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Essay about the art and applications of differential equations?
I teach a high school calculus class. We've worked through the standard derivatives material, and I incorporated a discussion of antiderivatives throughout. I've introduced solving "area under a curve" problems as solving differential equations. Since it's easy to see the rate at which area is accumulating (the height of the function), we can write down a differential equation, take an antiderivative to find the area function, and solve for the constant.
Anyhow, I find myself wanting to share with my students what differential equations are all about. I don't know so much about them, but I have a sense that they are both a beautiful pure mathematics subject and a subject that has many, many applications.
I'm hoping to hear suggestions for an essay or a chapter from a book--something like 3 to 10 pages--that would discuss differential equations as a subject, give some interesting examples, and point to some applications. Any ideas?
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- $\begingroup$ The first pages of Hirsch & Smale's "Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems & An Introduction to Chaos" might be useful. It is fairly easy and gives some motivated, applied and qualitative examples $\endgroup$ – Bruno Stonek Commented Feb 9, 2012 at 0:00
- 1 $\begingroup$ If you don't mind internet resources, take a look at Alan Rendall's blog . He writes about mostly ordinary and partial differential equations in their applications to mathematical biology and general relativity. $\endgroup$ – Willie Wong Commented Feb 9, 2012 at 0:58
- $\begingroup$ Look at math.stackexchange.com/questions/107264/… it may be a real eye-opener. $\endgroup$ – Artes Commented Feb 10, 2012 at 1:52
- 1 $\begingroup$ Try Arnold's essay Evolution Processes and Ordinary Differential Equations , written exactly for high school students. $\endgroup$ – Marius Kempe Commented Sep 2, 2014 at 17:45
- 1 $\begingroup$ Here's a little big hobby project I started a few weeks ago along those lines (pun intended): slopefield.wordpress.com – I'm not sure if I'm ever going to finish building something "final" out of it, but I think you're going to find a lot of material for an essay in there, if you're still interested. $\endgroup$ – Bogdan Stăncescu Commented Mar 9, 2016 at 21:38
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Differential equations is a rather immense subject. In spite of the risk of overwhelming you with the amount of information, I recommend looking in the Princeton Companion to Mathematics , from which the relevant sections are (page numbers are within parts)
- Section I.3.5.4 for an introductory overview
- Section I.4.1.5
- Section III.23 on differential equations describing fluids (including the Navier-Stokes equation which is the subject of one of the Millennium problems)
- Section III.36 especially on the heat equation and its relation to various topics in mathematical physics and finance
- Section III.51 on wave phenomenon
- Section IV.12 on partial differential equations as a branch of mathematics
- Section IV.14 on dynamical systems and ordinary differential equations
- Section V.36 on the three body problem
- Section VII.2 on mathematical biology
Some of these material may be too advanced or too detailed for your purposes. But they may on the other hand provide keywords and phrases for you to improve your search.
I strongly recommend to read a review paper with many interesting references therein :
PDE as a Unified Subject by Sergiu Klainerman.
An essay on partial differential equations written by a leading expert in the field, for anyone attemping to know more on the subject as well as to those who would like to get a grasp of interactions between Mathematics and Physics.
Another very interesting article dealing with certain aspects of differential equations (to some extent) and teaching is V.I. Arnold's On teaching mathematics (it may be worth to read if you are a teacher). A bit more detailed but still very clear is his essay “Mathematics and physics: mother and daughter or sisters?" (check another sites if you can't download it).
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- $\begingroup$ I should add that Arnold's introduction to ODE is great reading (he tried to keep the examples very simple but powerful with emphasis on flow, topology, singularity and so on). $\endgroup$ – Raymond Manzoni Commented Feb 12, 2012 at 21:44
- $\begingroup$ Yes, I can say the same of his another books like "Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics" and "Geometrical Methods in the Theory of differential equations". $\endgroup$ – Artes Commented Feb 12, 2012 at 22:01
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Differential equations are any equations that include derivatives. They arise in many situations in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, biology, economics and finance. Three types of first-order differential equations are considered.
Section 1 introduces you to equations that can be solved by direct integration.
Section 2 introduces the method of separation of variables for solving differential equations.
Section 3 looks at applications of differential equations for solving real world problems including variations in the size of a population over time and radioactive decay.
Section 4 introduces you to the integrating factor method for solving linear differential equations.
The final two sections summarise and revise the methods introduced in the previous sections and describe various other approaches to finding solutions of first-order differential equations and to understanding the behaviour of the solutions.
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Book Title : 500 Examples and Problems of Applied Differential Equations
Authors : Ravi P. Agarwal, Simona Hodis, Donal O’Regan
Series Title : Problem Books in Mathematics
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Have you ever wondered how scientists and engineers manage to predict the behavior of complex systems, including forecasting the weather, tracking the stock market, or even the universe itself? Much of their ability to do so can be traced back to the fascinating world of differential equations.
Differential equations are powerful equations that provide a mathematical model to describe the fundamental laws governing a given system. Additionally, differential equations enable us to understand, control, and predict the world around us with remarkable accuracy.
In this blog post, I will explore some real-life applications of differential equations that demonstrate their importance and connection to various aspects of our daily lives.
If you wonder whether differential equations are hard , I wrote a whole article where I share helpful tips to ace differential equations.
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What Are Differential Equations?
In Mathematics, differential equations are equations with one or more function derivatives. The derivative of the function is expressed by dy/dx. In other words, a differential equation is any equation containing one or more function derivatives. Generally, differential equations describe relationships that involve rates of change.
The vast and pervasive influence of differential equations in our daily lives goes beyond what we have covered in this journey, encompassing diverse fields such as art, social sciences, and more.
The beauty of these equations lies in their ability to turn seemingly intangible concepts into quantifiable relationships and models, paving the way for advancements in various branches of science, engineering, and even art.
To appreciate differential equations is to appreciate their power in deciphering the world’s complexities, unlocking the secrets of our universe, and, ultimately, transforming the world for the better.
The table below shows multiple representations of differential equations.
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Differential Equations Applications in Real Life
The applications of differential equations go far beyond the realms of academia, touching every aspect of our lives, from biology to the engineering around us and even to the behavior of the economy.
Differential equations are used in various disciplines, from biology, economics, physics, chemistry, and engineering. They can describe exponential growth and decay, species’ population growth, or the change in investment return over time.
Here are the most common differential equations applications in real life.
1- Weather Forecasting
One of the most immediate applications of differential equations that comes to mind is in the field of weather forecasting. Meteorologists rely on mathematical models derived from differential equations to predict the movements and interactions of temperature, pressure, and moisture in our atmosphere.
Differential equations models allow them to make estimates of future weather conditions that inform everything from our daily commutes to major decisions made in the agricultural and aviation industries.
As technology and computing power continue to advance, our ability to generate more accurate short and long-term weather forecasts will keep improving, all thanks to the power of differential equations.
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2- Modeling Ecology
Biologists use differential equations to understand how populations of plants, animals, and bacteria grow and interact with one another. The well-known logistic equation, a first-order differential equation, helps to model the growth of a population by accounting for factors such as birth rates, death rates, and ecological constraints like resource availability.
The Lorenz equations , a system of three coupled differential equations, model the role of chaos in a variety of natural phenomena, such as predator-prey interactions and the behavior of atmospheric systems.
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3- Modeling Population Dynamics
Another realm where differential equations play a crucial role is in predicting the growth and decline of populations, be they bacterial colonies or entire nations of people.
Differential equations models can be helpful in understanding how factors such as birth rates, death rates, and migration influence the size and distribution of populations over time.
One of the most applications of differential equations is the Malthusian Law of population growth dp/dt = rp illustrates how the population (p) varies with respect to time. The constant r will vary depending on the species.
Moreover, differential equation models can also be applied to the study of disease spreading, such as during pandemic outbreaks, which provides insights into how public health officials can implement measures to control the spread of diseases and mitigate their impacts on society.
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4- Physics and Engineering
Both classical and modern physics rely heavily on differential equations to describe the laws that govern the universe. From Newton’s laws of motion to Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism , these mathematical models are essential tools in revealing how physical quantities such as position, velocity, and acceleration change over time.
Additionally, engineers use differential equations to design and analyze a wide variety of systems, ranging from chemical reactors to electrical circuits. By providing a quantitative framework to predict and optimize the performance of these systems, differential equations serve as a foundation upon which much of our modern world is built.
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5- Economics and Finance
One might be surprised to learn that differential equations have a significant role to play in finance and economics. The Black-Scholes equation , a partial differential equation that originated from mathematical physics, provides a framework for valuing stock options and pricing financial derivatives.
Such a framework is invaluable in the management of risk and the optimization of investment strategies. Differential equations models are frequently used to determine the optimal investment strategies, forecast changes in commodity prices, and generally evaluate the efficiency and stability of economic systems.
Furthermore, in analyzing the movement of stock prices, for example, researchers often employ stochastic differential equations to account for the inherent uncertainty and random fluctuations that characterize financial markets.
In economics, differential equations are used to model and analyze the behavior of several variables, such as consumption, production, and employment, thereby helping policymakers to make informed decisions and design optimal policies for economic growth and stability.
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6- Environmental Science
Differential equations are also essential tools in revealing the complex interactions between organisms and their environments. Environmental ists use these models to study predator-prey relationships, competition among species, and the effects of various environmental factors on population dynamics.
