Simultaneous null controllability of parabolic equations with nonlocal terms (Q6567498)

This paper addresses a null controllability problem related to nonlinear parabolic equations found in mathematical biology. The authors of this paper study a system consisting of two equations with nonlocal nonlinearity within a bounded domain \(\Omega\) of \(\mathbb{R}^N\), where \(N\) is a sufficiently small positive integer. Such models are applicable to studying the dynamics of biological systems, specifically in describing the migration of populations (such as bacteria in a container). The goal of this study is to identify a control strategy that is applicable to both equations, enabling the achievement of null controllability for the system under certain state constraints. A recent study tackled a similar control problem concerning the Laplace operator, and this paper builds upon and extends those findings.\N\NFor the entire collection see [Zbl 1466.93008].