Semilinear evolution equations in abstract spaces and applications

The existence of mild solutions is obtained, for a semilinear multivalued equation in a reflexive Banach space. Weakly compact valued nonlinear terms are considered, combined with strongly continuous evolution operators generated by the linear part. A continuation principle or a fixed point theorem are used, according to the various regularity and growth conditions assumed. Applications to the study of parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations are given.