By informing conservation practices, these mathematical models guide the sustainable management of ecosystems and improve our ability to preserve biodiversity.
Additionally, environmental scientists deploy differential equations to analyze the transport and fate of pollutants in air, water, and soil, which is an essential aspect of ensuring the long-term health and well-being of our planet.
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7- Medicine and Healthcare
Differential equations also find widespread applications in the world of medicine and healthcare. The modeling of biological systems allows researchers to study disease progression, design therapies, and predict patient outcomes.
For instance, the renowned SIR Model for Spread of Disease , a set of differential equations, represents the dynamics of infectious diseases, dissecting the relationships between susceptible, infected, and recovered individuals within a population.
Furthermore, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics use differential equations to study the distribution and action of drugs within our bodies. This knowledge aids in drug development, clinical trials, and the treatment of patients.
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8- Modeling Climate Change
Our changing climate is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet, and understanding the complex environmental processes is crucial to addressing this challenge. Differential equations assist in modeling and predicting climate change through the study of atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial processes.
For example, the use of partial differential equations allows scientists to develop complex numerical models of the Earth’s climate system, accounting for factors such as radiation, cloud formation, wind patterns, and heat exchange across various compartments.
Differential equations models provide critical insights into the likely impact of anthropogenic activities on our climate and help inform policies on mitigating the effects of climate change.
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9- Applied Engineering Studies
Differential equations are fundamental in developing engineering models and understanding physical phenomena. In engineering, differential equations are used to solve problems related to fluid dynamics, heat transfer, stress analysis, and more.
For example, the Navier-Stokes equations are a set of nonlinear partial differential equations that describe the motion of fluids, allowing engineers to design and analyze the performance of pumps, turbines, pipelines, and airfoils.
In physics, Maxwell’s equations, a set of partial differential equations, govern the behavior of electric and magnetic fields, leading to significant advancements in our understanding of electromagnetism and the development of modern technologies such as power generation, telecommunications, and electronics.
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In Conclusion
While differential equations may seem like an abstract and obscure concept from the realm of mathematics, their applications in real-life scenarios are numerous, tangible, and truly transformative.
From predicting and shaping the world’s weather, understanding the intricacies of economics, and preserving our planet’s ecosystems, I believe that these mathematical models are critical tools that empower us to interpret and navigate the complexity of life.
With every new discovery and application, the power of differential equations will continue to revolutionize the way we live, work, and thrive.
So the next time you check your local weather forecast, remember that behind every prediction lies a fascinating world of mathematics that plays an indispensable role in our everyday lives.
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Application of Differential Equations: Definition, Types, Examples
Applications of Differential Equations: A differential equation, also abbreviated as D.E., is an equation for the unknown functions of one or more variables. It relates the values of the function and its derivatives. Differential equations have applications in various fields of Science like Physics (dynamics, thermodynamics, heat, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetism), Chemistry (rate of chemical reactions, physical chemistry, and radioactive decay), Biology (growth rates of bacteria, plants and other organisms) and Economics (economic growth rate, and population growth rate). Having said that, almost all modern scientific investigations involve differential equations.
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Differential Equation: Overview
The equation that involves independent variables, dependent variables and their derivatives is called a differential equation.
There are two types of differential equations:
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Partial Differential Equations
Applications of Differential Equations in Real Life
The applications of differential equations in real life are as follows:
In Physics:
- Study the movement of an object like a pendulum
- Study the movement of electricity
- To represent thermodynamics concepts
In Medicine:
- Graphical representations of the development of diseases
In Mathematics:
Describe mathematical models such as:
- population explosion
- radioactive decay
Geometrical applications:
To find the:
- slope of a tangent
- equation of tangent and normal
- length of tangent and normal
- length of sub-tangent and sub-normal
Physical application:
We can calculate
- acceleration
Applications of First-order Differential Equations
The applications of the First-order differential equations are as follows:
What is an ODE?
An ordinary differential equation, or ODE, is a differential equation in which the dependent variable is a function of the independent variable. The highest order derivative in the differential equation is called the order of the differential equation.
First-Order ODE
The first-order differential equation is given by
\(\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = f(x,\,y)\)
\(x\) is the independent variable
\(y\) is the dependent variable.
It has only the first-order derivative \(\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}\). Hence, the order is \(1\).
First-order differential equations have a wide range of applications.
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Growth and Decay
Let \(N(t)\) denote the amount of substance (or population) that is growing or decaying. If we assume that the time rate of change of this amount of substance, \(\frac{{dN}}{{dt}}\), is proportional to the amount of substance present, then
\(\frac{{dN}}{{dt}} = kN\), or \(\frac{{dN}}{{dt}} – kN = 0\)
Where, \(k\) is the constant of proportionality.
Here, we assume that \(N(t)\) is a differentiable, continuous function of time.
Newton’s Cooling Law
Newton’s law of cooling and heating, states that the rate of change of the temperature in the body, \(\frac{{dT}}{{dt}}\), is proportional to the temperature difference between the body and its medium. Newton’s law of cooling can be formulated as
\(\frac{{dT}}{{dt}} = – k\left( {T – {T_m}} \right)\)
\( \Rightarrow \frac{{dT}}{{dt}} + kT = k{T_m}\)
Where \(k\) is a positive constant of proportionality.
Applications of Second-order Differential Equations
The applications of second-order differential equations are as follows:
Second-Order ODE
The second-order differential equation is given by
\({y^{\prime \prime }} + p(x){y^\prime } + q(x)y = f(x)\)
\(p\left( x \right)\) and \(q\left( x \right)\) are either constant or function of \(x\).
The highest order derivative is \(\frac{{{d^2}y}}{{d{x^2}}}\). Hence, the order is \(2\).
- If \(f(x) = 0\), then the equation becomes a homogeneous second order differential equation.
- If \(f(x) \ne 0\), then the equation becomes a non-homogeneous second order differential equation.
Second-order differential equations have a wide range of applications.
Systems of Electrical Circuits
Electrical systems, also called circuits or networks, are designed as combinations of three components: resistor \(\left( {\rm{R}} \right)\), capacitor \(\left( {\rm{C}} \right)\), and inductor \(\left( {\rm{L}} \right)\). They are defined by resistance, capacitance, and inductance and is generally considered lumped-parameter properties.
The second-order differential equation has derivatives equal to the number of elements storing energy. This differential equation is considered an ordinary differential equation.
Simple Harmonic Motion
The differential equation for the simple harmonic function is given by
\(\frac{{{d^2}x}}{{d{t^2}}} = – {\omega ^2}x\), where \(\omega \) is the angular velocity of the particle and \(T = \frac{{2\pi }}{\omega }\) is the period of motion.
From this, we can conclude that for the larger mass, the period is longer, and for the stronger spring, the period is shorter.
Applications of Partial Differential Equations
The applications of partial differential equations are as follows:
What is PDE?
A Partial differential equation (or PDE) relates the partial derivatives of an unknown multivariable function. Such a multivariable function can consist of several dependent and independent variables.
Laplace Equation: \({\Delta ^2}\phi = \frac{{{\partial ^2}\phi }}{{{\partial ^2}x}} + \frac{{{\partial ^2}\phi }}{{{\partial ^2}y}} = 0\)
Heat Conduction Equation: \(\frac{{\partial T}}{{\partial t}} = C\frac{{{\partial ^2}T}}{{\partial {x^2}}}\)
In physical problems:
- To calculate the boundary conditions
- To solve boundary value problems using the method of separation of variables
Several problems in Engineering give rise to some well-known partial differential equations. Few of them are listed below.
- Wave Equation
\(\frac{{{\partial ^2}T}}{{\partial {t^2}}} = {c^2}\frac{{{\partial ^2}y}}{{\partial {x^2}}}\)
2. One dimensional heat flow equation
\(\frac{{\partial u}}{{\partial t}} = {c^2}\frac{{{\partial ^2}T}}{{\partial {x^2}}}\)
3. Two dimensional heat flow equation which is steady state becomes the two dimensional Laplace’s equation
\(\frac{{{\partial ^2}u}}{{\partial {x^2}}} + \frac{{{\partial ^2}u}}{{\partial {y^2}}} = 0\)
4. Laplace’s equation in three dimensions
\({\Delta ^2}\phi = \frac{{{\partial ^2}\phi }}{{{\partial ^2}x}} + \frac{{{\partial ^2}\phi }}{{{\partial ^2}y}} + \frac{{{\partial ^2}\phi }}{{{\partial ^2}z}} = 0\)
Solved Examples
Q.1. The population of a country is known to increase at a rate proportional to the number of people presently living there. If after two years the population has doubled, and after three years the population is \(20,000\), estimate the number of people currently living in the country. Ans: Let \(N\) denote the number of people living in the country at any time \(t\), and let \({N_0}\) denote the number of people initially living in the country. \(\frac{{dN}}{{dt}}\), the time rate of change of population is proportional to the present population. Then \(\frac{{dN}}{{dt}} = kN\), or \(\frac{{dN}}{{dt}} – kN = 0\), where \(k\) is the constant of proportionality. \(\frac{{dN}}{{dt}} – kN = 0\) which has the solution \(N = c{e^{kt}}…….(i)\) At \(t = 0,\,N = {N_0}\) Hence, it follows from \((i)\) that \(N = c{e^{k0}}\) \( \Rightarrow {N_0} = c{e^{k0}}\) \(\therefore \,{N_0} = c\) Thus, \(N = {N_0}{e^{kt}}\,………(ii)\) At \(t = 2,\,N = 2{N_0}\) [After two years the population has doubled] Substituting these values into \((ii)\), We have \(2{N_0} = {N_0}{e^{kt}}\) from which \(k = \frac{1}{2}\ln 2\) Substituting these values into \((i)\) gives \(N = {N_0}{e^{\frac{t}{2}(\ln 2)}}\,…….(iii)\) At \(t = 3,\,N = 20000\). Substituting these values into \((iii)\), we obtain \(20000 = {N_0}{e^{\frac{3}{2}(\ln 2)}}\) \({N_0} = \frac{{20000}}{{2\sqrt 2 }} \approx 7071\) Hence, \(7071\) people initially living in the country.
