The Approximation Functional and Interpolation with Perturbed Continuity

The continuity conditions at the endpoints of interpolation theorems, Ta_BjM_j a_Aj for j=0, 1, can be written with the help of the approximation functional: E(t, Ta; B₁, B₀)_L^∞M₀ a_A0 and E(t, Ta; B₀, B₁)_L^∞M₁ a_A1. As a special case of the results we present here we show that in the hypotheses of the interpolation theorem the L^∞ norms can be replaced by BMO( ₊) norms. This leads to a strong version of the Stein-Weiss theorem on interpolation with change of measure. Another application of our results is that the condition fL⁰, i.e., f*L^∞, where f*(γ)=μ{|f|>γ} is the distribution function of f, can be replaced in interpolation with L(p, q) spaces by the weaker f*BMO( ₊).     

On multipartite posets

A poset P=(X,) is m-partite if X has a partition X=X₁X_m such that (1) each X_i forms an antichain in P, and (2) xy implies xX_i and yX_j where i<j. In this article we derive a tight asymptotic upper bound on the order dimension of m-partite posets in terms of m and their bipartite sub-posets in a constructive and elementary way.     

Uniform Kazhdan constant for some families of linear groups

Let R be a ring generated by l elements with stable range r. Assume that the group EL_d(R) has Kazhdan constant ₀>0 for some dr+1. We prove that there exist (₀,l)>0 and , s.t. for every nd, EL_n(R) has a generating set of order k and a Kazhdan constant larger than . As a consequence, we obtain for where n3, a Kazhdan constant which is independent of n w.r.t. generating set of a fixed size.     

Le lemme de Schur pour les représentations orthogonales

Let σ be an orthogonal representation of a group G on a real Hilbert space. We show that σ is irreducible if and only if its commutant σ(G)' is isomorphic to , or . This result is an analogue of the classical Schur lemma for unitary representations. In both cases (orthogonal and unitary), a representation is irreducible if and only if its commutant is a field. If σ is irreducible, we show that there exists a unitary irreducible representation π of G such that the complexification σ is unitarily equivalent to π if σ(G)' , to π π̄ if σ(G)' , and to π π if σ(G)' (here π̄ denotes the contragredient representation of π). These results are classical for a finite-dimensional σ, but seem to be new in the general case.     

A vanishing theorem on Kaehler Finsler manifolds

Let M be a connected compact complex manifold endowed with a strongly pseudoconvex complex Finsler metric F. In this paper, we first define the complex horizontal Laplacian □_h and complex vertical Laplacian □_v on the holomorphic tangent bundle T^1,0M of M, and then we obtain a precise relationship among □_h,□_v and the Hodge–Laplace operator on (T^1,0M,,), where , is the induced Hermitian metric on T^1,0M by F. As an application, we prove a vanishing theorem of holomorphic p-forms on M under the condition that F is a Kaehler Finsler metric on M.     

Theorems about the attractor for incompressible non-Newtonian flow driven by external forces that are rapidly oscillating in time but have a smooth average

This paper discusses the incompressible non-Newtonian fluid with rapidly oscillating external forces g(x,t)=g(x,t,t/) possessing the average g⁰(x,t) as →0⁺, where 0<₀<1. Firstly, with assumptions (A₁)–(A₅) on the functions g(x,t,ξ) and g⁰(x,t), we prove that the Hausdorff distance between the uniform attractors and in space H, corresponding to the oscillating equations and the averaged equation, respectively, is less than O() as →0⁺. Then we establish that the Hausdorff distance between the uniform attractors and in space V is also less than O() as →0⁺. Finally, we show for each [0,₀].     

Preliminary test estimators and phi-divergence measures in generalized linear models with binary data

We consider the problem of estimation of the parameters in Generalized Linear Models (GLM) with binary data when it is suspected that the parameter vector obeys some exact linear restrictions which are linearly independent with some degree of uncertainty. Based on minimum -divergence estimation (ME), we consider some estimators for the parameters of the GLM: Unrestricted ME, restricted ME, Preliminary ME, Shrinkage ME, Shrinkage preliminary ME, James–Stein ME, Positive-part of Stein-Rule ME and Modified preliminary ME. Asymptotic bias as well as risk with a quadratic loss function are studied under contiguous alternative hypotheses. Some discussion about dominance among the estimators studied is presented. Finally, a simulation study is carried out.     

