Asymptotic and Oscillatory Properties of Third-Order Differential Equations with Multiple Delays in the Noncanonical Case

Abstract

This paper investigates the asymptotic and oscillatory properties of a distinctive class of third-order linear differential equations characterized by multiple delays in a noncanonical case. Employing the comparative method and the Riccati method, we introduce the novel and rigorous criteria to discern whether the solutions of the examined equation exhibit oscillatory behavior or tend toward zero. Our study contributes to the existing literature by presenting theories that extend and refine the understanding of these properties in the specified context. To validate our findings and demonstrate their applicability in a general setting, we offer two illustrative examples, affirming the robustness and validity of our proposed criteria.

Keywords

• delay differential equations
• asymptotic and oscillatory properties
• third-order
• noncanonical case