Q.2. A metal bar at a temperature of \({100^{\rm{o}}}F\) is placed in a room at a constant temperature of \({0^{\rm{o}}}F\). If, after \(20\) minutes, the temperature is \({50^{\rm{o}}}F\), find the time to reach a temperature of \({25^{\rm{o}}}F\). Ans: Newton’s law of cooling is \(\frac{{dT}}{{dt}} = – k\left( {T – {T_m}} \right)\) \( \Rightarrow \frac{{dT}}{{dt}} + kT = k{T_m}\) \( \Rightarrow \frac{{dT}}{{dt}} + kT = 0\,\,\left( {\therefore \,{T_m} = 0} \right)\) Which has the solution \(T = c{e^{ – kt}}\,…….(i)\) Since \(T = 100\) at \(t = 0\) \(\therefore \,100 = c{e^{ – k0}}\) or \(100 = c\) Substituting these values into \((i)\) we obtain \(T = 100{e^{ – kt}}\,……..(ii)\) At \(t = 20\), we are given that \(T = 50\); hence, from \((ii)\), \(50 = 100{e^{ – kt}}\) from which \(k = – \frac{1}{{20}}\ln \frac{{50}}{{100}}\) Substituting this value into \((ii)\), we obtain the temperature of the bar at any time \(t\) as \(T = 100{e^{\left( {\frac{1}{{20}}\ln \frac{1}{2}} \right)t}}\,………(iii)\) When \(T = 25\) \(25 = 100{e^{\left( {\frac{1}{{20}}\ln \frac{1}{2}} \right)t}}\) \( \Rightarrow t = 39.6\) minutes Hence, the bar will take \(39.6\) minutes to reach a temperature of \({25^{\rm{o}}}F\).
Q.3. A tank initially holds \(100\,l\) of a brine solution containing \(20\,lb\) of salt. At \(t = 0\), fresh water is poured into the tank at the rate of \({\rm{5 lit}}{\rm{./min}}\), while the well stirred mixture leaves the tank at the same rate. Find amount of salt in the tank at any time \(t\). Ans: Here, \({V_0} = 100,\,a = 20,\,b = 0\), and \(e = f = 5\), Now, from equation \(\frac{{dQ}}{{dt}} + f\left( {\frac{Q}{{\left( {{V_0} + et – ft} \right)}}} \right) = be\), we get \(\frac{{dQ}}{{dt}} + \left( {\frac{1}{{20}}} \right)Q = 0\) The solution of this linear equation is \(Q = c{e^{\frac{{ – t}}{{20}}}}\,………(i)\) At \(t = 0\) we are given that \(Q = a = 20\) Substituting these values into \((i)\), we find that \(c = 20\) so that \((i)\) can be rewritten as \(Q = 20{e^{\frac{{ – t}}{{20}}}}\) Note that as \(t \to \infty ,\,Q \to 0\) as it should since only freshwater is added.
Q.4. Find the equation of the curve for which the Cartesian subtangent varies as the reciprocal of the square of the abscissa. Ans: Let \(P(x,\,y)\) be any point on the curve, according to the question Subtangent \( \propto \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}\) or \(y\frac{{dx}}{{dy}} = \frac{k}{{{x^2}}}\) Where \(k\) is constant of proportionality or \(\frac{{kdy}}{y} = {x^2}dx\) Integrating, we get \(k\ln y = \frac{{{x^3}}}{3} + \ln c\) Or \(\ln \frac{{{y^k}}}{c} = \frac{{{x^3}}}{3}\) \({y^k} = {c^{\frac{{{x^3}}}{3}}}\) which is the required equation.
Q.5. Solve the equation \(\frac{{\partial u}}{{\partial t}} = \frac{{{\partial ^2}u}}{{\partial {x^2}}}\) with boundary conditions \(u(x,\,0) = 3\sin \,n\pi x,\,u(0,\,t) = 0\) and \(u(1,\,t) = 0\) where \(0 < x < 1,\,t > 0\). Ans: The solution of differential equation \(\frac{{\partial u}}{{\partial t}} = \frac{{{\partial ^2}u}}{{\partial {x^2}}}\,……..(i)\) is \(u(x,\,t) = \left( {{c_1}\,\cos \,px + {c_2}\,\sin \,px} \right){e^{ – {p^2}t}}\,……..(ii)\) When \(x = 0,\,u(0,\,t) = {c_1}{e^{ – {p^2}t}} = 0\) i.e., \({c_1} = 0\). Therefore \((ii)\) becomes \(u(x,\,t) = {c_2}\,\sin \,px{e^{ – {p^2}t}}\,……….(iii)\) When \(x = 1,\,u(1,\,t) = {c_2}\,\sin \,p \cdot {e^{ – {p^2}t}} = 0\) or \(\sin \,p = 0\) i.e., \(p = n\pi \). Therefore, \((iii)\) reduces to \(u(x,\,t) = {b_n}{e^{ – {{(n\pi )}^2}t}}\sin \,n\pi x\) where \({b_n} = {c_2}\) Thus the general solution of \((i)\) is \(u(x,\,t) = \sum {{b_n}} {e^{ – {{(n\pi )}^2}t}}\sin \,n\pi x\,……….(iv)\) When \(t = 0,\,3\,\sin \,n\pi x = u(0,\,t) = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {{b_n}} {e^{ – {{(n\pi )}^2}t}}\sin \,n\pi x\) Comparing both sides, \({b_n} = 3\) Hence from \((iv)\), the desired solution is \(u(x,\,t) = 3\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {{b_n}} {e^{ – {{(n\pi )}^2}t}}\sin \,n\pi x\)
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Learn About Methods of Solving Differential Equations
An equation that involves independent variables, dependent variables and their differentials is called a differential equation. The first-order differential equation is defined by an equation \(\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = f(x,\,y)\), here \(x\) and \(y\) are independent and dependent variables respectively. The main applications of first-order differential equations are growth and decay, Newton’s cooling law, dilution problems.
Partial differential equations relate to the different partial derivatives of an unknown multivariable function. Several problems in engineering give rise to partial differential equations like wave equations and the one-dimensional heat flow equation. Similarly, the applications of second-order DE are simple harmonic motion and systems of electrical circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1. What is a differential equation and its application? Ans: An equation that has independent variables, dependent variables and their differentials is called a differential equation. They are used to calculate the movement of an item like a pendulum, movement of electricity and represent thermodynamics concepts. Graphical representations of the development of diseases are another common way to use differential equations in medical uses.
Q.2. What are the applications of differential equations in engineering? Ans: It has vast applications in fields such as engineering, medical science, economics, chemistry etc. Application of differential equations in engineering are modelling of the variation of a physical quantity, such as pressure, temperature, velocity, displacement, strain, stress, voltage, current, or concentration of a pollutant, with the change of time or location, or both would result in differential equations.
Q.3. What are the applications of differential equations? Ans: Differential equations have many applications, such as geometrical application, physical application. In geometrical applications, we can find the slope of a tangent, equation of tangent and normal, length of tangent and normal, and length of sub-tangent and sub-normal.
Q.4. How many types of differential equations are there? Ans: There are 6 types of differential equations. They are as follows:
- Linear Differential Equations
- Non-linear Differential Equations
- Homogeneous Differential Equations
- Non-homogeneous Differential Equations
Q.5. What are the applications of differentiation in economics? Ans: The application of differential equations in economics is optimizing economic functions. For example, the use of the derivatives is helpful to compute the level of output at which the total revenue is the highest, the profit is the highest and (or) the lowest, marginal costs and average costs are the smallest.
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Differential Equation applications have significance in both academic and real life. An equation denotes the relation between two quantity or two functions or two variables or set of variables or between two functions. Differential equation denotes the relationship between a function and its derivatives, with some set of formulas. There are many examples, which signifies the use of these equations.
The functions are the one which denotes some sort of operation performed and the rate of change during the performance is the derivative of that operation, and the relation between them is the differential equation. These equations are represented in the form of order of the degree, such as first order , second order, etc. Its applications are common to find in the field of engineering, physics etc.
In this article, we will learn about various applications in real life and in mathematics along with its definition and its types.
Differential Equations
In terms of mathematics, we say that the differential equation is the relationship that involves the derivative of a function or a dependent variable with respect to an independent variable. It is represented as;
Where x is the independent variable
And y is the dependent variable, as its function is dependent on the values of x.
Y’ denotes one derivative. Similarly, y’’, y’’’, …, and so on, denoted the number of derivatives for all values of x.
There are many applications of differential equations in mathematics based on these formulas.
