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Positive solutions for a system of nonlocal fractional boundary value problems

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We investigate the existence of positive solutions for a system of nonlinear Riemann-Liouville fractional differential equations, subject to multipoint boundary conditions. Existence results for systems of nonlinear Hammerstein integral equations are also presented. Some nontrivial examples are included.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 76798-7328, USA

    Johnny Henderson

  2. Department of Mathematics, Gh. Asachi Technical University, Iasi, 700506, Romania

    Rodica Luca

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Henderson, J., Luca, R. Positive solutions for a system of nonlocal fractional boundary value problems. fcaa 16, 985–1008 (2013). https://doi.org/10.2478/s13540-013-0061-4

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