Applications of variable-order fractional operators: a review
Abstract
Variable-order fractional operators were conceived and mathematically formalized only in recent years. The possibility of formulating evolutionary governing equations has led to the successful application of these operators to the modelling of complex real-world problems ranging from mechanics, to transport processes, to control theory, to biology. Variable-order fractional calculus (VO-FC) is a relatively less known branch of calculus that offers remarkable opportunities to simulate interdisciplinary processes. Recognizing this untapped potential, the scientific community has been intensively exploring applications of VO-FC to the modelling of engineering and physical systems. This review is intended to serve as a starting point for the reader interested in approaching this fascinating field. We provide a concise and comprehensive summary of the progress made in the development of VO-FC analytical and computational methods with application to the simulation of complex physical systems. More specifically, following a short introduction of the fundamental mathematical concepts, we present the topic of VO-FC from the point of view of practical applications in the context of scientific modelling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1098/rspa.2019.0498
Entities
People
- Fabio Semperlotti
- John P Hollkamp
- Sansit Patnaik
Organizations
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- National Science Foundation
- Purdue University