Approximate Controllability of Fractional Evolution Equations with Nonlocal Conditions via Operator Theory

Abstract

This paper investigates the existence and uniqueness of mild solutions, as well as the approximate controllability, of a class of fractional evolution equations with nonlocal conditions in Hilbert spaces. Sufficient conditions for approximate controllability are established through a novel approach to the approximate solvability of semilinear operator equations. The methodology utilizes Green's function and constructs a control function based on the Gramian controllability operator. The analysis is based on Schauder's fixed point theorem and the theory of fractional order solution operators and resolvent operators. To demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed theoretical results, an illustrative example is provided.