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Isoperimetric problems consist in minimizing or maximizing a cost functional subject to an integral constraint. In this work, we present two fractional isoperimetric problems where the Lagrangian depends on a combined Caputo derivative of…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-01-17 Dina Tavares , Ricardo Almeida , Delfim F. M. Torres

We study incommensurate fractional variational problems in terms of a generalized fractional integral with Lagrangians depending on classical derivatives and generalized fractional integrals and derivatives. We obtain necessary optimality…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2013-10-03 Tatiana Odzijewicz , Agnieszka B. Malinowska , Delfim F. M. Torres

This paper deals with fractional differential equations, with dependence on a Caputo fractional derivative of real order. The goal is to show, based on concrete examples and experimental data from several experiments, that fractional…

General Mathematics · Mathematics 2016-11-03 Ricardo Almeida , Nuno R. O. Bastos , M. Teresa T. Monteiro

We present a new numerical tool to solve partial differential equations involving Caputo derivatives of fractional variable order. Three Caputo-type fractional operators are considered, and for each one of them an approximation formula is…

Classical Analysis and ODEs · Mathematics 2015-12-08 Dina Tavares , Ricardo Almeida , Delfim F. M. Torres

We study fractional variational problems in terms of a generalized fractional integral with Lagrangians depending on classical derivatives, generalized fractional integrals and derivatives. We obtain necessary optimality conditions for the…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2012-05-15 Tatiana Odzijewicz , Agnieszka B. Malinowska , Delfim F. M. Torres

We study operators that are generalizations of the classical Riemann-Liouville fractional integral, and of the Riemann-Liouville and Caputo fractional derivatives. A useful formula relating the generalized fractional derivatives is proved,…

Classical Analysis and ODEs · Mathematics 2012-10-29 Tatiana Odzijewicz , Agnieszka B. Malinowska , Delfim F. M. Torres

There are several approaches to the fractional differential operator. Generalized q-fractional difference operator was defined in the aid of q-iterated Cauchy integral and q-calculus techniques. We introduce Caputo type derivative related…

General Mathematics · Mathematics 2020-01-30 M. Momenzadeh , S. Norouzpoor

The transformation property of the Caputo fractional derivative operator of a scalar function under rotation in two dimensional space is derived. The study of the transformation property is essential for the formulation of fractional…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2013-05-07 Ehab Malkawi

In this work, we consider boundary value problems involving Caputo and Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives of order $\alpha\in(1,2)$ on the unit interval $(0,1)$. These fractional derivatives lead to non-symmetric boundary value…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2013-07-19 Bangti Jin , Raytcho Lazarov , Joseph Pasciak

The fractional calculus of variations is now a subject under strong research. Different definitions for fractional derivatives and integrals are used, depending on the purpose under study. In this paper the fractional operators are defined…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2012-02-01 Agnieszka B. Malinowska

In order to solve fractional variational problems, there exist two theorems of necessary conditions: an Euler-Lagrange equation which involves Caputo and Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives, and other Euler-Lagrange equation that…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2021-04-12 Melani Barrios , Gabriela Reyero , Mabel Tidball

Derivatives and integrals of non-integer order were introduced more than three centuries ago, but only recently gained more attention due to their application on nonlocal phenomena. In this context, the Caputo derivatives are the most…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2013-02-15 Matheus J. Lazo , Delfim F. M. Torres

We study two generalizations of fractional variational problems by considering higher-order derivatives and a state time delay. We prove a higher-order integration by parts formula involving a Caputo fractional derivative of variable order…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2018-04-20 Dina Tavares , Ricardo Almeida , Delfim F. M. Torres

We obtain Euler-Lagrange equations, transversality conditions and a Noether-like theorem for Herglotz-type variational problems with Lagrangians depending on generalized fractional derivatives. As an application, we consider a damped…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-07-19 Roberto Garra , Giorgio S. Taverna , Delfim F. M. Torres

We prove optimality conditions for different variational functionals containing left and right Caputo fractional derivatives. A sufficient condition of minimization under an appropriate convexity assumption is given. An Euler-Lagrange…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2010-10-06 Ricardo Almeida , Delfim F. M. Torres

We consider Hadamard fractional derivatives and integrals of variable fractional order. A new type of fractional operator, which we call the Hadamard-Marchaud fractional derivative, is also considered. The objective is to represent these…

Classical Analysis and ODEs · Mathematics 2015-03-17 Ricardo Almeida , Delfim F. M. Torres

We give a proper fractional extension of the classical calculus of variations. Necessary optimality conditions of Euler-Lagrange type for variational problems containing both classical and fractional derivatives are proved. The fundamental…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2012-02-28 Tatiana Odzijewicz , Delfim F. M. Torres

A fractional Hamiltonian formalism is introduced for the recent combined fractional calculus of variations. The Hamilton-Jacobi partial differential equation is generalized to be applicable for systems containing combined Caputo fractional…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2012-06-19 Agnieszka B. Malinowska , Delfim F. M. Torres

This paper is concerned with analyzing a class of fractional calculus of variations problems and their associated Euler-Lagrange (fractional differential) equations. Unlike the existing fractional calculus of variations which is based on…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2021-07-12 Xiaobing Feng , Mitchell Sutton

The fractional calculus is useful to model non-local phenomena. We construct a method to evaluate the fractional Caputo derivative by means of a simple explicit quadratic segmentary interpolation. This method yields to numerical resolution…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2020-08-26 Alberto Ferrari , Manuel Gadella , Luis Lara , Eduardo Santillan Marcus