A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional Derivative

In this paper, we investigate the regularization of the backward problem for a diffusion process with a time-fractional derivative. We propose a novel double-parameter regularization scheme that integrates the quasi-reversibility method for the governing equation with the quasi-boundary method. Theo...

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Main Authors: Qun Chen, Zewen Wang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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description In this paper, we investigate the regularization of the backward problem for a diffusion process with a time-fractional derivative. We propose a novel double-parameter regularization scheme that integrates the quasi-reversibility method for the governing equation with the quasi-boundary method. Theoretical analysis establishes the regularity and the convergence analysis of the regularized solution, along with a convergence rate under an <i>a-priori</i> regularization parameter choice rule in the general-dimensional case. Finally, numerical experiments validate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.
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spelling doaj-art-ad11c4d6f22b43b0b5d2eee9978ae0322025-08-20T03:07:58ZengMDPI AGFractal and Fractional2504-31102025-07-019745910.3390/fractalfract9070459A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional DerivativeQun Chen0Zewen Wang1School of Mathematics and Statistics, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, ChinaSchool of Arts and Sciences, Guangzhou Maritime University, Guangzhou 510725, ChinaIn this paper, we investigate the regularization of the backward problem for a diffusion process with a time-fractional derivative. We propose a novel double-parameter regularization scheme that integrates the quasi-reversibility method for the governing equation with the quasi-boundary method. Theoretical analysis establishes the regularity and the convergence analysis of the regularized solution, along with a convergence rate under an <i>a-priori</i> regularization parameter choice rule in the general-dimensional case. Finally, numerical experiments validate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/9/7/459backward problemtime-fractional diffusion equationdouble-parameter regularizationconvergence rate
spellingShingle Qun Chen
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A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional Derivative
Fractal and Fractional
backward problem
time-fractional diffusion equation
double-parameter regularization
convergence rate
title A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional Derivative
title_full A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional Derivative
title_fullStr A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional Derivative
title_full_unstemmed A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional Derivative
title_short A Double-Parameter Regularization Scheme for the Backward Diffusion Problem with a Time-Fractional Derivative
title_sort double parameter regularization scheme for the backward diffusion problem with a time fractional derivative
topic backward problem
time-fractional diffusion equation
double-parameter regularization
convergence rate
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/9/7/459
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