Jump problem and removable singularities for monogenic functions

In this article the jump problem for monogenic functions (Clifford holomorphicity) on the boundary of a Jordan domain in Euclidean spaces is investigated. We shall establish some criteria that imply the uniqueness of the solution in terms of a natural analogue of removable singularities in the plane to ℝⁿ⁺¹ (n ≥ 2). Sufficient conditions to extend monogenically continuous Clifford algebra valued functions across a hypersurface are proved. Communicated by Jenny Harrison     

Hölder norm estimate for the Hilbert transform in Clifford analysis

Let Ω ? ? ⁿ be a Jordan domain with d-summable boundary Γ. The main gol of this paper is to estimate the Hölder norm of a fractal version of the Hilbert transform in the Clifford analysis context acting from Hölder spaces of Clifford algebra valued functions defined on Γ. The explicit expression for the upper bound of the norm provided here is given in terms of the Hölder exponents, the diameter of Γ and certain d-sum (d > d) of the Whitney decomposition of Ω. The result obtained is applied to standard Hilbert transform for domains with left Ahlfors-David regular surface.     

Meshless Galerkin algorithms for boundary integral equations with moving least square approximations

In this paper, we first give error estimates for the moving least square (MLS) approximation in the Hk norm in two dimensions when nodes and weight functions satisfy certain conditions. This two-dimensional error results can be applied to the surface of a three-dimensional domain. Then combining boundary integral equations (BIEs) and the MLS approximation, a meshless Galerkin algorithm, the Galerkin boundary node method (GBNM), is presented. The optimal asymptotic error estimates of the GBNM for three-dimensional BIEs are derived. Finally, taking the Dirichlet problem of Laplace equation as an example, we set up a framework for error estimates of the GBNM for boundary value problems in three dimensions.     

A Novel Time‐Domain BIEM for Wave Propagation Analysis in Anisotropic Solids With Cracks

Analysis of elastic wave propagation in anisotropic solids with cracks is of particular interest to quantitative non‐destructive testing and fracture mechanics. For this purpose, a novel time‐domain boundary integral equation method (BIEM) is presented in this paper. A finite crack in an unbounded elastic solid of general anisotropy subjected to transient elastic wave loading is considered. Two‐dimensional plane strain or plane stress condition is assumed. The initial‐boundary value problem is formulated as a set of hypersingular time‐domain traction boundary integral equations (BIEs) with the crack‐opening‐displacements (CODs) as unknown quantities. A time‐stepping scheme is developed for solving the hypersingular time‐domain BIEs. The scheme uses the convolution quadrature formula of Lubich [1] for temporal convolution and a Galerkin method for spatial discretization of the BIEs. An important feature of the present time‐domain BIEM is that it uses the Laplace‐domain instead of the more complicated time‐domain Green's functions. Fourier integral representations of Laplace‐domain Green's functions are applied. No special technique is needed in the present time‐domain BIEM for evaluating hypersingular integrals.     

A Hermitian Cauchy formula on a domain with fractal boundary

Euclidean Clifford analysis is a higher dimensional function theory offering a refinement of classical harmonic analysis. The theory is centered around the concept of monogenic functions, i.e. null solutions of a first order vector valued rotation invariant differential operator called Dirac operator, which factorizes the Laplacian; monogenic functions may thus also be seen as a generalization of holomorphic functions in the complex plane. Hermitian Clifford analysis offers yet a refinement of the Euclidean case; it focusses on the simultaneous null solutions, called Hermitian (or h-) monogenic functions, of two Hermitian Dirac operators which are invariant under the action of the unitary group. In Brackx et al. (2009) [8] a Clifford-Cauchy integral representation formula for h-monogenic functions has been established in the case of domains with smooth boundary, however the approach followed cannot be extended to the case where the boundary of the considered domain is fractal. At present, we investigate an alternative approach which will enable us to define in this case a Hermitian Cauchy integral over a fractal closed surface, leading to several types of integral representation formulae, including the Cauchy and Borel-Pompeiu representations.     

