Initial and boundary value problems for a class of nonlinear metaparabolic equations (Q2247636)

Summary: This paper is devoted to the initial and boundary value problems for a class of nonlinear metaparabolic equations \(u_t-\beta u_{xx}-k u_{xxt}+\gamma u_{xxxx}=f(u_x)_x\). At low initial energy level (\(J(u_0)<d\)), we not only prove the existence of global weak solutions for these problems by the combination of the Galerkin approximation and potential well methods but also obtain the finite time blow-up result by adopting the potential well and improved concavity skills. Finally, we also discussed the finite time blow-up phenomenon for certain solutions of these problems with high initial energy.