Eigenvalue problem of Sturm-Liouville systems with separated boundary conditions (Q284800)

The eigenvalue problem of Sturm-Liouville systems with separated boundary conditions is under consideration in this paper. The Hill-type formula is constructed and consequently the Krein-type trace formula based on the expansion of the Hill-type formula is proven. The trace formula, normally used in estimating the first eigenvalue, is used to estimate the conjugate point along a geodesic in a Riemannian manifold. Some examples for the calculation of the trace formula are considered in the final section of the paper.