$${\overline{\partial}}$$ -problem for an overdetermined system with two higher dimensional variables

Our main purpose is to describe necessary and sufficient conditions for the solvability of the \({{\overline\partial}}\) -problem for biregular complex Clifford algebra valued functions of two higher dimensional variables in even dimensional Euclidean spaces. Since the biregular function theory falls naturally from the so-called isotonic Clifford analysis, the main idea of the proof is based on the notion of biregular-conjugate harmonic functions to be introduced here. Besides, whenever the \({{\overline\partial}}\) -problem is solvable, we give the general solution of it in a quite explicit form.     

泛Clifford分析中的Laurent展式和留数定理

该文由泛Clifford分析中在特异边界上的Cauchy积分式得出了具有孤立奇点的LR正则函数在其相应的Laurent域上的Laurent展式，并由此给出了留数的定义，得出了类似于经典函数理论的留数定理。     

The norm and the essential norm of the double layer elastic and hydrodynamic potentials in the space of continuous functions

We study a class of matrix integral operators which appear as limit values of the double layer potentials. We find general representations for the norms and for the essential norms of such operators in the space of continuous vector-valued functions. These representations are specified for boundary integral operators of linear isotropic elasticity theory and hydrodynamics of viscous incompressible fluid under the assumption that there is an angle point on the boundary of a plane domain and a conic point or an edge on the boundary of a three-dimensional domain.     

Runge approximation theorems in complex Clifford analysis together with some of their applications

A number of Runge approximation theorems are proved for complex Clifford algebra valued holomorphic functions which either satisfy the holomorphic, homogeneous Dirac equation, or complex Laplacian. The results are applied to establish analogues of the homological version of the Mittag-Leffler theorem.     

The Paley-Wiener Theorem in R with the Clifford Analysis Setting

We prove the Paley-Wiener Theorem in the Clifford algebra setting. As an application we derive the corresponding result for conjugate harmonic functions.     

Explicit solutions of the inhomogeneous dirac equation

In this paper we establish a general principle which may be used to construct many explicit solutions to special inhomogeneous Dirac equations with distributional right-hand side. These solutions are presented as series of products of Clifford algebra valued functions which themselves satisfy Dirac equations in a lower dimension. We also present several special examples, including plane waves, zonal functions, Cauchy kernels and electromagnetic fields.     

Clifford分析中双曲调和函数的一种边值问题

本文讨论Ｃｌｉｆｆｏｒｄ分析中双曲调和函数的积分表达式及其一种边值问题解的存在性．所得结果推广了１９９２年Ｈ．Ｌｅｕｔｗｉｌｅｒ［１］的结果．     

Some Riemann boundary value problems in Clifford analysis

In this paper, we mainly study the R_m (m>0) Riemann boundary value problems for functions with values in a Clifford algebra C?(V_{3, 3}). We prove a generalized Liouville‐type theorem for harmonic functions and biharmonic functions by combining the growth behaviour estimates with the series expansions for k‐monogenic functions. We obtain the result under only one growth condition at infinity by using the integral representation formulas for harmonic functions and biharmonic functions. By using the Plemelj formula and the integral representation formulas, a more generalized Liouville theorem for harmonic functions and biharmonic functions are presented. Combining the Plemelj formula and the integral representation formulas with the above generalized Liouville theorem, we prove that the R_m (m>0) Riemann boundary value problems for monogenic functions, harmonic functions and biharmonic functions are solvable. Explicit representation formulas of the solutions are given. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Boundary value problems for two types of degenerate elliptic systems in R~4

Firstly, the Riemann boundary value problem for a kind of degenerate elliptic system of the first order equations in R~4 is proposed. Then, with the help of the one-to-one correspondence between the theory of Clifford valued generalized regular functions and that of the degenerate elliptic system's solution, the boundary value problem as stated above is transformed into a boundary value problem related to the generalized regular functions in Clifford analysis. Moreover, the solution of the Riemann boundary value problem for the degenerate elliptic system is explicitly described by using a kind of singular integral operator. Finally, the conditions for the existence of solutions of the oblique derivative problem for another kind of degenerate elliptic system of the first order equations in R~4 are derived.     

