Positive solutions of superlinear Hammerstein integral equations in Banach spaces (Q1127696)

The existence of one and two positive solutions of the Hammerstein equation in an ordered Banach space is considered. The essential assumptions on the nonlinear function are uniform continuity on balls, superlinearity with respect to the order, and a (mild) compactness assumption. The proofs make use of the fixed point index for condensing operators; a priori estimates are not required. Applications to the superlinear Sturm-Liouville equation in finite and infinite dimensions are given.