On eigenvalue intervals for discrete second order boundary value problems (Q2577651)

Using cone theoretic techniques and sign properties of an associated Green's function, the authors find eigenvalue intervals such that there exists at least one positive solution for the three-point discrete boundary value problem \[ \Delta^2y(k-1) + \lambda h(k) f(y(k)) = 0, k \in \{1, 2, \dots, T\} \] \[ y(0) = 0, y(T+1) = a y(n), \] where \(T \geq 3\) is fixed, \(n \in \{2, \dots, T-1\}\), and \(a > 0\) is such that \(an < T + 1\).