Generalizations of the Hilbert-Weierstrass Theorem and Tonelli-Morrey Theorem: the Regularity of Solutions of Differential Equations and Optimal Control Problems

Abstract

Two Theorems attributed to Hilbert-Weierstrass and Tonelli-Morrey respectively are two classical studies for the regularity discussion around the solutions of some problems in the realm of Calculus of Variations. Now, since differential equations and optimal control problems with high-order have been growing in the literature, addressing the regularity issues for these problems should be paid more attention. In this regard, here, a generalization for the regularity theorems will be presented. It is desired that these theorems will be useful for researchers to prove the regularity properties of differential equations or optimal control problems.