Types of differential equations
Basically, there are two types of differential equations;
Ordinary Differential Equation(ODE)
Ordinary differential equation involves a relation between one real variable which is independent say x and one dependent variable say y and sum of derivatives y’, y’’, y’’’… with respect to the value of x.
The highest derivative which occurs in the equation is the order of ordinary differential equation . ODE for nth order can be written as;
F(x,y,y’,….,y n ) = 0
Ordinary differential equations applications in real life are used to calculate the movement or flow of electricity, motion of an object to and fro like a pendulum, to explain thermodynamics concepts. Also, in medical terms, they are used to check the growth of diseases in graphical representation.
For example, according to the Newton law of cooling, the change in temperature is directly proportional to the difference between the temperature of the hot object or body and temperature of the atmosphere. Therefore, in terms of the differential equation we can represent it as;
Where k is the proportional constant and T is the temperature of the object and T a is the temperature of the atmosphere
Partial Differential Equation(PDE)
In the partial differential equation, unlike ordinary differential equation, there is more than one independent variable.
For example:
- \(\begin{array}{l}\frac{dz}{dx} + \frac{dz}{dy} = 2z \text{ is a partial differential equations of one order.}\end{array} \)
- \(\begin{array}{l}\frac{d^{2}u}{dx_{2}} + \frac{d^{2}u}{dy^{2}} + 2x + 2y – z \text{ is a partial differential equation of second order.} \end{array} \)
Applications of Differential Equations
We can describe the differential equations applications in real life in terms of:
- Exponential Growth
For exponential growth, we use the formula;
G(t)= G 0 e kt
Let G 0 is positive and k is constant, then
G(t) increases with time
G 0 is the value when t=0
G is the exponential growth model.
- Exponential reduction or decay
R(t) = R 0 e -kt
When R 0 is positive and k is constant, R(t) is decreasing with time,
R is the exponential reduction model
Newton’s law of cooling, Newton’s law of fall of an object, Circuit theory or Resistance and Inductor, RL circuit are also some of the applications of differential equations.
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Differential equations have a remarkable ability to predict the world around us. They are used in a wide variety of disciplines, from biology, economics, physics, chemistry and engineering. They can describe exponential growth and decay, the population growth of species or the change in investment return over time. A differential equation is one which is written in the form dy/dx = ………. Some of these can be solved (to get y = …..) simply by integrating, others require much more complex mathematics.
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More complicated differential equations can be used to model the relationship between predators and prey. For example, as predators increase then prey decrease as more get eaten. But then the predators will have less to eat and start to die out, which allows more prey to survive. The interactions between the two populations are connected by differential equations.
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Mathematical modeling in economics became central to economic theory during the decade of the Second World War. The leading figure in that period was Paul Anthony Samuelson whose 1947 book, Foundations of Economic Analysis, formalized the problem of dynamic analysis in economics. In this brief chapter some seminal applications of differential equations in economic growth, capital and business trade cycles are outlined in deterministic setting. Chaos and bifurcations in economic dynamics are not considered. Explicit analytical solutions are presented only in relatively straightforward cases and in more complicated cases a path to the solution is outlined. Differential equations in modern dynamic economic modeling are extensions and modifications of these classical works. Finally we would like to stress that the differential equations presented in this chapter are of the “stand-alone” type in that they were solely introduced to model economic growth and trade cycles. Partial differential equations such as those which arise in related fields, like Bioeconomics and Differential Games, from optimizing the Hamiltonian of the problem, and stochastic differential equations of Finance and Macroeconomics are not considered here.
- Walrassian condition
- Marshallian condition
- homogeneous function
- Cobb–Douglas form
- endogenous growth
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Anastasios tsoularis *.
- Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom
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1. Introduction
Ordinary differential equations are ubiquitous in the physical sciences and are fundamental for the understanding of complex engineering systems [ 1 ]. In economics they are used to model for instance, economic growth, gross domestic product, consumption, income and investment whereas in finance stochastic differential equations are indispensable in modeling asset price dynamics and option pricing. The vast majority of the ordinary differential equations in economic are autonomous differential equations or difference equations, where time is an implicit variable, whereas the more difficult to solve delay (differential-difference) equations have received much less attention. Difference equations seem a more natural choice of modeling economic processes as key economic variables are monitored at discrete time units but they can present significant complications in their asymptotic behavior and are thus more difficult to analyse. Differential equations on the other hand, can be more amenable to asymptotic stability analysis. Partial differential equations, usually of the second order, for functions of at least two variables arise naturally in modern macroeconomics from solving an optimization problem formulated in a stochastic setting and in optimal control theory. Two books that are recommended for delving deeper into the- economic applications of differential equations are the introductory one by Gandolfo [ 2 ] and the more advanced by Brock and Malliaris [ 3 ]. Both books are excellent sources for ordinary differential equations in economic dynamics. A more recent book which requires strong mathematical background is by Acemoglu [ 4 ].
2. Some differential equations of neoclassical growth theory and business cycles
Some of the most important differential equations developed by economists during a period spanning over sixty years are presented in this section. Most of them beginning with Solow’s development of a growth model, which was partly motivated by the works of Harrod and Domar, are models from Neoclassical Growth Theory. The main postulate of Neoclassical Growth Theory is that economic growth is driven by three elements: labour, capital, and technology. Economic growth is an important topic in economics and Solow’s growth model is the first topic taught in undergraduate economics because of its underlying simplicity and importance as argued by Acemoglu [ 5 ]. The differential equation by Samuelson is concerned with demand and supply scenarios. Phillips’ work is the earliest attempt to employ classical feedback control theory in order to steer a national economy towards a desired target. The remaining works are differential equations with time lags inherently present in production and capital accumulation. Due to space limitations, the exposition is somewhat uneven with full mathematical analyses of most models and cursory treatments of those with time lags. The choice of the differential equations presented in this chapter is a judicious one, the list is by no means exhaustive, but is meant to afford a glimpse into how the mathematical thinking of some famous economists has influenced the economic growth theory in the twentieth century.
2.1 Harrod-Domar
The Harrod-Domar model was developed independently by Roy Harrod [ 6 ] and Evsey Domar [ 7 ] to analyze business cycles originally but later was used to explain an economy’s growth rate through savings and capital productivity. Output, Y , is a function of capital stock, K , Y = F K , and the marginal productivity, dY dK = c = constant . The model postulates that the output growth rate is given by
where s is the savings rate, and δ the capital depreciation rate. The straightforward solution,
clearly demonstrates that increasing investment through savings and productivity boosts economic growth but does not take into account labour input and population size.
2.2 Samuelson
In his 1941 Paul Samuelson [ 8 ] paper employed simple differential equations to investigate the stability of equilibrium for several demand–supply scenarios. The simplest stability analysis was carried out under the Walrasian and Marshallian assumptions. In the former price increases (decreases) if excess demand is positive (negative), whereas in the latter quantity increases (decreases) if excess demand price is positive (negative). Excess demand is the difference between the quantity that buyers are willing to buy and the quantity that suppliers are willing to supply at the same price. Excess demand price is the difference between the price that buyers are willing to pay for a given quantity and the price required by the suppliers.
Let D p α and S p denote the demand and supply functions of price, p , respectively with α a shift parameter representing “taste”. At equilibrium, price, p ∗ , and quantity, q ∗ , are given by
It is the task of comparative statics to show the determination of the equilibrium values of price and quantity and their sensitivity on the “taste” parameter, α .
The dynamic formulation of the Walrasian assumption is
Retaining the first order term in a Taylor series expansion near the equilibrium, p ∗ , we obtain the following linear differential equation
with solution for an initial price, p 0
The equilibrium is stable if dD dp p ∗ < dS dp p ∗ . Price must rise when demand increases.
The dynamic formulation of the Marshallian assumption is
Neglecting high order terms and using the trivial elementary calculus result, d p D dq = 1 dD dp , d p S dq = 1 dS dp , we obtain
The equilibrium is stable if 1 dD dp q ∗ < 1 dS dp q ∗ . Quantity supplied must rise when demand increases, while the change in price is dependent upon the algebraic sign of the supply curve’s slope.
Production function: = F K L , the quantity of goods by K units of capital and L units of labour at time t . In a closed economy where all output is invested or consumed,
where C t and I t are the consumption and investment functions respectively.
An important assumption of the model are the Inada conditions [ 10 ]
In the limits.
The Inada conditions ensure that F is strictly concave with slope decreasing from infinity to zero.
The function F is linearly homogeneous of degree 1 in K and L (in economic terms this is known as constant returns to scale, increasing capital and labour by a certain amount, results in a proportional rise of production) if
In particular, choosing α = 1 L and set y = Y L , k = K L , representing the output and capital per worker respectively
Growth of Capital in Economy: The growth of the capital stock, K , is equivalent to growth in investment, I , which is used to increase capital subject to depreciation. Depreciation of capital stock will be accounted for so that I is essentially investment = rate of change of capital + capital depreciation rate
where δ is the constant capital depreciation rate.