The Szeg? Metric Associated to Hardy Spaces of Clifford Algebra Valued Functions and Some Geometric Properties

In analogy to complex function theory we introduce a Szeg? metric in the context of hypercomplex function theory dealing with functions that take values in a Clifford algebra. In particular, we are dealing with Clifford algebra valued functions that are annihilated by the Euclidean Dirac operator in \mathbbR^m+1{\mathbb{R}^{m+1}} . These are often called monogenic functions. As a consequence of the isometry between two Hardy spaces of monogenic functions on domains that are related to each other by a conformal map, the generalized Szeg? metric turns out to have a pseudo-invariance under M?bius transformations. This property is crucially applied to show that the curvature of this metric is always negative on bounded domains. Furthermore, it allows us to establish that this metric is complete on bounded domains.     

Fueter polynomials in discrete Clifford analysis

Discrete Clifford analysis is a higher dimensional discrete function theory, based on skew Weyl relations. The basic notions are discrete monogenic functions, i.e. Clifford algebra valued functions in the kernel of a discrete Dirac operator. In this paper, we introduce the discrete Fueter polynomials, which form a basis of the space of discrete spherical monogenics, i.e. discrete monogenic, homogeneous polynomials. Their definition is based on a Cauchy–Kovalevskaya extension principle. We present the explicit construction for this discrete Fueter basis, in arbitrary dimension m and for arbitrary homogeneity degree k.     

Solution of exterior problem using ellipsoidal artificial boundary

In this paper, we present a general ellipsoidal artificial boundary method for three-dimensional exterior problem. The exact artificial boundary condition, which is expressed explicitly by the series concerning the ellipsoidal harmonic functions, is derived and then an equivalent problem in a bounded domain is presented. The error estimates show that the convergence rate depends on the mesh parameter, the number of terms used in the exact artificial boundary condition, and the location of the artificial boundary.     

Analysis of a FEM–BEM model posed on the conducting domain for the time-dependent eddy current problem

The three-dimensional eddy current time-dependent problem is considered. We formulate it in terms of two variables, one lying only on the conducting domain and the other on its boundary. We combine finite elements (FEM) and boundary elements (BEM) to obtain a FEM–BEM coupled variational formulation. We establish the existence and uniqueness of the solution in the continuous and the fully discrete case. Finally, we investigate the convergence order of the fully discrete scheme.     

Meshfree isoparametric finite point interpolation method (IFPIM) with weak and strong forms for evaporative laser drilling

An isoparametric finite point interpolation method (IFPIM) with weak and strong forms has been developed to analyze evaporative laser drilling. The method is based on isoparametric finite point representation of the unknowns in the influence domain. The local influence domains are mapped onto a master domain where the shape functions and their derivatives are known. The solution in the master domain is approximated by a linear combination of shape functions. The present method employs a simple strong form in the domain and a weak form on the boundary. Three different types of boundary conditions considered are of essential, convection, and laser irradiation type. The problem is geometrically nonlinear because the domain is not known a priori due to material removal in drilling. An iterative scheme is used to solve the nonlinear problem. The material removal is handled by redistributing points in the domain. This renders the point distribution non-uniform as in random distribution. The numerical results show excellent agreement with those by FEM and BEM in terms of groove shape, temperature and heat flux distributions, and amount of material removal. The results are superior to those from the isoparametric finite point interpolation methods with only strong forms.     

泛Clifford分析中无界域上的Cauchy积分公式和Cauchy-Pompeiu公式

本文研究了泛Clifford分析中的Cauchy积分公式和Cauchy-Pompeiu公式.通过引入修正的Cauchy核,得出了取值在泛Clifford代数上的两公式在无界域上的表达式.此两公式是有界域上的相应结果的推广,并为研究无界域上的边值问题打下了基础.