In mathematics, specifically the study of differential equations, the Picard–Lindelöf theorem gives a set of conditions under which an initial value problem has a unique solution. It is also known as Picard's existence theorem, the Cauchy–Lipschitz theorem, or the existence and uniqueness theorem. The theorem is named after Émile Picard, Ernst Lindelöf, R… 展开
Proof sketch
A standard proof relies on transforming the differential equation into an integral equation, then applying the Integrating … 展开
Example of non-uniqueness
To understand uniqueness of solutions, contrast the following two examples of first order ordinary differential equations for y(t). Both differential equations will possess a single stationary point y = 0. First, the homog… 展开
Detailed proof
Let where: This is the compact cylinder where f is defined. Let L be the Lipschitz constant of f with respect to the se… 展开
Optimization of the solution's interval
We wish to remove the dependence of the interval Ia on L. To this end, there is a corollary of the Banach fixed-point theorem: if an operator T is a contraction for some n in N, then T has a unique fixed point. Before applying t… 展开
Other existence theorems
The Picard–Lindelöf theorem shows that the solution exists and that it is unique. The Peano existence theorem shows only existence, not uniqueness, but it assumes only that f is continuous in y, instead of Lipschitz continu…展开
Global existence of solution
The Picard–Lindelöf theorem ensures that solutions to initial value problems exist uniquely within a local interval , possibly dependent on each solution. The behavior of solutions beyond this local interval can vary depending … 展开
2025年1月4日 · Picard's method, alternatively known as the method of successive approximations, is a tool primarily used for solving initial-value problems for first-order ordinary …
Learn how to use Picard iteration to find the unique solution of a differential equation y' = f(t, y) with initial condition y(t0) = y0. See examples, conditions on f, and a fixed point theorem.
2024年7月31日 · The Picard’s method is an iterative method and is primarily used for approximating solutions to differential equations. This method of solving a differential equation …
Learn how to use Picard's method to solve systems of differential equations with Lipschitz condition. See the theorem, proof, and lemma for the existence of solutions on a bounded …
Starting with $y_0(x)=1$, apply Picard's method to calculate $y_1(x),y_2(x),y_3(x)$, and compare these results with the exact solution. Solving this IVP with separation of variables, I get that …
One of the most important theorems in Ordinary Di↵erential Equations is Picard’s Existence and Uniqueness Theorem for first-order ordinary di↵erential equations. Why is Picard’s Theorem …