Stability analysis of discrete delta fractional models under summation multipoint constraints for robust engineering systems
When real-world systems like sensor networks or controllers face small disturbances, do their discrete fractional models stay reliable? We tackle this for a critical but unstudied problem: discrete delta fractional equations with summation multipoint boundary conditions (SMBCs). First, we build the mathematical foundation-the Green's function-to prove solutions exist and are unique under Lipschitz conditions. Crucially, we show these solutions are Ulam-Hyers-Rassias stable: even when perturbed, they stay close to the true solution, with explicit guarantees for both uniform and varying disturbances. Testing this on a nonlinear system and a thermal sensor model confirms real-world resilience. This work bridges abstract fractional calculus with engineering robustness, giving designers confidence to deploy these models in next-generation technologies.
Authors
- Eman Al-Sarairah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0223-4711)
- Meraa Arab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5671-8308)
- Dumitru Baleanu
- Majeed Ahmad Yousif
- Pshtiwan Othman Mohammed
Institutions
- Al-Hussein Bin Talal University (JO)
- Uninett (Norway) (NO)
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology (AE)
- University of Zakho (IQ)
- Biruni University (TR)
- King Faisal University (SA)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
- University of Sulaimani (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-42701-x
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Control Systems Design
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Faisal University