Solution of variable order fractional differential equations using Homotopy Analysis Method

Abstract

In the present article an endeavor is made to solve the variable order fractional diffusion equations using a powerful method viz., Homotopy Analysis method. It is demonstrated how the method can be used while solving approximately two types of variable order fractional diffusion equations having physical importance. Numerical simulation results show that the method is reliable and effective for solving fractional order diffusion equations even when the order of the derivative is varying with respect to space or time or both or it is dependent upon some other parameters.