Letting c t and i t denote the consumption and investment per labour unit
Growth of the Labour Force with full employment: The assumption in the labour market is that the labour supply is equivalent to the population. There is no unemployment and the growth of labour as function of time follows an exponential growth pattern:
The fundamental differential equation of economic growth is then
The differential equations and production functions outlined in these three assumptions are the fundamental elements for Solow’s basic differential equation. In Solow’s paper, a constant fraction of income is allocated to savings, in particular, = y t − c t = f k − 1 − s f k = sf k , so that
The equilibrium solution to the basic differential equation is found from sf k = δ + n k . A well-known function is the Cobb–Douglas production function, Y K L = α K β L 1 − β , 0 < β < 1 , where β is the elasticity of output, K Y ∂ Y ∂ K , with respect to capital. The use of the Cobb–Douglas production function is justified because it exhibits constant returns to scale: If capital and labour are both increased by the same factor, λ > 1 , output will be increased by exactly the same proportion, Y K L = λ α K β L 1 − β . Also the marginal product, ∂ Y ∂ K , ∂ Y ∂ L , diminishes as either K or L increases since ∂ 2 Y ∂ K 2 < 0 , ∂ 2 Y ∂ L 2 < 0 . Introduce k = α K L β = α k β , so the differential equation becomes
From dk dt = 0 , k ∗ = sα δ + n 1 1 − β . Substituting k ∗ = sα δ + n 1 1 − β into y = α k β , the steady state level of per capita income is
The output per unit growth converges to n :
A multiplicative factor in the form of technological progress, t = A 0 e gt , can be introduced in the production function, so that, Y t = aK t β A t L t 1 − β and k t = K t A t L t , leading to
The first order nonlinear differential equation has solution
This solution includes the solution to the labour growth only model, n = 0 . The steady state is
Differentiation of dk dt = sa k β − δ + n + g k with respect to k at k ∗ gives β − 1 δ + n + g < 0 , the equilibrium is stable. The steady state level of per capita income is
a constant, since s , δ , n , g are all constant.
Y t = α K β A 0 L 0 e g 1 − β + n t 1 − β = a k β A 0 L 0 e g 1 − β + n t . The output per unit growth, 1 Y dY dt , converges to g 1 − β + n .
The Solow residual is the part of growth unexplained by changes in capital and labour. For Y t = aK t β A t L t 1 − β
The growth rate per unit output is
A positive Solow residual would indicate a faster output growth than that of capital and labour.
Phelps [ 11 ] used the neoclassical growth model to address the consumption per unit of labour at equilibrium in the so-called “golden rule”. At equilibrium with labour force growth rate, n , only the consumption per unit of labour is
For a maximum consumption per unit of labour
Since d 2 f d k 2 < 0 , the turning point is a maximum given by df dk = n . The “golden rule” concludes that the marginal output per worker must equal the growth rate of the labour force at maximum per capita consumption.
The Ramsey–Cass–Koopmans model, or RCK model, is a neoclassical model of economic growth which differs from Solow’s model in its inclusion of consumption, based primarily on the work of Ramsey [ 12 ], with later significant extensions by Cass [ 13 ] and Koopmans [ 14 ].
A steady state is when c t = f k − δ + n k .
There is a second equation of the RCK model, the social planner‘s problem of maximizing a social welfare function expressed by the integral
where ρ > 0 is the discount rate and u c t is a strictly increasing concave utility function of consumption. The objective is formally stated thus
The Hamiltonian is
where λ is the costate variable (Lagrange multiplier). From
Also for the costate variable
This is a nonlinear differential equation that describes the optimal evolution of consumption, known as the Keynes-Ramsey rule. Along with the differential equation, dk dt = f k − δ + n k − c t , form the RCK dynamical system which does not admit an analytical solution. At equilibrium,
The Jacobian matrix at equilibrium,
has eigenvalues real and opposite in sign as its determinant is − ∂ u ∂ c ∂ 2 u ∂ c 2 ∂ 2 f ∂ k 2 k ∗ < 0 ( f k and u c are both concave), therefore the equilibrium is a saddle point.
The growth in the Solow model is exogenous, the steady state depends on the exogenous parameters, , g , which are due to outside trends. In the absence of A t L t growth cannot be maintained. The marginal product of capital, ∂ Y ∂ K = aβA t 1 − β L K 1 − β = aβA t 1 − β K L 1 − β , is inversely proportional to the capital per labour, K L . In countries with lower capital per labour the marginal product of capital should be higher which is not the case. The disparity could be attributed to the different g values in A t , which is treated as an exogenously given parameter in the Solow model, so an explanation is lacking.
The production function, Y = F K A L offers increasing returns to scale, that is F λK λA λL > λF K A L .
The change in capital is identical to Solow’s model, dK dt = sY − δK , where s is the fraction in savings, δ is the exogenous capital depreciation rate. Labour, L , is also exogenous, dL dt = nL , and is comprises labour involved in research technology, L A , and labour involved in the production of the final goods, L Y , L = L A + L Y .
Technology is exogenous and evolves in time, dA dt = γ L A θ A φ , 0 < θ < 1 , φ < 1 .
As is evident from the three assumptions, Romer’s growth model consists of three sectors: the research sector of ideas, the intermediate goods sector which implements the ideas of the research sector and the final goods sector which produces the final output.
Let g A be the technology growth rate, taken to be constant along the stable path,
In Romer’s model, the output production function is given by
and the capital dynamics is
The respective stable equilibria are
The labour involved in the production of the final goods, L Y , is determined in Romer [ 15 ] by maximizing the net profit for the final goods sector and obtaining the closed form expression for L Y L = r − n r − n + β g A , where r is the interest rate, and all parameters are exogenous except for g A which is derived endogenously.
A nice accessible exposition of both Solow’s and Romer’s growth models is Chu [ 16 ]. Jones [ 17 ] argued that the predicted scale effects of Romer’s theory of growth is inconsistent with the time-series evidence from industrialized economies and that long-term growth depends on exogenous parameters including the rate of population growth.
2.7 Mankiw, Romer and Weil
Mankiw, Romer and Weil [ 18 ] argued that the marginal product of capital, ∂ Y ∂ K , is lower in poorer countries is due to their deficiency in human capital. Human capital is the accumulation of knowledge and skills achieved through training and education, which are essential ingredients in adding economic value. The production function is of the Cobb–Douglas type
where H t is the human capital stock which depreciates at the same rate, δ , as K t . As in Solow’s model, a fraction of the output, sY t , is saved but in this model, it is split between human and capital stock, s = s H + s K . The evolution of the economy is determined by
The equilibrium is
In the steady state,
Introduce the transformations, x 1 = k k ∗ , x 2 = h h ∗ , so that the equilibrium shifts to 1 1 . Then
For small deviations, ξ 1 , ξ 2 , from the equilibrium the linear system
The eigenvalues of the Jacobian matrix,
are given by the roots of the quadratic
From the production function, 1 − α − β > 0 . Since the sum of the eigenvalues is α + β − 2 < 0 , and the product is 1 − α − β > 0 , both roots have negative real parts and the equilibrium point is stable.
Kaldor [ 19 ] presented a model of the trade cycle involving non-linear investment and saving functions that shift over time in response to capital accumulation or decumulation so that the system moves from stable equilibrium to unstable equilibrium to stable equilibrium again. In Kaldor’s model investment, I , and savings, S , functions are non-linear with respect to the level of activity, X , measured in terms of employment.
Kaldor used a differential equation system with general non-linear forms. Net investment, I , and savings, S , are functions of national income, Y , and capital stock, K :
Also growth in capital determines investment is given by
Since income will rise if investment is greater than savings, the dynamics of the national income is captured by the differential equation
For normal income levels,
∂ I ∂ Y > ∂ S ∂ Y .
For extreme income levels, either low or high,
∂ I ∂ Y < ∂ S ∂ Y .
At equilibrium, where dK dt = 0 , income levels are normal.
2.9 Phillips
National governments design their expenditure policies to steer the national economy towards a desired income. The theory of feedback control or servomechanisms provides the mathematical methodology of correcting deviations of the controlled variables from their target values. Feedback policies applied to economic stability were implemented by Phillips [ 20 ].
If Y is national income and D a is the aggregate demand then for some adjustment coefficient, a > 0 ,
A similar differential equation holds for the actual, D g and target government demand, D g ∗ , with b > 0 , namely,
Aggregate and government demand are related by
where m is the private sector’s marginal propensity to spend.
Eliminate D a to obtain
Differentiate the above to obtain
Proportional, D g ∗ = − k P Y , where k P > 0 . This policy does not prevent income reduction and induces oscillations.
Derivative, D g ∗ = − k D dY dt , where k D > 0 . This policy does not prevent income reduction but avoids oscillations.
Integral, D g ∗ = − k I ∫ 0 t Ydt , where k I > 0 . This policy prevents income reduction but can induce unstable movement.
2.10 Kalecki
Kalecki [ 21 ] was the first economist to investigate the relationship between production lags and endogenous business cycles by considering a closed economic system over a short period of time without trend. A t is the gross capital accumulation (unconsumed goods). There is a “gestation period”, θ , for any investment I t . Deliveries L t are equal to investment orders, I t − θ at time, t − θ :
Any orders placed during the “gestation period”, t − θ t , remain unfulfilled, A t is equal to the average of investment orders I t allocated during the period t − θ t :
If K t is the capital stock, and U its physical depreciation
The rate of change in investment is for some constants, m > 0 , n > 0 :
Denoting the deviation of I t from the constant demand for restoration of the depreciated industrial equipment U by J t = I t − U , and differentiating J t
During the interval t ∈ − θ 0 Kalecki assumed that J t = 0 . A standard way to solve this differential equation with delay is to assume a solution of the form, D e αt , with D and α (where α is a complex number), to be determined. The general solution of the differential equation for some constants, c 1 and c 2 is
The sign of the real parameter, b , classifies the behavior of the model as explosive for b > 0 , cyclical for b = 0 , and damped for b < 0 .
