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Existence of Optimal Controls for Semilinear Parabolic Equations without Cesari-Type Conditions

Journal Article · · Applied Mathematics and Optimization

Optimal control problems governed by semilinear parabolic partial differential equations are considered. No Cesari-type conditions are assumed. By proving the existence theorem and the Pontryagin maximum principle of optimal 'state-control' pairs for the corresponding relaxed problems, an existence theorem of optimal pairs for the original problem is established.

OSTI ID:
21067476
Journal Information:
Applied Mathematics and Optimization, Journal Name: Applied Mathematics and Optimization Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 47; ISSN 0095-4616
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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