Kœnigs-type linearization models and asymptotic behavior of one-parameter semigroups

In this paper, we study linear-fractional models for one-parameter semigroups of holomorphic mappings via Schröder’s and Abel’s functional equations. By using some limit schemes in the spirit of K?nigs to solve those equation, we obtain new results on the asymptotic behavior of one-parameter semigroups having a boundary Denjoy-Wolff fixed point. In addition, we establish infinitesimal versions of the Burns-Krantz rigidity theorem for semigroups and their generators.     

Regular Poles and β-Numbers in the Theory of Holomorphic Semigroups

We introduce the notion of regular (boundary) poles for infinitesimal generators of semigroups of holomorphic self-maps of the unit disc. We characterize such regular poles in terms of β-points (i.e., pre-images of values with positive Carleson–Makarov β-numbers) of the associated semigroup and of the associated Königs intertwining function. We also define a natural duality operation in the cone of infinitesimal generators and show that the regular poles of an infinitesimal generator correspond to the regular null poles of the dual generator. Finally we apply such a construction to study radial multi-slits and give an example of a nonisolated radial slit whose tip does not have not a positive Carleson–Makarov β-number.     

Slow relaxations and bifurcations of the limit sets of dynamical systems. I. Bifurcations of limit sets

We consider one-parameter semigroups of homeomorphisms depending continuously on the parameters. We study the phenomenon of slow relaxation that consists in anomalously slow motion to the limit sets. We investigate the connection between slow relaxations and bifurcations of limit sets and other singularities of the dynamics. The statements of some of the problems stem from mathematical chemistry.     

The generators of positive semigroups

We characterise the infinitesimal generators of norm continuous one-parameter semigroups of positive maps on certain ordered spaces, with special reference to C¹-algebras.     

Angular and unrestricted limits of one-parameter semigroups in the unit disk

We study local boundary behaviour of one-parameter semigroups of holomorphic functions in the unit disk. Earlier, under some additional condition (the position of the Denjoy–Wolff point) it was shown in [13] that elements of one-parameter semigroups have angular limits everywhere on the unit circle and unrestricted limits at all boundary fixed points. We prove stronger versions of these statements with no assumption on the position of the Denjoy–Wolff point. In contrast to many other problems, in the question of existence for unrestricted limits it appears to be more complicated to deal with the boundary Denjoy–Wolff point (the case not covered in [13]) than with all the other boundary fixed points of the semigroup.     

Quantum dynamical semigroups,symmetry groups,and locality

A survey of the recent work on the infinitesimal generators of one-parameter semigroups of positivity preserving maps on operator algebras, in the presence of compact symmetry groups or flows.     

An analogue of Hunt's representation theorem in quantum probability

In quantum mechanics certain operator-valued measures are introduced, called instruments, which are an analogue of the probability measures of classical probability theory. As in the classical case, it is interesting to study convolution semigroups of, instruments on groups and the associated semigroups of probability operators, which now are defined on spaces of functions with values in a von Neumann algebra. We consider a semigroup of probability operators with a continuity property weaker than uniform continuity, and we succeed in characterizing its infinitesimal generator under the additional hypothesis that twice differentiable functions belong to the domain of the generator. Such hypothesis can be proved in some particular cases. In this way a partial quantum analogue of Hunt's representation theorem for the generator of convolution semigroups on Lie groups is obtained. Our result provides also a closed characterization of generators of a new class of not norm continuous quantum dynamical semigroups.     

Another look at the Burns-Krantz theorem

We obtain a generalization of the Burns-Krantz rigidity theorem for holomorphic self-mappings of the unit disk in the spirit of the classical Schwarz-Pick Lemma and its continuous version due to L. Harris via the generation theory for one-parameter semigroups. In particular, we establish geometric and analytic criteria for a holomorphic function on the disk with a boundary null point to be a generator of a semigroup of linear fractional transformations in term of relations among three boundary derivatives of the function at this point.     

Parametric Representation of Infinitesimal Generators on the Polydisk

In this paper, analogues of the Berkson–Porta formula for the infinitesimal generators of one-parameter semigroup of holomorphic self-maps on the polydisk are obtained. We give a necessary and sufficient condition for a holomorphic vector field to be an infinitesimal generator which improves the theorem given by Contreras, de Fabritiis and Díaz-Madrigal.     

Two-Parameter Semigroups

In this paper we study compact semigroups that can be written as a product of two one-parameter semigroups. We show that such semigroups admit locally a unique factorization and can locally be embedded into a two-dimensional Lie group. The latter fact allows us to determine their local structure. We show how these results provide generalizations of a number of earlier results of this type.     

