Approximation of Distributions by Parametric Sets

Let P be a probability distribution on a separable metric space (S,d). We study the following problem of approximation of a distribution P by a set from a given class A2 ^S : W(A,P) _S (d(x,A))P(dx)min _AA , where is a nondecreasing function. A special case where A is a parametric class A={A():T} is considered in detail. Our main interest is to obtain convergence results for sequences {A ^* _n }, where A ^* _n is an optimal set for a measure P _n satisfying P _n P, as n.     

Large-Deviation Local Theorem for Additive Functionals of a Markov Gaussian Field. I

We prove a local limit theorem (LLT) on Cramer-type large deviations for sums S _V = _t V ( _t ), where _t , t Z , 1, is a Markov Gaussian random field, V Z , and is a bounded Borel function. We get an estimate from below for the variance of S _V and construct two classes of functions , for which the LLT of large deviations holds.     

Semiregular Large Sets

We develop the notion of t-homogeneous, G-semiregular large sets of t-designs, show that there are infinitely many 3-homogeneous PSL(2, q)-semiregular large sets when q 3 mod 4, two sporadic 3-homogeneous AL(1,32)-semiregular large sets, and no other interesting t-homogeneous G-semiregular large sets for t 3.     

Über Automorphismenbahnen von Elementen u≠O mit (ad u)3=αad u in endlichdimensionalen einfachen komplexen Lie-Algebren

In this paper we study certain semisimple elements in simple complex Koecher-Tits-constructions from Jordan-triplesystems. Let L be a finite dimensional simple complex Lie-Algebra and u O an element in L with (ad u)³=-ad u. Then there is a compact real form L of L, which contains u. The involutorial automorphism id_L+2 (ad_Lu)² of L induces a Cartan-decomposition of a real form L (u) of L and this gives us a criterion of conjugacy under Aut L for two such elements u₁, u₂L.Using this result, we show that the number of conjugacy classes of elements uL (u O) with (ad u)³=ad u (\{O}, under Aut L is equal to the number of similarity classes of Jordantriplesystems, the Koecher-Tits-construction of which is isomorphic to L. The corresponding data are finally listed for all possible types of L.     

A finite characterization ofK-matrices in dimensions less than four

The class of realn × n matricesM, known asK-matrices, for which the linear complementarity problemw – Mz = q, w 0, z 0, w ^T z =0 has a solution wheneverw – Mz =q, w 0, z 0 has a solution is characterized for dimensionsn <4. The characterization is finite and practical. Several necessary conditions, sufficient conditions, and counterexamples pertaining toK-matrices are also given. A finite characterization of completelyK-matrices (K-matrices all of whose principal submatrices are alsoK-matrices) is proved for dimensions <4.Partially supported by NSF Grant MCS-8207217.Research partially supported by NSF Grant No. ECS-8401081.     

On convex multipliers of convergence of some classes of bivariate fourier series

- ()N²,L _F ( ) — , 2- , {s _m() f} -L. — . (L _F( ),L _F( ) ={(k)} (kZ²) , fL_F( ) f , , L _F( ). - ={()} ={()} , n(())m()n(()+()) . R() , .. - . , . (L _F ( ),L _F ( )) , R(,)=O(1) (x).

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The author wishes to express his gratitude to S. A.Teljakovski for setting the problem and for his attention to this paper.     

Estimate of the modulus of continuity of the generalized solutions of certain singular parabolic equations

One considers singular parabolic equations of the form (u)/t–u0,where sign u is a multivalued function, equal to -I for u<0, to 1 for u>0, and to the segment [-I,I] for u=0. Such a class of equations contains, in particular, the model for the two-phase Stefan problem, the porous medium equation, and the plasma equation. For the bounded generalized solutions u(x,t) of the indicated equations (without the assumption u/L²one has established a qualified local estimate of the modulus of continuity.Translated from Zapiski Nauchnykh Seminarov Leningradskogo Otdeleniya Matematicheskogo Ins'tituta im. V. A. Steklova AN SSSR, Vol. 147, pp. 49–71, 1985.     

