Classical and Mild Solution of the First Mixed Problem for the Telegraph Equation with a Nonlinear Potential

Abstract

We study the first mixed problem for the telegraph equation with a nonlinear potential in the first quadrant. We pose the Cauchy conditions on the lower base of the domain and the Dirichlet condition on the lateral boundary. By the method of characteristics, we obtain an expression for the solution of the problem in an implicit analytical form as a solution of some integral equations. To solve these equations, we use the method of sequential approximations. The existence and uniqueness of the classical solution under specific smoothness and matching conditions for given functions are proved. Under inhomogeneous matching conditions, we consider a problem with conjugation conditions. When the given data is not smooth enough, we construct a mild solution.

Keywords

• nonlinear wave equation
• classical solution
• mixed problem
• matching conditions
• generalized solution