On $\alpha$-monotone operators and their resolvent in Banach spaces

This paper introduces a new definition of $\alpha$-monotone operators in real 2-uniformly convex and smooth Banach spaces. Based on this new definition, we establish several novel structural and analytical properties of such operators, which not only extend classical results from Hilbert spaces but also reveal new insights into the geometry of Banach spaces. In particular, we examine the resolvent of $\alpha$-maximal monotone operators and demonstrate how its behavior is consistent with, and generalizes, the well-known firmly nonexpansive property in the Hilbert space setting. Building upon this theoretical framework, we further investigate algorithmic applications. Specifically, we analyze the forward-reflected-backward splitting algorithm under the new $\alpha$-monotonicity assumption and prove its strong convergence as well as its $R$-linear convergence rate in real 2-uniformly convex and smooth Banach spaces.