The Higher K-Theory of Real Curves

If X is a smooth curve defined over the real numbers , we show that K _n (X) is the sum of a divisible group and a finite elementary Abelian 2-group when n 2. We determine the torsion subgroup of K _n (X), which is a finite sum of copies of and 2, only depending on the topological invariants of X() and X(), and show that (for n 2) these torsion subgroups are periodic of order 8.     

Les classes de Chern des représentations galoisiennes complexes

Let F be a field, G _F its absolute Galois group, : G _FGL(C) a continuous complex representation of G _F and c _i() H_2i(F, Z) its Chern classes. We show, under a mild assumption on F. that c _i ()=0 for all i2. For general F, one has that 2c_i ()=0 for all i 2.

Cette dernière condition résulte en fait de la continuité de .     

Equivalent Sets of Solutions of the Klein–Gordon Equation with a Constant Electric Field

We argue extensively in favor of our earlier choice of the in and out states (among the solutions of a wave equation with one-dimensional potential). In this connection, we study the nonstationary and stationary families of complete sets of solutions of the Klein–Gordon equation with a constant electric field. A nonstationary set _Pv consists of the solutions with the quantum number p _v=p ⁰ v–p₃. It can be obtained from the nonstationary set _P3 with the quantum number p ₃ by a boost along the x ₃ axis (in the direction of the electric field) with the velocity –v. By changing the gauge, we can bring the solutions in all sets to the same potential without changing quantum numbers. Then the transformations of solutions in one set (with the quantum number p _v) to the solutions in another set (with the quantum number p _v) have group properties. The stationary solutions and sets have the same properties as the nonstationary ones and are obtainable from stationary solutions with the quantum number p ⁰ by the same boost. It turns out that each set can be obtained from any other by gauge manipulations. All sets are therefore equivalent, and the classification (i.e., assigning the frequency sign and the in and out indices) in any set is determined by the classification in the set _P3, where it is obvious.     

The Adjoints of Dilation Operators on H-Cones

If S is an H-cone and P:SS is a localizable dilation operator on S (i.e., P is additive increasing, contractive, continuous in order from below and s(Ps+t–Pt+Pf)S, s,tS,f(S–S)₊), then it is proved that its adjoint P ^*:S ^*S ^* (i.e., P ^*=P) is also a localizable dilation operator. This is an improvement of a result obtained by G. Mokobodzki in the frame of excessive functions.     

Asymptotics of the partial sums of a set of integral transforms

In this paper, we explore the asymptotic distribution of the zeros of the partial sums of the family of entire functions of order 1 and type 1, defined by G(,,z)=₀ ¹(t)t ^–1×(1–t)^–1e ^zt dt, where Re,Re>0, is Riemann-integrable on [0,1], continuous at t=0, 1 and satisfies (0)(1)0.     

The geometric structure of Chebyshev sets in ℓ<Superscript>∞</Superscript>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>)

A subset M of a normed linear space X is called a Chebyshev set if each x X has a unique nearest point in M. We characterize Chebyshev sets in (n) in geometric terms and study the approximative properties of sections of Chebyshev sets, suns, and strict suns in (n) by coordinate subspaces.__________Translated from Funktsionalnyi Analiz i Ego Prilozheniya, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 1–10, 2005Original Russian Text Copyright © by A. R. AlimovSupported by RFBR grant No.02-01-00248.Translated by A. R. Alimov     

Some functional inequalities and their Baire category properties

Summary In the paper we consider, from a topological point of view, the set of all continuous functionsf:I I for which the unique continuous solution:I – [0, ) of(f(x)) (x, (x)) and(x, (x)) (f(x)) (x, (x)), respectively, is the zero function. We obtain also some corollaries on the qualitative theory of the functional equation(f(x)) = g(x, (x)). No assumption on the iterative behaviour off is imposed.     