Spaces of smooth functions and distributions on infinite-dimensional compact groups

Several scales of smooth functions are introduced in the setting of connected infinite-dimensional compact groups. These are spaces of functions on the group with continuous derivatives in certain directions. We study properties of these spaces and of associated distribution spaces. Some of these spaces are intrinsically associated with the infinitesimal generator of a given Gaussian convolution semigroup. One of the reasons for studying these smooth function and distribution spaces is to obtain sharp results concerning the hypoellipticity of the infinitesimal generators of Gaussian convolution semigroups, i.e., invariant sub-Laplacians on compact groups.     

Boundary Behavior of Semigroups of Holomorphic Mappings on the Unit Ball in C n

We study the asymptotic behavior of semigroups generated by holomorphic mappings by using an infinitesimal version of the boundary Schwarz-Wolff Lemma. In particular, the best rate of exponential convergence is obtained. In addition, we establish a geometrical version of the implicit function theorem.     

Heat Kernel Estimates for Schrödinger Operators on Exterior Domains with Robin Boundary Conditions

We study Schrödinger operators with Robin boundary conditions on exterior domains in ? ^d . We prove sharp point-wise estimates for the associated semigroups which show, in particular, how the boundary conditions affect the time decay of the heat kernel in dimensions one and two. Applications to spectral estimates are discussed as well.     

On the law of large numbers for compositions of independent random semigroups

We study random linear operators in Banach spaces and random one-parameter semigroups of such operators. For compositions of independent random semigroups of linear operators in the Hilbert space we obtain sufficient conditions for fulfilment of the law of large numbers and give examples of its violation.     

Asymptotic behavior of semigroups of ρ-non-expansive and holomorphic mappings on the Hilbert Ball

We study generated semigroups of those self-mappings of the Hilbert ball which are non-expansive with respect to the hyperbolic metric. We find optimal convergence rates for such semigroups to interior stationary and boundary sink points. Since the hyperbolic metric is not defined on the boundary, the usual approach treats these two cases separately. In contrast with this practice, we use a special non-Euclidean “distance” (which induces the original topology) to present a unified theory. Our approach leads to new results even in the one-dimensional case. When the semigroups consist of holomorphic self-mappings, we obtain the rather unexpected phenomenon of universal rates of convergence of an exponential type. In particular, in the case of a boundary sink point we establish a continuous analog of the celebrated Julia–Wolff–Carathéodory theorem. Received: January 3, 2001; in final form: November 28, 2001?Published online: October 30, 2002     

Fixed point theorems for one-parameter asymptotically nonexpansive semigroups in general Banach spaces

In this paper, we first prove two fixed points theorems for one-parameter asymptotically nonexpansive semigroups in general Banach spaces. Using these results, we prove a strong convergence theorem of Mann's type sequences for the asymptotically nonexpansive semigroups. This is a generalization of the result of Suzuki and Takahashi for one-parameter nonexpansive semigroups in general Banach spaces.     

Covering Results and Perturbed Roper–Suffridge Operators

This work is devoted to the advanced study of Roper–Suffridge type extension operators. For a given non-normalized spirallike function (with respect to an interior or boundary point) on the open unit disk of the complex plane, we construct perturbed extension operators in a certain class of Banach spaces and prove that these operators preserve the spirallikeness property. In addition, we present an extension operator for semigroup generators. We use a new geometric approach based on the connection between spirallike mappings and one-parameter continuous semigroups. It turns out that the new one-dimensional covering results established below are crucial for our investigation.     

Finite groups having the same prime graph as the group <Emphasis Type="Italic">A</Emphasis><Subscript>10</Subscript>

We study solutions to partial differential equations with homogeneous polynomial symbols with respect to a multiplicative one-parameter transformation group such that all eigenvalues of the infinitesimal matrix are positive. The infinitesimal matrix may contain a nilpotent part. In the asymptotic scale of regularly varying functions, we find conditions under which such differential equations have asymptotically homogeneous solutions in the critical case.     

Robustness of strongly and polynomially stable semigroups

In this paper we study the robustness properties of strong and polynomial stability of semigroups of operators. We show that polynomial stability of a semigroup is robust with respect to a large and easily identifiable class of perturbations to its infinitesimal generator. The presented results apply to general polynomially stable semigroups and bounded perturbations. The conditions on the perturbations generalize well-known criteria for the preservation of exponential stability of semigroups. We also show that the general results can be improved if the perturbation is of finite rank or if the semigroup is generated by a Riesz-spectral operator. The theory is applied to deriving concrete conditions for the preservation of stability of a strongly stabilized one-dimensional wave equation.