The Eigenvalue Problem for $p(x)$-Laplacian Equations Involving Robin Boundary Condition

Abstract:

      This paper studies the eigenvalue problem for $p(x)$-Laplacian equations involving Robin boundary condition. We obtain the Euler-Lagrange equation for the minimization of the Rayleigh quotient involving Luxemburg norms in the framework of variable exponent Sobolev space. Using the Ljusternik-Schnirelman principle, for the Robin boundary value problem, we prove the existence of infinitely many eigenvalue sequences and also show that, the smallest eigenvalue exists and is strictly positive, and all eigenfunctions associated with the smallest eigenvalue do not change sign.