2.11 A Solow model with lags
Zak [ 22 ] considered a version of the Solow model with delay. Capital can be used τ periods later, so at time t , the capital to be put into productive use is k t − τ . If f k is the production function, s ∈ 0 1 is the constant savings rate and δ ∈ 0 1 is the constant capital depreciation rate, Zak’s model is
At equilibrium,
Deviations of the form, e t , from equilibrium are governed by
with characteristic equation
In many cases depending on the initial conditions, the roots of the characteristic equation have real parts with opposite signs, indicating the presence of a saddle point unlike Solow’s stable model. The model exhibits endogenous cycles when the roots are purely imaginary.
2.12 Goodwin
Goodwin [ 23 ] presented a nonlinear model of nonlinear business cycles with time lags between decisions to invest and the corresponding outlays. Changes at time, t , in income, y t , induce investment outlays, O i t + θ , at a later time, t + θ . Therefore
Hence the nonlinear delay differential equation modeling the evolution of income is
where O t is autonomous investment outlay and ϵ , α are constants. The derivative, dφ ( y ) ̇ d y ̇ , measures the rate of growth in investment with relative to the income growth, termed as acceleration coefficient. Expanding the two leading terms in Taylor series and neglecting higher order terms, Goodwin obtained the nonlinear delay differential equation
Goodwin assumed that O t is constant, O t = O ∗ , and introduced a new variable
where O ∗ 1 − α is the income at equilibrium. The transformed differential equation is then
The asymptotic behavior of the transformed equilibrium, z = 0 , is determined by the eigenvalue solutions of the characteristic equation
with characteristic roots,
can be either positive or negative, both eigenvalues have positive or negative real parts. So if φ ̇ 0 < 1 − α θ + ϵ the deviations from equilibrium are damped oscillatory motions, but if φ ̇ 0 > 1 − α θ + ϵ the system is unstable and drifts away from the locally linearized region of stability.
2.13 A brief literature survey of current research
We close this chapter by providing a very brief snapshot of the current state of the art in theories of economic growth. Most of the very recent works cited are predominantly mathematical in nature. There is an enormous literature, not touched upon here, which employs Econometrics methods, like for instance panel data regression to estimate economic growth based on explanatory variables such as income, investment, policy indicators, education and others over several decades.
In a short article Zhao [ 24 ] discusses how technology was integrated into economic growth by Romer.
Boyko et [ 25 ] use least squares linear regression to determine the values of the coefficients at which the production functions of Cobb–Douglas in Solow’s growth model provide the best fit for available statistical data. Borges et al. [ 26 ] examine the dynamics of Solow’s economic growth model assuming that the labour force growth rate function is a solution of a delay differential equation thereby avoiding the use of exponential growth, L t = L 0 e nt , often criticized as a rather unrealistic choice. Their approach is motivated by the fact that there are delays in entering and retiring an individual from the labour force, relative to their birth date.
Zhang et al. [ 27 ] base their analysis of how the redistribution of emission quotas would impact short-run equilibrium in a specific market of interest and long-run growth on the Solow growth model with endogenous dynamics and exogenous technological shocks.
Zhang [ 28 ] develops an endogenous growth model based on modifications of both Solow’s model by introducing endogenous knowledge. and Romer’s by allowing knowledge to be gained from learning as well as from research.
The paper by Caraballo et al. [ 29 ] is devoted to analysis of the stability of the economy according to an extended version of Kaldor’s economic growth model. They consider the role of the government’s monetary and fiscal policies and we study whether or not a time delay in implementing and the fiscal policy can affect the economic stability.
Dayal [ 30 ] considers long run historical data and uses difference equation simulation to explore the Solow growth model to assess the growth changes in the recent decade.
Perez-Trujillo et al. [ 31 ] investigate the impact of improvement in accessing innovation and knowledge on economic growth and convergence among countries using an augmented Solow-Swan growth model on data from 138 countries.
Turnovsky [ 32 ] discusses contemporary aspects of stabilization policy in reference to Phillips’ contributions in a lengthy paper of substantial mathematical control theory content.
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Analysis of a class of fractal hybrid fractional differential equation with application to a biological model
- Thabet Abdeljawad 1 , 2 , 5 ,
- Muhammad Sher 3 ,
- Kamal Shah 1 , 3 ,
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Recently, the area devoted to fractional calculus has given much attention by researchers. The reason behind such huge attention is the significant applications of the mentioned area in various disciplines. Different problems of real world processes have been investigated by using the concepts of fractional calculus and important and applicable outcomes were obtained. Because, there has been a lot of interest in fractional differential equations. It is brought on by both the extensive development of fractional calculus theory and its applications. The use of linear and quadratic perturbations of nonlinear differential equations in mathematical models of a variety of real-world problems has received a lot of interest. Therefore, motivated by the mentioned importance, this research work is devoted to analyze in detailed, a class of fractal hybrid fractional differential equation under Atangana- Baleanu- Caputo ABC derivative. The qualitative theory of the problem is examined by using tools of non-linear functional analysis. The Ulam-Hyer’s (U-H) type stability criteria is also applied to the consider problem. Further, the numerical solution of the model is developed by using powerful numerical technique. Lastly, the Wazewska-Czyzewska and Lasota Model, a well-known biological model, verifies the results. Several graphical representations by using different fractals fractional orders values are presented. The detailed discussion and explanations are given at the end.
Introduction
Fractional calculus (FC) is an important discipline of mathematics which is mainly investigate non-integer order integrals and derivatives. For the first time in history FC was discussed by two great mathematician Leibnitz and L. Hospital by asking half order derivative of a function 1 . Because of its complexity researchers did not study the subject at that time. With the passage of time when the technology get advancement and new function have been introduced, the subject got proper attention from the mathematician it deserved. Currently, FC has attracted attention of many researchers in the fields of science and engineering. For example author have used FC for the solutions of problem in signal processing 2 , complex systems related to control theory 3 , diffusion problem in physics 4 , problem related economic terms like interest rates, commodity prices and dynamics of market fluctuations 5 and accurate dimensional analysis of image processing 6 . Many applications of FC can also be found in biology, chemistry and other diverse fields of sciences. For instance, authors 6 studied a super-twisting sliding mode control of robotic manipulator using the concepts of FC. Shah, et.al 7 studied an epidemic model of dengue fever disease using fractional non-singular derivative. Ahmad, et.al 8 investigated an adaptive control of a robotic manipulator with a delay in the input by applying the fractional order derivative. Shaikh, et.al 9 conducted a detailed mathematical analysis of HIV/AIDS disease by using non-singular type derivative. In the same way, authors 10 applied FC concepts to study mathematical of COVID-19 using real data of Nigeria. Proceeding with the mentioned process, researchers 11 studied mathematical model for the evolution of COVID-19 outbreak in India.
One of the interesting property of fractional derivative is that it does not have a unique definition. Various definitions, like the Riemann-Liouville (R-L) and the Caputo derivatives 12 , the conformable derivative 13 , the Hilfer derivative 14 , the Harmard derivative 15 and some other are available in literature. These ideas have recently been used as the foundation for breaking down numerous mathematical problems, we refer to 16 , and 17 . Problem related to heterogeneities in materials can not be studied using the above mentioned concepts 18 . Researchers 19 used modified Caputo definition by replacing the singular kernel by non-singular kernel and named the new operator is Caputo-Fabrizio derivative(CFD). Authors 18 studied some important properties of the aforesaid operators. Many problems have been analyzed by using mentioned derivative for existence theory and introduced various properties for the mentioned operator. For some recent work on the mentioned topic, we refer 20 , and 21 and references therein. In CFD researchers identified property of locality in the kernel used in the operator. To overcome this difficulty, Atangana and Baleanu 22 in 2016 replaced the kernel of exponential by Mittag-Leffler in the CFD. The newly defined definition was called ABC derivative and applied by different authors for the solution of real world problem. For instance, Xu et al. 23 discussed HIV-1 model, authors 24 explained in details the Klein-Gordan equation using ABC differential operators. Using ABC derivative with fractional order, authors 25 computed the numerical results for parabolic partial differential equations. In additional, researchers 26 applied ZZ Transform to compute the approximate solution of Fokker Plank equations using fuzzy concepts with ABC derivative.
