Generalized derivatives of generalized distance functions and the existence of generalized nearest points

Author(s):  
Xian-Fa Luo ◽  
Jin-Su He
1989 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Fitzpatrick

We investigate the circumstances under which the distance function to a closed set in a Banach space having a one-sided directional derivative equal to 1 or −1 implies the existence of nearest points. In reflexive spaces we show that at a dense set of points outside a closed set the distance function has a directional derivative equal to 1.


Author(s):  
Vladimir Kulish ◽  
Kirill V. Poletkin

The paper presents an integral solution of the generalized one-dimensional phase-lagging heat equation with the convective term. The solution of the problem has been achieved by the use of a novel technique that involves generalized derivatives (in particular, derivatives of non-integer orders). Confluent hypergeometric functions, known as Whittaker’s functions, appear in the course of the solution procedure, upon applying the Laplace transform to the original transport equation. The analytical solution of the problem is written in the integral form and provides a relationship between the local values of the temperature and heat flux. The solution is valid everywhere within the domain, including the domain boundary.


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