An inverse spectral problem for the Sturm-Liouville operator with a singular potential from the class $W_2^{-1}$ is solved by the method of spectral mappings. We prove the uniqueness theorem, develop a constructive algorithm for solution and obtain necessary and sufficient conditions of solvability for the inverse problem in the self-adjoint and the non-self-adjoint cases.
The inverse problem of spectral analysis for the non-self-adjoint matrix Sturm-Liouville operator on a finite interval is investigated. We study properties of the spectral characteristics for the considered operator, and provide necessary and sufficient conditions for the solvability of the inverse problem. Our approach is based on the constructive solution of the inverse problem by the method of spectral mappings. The characterization of the spectral data in the self-adjoint case is given as a corollary of the main result.
In this paper, we consider properties of the spectrum of a Sturm-Liouville<br />operator on time scales. We will prove that the regular symmetric<br />Sturm-Liouville operator is semi-bounded from below. We will also give some<br />conditions for the self-adjoint operator associated with the singular<br />Sturm-Liouville expression to have a discrete spectrum. Finally, we will<br />investigate the continuous spectrum of this operator.
Abstract
We are concerned with the oscillatory and nonoscillatory behavior of solutions of differential equations involving an even order nonlinear Sturm–Liouville operator of the form
where α and β are distinct positive constants. We first give the criteria for the existence of nonoscillatory solutions with specific asymptotic behavior on infinite intervals, and then derive necessary and sufficient conditions for all solutions of (∗) to be oscillatory by eliminating all nonoscillatory solutions of (∗).
We study the spectrum of regular and singular Sturm–Liouville problems with real-valued coefficients and a weight function that changes sign. The self-adjoint boundary conditions may be regular or singular, separated or coupled. Sufficient conditions are found for (i) the spectrum to be real and unbounded below as well as above and (ii) the essential spectrum to be empty. Also found is an upper bound for the number of non-real eigenvalues. These results are achieved by studying the interplay between the indefinite problems (with weight function which changes sign) and the corresponding definite problems. Our approach relies heavily on operator theory of Krein space.
Let H0 be the mth power (m a positive integer) of the self-adjoint operator defined in the Hilbert space L2(0, π) by the differential operator — (d2/dx2) and the boundary conditions u(0) = u(π) = 0. The eigenvalues of H0 are μn = n2m and the corresponding eigenfunctions are ϕn = (2/π)1/2 sin nx, n = 1 , 2 , . . ..Let p be a (2m — 2)-times continuously differentiate real valued function defined over the interval [0, π] satisfying the conditions p(j)(0) = p(j)(π) = 0 for j odd and less than 2m — 4.
Solving An Inverse Problem For The Sturm-Liouville Operator With A Singular Potential By Yurko's Method
