In this note, a diffusive predator-prey model subject to the homogeneous Neumann bound- ary condition is investigated and some qualitative analysis of solutions to this reaction-diffusion system and its corresponding ...In this note, a diffusive predator-prey model subject to the homogeneous Neumann bound- ary condition is investigated and some qualitative analysis of solutions to this reaction-diffusion system and its corresponding steady-state problem is presented. In particular, by use of a Lyapunov function, the global stability of the constant positive steady state is discussed. For the associated steady state problem, a priori estimates for positive steady states are derived and some non-existence results for non-constant positive steady states are also established when one of the diffusion rates is large enough. Consequently, our results extend and complement the existing ones on this model.展开更多
In this paper, we discuss the mixed discontinuous Galerkin （DG） finite element ap- proximation to linear parabolic optimal control problems. For the state variables and the co-state variables, the discontinuous fini...In this paper, we discuss the mixed discontinuous Galerkin （DG） finite element ap- proximation to linear parabolic optimal control problems. For the state variables and the co-state variables, the discontinuous finite element method is used for the time dis- cretization and the Raviart-Thomas mixed finite element method is used for the space discretization. We do not discretize the space of admissible control but implicitly utilize the relation between co-state and control for the discretization of the control. We de- rive a priori error estimates for the lowest order mixed DG finite element approximation. Moveover, for the element of arbitrary order in space and time, we derive a posteriori L2（O, T; L2（Ω）） error estimates for the scalar functions, assuming that only the underlying mesh is static. Finally, we present an example to confirm the theoretical result on a priori error estimates.展开更多
In this paper, a hybird approximation scheme for an optimal control problem governed by an elliptic equation with random field in its coefficients is considered. The random coefficients are smooth in the physical spac...In this paper, a hybird approximation scheme for an optimal control problem governed by an elliptic equation with random field in its coefficients is considered. The random coefficients are smooth in the physical space and depend on a large number of random variables in the probability space. The necessary and sufficient optimality conditions for the optimal control problem are obtained. The scheme is established to approximate the optimality system through the discretization by using finite volume element method for the spatial space and a sparse grid stochastic collocation method based on the Smolyak approximation for the probability space, respectively. This scheme naturally leads to the discrete solutions of an uncoupled deterministic problem. The existence and uniqueness of the discrete solutions are proved. A priori error estimates are derived for the state, the co-state and the control variables. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate our theoretical results.展开更多
In this paper, a constrained distributed optimal control problem governed by a first- order elliptic system is considered. Least-squares mixed finite element methods, which are not subject to the Ladyzhenkaya-Babuska-...In this paper, a constrained distributed optimal control problem governed by a first- order elliptic system is considered. Least-squares mixed finite element methods, which are not subject to the Ladyzhenkaya-Babuska-Brezzi consistency condition, are used for solving the elliptic system with two unknown state variables. By adopting the Lagrange multiplier approach, continuous and discrete optimality systems including a primal state equation, an adjoint state equation, and a variational inequality for the optimal control are derived, respectively. Both the discrete state equation and discrete adjoint state equation yield a symmetric and positive definite linear algebraic system. Thus, the popular solvers such as preconditioned conjugate gradient （PCG） and algebraic multi-grid （AMG） can be used for rapid solution. Optimal a priori error estimates are obtained, respectively, for the control function in L2 （Ω）-norm, for the original state and adjoint state in H1 （Ω）-norm, and for the flux state and adjoint flux state in H（div; Ω）-norm. Finally, we use one numerical example to validate the theoretical findings.展开更多
In this paper, we develop a priori error estimates for the solution of constrained convection-diffusion-reaction optimal control problems using a characteristic finite element method. The cost functional of the optima...In this paper, we develop a priori error estimates for the solution of constrained convection-diffusion-reaction optimal control problems using a characteristic finite element method. The cost functional of the optimal control problems consists of three parts： The first part is about integration of the state over the whole time interval, the second part refers to final-time state, and the third part is a regularization term about the control. We discretize the state and co-state by piecewise linear continuous functions, while the control is approximated by piecewise constant functions. Pointwise inequality function constraints on the control are considered, and optimal a L2-norm priori error estimates are obtained. Finally, we give two numerical examples to validate the theoretical analysis.展开更多
Nearly all inf-sup stable mixed finite elements for the incompressible Stokes equations relax the divergence constraint. The price to pay is that a priori estimates for the ve- locity error become pressure-dependent, ...Nearly all inf-sup stable mixed finite elements for the incompressible Stokes equations relax the divergence constraint. The price to pay is that a priori estimates for the ve- locity error become pressure-dependent, while divergence-free mixed finite elements de- liver pressure-independent estimates. A recently introduced new variational crime using lowest-order Raviart-Thomas velocity reconstructions delivers a much more robust modi- fied Crouzeix-Raviart element, obeying an optimal pressure-independent discrete H1 ve- locity estimate. Refining this approach, a more sophisticated variational crime employing the lowest-order BDM element is proposed, which also allows proving an optimal pressure- independent L2 velocity error. Numerical examples confirm the analysis and demonstrate the improved robustness in the Navier-Stokes case.展开更多
In this work, we present a priori error estimates of finite element approximations of the solution for the equilibrium equation of an axially loaded Ramberg-Osgood bar. The existence and uniqueness of the solution to ...In this work, we present a priori error estimates of finite element approximations of the solution for the equilibrium equation of an axially loaded Ramberg-Osgood bar. The existence and uniqueness of the solution to the associated nonlinear two point boundary value problem is established and used as a foundation for the finite element analysis.展开更多
This paper considers the generalized difference methods on arbitrary networks for Poisson equations. Convergence order estimates are proved based on some a priori estimates. A supporting numerical example is provided.
