On pulsatile flow of a viscous fluid in a rotating channel

A study is made on the pulsatile flow superposed on a steady laminar flow of a viscous fluid in a parallel plate channel rotating with an angular velocity Ω about an axis perpendicular to the plates. An exact solution of the governing equations of motion is obtained. The solution in dimensionless form contain two parametersK ²=ΩL ²/v which is reciprocal of Ekmann Number and frequency parameter σ=αL ²/v. The effects of these parameters on the principal flow characters such as mean sectional velocity and shear stresses at the plates have been examined. For large σ andK ² the flow near the plates has a multiple boundary layer character.     

Combined effects of free and forced convection on magnetohydrodynamic flow in a rotating channel

The steady flow in a channel rotating with an angular velocity \(\vec \Omega \) and subjected to a constant transverse magnetic field is analysed. An exact solution of the governing equations is obtained. The solution in the dimensionless form contains three parameters: the Grash of number,G, the Hartmann number,M ² and the rotation parameter,K ². The effects of these parameters on the velocity and magnetic field distributions are studied. For large values ofK ² andM ², there arise thin boundary layers on the walls of the channel which may be identified as the Ekman-Hartmann layers.     

A finite difference scheme of improved accuracy on a priori adapted grids for a singularly perturbed parabolic convection-diffusion equation

In the case of the Dirichlet problem for a singularly perturbed parabolic convection-diffusion equation with a small parameter ɛ multiplying the higher order derivative, a finite difference scheme of improved order of accuracy that converges almost ɛ-uniformly (that is, the convergence rate of this scheme weakly depends on ɛ) is constructed. When ɛ is not very small, this scheme converges with an order of accuracy close to two. For the construction of the scheme, we use the classical monotone (of the first order of accuracy) approximations of the differential equation on a priori adapted locally uniform grids that are uniform in the domains where the solution is improved. The boundaries of such domains are determined using a majorant of the singular component of the grid solution. The accuracy of the scheme is improved using the Richardson technique based on two embedded grids. The resulting scheme converges at the rate of O((ɛ⁻¹ N ^−K ln² N)² + N ⁻²ln⁴ N + N ₀⁻²) as N, N ₀ → ∞, where N and N ₀ determine the number of points in the meshes in x and in t, respectively, and K is a prescribed number of iteration steps used to improve the grid solution. Outside the σ-neighborhood of the lateral boundary near which the boundary layer arises, the scheme converges with the second order in t and with the second order up to a logarithmic factor in x; here, σ = O(N ^{−(K − 1)}ln² N). The almost ɛ-uniformly convergent finite difference scheme converges with the defect of ɛ-uniform convergence ν, namely, under the condition N ⁻¹ ≪ ɛ^ν, where ν determining the required number of iteration steps K (K = K(ν)) can be chosen sufficiently small in the interval (0, 1]. When ɛ⁻¹ = O(N ^{K − 1}), the scheme converges at the rate of O(N ⁻²ln⁴ N + N ₀⁻²).     

Suppression of instability in rotatory hydromagnetic convection

Recently discovered hydrodynamic instability [1], in a simple Bénard configuration in the parameter regime under the action of a nonadverse temperature gradient, is shown to be suppressed by the simultaneous action of a uniform rotation and a uniform magnetic field both acting parallel to gravity for oscillatory perturbations whenever (Qσ ₁/π² + J/π⁴) > 1 and the effective Rayleigh numberR(1 -T ₀α₂) is dominated by either 27π⁴(1 + l/σ₁/4 or 27π⁴/2 according as σ₁ ≥1 or σ₁ ≤ 1 respectively. HereT ₀is the temperature of the lower boundary while α₂ is the coefficient of specific heat at constant volume due to temperature variation and σ₁,R,Q andJ respectively denote the magnetic Prandtl number, the Rayleigh number, the Chandrasekhar number and the Taylor number.     

On quasi-similarity of subnormal operators

For a compact subset K in the complex plane, let Rat(K) denote the set of the rational functions with poles off K. Given a finite positive measure with support contained in K, let R2(K,v) denote the closure of Rat(K) in L2(v) and let Sv denote the operator of multiplication by the independent variable z on R2(K, v), that is, Svf = zf for every f∈R2(K, v). SupposeΩis a bounded open subset in the complex plane whose complement has finitely many components and suppose Rat(Ω) is dense in the Hardy space H2(Ω). Letσdenote a harmonic measure forΩ. In this work, we characterize all subnormal operators quasi-similar to Sσ, the operators of the multiplication by z on R2(Ω,σ). We show that for a given v supported onΩ, Sv is quasi-similar to Sσif and only if v/■Ω■σ and log(dv/dσ)∈L1(σ). Our result extends a well-known result of Clary on the unit disk.     

The smallest degree sum that yields potentially Kr,r-graphic sequences

We consider a variation of a classical Turán-type extremal problem as follows: Determine the smallest even integer σ(K_r,r,n) such that every n-term graphic sequence π = (d₁,d₂,...,d_n) with term sum σ(π) = d₁ + d₂ + ... + d_n ≥ σ(K_r,r,n) is potentially K_r,r-graphic, where K_r,r is an r × r complete bipartite graph, i.e. π has a realization G containing K_r,r as its subgraph. In this paper, the values σ(K_r,r,n) for even r and n ≥ 4r² - r - 6 and for odd r and n ≥ 4r² + 3r - 8 are determined.     