Furthermore, fractional differential operators, as previously stated, are insufficient to adequately explain problems involving irregular forms and geometry. To describe these kinds of behaviours, the fractal notion has been introduced in the literature. Historically, fractal was mainly used from the \(17^{th}\) century and there is a disagreement among mathematicians on how to define fractals formally. Weierstrass in 1872 presented a function with graph which nowadays called fractal. Different mathematician define fractal in different ways like a fractal is a set for which the Hausdorff-Besicovitch dimension strictly exceeds the topological dimension. In other words, fractal is a fragmented geometrical shapes that may be split into figments, each figment represent a copy of the whole shape. Because they appear in the geometric representations of the majority of chaotic processes, fractals have thus been noted by authors as being significant to the theory of chaos. Atangana 27 has made a significant contribution to this field by bridging the gap between FC and fractal calculus. The aforementioned scholar established numerous definitions that are now widely used and made a substantial contribution to the subject of fractals fractional theory. Newly proposed operators can help to explain fractal behaviour of complicated physical systems and nonlocal phenomena. For instant, Hu and He 28 explained fractals space time and dimensions. In addition, authors 29 . Furthermore, Qureshi and Atangana 30 have studied diarrheal illness models using fractal operators. In the same way, researchers 31 studied mathematical model of Ebola virus disease using the the mentioned operator. The use of fractal theory to issues including fractal heat exchangers, heat transport in porous media, etc., is growing. Here is where some outstanding accomplishments related to the properties and uses of fractals in porous media should be mentioned. The authors investigated a fractal model for capillary flow through a single tortuous capillary with roughened surfaces in fibrous porous media 32 . An analytical model for the transverse permeability of the gas diffusion layer in proton exchange membrane fuel cells with electrical double layer effects was carried out by Liang et al. 33 . Yu, et.al 34 investigated the Characterization of the behaviour of water migration during spontaneous imbibition in coal by using fractals fractional model. Recently, Ahmad, et.al 35 studied a malaria disease mathematical model using fractals fractional concepts. Author 36 investigated a dynamical problem by using generalized fractal-fractional derivative with Mittag-Leffler kernel. Recently, authors 37 have used fractals-fractional derivative to study re-infection model of COVID-19. Author 38 studied a class of hybrid problems by using confirmable fractal fractional derivative. Researchers 39 have studied a mathematical model by using ABC fractals fractional derivative.
Delay differential equations (DDEs) are a unique class of differential equations where the unknown function depends on both its past and present times. The physical phenomenon has a time delay as a result of these issues. DDEs have been used in a number of disciplines, most notably computational physics and electrodynamics. It has also been successfully used to challenges in the domains of economics, chemistry, engineering, and infectious diseases (delay can be added for the time a disease takes to display its symptoms). It is very helpful for modelling issues with time delay systems or memory effects. Examples include population dynamics with time delays in birth or death rates, control systems with communication delays, and chemical reactions with delayed consequences. Many scholars have devoted a tremendous amount of time to finding solutions to delay-type problems. Authors 40 explained how DDEs are using in mathematical modeling of life sciences phenomenon. Author 41 gave a comprehensive analysis of DDEs. The qualitative analysis of DDEs related to the existence theory of solutions and their properties, we refer to 42 . Recently, authors 43 have published a detailed work on computations of numerical results for fractals fractional DDEs.
Investigating the existence literature, we found that very rare work has been done for the class of hybrid fractals HFDEs. Recently, Shafiullah, et.al 44 deduced some computational and theoretical results for a class of fractals HFDEs involving power law kernel by using fixed point analysis and numerical algorithm. But the mentioned area still has not explored very well under various fractals fractional differential operators. Therefore, it was needed to investigate a class of fractals HFDEs under the Mittag-Leffler type kernel. Hence, motivated by the above discussion, in this study a class of fractal HFDEs of linear perturbation type is selected for qualitative analysis and approximate solution. Here we remark that it is possible to model and describe non-homogeneous physical processes that occur in their form using HFDEs. Because the mentioned area incorporate different dynamical systems as specific examples. This category of differential equations comprises the hybrid derivative of an unknown function that depends on nonlinearity. Here a continuous function for fractals fractional derivatives and a piecewise continuous or discrete function needs for fractals fractional integration and such combination make an hybrid problem. For some numerous applications of the said area, we refer to 45 .
To the best of our knowledge no one has considered the general problem defined as follow:
where \(0<\sigma \le 1\) , \(0<\lambda <1\) , \(\textbf{f},\textbf{g}\in C[I\times R,R]\) . Proportional delay term is shown by the symbol \(\lambda\) . Pantograph equations are differential equations that have proportional delay terms. Hence, special kind of functional differential equation with proportional delay is known as the pantograph equation. It appears in a variety of pure and practical mathematics domains, including probability, number theory, quantum physics, electrodynamics, and control systems. Certain kinds of the said equations are using in modeling various process of astrophysic. In the concerned problem ( 1 ), if \(\lambda =1\) , the said equation will reduce to usual fractals HFDE. If \(\lambda >1\) , the said problem ( 1 ) become illposed. The detail theory about the pantograph equations and various applications were discussed in 46 . Here \(\xi\) stands for fractal dimension. Additionally, let \(\xi =1\) then, the fractional differential operator that is typically used becomes the considered operator. In past, hybrid differential equations have been studied by using ordinary or usual fractional derivatives. But investigation of aforementioned problems by using fractals fractional derivatives were found very rare in literature. On the other hand, the concerned area has numerous applications in modelling real world problems. Therefore, it was needed to investigate hybrid problems by using the fractals fractional derivatives. Stability theory is an important aspects of the qualitative theory which play important role in constructing various numerical schemes. Researchers have studied various kinds of stabilities for different problems. In this research work, we are interested to investigate the Ulam-Hyers (U-H) stability theory for our considered problem. The aforementioned stability was introduced by Ulam 47 and explained by Hyers 48 . In addition, further the aforesaid stability was utilized for various functional problems by Rassias 49 . Recently, the mentioned stability was investigated for the solution of stochastic 50 , impulsive 51 , 52 , 53 , and piecewise 54 fractional differential problems. By using hybrid fixed point theory, we will establish some important results related to existence theory and stability theory to the mentioned problem. Then by using Lagrange’s interpolation method a general numerical scheme will be developed. At the final stage, an examples from biological sciences is given to elaborate our theoretical and numerical results. Here, we remark that numerical analysis under fractals fractional concepts for hybrid problems has not well studied yet.
Preliminaries
Some basic results are recalled from 12 , 22 , 28 , 30 . Let, \(\textbf{J}=[0,\textbf{T}]\) , and \(\Omega =C(\textbf{J},R)\) stands for Banach space endowed with norm \(\Vert \cdot \Vert\) on \(\Omega\) as follow:
Definition 2.1
The R-L fractional integral of order \(0<\sigma \le 1\) is defined as follows:
Definition 2.2
ABC type arbitrary order integral with order \({\sigma }>0\) is defined as follow:
such that the right side exists.
Definition 2.3
ABC type arbitrary order derivative of order \({\sigma } (0<{\sigma }\le 1)\) is defined as follow:
The functions \(M({\sigma })\) in the definition is called normalization obeys \(M(0)=M(1)=1,\) and \(E_{{\sigma }}\) is Mittag-Leffler function.
Definition 2.4
Fractal type arbitrary order integral of order \({\sigma }>0\) is defined as follow:
Definition 2.5
Fractal fractional ABC integral with fractals order \(\xi \in (0, 1],\) and fractional order \(\sigma \in (0, 1]\) is defined as follow:
Definition 2.6
Fractal fractional ABC derivative with fractals order \(\xi \in (0, 1],\) and fractional order \(\sigma \in (0, 1]\) is defined as follow:
If \(x\in L[0, {T}]\) and \(x(0)=0\) , then the solution of
is described as follows:
- Existence theory
In this part, qualitative theory of problem ( 1 ) will be discussed.
Let \(\textbf{f}({\theta },{\varvec{\Phi }(\theta )}),\) and \(\textbf{g}({\theta },{\varvec{\Phi }(\lambda \theta )})\) be continuous functions on \(\Omega\) , then the solution of fractal-fractional differential equation described by
is given by
Using Lemma 2.7 , we get the solution as follows:
\(\square\)
We define the operator as follows: \(\textbf{Z}:\Omega \rightarrow \Omega\) by:
Divide the above operator Eq. ( 6 ) into two sub operators as follow:
From Eq.( 7 ) and Eq.( 8 ), \(\textbf{Z}(\varvec{\Phi })\) can be written as follows:
For additional investigation, the ensuing presumptions are required.
There is a constant \(K_1>0,\) such that
One has a constant \(K_2>0,\) such that
One has a constant \(K_3>0\) , such that
Corresponding to function \(\textbf{g}(\theta ,\varvec{\Phi }(\theta )),\ \exists \ K_4>0,\) and \(K_5>0\) , which yield
Theorem 3.2
Our suggested problem Eq.( 1 ) has one solution at most under the assumptions \(\mathbf {A_1}- \mathbf {A_4}\) , provided that \(\textbf{K}=\left( K_1 +K_2 +\frac{K_3 \xi (1-{\sigma })T^{\xi -1}}{M(\sigma )}\right) <1\) .
Here it is needed to prove that \(\mathbf {Z_1}\) is a contraction and the operator \(\mathbf {Z_2}\) is equi-continuous in order to verify the aforementioned claim. \(\textbf{D}=\{\textbf{U}\in {B}:\ \Vert \varvec{\Phi }\Vert \le \sigma \}\) is a bounded, closed, and convex subset of B for this define. It’s obvious that \(\mathbf {Z_1}\) is continuous. Assuming that \(\varvec{\Phi },\varvec{\bar{\Phi }}\in \textbf{D}\) , taking
As a result, \(\mathbf {Z_1}\) is contracted. Taking \(\varvec{\Phi }\in \textbf{D}\) , we can now demonstrate that \(\mathbf {Z_2}\) is equi-continuous.
