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A second-order dynamical system for solving inverse quasi-variational inequalities and its application.
Ting Gan1, Vajahat Karim Khan2, Md Kalimuddin Ahmad2
1School of Foreign Languages, Jimei University, Xiamen, China.
Plos One
|March 19, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a dynamical system for solving inverse quasi-variational inequalities (IQVIs). The research confirms the system
Area of Science:
- Numerical analysis
- Optimization theory
- Dynamical systems
Background:
- Inverse quasi-variational inequalities (IQVIs) are crucial in optimization and game theory.
- Solving IQVIs efficiently remains a significant challenge in computational mathematics.
- Dynamical systems offer a novel approach to addressing complex inequality problems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and analyze a second-order dynamical system for solving IQVIs in Hilbert spaces.
- To establish the existence, uniqueness, and stability of solutions for the proposed dynamical system.
- To develop and evaluate a discrete-time algorithm for practical implementation and convergence analysis.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of a second-order dynamical system for IQVIs with strongly monotone and Lipschitz continuous operators.
- Theoretical analysis to prove the existence and uniqueness of strong global solutions.
- Derivation of a discrete-time version leading to a relaxed inertial projection algorithm.
- Lyapunov function-based stability analysis.
- Numerical experiments to validate theoretical findings.
Main Results:
- Existence and uniqueness of strong global solutions for the dynamical system are proven under standard assumptions.
- A discrete-time relaxed inertial projection algorithm is derived, demonstrating linear convergence rates.
- The stability of the dynamical system is rigorously verified using Lyapunov functions.
- Numerical simulations confirm the theoretical predictions and illustrate the system's effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The proposed second-order dynamical system provides a robust framework for solving IQVIs.
- The derived discrete-time algorithm offers an efficient and convergent method for practical applications.
- The study enhances the understanding of dynamical systems in the context of inequality problems.
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