LOCAL TIME ANALYSIS OF ADDITIVE LEVY PROCESSES WITH DIFFERENT L(E)VY EXPONENTS

Let X1 XN be independent, classical Levy processes on R^d with Levy exponents ψ1,…, ψN, respectively. The corresponding additive Levy process is defined as the following N-parameter random field on R^d, X（t） △= X1（t1） ＋ ... ＋ XN（tN）, At∈N. Under mild regularity conditions on the ψi＇s, we derive estimate for the local and uniform moduli of continuity of local times of X = {X（t）; t ∈R^N}.     

Attractors of the reaction-diffusion systems with rapidly oscillating coefficients and their homogenization

The following reaction-diffusion system in spatially non-homogeneous almost-periodic media is considered in a bounded domain : (1)∂_tu=Au−f(u)+g, u|_∂Ω=0. Here u=(u¹,…,u^k) is an unknown vector-valued function, f is a given nonlinear interaction function and the second order elliptic operator A has the following structure: where a_ij^l(y) are given almost-periodic functions. We prove that, under natural assumptions on the nonlinear term f(u), the longtime behavior of solutions of (1) can be described in terms of the global attractor of the associated dynamical system and that the attractors  , 0<<₀1, converge to the attractor of the homogenized problem (1) as →0. Moreover, in the particular case of periodic media, we give explicit estimates for the distance between the non-homogenized and the homogenized attractors in terms of the parameter .     

Strong and uniform mean stability of cosine and sine operator functions

It is first observed that a uniformly bounded cosine operator function C() and the associated sine function S() are totally non-stable. Then, using a zero-one law for the Abel limit of a closed linear operator, we prove some results concerning strong mean stability and uniform mean stability of C(). Among them are: (1) C() is strongly (C,1)-mean stable (or (C,2)-mean stable, or Abel-mean stable) if and only if 0ρ(A)σ_c(A); (2) C() is uniformly (C,2)-mean stable if and only if S() is uniformly (C,1)-mean stable, if and only if , if and only if , if and only if C() is uniformly Abel-mean stable, if and only if S() is uniformly Abel-mean stable, if and only if 0ρ(A).     

Arithmetic progressions consisting of unlike powers

In this paper we present some new results about unlike powers in arithmetic progression. We prove among other things that for given k 4 and L 3 there are only finitely many arithmetic progressions of the form with x_i , gcd(x₀, x_l) = 1 and 2 l_i L for i = 0, 1, …, k − 1. Furthermore, we show that, for L = 3, the progression (1, 1,…, 1) is the only such progression up to sign. Our proofs involve some well-known theorems of Faltings [9], Darmon and Granville [6] as well as Chabauty's method applied to superelliptic curves.     

On Mean Convergence of Lagrange Interpolation for General Arrays

For n1, let {x_jn}ⁿ_j=1 be n distinct points in a compact set K and letL_n[·] denote the corresponding Lagrange interpolation operator. Let v be a suitably restricted function on K. What conditions on the array {x_jn}_1jn, n1 ensure the existence of p>0 such that lim_n→∞ (f−L_n[f]) v_Lp(K)=0 for very continuous f: K→ ? We show that it is necessary and sufficient that there exists r>0 with sup_n1 π_nv_Lr(K) ∑ⁿ_j=1 (1/|π′_n| (x_jn))<∞. Here for n1, π_n is a polynomial of degree n having {x_jn}ⁿ_j=1 as zeros. The necessity of this condition is due to Ying Guang Shi.     

Classification Theorems for General Orthogonal Polynomials on the Unit Circle

The set of all probability measures σ on the unit circle splits into three disjoint subsets depending on properties of the derived set of {|_n|²dσ}_n0, denoted by Lim(σ). Here {_n}_n0 are orthogonal polynomials in L²(dσ). The first subset is the set of Rakhmanov measures, i.e., of σ with {m}=Lim(σ), m being the normalized (m( )=1) Lebesgue measure on . The second subset Mar( ) consists of Markoff measures, i.e., of σ with mLim(σ), and is in fact the subject of study for the present paper. A measure σ, belongs to Mar( ) iff there are >0 and l>0 such that sup{|a_n+j|:0jl}>, n=0,1,2,…,{a_n} is the Geronimus parameters (=reflectioncoefficients) of σ. We use this equivalence to describe the asymptotic behavior of the zeros of the corresponding orthogonal polynomials (see Theorem G). The third subset consists of σ with {m}Lim(σ). We show that σ is ratio asymptotic iff either σ is a Rakhmanov measure or σ satisfies the López condition (which implies σMar( )). Measures σ satisfying Lim(σ)={ν} (i.e., weakly asymptotic measures) are also classified. Either ν is the sum of equal point masses placed at the roots of zⁿ=λ, λ , n=1,2,…, or ν is the equilibrium measure (with respect to the logarithmic kernel) for the inverse image under an m-preserving endomorphism z→zⁿ, n=1,2,…, of a closed arc J (including J= ) with removed open concentric arc J₀ (including J₀=). Next, weakly asymptotic measures are completely described in terms of their Geronimus parameters. Finally, we obtain explicit formulae for the parameters of the equilibrium measures ν and show that these measures satisfy {ν}=Lim(ν).     