In this paper, a new conservative finite difference scheme with a parameter θ is proposed for the initial-boundary problem of the Klein-Gordon-Zakharov （KGZ） equations. Convergence of the numerical solutions are pr...In this paper, a new conservative finite difference scheme with a parameter θ is proposed for the initial-boundary problem of the Klein-Gordon-Zakharov （KGZ） equations. Convergence of the numerical solutions are proved with order O（h^2 ＋τ^2） in the energy norm. Numerical results show that the scheme is accurate and efficient.展开更多
In this paper, we consider a class of generalized nonlinear Kirchhoff-Sine-Gordon equation . By a priori estimation, we first prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions to the initial boundary value conditio...In this paper, we consider a class of generalized nonlinear Kirchhoff-Sine-Gordon equation . By a priori estimation, we first prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions to the initial boundary value conditions, and then we study the global attractors of the equation.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10801090, 10871185, 10726016)supported by the Scientifio Research Projects of Hubei Provincial Department of Education (Grant No. Q200713001)+1 种基金Scientific Innovation Team Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Education (Grant No. T200809)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10771032)
文摘In this note, a diffusive predator-prey model subject to the homogeneous Neumann bound- ary condition is investigated and some qualitative analysis of solutions to this reaction-diffusion system and its corresponding steady-state problem is presented. In particular, by use of a Lyapunov function, the global stability of the constant positive steady state is discussed. For the associated steady state problem, a priori estimates for positive steady states are derived and some non-existence results for non-constant positive steady states are also established when one of the diffusion rates is large enough. Consequently, our results extend and complement the existing ones on this model.
基金Acknowledgments. The authors would like to thank the editor and the anonymous referee for their valuable comments and suggestions on an earlier version of this paper. The work of T. Hou was supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project （2013M542188）. The work of Y. Chen was supported by National Science Foundation of China （91430104, 11271145）, and Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education （20114407110009）.
文摘In this paper, we discuss the mixed discontinuous Galerkin （DG） finite element ap- proximation to linear parabolic optimal control problems. For the state variables and the co-state variables, the discontinuous finite element method is used for the time dis- cretization and the Raviart-Thomas mixed finite element method is used for the space discretization. We do not discretize the space of admissible control but implicitly utilize the relation between co-state and control for the discretization of the control. We de- rive a priori error estimates for the lowest order mixed DG finite element approximation. Moveover, for the element of arbitrary order in space and time, we derive a posteriori L2（O, T; L2（Ω）） error estimates for the scalar functions, assuming that only the underlying mesh is static. Finally, we present an example to confirm the theoretical result on a priori error estimates.
基金The work is partly supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 11271231, 11301300, 61572297）, by the Shandong Province Outstanding Young Scientists Research Award Fhnd Project （Grant No. BS2013DX010）, by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province, China （Grant No. ZR2014FM003）, and by the Shandong Academy of Sciences Youth Fund Project （Grant No. 2013QN007）.