Dirichlet Series Associated with Strongly q-Multiplicative Functions

In this work the Dirichlet series associated with real strongly q-multiplicative functions f(n) are studied. We will confine ourselves to the case _i=0 ^q–1 f(i) = 0. It is known that in this case the function _f (s) has an analytic continuation to the whole complex plane as an entire function with trivial zeros on the negative real line. The real function _f (t) satisfying the integral equation with delayed argument for some nonzero real _f naturally appears in the representation of the function _f (s). In this article we find some asymptotic properties of the function _f (s), prove that _f (s) is an entire function of order 2, and also prove that in the region the function _f (s) has only trivial zeros which are simple.     

Computations of K- and L-Theory of Cocompact Planar Groups

The verification of the isomorphism conjectures of Baum and Connes and Farrell and Jones for certain classes of groups is used to compute the algebraic K- and L-theory and the topological K-theory of cocompact planar groups (=cocompact N.E.C-groups) and of groups G appearing in an extension where is a finite group and the conjugation -action on ⁿ is free outside . These computations apply, for instance, to two-dimensional crystallographic groups and cocompact Fuchsian groups.     

Some Problems for Cubic Nonlinear Equations on a Half-Line

The paper deals with a problem of developing an inverse-scattering based formalism for solving problems for the cubic nonlinear (or the modified Korteweg–de Vries (KdV)) equations: q _t +q _xxx +6q ² q _x =0, 0x<, –<t<,q _t +q _xxx –6q ² q _x =0, with the given initial and boundary conditions: q(x,0)=q(x),q(0,t)=p(t), p(t)L ₁(–,). The relation between the solution of the initial-boundary value problem (1), (3), (4) and that of the KdV equation on the half-line is shown. The Cauchy problem for the cubic nonlinear equation: q _t +q _xxx –6|q|² q _x =0, 0x<, –<t<, with the given initial condition (3) is considered also. Here we solve the above problems on the half-line 0x< but with –<t<.     

On the equation of similar profiles

Summary Considerf+ ff+ (1–f²)+ f=0 together with the boundary conditionsf(0)=f(0)=0,f ()=1. If=–1,>0, arbitrary there is at least one solution which satisfies 0<f<1 on (0, ). By the additional conditionf>0 on (0, ) or, alternately 0<1, the uniqueness of the solution is demonstrated.If=1,<0, arbitrary the existence of solutions for which –1<f<0 in some initial interval (0,t) and satisfying generallyf>1 is established. In both problems, bounds forf (0) and qualitative behavior of the solutions are shown.

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Sommario Si consideri il problema definito dall'equazionef+ f f+ (1–f²)+ f=0 e dalle condizioni al contornof(0)=f (0)=0,f()=1. Assumendo=–1,>0, arbitrario si dimostra che esiste almeno una soluzione che soddisfa 0<f<1 nell'intervallo (0, ). Se in aggiunta si ipotizzaf>0 in (0, ), oppure 0<=1, l'unicità délia soluzione è assicurata.Successivamente si considéra il problema di valori al contorno con=1,<0, arbitrario. In questo caso esiste un'intera classe di soluzioni che soddisfano –1<f<0 in un intorno dell'origine e tali chef>1, in generale.Di detti problemi viene studiato il comportamento délle soluzioni e vengono determinate dalle maggiorazioni e minorazioni del valoref(0).

     

The Eta Invariant and the Real Connective K-Theory of the Classifying Space for Quaternion Groups

We express the real connective K-theory groups o_4k–1(B Q ) ofthe quaternion group Q of order = 2 ^j 8 in terms of therepresentation theory of Q by showing o_4k–1(B Q ) = Sp(S ^4k+3/Q )where is any fixed point free representation of Q in U(2k + 2).     

Approximating derivations on ideals ofC *-algebras

For each^*-derivation of a separableC ^*-algebraA and each >0 there is an essential idealI ofA and a self-adjoint multiplierx ofI such that (–ad(ix))|I< and x.