On the reducibility of a class of nonlinear quasi-periodic system with small perturbation parameter near zero equilibrium point

This work focuses on the reducibility of the following real nonlinear analytical quasiperiodic system:

where A is a real 2×2 constant matrix, and f(t,0,)=O() and ∂_xf(t,0,)=O() as →0. With some non-resonant conditions of the frequencies with the eigenvalues of A and without any nondegeneracy condition with respect to , by an affine analytic quasiperiodic transformation we change the system to a suitable norm form at the zero equilibrium for most of the sufficiently small perturbation parameter .     

Weak Copositive and Intertwining Approximation

It is known that shape preserving approximation has lower rates than unconstrained approximation. This is especially true for copositive and intertwining approximations. ForfL_p, 1p<∞, the former only has rateω(f, n⁻¹)_p, and the latter cannot even be bounded byC f_p. In this paper, we discuss various ways to relax the restrictions in these approximations and conclude that the most sensible way is the so-calledalmostcopositive/intertwining approximation in which one relaxes the restriction on the approximants in a neighborhood of radiusΔ_n(y_j) of each sign changey_j.     

Point spectra of partially power-bounded operators

Let T be an operator on a separable Banach space, and denote by σ_p(T) its point spectrum. We answer a question left open in (Israel J. Math. 146 (2005) 93–110) by showing that it is possible that be uncountable, yet Tⁿ∞. We further investigate the relationship between the growth of sequences (n_k) such that sup_kT^n_k<∞ and the possible size of .Analogous results are also derived for continuous operator semigroups (T_t)_t0.     

Magnetic field line diffusion coefficient and Kolmogorov entropy in the percolation regime

We report on the numerical computation of the diffusion coefficient D and Kolmogorov entropy h of magnetic field lines extending from the quasilinear up to the percolation regime, using a numerical code where one can change both the turbulence level δB/B₀ and the turbulence anisotropy l/l. For the diffusion coefficient, we find that the percolation scaling is reproduced. On the contrary, we find that the proposed percolation scaling of h is not reproduced, but rather a saturation of h is obtained. Also, we find that the Kolmogorov entropy depends only on the Kubo number R=(δB/B₀)(l/l), and not separately on δB/B₀ and l/l. We apply the results to electron transport in solar coronal loops, which involves the use of the Rechester and Rosenbluth diffusion coefficient, and show that the study of transport in the percolation regime is required.     

On groups with conjugacy classes of distinct sizes

A finite group G is called an ah-group if any two distinct conjugacy classes of G have distinct cardinality. We show that if G is an ah-group, then the non-abelian socle of G is isomorphic to one of the following:

1. , for 1a5, a≠2.

2. A₈.

3. PSL(3,4)^e, for 1e10.

4. A₅×PSL(3,4)^e, for 1e10.

Based on this result, we virtually show that if G is an ah-group with π(G) 2,3,5,7 , then F(G)≠1, or equivalently, that G has an abelian normal subgroup.In addition, we show that if G is an ah-group of minimal size which is not isomorphic to S₃, then the non-abelian socle of G is either trivial or isomorphic to one of the following:

1. , for 3a5.

2. PSL(3,4)^e, for 1e10.

Our research lead us to interesting results related to transitivity and homogeneousity in permutation groups, and to subgroups of wreath products of form Z₂S_n. These results are of independent interest and are located in appendices for greater autonomy.     

On the Norm of the Metric Projections

LetXbe a Banach space. GivenMa subspace ofXwe denote withP_Mthe metric projection ontoM. We defineπ(X) sup{P_M: Ma proximinal subspace ofX}. In this paper we give a bound forπ(X). In particular, whenX=L_p, we obtain the inequality P_M2^|2/p−1|, for every subspaceMofL_p. We also show thatπ(X)=π(X*).