On mappings of the Galois space

LetV be a metric vector space over a fieldK, dimV=n<∞, and let δ:V×V→K denote the corresponding distance function. Given a mappingσ:V→V such that δ(p,q) = 1⇒ δ(p ^σ ,q ^ς) = 1, ifn=2, indV=1 and charK≠2, 3, 5, thenσ is semilinear [5], [11]; ifn≧3,K=R and the distance function is either Euclidean or Minkowskian, thenσ is linear [3], [10]. Here the following is proved: IfK=GF(p ^m ),p>2 andn≧3, thenσ is semilinear (up to a translation), providedn≠0, −1, −2 (modp) or the discriminant ofV satisfies a certain condition. The proof is based on the condition for a regular simplex to exist in a Galois space, which may be of interest for its own sake.     

Asymptotic analysis of a boundary-value problem with nonlinear multiphase boundary interactions in a perforated domain

We consider a boundary-value problem for the second-order elliptic differential operator with rapidly oscillating coefficients in a domain Ω _ε that is ε-periodically perforated by small holes. The holes are split into two ε-periodic sets depending on the boundary interaction via their boundary surfaces. Therefore, two different nonlinear boundary conditions σ _ε (u _ε ) + εκ _m (u _ε ) = εg _ε ^(m) , m = 1, 2, are given on the corresponding boundaries of the small holes. The asymptotic analysis of this problem is performed as ε → 0, namely, the convergence theorem for both the solution and the energy integral is proved without using an extension operator, asymptotic approximations for the solution and the energy integral are constructed, and the corresponding approximation error estimates are obtained.     

Error bounds for asymptotic expansion of the scale mixtures of the normal distribution

Summary LetX be a standard normal random variable and let σ be a positive random variable independent ofX. The distribution of η=σX is expanded around that ofN(0, 1) and its error bounds are obtained. Bounds are given in terms of E(σ ²V−σ ²−1) ^k whereσ ²Vσ ⁻² denotes the maximum of the two quantitiesσ ² andσ ⁻², andk is a positive integer, and of E(σ ²−1) ^k , ifk is even. The Institute of Statistical Mathematics     

Onp-class groups of cyclic extensions of prime degreep of certain cyclotomic fields

Letp be an odd prime number, and letK be a cyclic extension of ℚ(ζ) of degreep, where ζ is a primitivep-th root of unity. LetC _K be thep-class group ofK, and letr _K be the minimal number of generators ofC _K ^1−σ as a module over Gal(K/ℚ(ζ)), were σ is a generator of Gal(K/ℚ(ζ)). This paper shows how likely it is forr _K = 0, 1, 2, … whenp=3, 5, or 7, and describes the obstacle to generalizing these results to regular primesp>7.     

On equalities for BLUEs under misspecified Gauss-Markov models

This paper studies relationships between the best linear unbiased estimators （BLUEs） of an estimable parametric functions Kβunder the Gauss-Markov model {y, Xβ, σ^2]E} and its misspecified model {y, X0β,σ^2∑0}. In addition, relationships between BLUEs under a restricted Gauss Markov model and its misspecified model are also investigated.     

Computing the Euler characteristic of generalized Kummer varieties

We give an elementary proof of the formula χ(K ⁿ A)=n ³σ(n) for the Euler characteristic of the generalized Kummer variety K ⁿ A, where σ(n) denotes the sum of divisors function.     

Complete classification of the positive solutions of −Δ<Emphasis Type="Italic">u</Emphasis> + <Emphasis Type="Italic">u</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">q</Emphasis></Superscript>

We study the equation −Δu + u ^q = 0, q > 1, in a bounded C ² domain Ω ⊂ ℝ ^N . A positive solution of the equation is moderate if it is dominated by a harmonic function and σ-moderate if it is the limit of an increasing sequence of moderate solutions. It is known that in the subcritical case, 1 < q <, q _c = (N + 1)/(N − 1), every positive solution is σ-moderate [32]. More recently, Dynkin proved, by probabilistic methods, that this remains valid in the supercritical case for q ≤ 2, [15]. The question remained open for q > 2. In this paper, we prove that for all q ≥ q _c , every positive solution is σ-moderate. We use purely analytic techniques, which apply to the full supercritical range. The main tools come from linear and non-linear potential theory. Combined with previous results, our result establishes a one-to-one correspondence between positive solutions and their boundary traces in the sense of [36].     

