# Homework Help: Fixed points of map and norm

1. Dec 2, 2012

### cummings12332

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

3. The attempt at a solution

set x(t)=1+∫2cos(s(f^2(s)))ds(from 0 to t) then check x(0)=1+∫2cos(s(f^2(s)))ds(from 0 to 0)=1 then the initial condition hold, by FTC, we have dx(t)/dt=2cos(tx^(t)), then solutions can be found as fixed points of the map

but for secound part [0,T] i dont know how to begin can anyone help me ???

2. Dec 2, 2012

### micromass

Shouldn't that f be an x in this case?

You have a map $\Theta:\mathcal{C}([0,T],\mathbb{R})\rightarrow \mathcal{C}([0,T],\mathbb{R})$ such that

$$\Theta(f):[0,T]\rightarrow \mathbb{R}:t\rightarrow 1+\int_0^t 2\cos(sf^2(s))ds$$

Strictly speaking, you first need to check that $\Theta(f)$ is in fact continuous before you can say that the codomain of $\Theta$ is $\mathcal{C}([0,T],\mathbb{R})$.

Now, you need to find out when $\Theta$ is a contraction. Can you tell us what that means??

Also, here is a LaTeX guide on how to post mathematical equations: https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=3977517&postcount=3 It would help us a lot if you would use this to make your equations more readable.

3. Dec 3, 2012

### cummings12332

how to say that $\Theta(f)$ is continuous??? i just dont know how to prove here. if it is then i know how to solve the problem now,many thanks

Last edited: Dec 3, 2012
4. Dec 3, 2012

### micromass

Fundamental theorem of calculus.