Decay and growth estimates for solutions of second-order and third-order differential-operator equations

Abstract

We obtained decay and growth estimates for solutions of second-order and third-order differential-operator equations in a Hilbert space. Applications to initial-boundary value problems for linear and nonlinear non-stationary partial differential equations modeling the strongly damped nonlinear improved Boussinesq equation, the dual-phase-lag heat conduction equations, the equation describing wave propagation in relaxing media, and the Moore-Gibson-Thompson equation are given. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.