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    An initial-boundary value problem arising in cell population growth modelling : a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Mathematics at Massey University, (Manawatu) Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Mathematics

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    A partial differential equation modelling cell populations undergoing growth and division characterised by size is studied. This equation is a special case of the fragmentation equation studied by Michel et al. [5] with no dispersion term, and the problem is of the initial-boundary value type. Eigenfunction solutions are derived for separable solutions and related properties such as spectrum, uniqueness and unimodality are investigated. We show that the spectrum is continuous and that the decay of the eigenfunctions is exponential at a critical eigenvalue and algebraic otherwise. The existence of a fast decay general solution n(x; t) is then established. The problem can be solved analytically, and it is shown that the solution is unique and smooth. The solution properties are illustrated with some numerical simulations. Finally, the role of exponential decaying eigenfunction solutions is interpreted from the standpoint of the general solution. The asymptotic behaviour as t ! 1 of the general solution is examined. Slow decay eigenfunction solutions are briefly discussed, but their mathematical role remains to be explored.
    Date
    2012
    Author
    Almalki, Adel
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    Massey University
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10179/4247
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