlinear parabolic problem arising in the modeling of gas transport in pipelines. Using convexity arguments and relative entropy estimates we show uniform bounds and exponential stability of discrete approximations obtained by a finite element method and implicit time stepping. Due to convergence of the approximations to weak solutions of the problem, our results also imply regularity, uniqueness, and long time stability of weak solutions of the continuous problem.

Abstract: Background and Objective: This study aims to evaluate the dynamic effect of non-Newtonian cerebral arterial circulation on electrical conductivity distribution (ECD) in a realistic multi-compartment head model. It addresses the importance and challenges associated with electrophysiological modalities, such as transcranial electrical stimulation, electro-magnetoencephalography, and electrical impedance tomography. Factors such as electrical conductivity's impact on forward modeling accuracy, complex vessel networks, data acquisition limitations (especially in MRI), and blood flow phenomena are considered. Methods: The Navier-Stokes equations (NSEs) govern the non-Newtonian flow model used in this study. The solver comprises two stages: the first solves the pressure field using a dynamical pressure-Poisson equation derived from NSEs, and the second updates the velocity field using Leray regularization and the pressure distribution from the first stage. The Carreau-Yasuda model establishes the connection between blood velocity and viscosity. Blood concentration in microvessels is approximated using Fick's law of diffusion, and conductivity mapping is obtained via Archie's law. The head model used corresponds to an open 7 Tesla MRI dataset, differentiating arterial vessels from other structures. Results: The results suggest the establishment of a dynamic model of cerebral blood flow for arterial and microcirculation. Blood pressure and conductivity distributions are obtained through numerically simulated pulse sequences, enabling approximation of blood concentration and conductivity within the brain. Conclusions: This model provides an approximation of dynamic blood flow and corresponding ECD in different brain regions. The advantage lies in its applicability with limited a priori information about blood flow and compatibility with arbitrary head models that distinguish arteries.

Abstract: Based on the convergence of their infinitesimal generators in the mixed topology, we provide a stability result for strongly continuous convex monotone semigroups on spaces of continuous functions. In contrast to previous results, we do not rely on the theory of viscosity solutions but use a recent comparison principle which uniquely determines the semigroup via its $\Gamma$-generator defined on the Lipschitz set and therefore resembles the classical analogue from the linear case. The framework also allows for discretizations both in time and space and covers a variety of applications. This includes Euler schemes and Yosida-type approximations for upper envelopes of families of linear semigroups, stability results and finite-difference schemes for convex HJB equations, Freidlin-Wentzell-type results and Markov chain approximations for a class of stochastic optimal control problems and continuous-time Markov processes with uncertain transition probabilities.

Abstract: We consider the profile function of ancient ovals and of noncollapsed translators. Recall that pioneering work of Angenent-Daskalopoulos-Sesum (JDG '19, Annals '20) gives a sharp $C^0$-estimate and a quadratic concavity estimate for the profile function of two-convex ancient ovals, which are crucial in their papers as well as a slew of subsequent papers on ancient solutions of mean curvature flow and Ricci flow. In this paper, we derive a sharp gradient estimate, which enhances their $C^0$-estimate, and a sharp Hessian estimate, which can be viewed as converse of their quadratic concavity estimate. Motivated by our forthcoming work on ancient noncollapsed flows in $\mathbb{R}^4$, we derive these estimates in the context of ancient ovals in $\mathbb{R}^3$ and noncollapsed translators in $\mathbb{R}^4$, though our methods seem to apply in other settings as well.

Abstract: In this note we prove a sub-Riemannian maximum modulus theorem in a Carnot group. Using a nontrivial counterexample, we also show that such result is best possible, in the sense that in its statement one cannot replace the right-invariant horizontal gradient with the left-invariant one.

Abstract: The Fourth order $\phi^4$ model generalizes the classical $\phi^4$ model of quantum field theory, sharing the same kink solution. It is also the dispersive counterpart of the well-known parabolic Cahn-Hilliard equation. Mathematically speaking, the kink is characterized by a fourth-order nonnegative linear operator with a simple kernel at the origin but no spectral gap. In this paper, we consider the kink of this theory, and prove orbital and asymptotic stability for any perturbation in the energy space.

Abstract: In this article, we study a class of fully nonlinear double-divergence systems with free boundaries associated with a minimization problem. The variational structure of Hessian-dependent functional plays a fundamental role in proving the existence of the minimizers and then the existence of the solutions for the system. In addition, we establish gains of the integrability for the double-divergence equation. Consequently, we improve the regularity for the fully nonlinear equation in Sobolev and H\"older spaces.