Comparative Analysis and Definitions of Fractional Derivatives

Khurshaid A and Khurshaid H

Published on: 2023-12-31

Abstract

Fractional Calculus (FC) has emerged as a valuable tool in various fields. This study explores the historical development of (FC) and examines prominent definitions regarding Fractional Derivatives (FD), such as the Riemann-Liouville, Grunwald-Letnikov, Caputo Fractional Derivative, Katugampula derivatives, Caputo Fractional Derivative, Caputo-Fabrizio Fractional Derivative and as well as Atangana-Baleanu Fractional Derivative. It critically evaluates their strengths, weaknesses and implications on (FD) equations. The findings contribute to establishing a clearer understanding of Fractional Derivatives (FD) and guiding their appropriate use in practical scenarios. It investigates the impact of different definitions on the properties and behaviors of (FD), providing valuable insights for researchers.

Keywords

Fractional Calculus; Fractional Derivative (FD); Riemann-Liouville FD; Grunwald-Letnikov FD; Caputo FD; Caputo-Fabrizio FD; Atangana-Baleanu FD

Introduction

Fractional Calculus

The study and application of arbitrary order integrals and derivatives is the focus of fractional calculus (FC), a branch of mathematical analysis [9]. Since the FC, non-integer order notion in calculus, has gained popularity over the past four to five decades, is having a significant impact on all the traditional domains of mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering and economics [7].