文摘In this paper, a hybird approximation scheme for an optimal control problem governed by an elliptic equation with random field in its coefficients is considered. The random coefficients are smooth in the physical space and depend on a large number of random variables in the probability space. The necessary and sufficient optimality conditions for the optimal control problem are obtained. The scheme is established to approximate the optimality system through the discretization by using finite volume element method for the spatial space and a sparse grid stochastic collocation method based on the Smolyak approximation for the probability space, respectively. This scheme naturally leads to the discrete solutions of an uncoupled deterministic problem. The existence and uniqueness of the discrete solutions are proved. A priori error estimates are derived for the state, the co-state and the control variables. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate our theoretical results.
基金Acknowledgements. The authors would like to thank the editor and the anonymous referee for their valuable comments and suggestions on an earlier version of this paper. The work of Hongxing Rui （corresponding author） was supported by the NationM Natural Science Founda- tion of China （No. 11171190）. The work of Hongfei Fu was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 11201485）, the Promotive Research Fund for Excellent Young and Middle-aged Scientists of Shandong Province （No. BS2013NJ001）, and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities （No. 14CX02217A）.
文摘In this paper, a constrained distributed optimal control problem governed by a first- order elliptic system is considered. Least-squares mixed finite element methods, which are not subject to the Ladyzhenkaya-Babuska-Brezzi consistency condition, are used for solving the elliptic system with two unknown state variables. By adopting the Lagrange multiplier approach, continuous and discrete optimality systems including a primal state equation, an adjoint state equation, and a variational inequality for the optimal control are derived, respectively. Both the discrete state equation and discrete adjoint state equation yield a symmetric and positive definite linear algebraic system. Thus, the popular solvers such as preconditioned conjugate gradient （PCG） and algebraic multi-grid （AMG） can be used for rapid solution. Optimal a priori error estimates are obtained, respectively, for the control function in L2 （Ω）-norm, for the original state and adjoint state in H1 （Ω）-norm, and for the flux state and adjoint flux state in H（div; Ω）-norm. Finally, we use one numerical example to validate the theoretical findings.
基金Acknowledgments. The authors would like to thank the anonymous reviewers for their valu- able comments and suggestions on an earlier version of this paper. Tile first author was sup- ported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 11126086,11201485） and the F~mdamental Research Funds for the Central Universities （No.12CX04083A） The second author was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 11171190） The third author was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.11101431）.
文摘In this paper, we develop a priori error estimates for the solution of constrained convection-diffusion-reaction optimal control problems using a characteristic finite element method. The cost functional of the optimal control problems consists of three parts： The first part is about integration of the state over the whole time interval, the second part refers to final-time state, and the third part is a regularization term about the control. We discretize the state and co-state by piecewise linear continuous functions, while the control is approximated by piecewise constant functions. Pointwise inequality function constraints on the control are considered, and optimal a L2-norm priori error estimates are obtained. Finally, we give two numerical examples to validate the theoretical analysis.
文摘Nearly all inf-sup stable mixed finite elements for the incompressible Stokes equations relax the divergence constraint. The price to pay is that a priori estimates for the ve- locity error become pressure-dependent, while divergence-free mixed finite elements de- liver pressure-independent estimates. A recently introduced new variational crime using lowest-order Raviart-Thomas velocity reconstructions delivers a much more robust modi- fied Crouzeix-Raviart element, obeying an optimal pressure-independent discrete H1 ve- locity estimate. Refining this approach, a more sophisticated variational crime employing the lowest-order BDM element is proposed, which also allows proving an optimal pressure- independent L2 velocity error. Numerical examples confirm the analysis and demonstrate the improved robustness in the Navier-Stokes case.
文摘In this work, we present a priori error estimates of finite element approximations of the solution for the equilibrium equation of an axially loaded Ramberg-Osgood bar. The existence and uniqueness of the solution to the associated nonlinear two point boundary value problem is established and used as a foundation for the finite element analysis.
文摘This paper considers the generalized difference methods on arbitrary networks for Poisson equations. Convergence order estimates are proved based on some a priori estimates. A supporting numerical example is provided.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 10471023,11001034.)
文摘In this paper, a new conservative finite difference scheme with a parameter θ is proposed for the initial-boundary problem of the Klein-Gordon-Zakharov （KGZ） equations. Convergence of the numerical solutions are proved with order O（h^2 ＋τ^2） in the energy norm. Numerical results show that the scheme is accurate and efficient.
文摘In this paper, we consider a class of generalized nonlinear Kirchhoff-Sine-Gordon equation . By a priori estimation, we first prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions to the initial boundary value conditions, and then we study the global attractors of the equation.