On subgroups of the general linear group that contain a maximal nonsplit torus

The paper deals with the structure of intermediate subgroups of the general linear group GL(n, k) of degree n over a field k of odd characteristic that contain a nonsplit maximal torus related to a radical extension of degree n of the ground field k. The structure of ideal nets over a ring that determine the structure of intermediate subgroups containinga transvection is given. Let K = k( ⁿ?{d} ) K = k\left( {\sqrt[n]{d}} \right) be a radical degree-n extension of a field k of odd characteristic, and let T =(d) be a nonsplit maximal torus, which is the image of the multiplicative group of the field K under the regular embedding in G =GL(n, k). In the paper, the structure of intermediate subgroups H, T ≤ H ≤ G, that contain a transvection is studied. The elements of the matrices in the torus T = T (d) generate a subring R(d) in the field k.Let R be an intermediate subring, R(d) ⊆ R ⊆ k, d ∈ R. Let σ_R denote the net in which the ideal dR stands on the principal diagonal and above it and all entries of which beneath the principal diagonal are equal to R. Let σ^R denote the net in which all positions on the principal diagonal and beneath it are occupied by R and all entries above the principal diagonal are equal to dR. Let E(σ_R) be the subgroup generated by all transvections from the net group G(σ_R). In the paper it is proved that the product TE(σ_R) is a group (and thus an intermediate subgroup). If the net σ associated with an intermediate subgroup H coincides with σ_R,then TE(σ_R) ≤ H ≤ N(σ_R),where N(σ_R) is the normalizer of the elementary net group E(σ_R) in G. For the normalizer N(σ_R),the formula N(σ_R)= TG(σ^R) holds. In particular, this result enables one to describe the maximal intermediate subgroups. Bibliography: 13 titles.     

Large deviations and continuum limit in the 2D Ising model

Summary. We study the 2D Ising model in a rectangular box Λ _L of linear size O(L). We determine the exact asymptotic behaviour of the large deviations of the magnetization ∑ _t∈ΛL σ(t) when L→∞ for values of the parameters of the model corresponding to the phase coexistence region, where the order parameter m ^* is strictly positive. We study in particular boundary effects due to an arbitrary real-valued boundary magnetic field. Using the self-duality of the model a large part of the analysis consists in deriving properties of the covariance function <σ(0)σ(t)>, as |t|→∞, at dual values of the parameters of the model. To do this analysis we establish new results about the high-temperature representation of the model. These results are valid for dimensions D≥2 and up to the critical temperature. They give a complete non-perturbative exposition of the high-temperature representation. We then study the Gibbs measure conditioned by {|∑ _t∈ΛL σ(t) −m|Λ _L ||≤|Λ _L |L ^{− c} }, with 0<c<1/4 and −m ^*<m<m ^*. We construct the continuum limit of the model and describe the limit by the solutions of a variational problem of isoperimetric type. Received: 17 October 1996 / In revised form: 7 March 1997     

Inclusion sets for the singular values of a square matrix

The paper presents a general approach to deriving inclusion sets for the singular values of a matrix A = (a_ij) ∈ ℂ ^n×n. The key to the approach is the following result: If σ is a singular value of A, then a certain matrix C(σ, A) of order 2n, whose diagonal entries are σ² − | a_ii|², i = 1, …, n, is singular. Based on this result, we use known diagonal-dominance type nonsingularity conditions to obtain inclusion sets for the singular values of A. Scaled versions of the inclusion sets, allowing one, in particular, to obtain Ky Fan type results for the singular values, are derived by passing to the conjugated matrix D⁻¹C(σ, A)D, where D is a positive-definite diagonal matrix. Bibliography: 16 titles. Translated from Zapiski Nauchnykh Seminarov POMI, Vol. 359, 2008, pp. 52–77.     

Finite bending of plates into cylindrical shells

Summary The use of finite components of strain and a linear stress-strain relation shows that a plate can be bent into a cylindrical shell whose section is given by rⁿ cos nθ=aⁿ, where n=(3−2σ)⁻¹, σ being the Poisson’s ratio. The case (σ=1/2) and the one given by r^2/5 cos2/5 θ=a^2/5, (σ=1/4) are discussed in detail. To Antonio Signorini on his 70^th birth day.     

Graphic Sequences with a Realization Containing a Union of Cliques

An integer sequence π is said to be graphic if it is the degree sequence of some simple graph G. In this case we say that G is a realization of π. Given a graph H, and a graphic sequence π we say that π is potentially H-graphic if there is some realization of π that contains H as a subgraph. We define σ(H,n) to be the minimum even integer such that every graphic sequence with sum at least σ(H,n) is potentially H-graphic. In this paper, we determine σ(H,n) for the graph H = K_m1∪ K_m2∪...∪ K_mk when n is a sufficiently large integer. This is accomplished by determining σ(K_j + kK₂,n) where j and k are arbitrary positive integers, and considering the case where j = m − 2k and m = ∑ m_i.     

A functional characterization of certain mixed volumes

A function over the convex coneK{inn}, of convex bodiesK in Euclideann-space (where addition is vector addition, positive scalar multiplication is dilatation), which is linear overK{inn}, increasing with respect to set inclusion, and zero at point bodies must be a mixed volumeV(K; đ, p−1;σ ₁, …,σ _n−p). Heređ, takenp−1 times, is inK{inn} andσ ₁, …,σ _n−pare pairwise orthogonal unit segments spanning the orthogonal complement of the affine hull ofđ.