Positive solutions for the one-dimensional \(p\)-Laplacian (Q5906675)

The two point boundary value problem \((\varphi_ p(u'))' + f(t,u) = 0\), \(u(a) = 0 = u(b)\), where \(\varphi_ p (s) = | s |^{p-2} s\) and \((\varphi_ p (u'))'\) is one dimensional \(p\)-Laplacian, \(p>1\), is considered. The question of existence of positive solutions for the above boundary value problem is discussed in the paper.