As a result, \(\mathbf {Z_2}(\varvec{\Phi })\) has a bound. \(\mathbf {Z_2}(\varvec{\Phi })\) is continuous, just as \(\textbf{f}\) . Additionally, if \(\theta _1<\theta _2\in [0, \textbf{T}],\)
As a result, \(\mathbf {Z_2}\) is bounded and equi-continuous. Since the aforementioned operator is compact, it can be made reasonably compact and consequently entirely continuous by applying the Arzel \(\acute{a}\) -Ascoli theorem. Schauder’s fixed point theorem thus guarantees that \(\mathbf {Z_2}\) has a minimum of one fixed point. Therefore, there is at least one solution to problem Eq. ( 1 ). \(\square\)
Theorem 3.3
Assuming \(\mathbf {A_1}-\mathbf {A_3},\) there exists a unique solution to our problem if the condition
Take \(\varvec{\Phi },\bar{\varvec{\Phi }}\in \textbf{D},\) we have
So, our problem under consideration has a unique solution according to Banach’s contraction principle. \(\square\)
UH stability
In this section, we will establish the conditions required for U-H type stability. The numerical solution of a problem depends on this kind of stability. What conditions allow the approximation of a problem to be almost equal to the exact answer is the fundamental question about an approximation. In the 1940s, Ulam offered a thorough analysis of this important topic (see 47 ). The stability that was previously discussed was extended and generalized by Hyer and Rassias to become generalized U-H and U-H-Rassias stability (see 48 , 49 ).
Examine the matching perturbation issue of Eq. ( 1 ) as
Here, \(\textbf{h}(\theta )\in C([0,T],R),\ni ,\) for \(\epsilon >0\) , and \(|\textbf{h}(\theta )|\le \epsilon\) . Corresponding to any solution \(\varvec{\Phi }\) of problem Eq. ( 10 ), one has
The solution of Eq.( 10 ) is given as follows:
Using Eq. ( 6 ), and Eq. ( 12 ), we have
Theorem 4.1
System Eq. ( 1 ) has a U-H and generalized U-H stable solution if
Given that \(\bar{\varvec{\Phi }}\in \Omega\) represents a unique solution to problem Eq. ( 10 ), and \({\varvec{\Phi }}\in \Omega\) is any solution of problem Eq. ( 1 ), then
Thus the solution is U-H stable. Further, let there exists a nondecreasing function say \(\varsigma :(0, T)\rightarrow R\) , such that \(\varsigma (\epsilon )=\epsilon ,\) then from Eq.( 13 ), we can write
thus, Eq.( 14 ) indicates that the solution is generalized U-H stable. \(\square\)
Numerical approximation
We will use a numerical approach in this section of the manuscript to solve our considered problem. The Lagrange interpolation method will be used to build the numerical scheme, in accordance with the numerical method 55 . The integral form equivalent to our suggested problem, Eq. ( 1 ), is provided by
Using \(\theta =\theta _{n+1}, \quad n=0,1,2,3,\cdots ,\) Eq. ( 15 ) implies
Now approximating function \(\textbf{g}\) on \([\theta _{k-1},\theta _{k}]\) with \(\textbf{h}=\frac{\theta _{k}-\theta _{k-1}}{n}\) , and using the following interpolations
Demonstration of our analysis
Example 6.1.
To verify our analysis and to demonstrate our numerical scheme, we consider the following problem called Regulation of Haematopoiesis 56 . Haematopoiesis is the biological process by which precursor stem cells reappear and divide to form mature blood cells. The body’s process of producing blood cells is known as hemopoiesis regulation. Red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and subsequently reach the bloodstream. The primary factor in the production of red blood cells are unique hormones found in the kidney called erythropoiesis. If the blood function fails to supply enough oxygen, renal tubular epithelial cells emit about 90% of the erythropoiesis hormones. Because of this problem, the blood’s oxygen content drops and a chemical is released, which causes the bone marrow to produce more blood cells. A message that blood components deliver to the marrow is what causes haematological illness.
Here, we will apply our chosen findings to a popular hematopoiesis biological model known as \(``{\varvec{Wazewska-Czyzewska}}\,{\varvec{and}}\, {\varvec{Lasota}}\,{\varvec{Model}}''\) . The concerned model has numerous applications in real world problems, we refer few as 57 , 58 . Time delays have been incorporated into various biological models to illustrate resource regeneration durations, maturation intervals, feeding schedules, reaction times, and so forth. The model in question can be expressed numerically as follows:
In this case, \(\varvec{\Phi }(\theta )\) denotes the quantity of red blood cells over time. Red blood cell death rates are indicated by \(\theta\) and \(\mu\) , while red blood cell formation rates are indicated by p and \(\gamma\) , which are positive constants. Furthermore, \(\tau\) denotes the amount of time needed to produce one red blood cell.
There are some modifications included in the model mentioned above. Here, we added a linear perturbation term to the left side of problem Eq. ( 18 ) and substituted the proportional delay term for the discrete delay term. The updated model is provided by
From Eq.( 19 ), we have
Now we deduce the assumptions \((\mathbf {A_1}-\mathbf {A_4})\) by performing the given process
Additionally, we compute
Therefore, \(\textbf{f},\ \textbf{g},\) and \(\textbf{h}\) are functions.fulfil each of the related presumptions. From \((\mathbf {A_1}-\mathbf {A_4}),\) using constants \(K_1=\delta ,\ K_2=\kappa ,\ K_3=\gamma -p,\ K_4=\gamma -p\) and \(K_5=0\) .
Moreover \(M(\sigma )=1-\sigma (1-\frac{1}{\Gamma (\sigma +1)}),\ \delta =0.0020,\ T=10.0,\ \kappa =0.10,\ \mu =0.050,\ p=0.0010,\) and \(\gamma =0.250\) , we obtain
In Fig. 1 , we display the geometrical behaviours of \(\textbf{K},\ \textbf{K}'\) as:
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( a ). Fractional and fractals behaviour of \(\textbf{K}\) . ( b ). Fractional and fractals behaviour of \(\textbf{K}'\) .
As can be seen in Fig. 1 , both \(\textbf{K}<1,\ \textbf{K}'<1\) . Thus, Theorem 3.2 , Theorem 3.3 , and Theorem 4.1 hold in their entirety. Consequently, there is at least one solution for Eq. ( 19 ). The requirement for the solution’s uniqueness is also met. Additionally, for [0, 10], the solution is U-H and generalized U-H stable. To illustrate the dynamic behaviour, we here provide the approximate solutions of Example 6.1 for different fractals fractional orders in Figs. 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 , respectively.
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Utilizing first set of different fractional and fractals orders to present the solution graphically of Example 6.1 .
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Utilizing second set of different fractional and fractals orders to present the solution graphically of Example 6.1 .
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Utilizing third set of different fractional and fractals orders to present the solution graphically of Example 6.1 .
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Utilizing fourth set of different fractional and fractals orders to present the solution graphically of Example 6.1 .
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Utilizing fifth set of different fractional and fractals orders to present the solution graphically of Example 6.1 .
In Figs. 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 , we have simulated the numerical results graphically for different fractals fractional order values. We see that in start the density of red-blood cells is increasing exponentially and then start to decrease. The decrease in the density of the said amount of red-blood cells is different. Because under different fractals fractional order the decay processes will be different. Usually the decay process is faster on smaller fractional order and greater fractals order and vice versa. In the same way, the growth phenomenon in dynamical system under fractals fractional order is also affected. The said processes is faster at larger fractional order values. Here, we use the fractional order values in (0, 0.25) and fractals values in (0.90, 1.0) and present the results graphically in Fig. 7 .
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Utilizing another set of different fractional and fractals orders to present the solution graphically of Example 6.1 .
Here, we use the fractional order values in (0, 0.1) and fractals values in (0.94, 1.0] and present the results graphically in Fig. 8 .
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Utilizing lower values set of different fractional and fractals orders to present the solution graphically of Example 6.1 .
From Figs. 7 and 8 we observe that fractional and fractals orders have significant impact on the dynamical behavior of the problem. At lower fractional order values the growth in population for some time is very fast like exponential growth and then becomes stable.
Here, we remark that as non-local operators of differentiation can incorporate increasingly complicated natural phenomena into mathematical equations. The said area has gotten much attention from number of researchers of nearly every field in the sciences, technology, and engineering. The FC has become interested very well for all researchers of science and technology. Since area devoted to fractals HFDEs has not well investigated using non singular fractals fractional differential operators. Therefore, it was needed to provide a sophisticated analysis and numerical results for young researchers to extend their knowledge in this direction. In this research work we have used ABC fractals fractional derivative. Here, we remark that the said operator has all the characteristics which have by other fractional differential operators. This study presents a theoretical and numerical investigation of a class of fractals HFDEs with ABC fractals fractional derivative. The issue under consideration was a hybrid problem involving linear perturbation. Using some fixed point analysis, sufficient requirements were inferred for the existence and uniqueness of the solution. Since stability theory is an important requirement for approximate solutions to nonlinear problems. Because with the help of stability theory we deduce the stable behaviour of solution and methodology we use. Different concepts in this regards were given in literature for stability analysis. U-H concept is one of the powerful procedure to be used to investigate stability results for different problems. Therefore, U-H stability requirements were developed to solve the aforementioned issue. To interpret the results numerically, a potent interpolation-based numerical technique was developed. Our previously mentioned research was applied to an intriguing example Lasota-Wazewska system in order to illustrate our findings. Every theoretical and numerical result was tested with success. We plan to utilize this research in the future for system of fractals HFDEs using more complex dynamical systems addressing real-world problems.
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