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.     

Filters in (Quasiordered) Semigroups and Lattices of Filters

A filter in a semigroup is a subsemigroup whose complement is an ideal. (Alternatively, in a quasiordered semigroup, a slightly more general definition can be given.) We prove a number of results related to filters in a semigroup and the lattice of filters of a semigroup. For instance, we prove that every complete algebraic lattice can be the lattice of filters of a semigroup. We prove that every finite semigroup is a homomorphic image of a finite semigroup whose lattice of filters is boolean and which belongs to the pseudovariety generated by the original semigroup. We describe filter lattices of some well-known semigroups such as full transformation semigroups of finite sets (which are three-element chains) and free semigroups (which are boolean).     

Semigroups of partial isometries

We study self-adjoint semigroups of partial isometries on a Hilbert space. These semigroups coincide precisely with faithful representations of abstract inverse semigroups. Groups of unitary operators are specialized examples of self-adjoint semigroups of partial isometries. We obtain a general structure result showing that every self-adjoint semigroup of partial isometries consists of “generalized weighted composition” operators on a space of square-integrable Hilbert-space valued functions. If the semigroup is finitely generated then the underlying measure space is purely atomic, so that the semigroup is represented as “zero-unitary” matrices. The same is true if the semigroup contains a compact operator, in which case it is not even required that the semigroup be self-adjoint.     

Morita equivalence of semigroups with local units

We prove that two semigroups with local units are Morita equivalent if and only if they have a joint enlargement. This approach to Morita theory provides a natural framework for understanding McAlister’s theory of the local structure of regular semigroups. In particular, we prove that a semigroup with local units is Morita equivalent to an inverse semigroup precisely when it is a regular locally inverse semigroup.     

Möbius functions and semigroup representation theory

This paper explores several applications of Möbius functions to the representation theory of finite semigroups. We extend Solomon's approach to the semigroup algebra of a finite semilattice via Möbius functions to arbitrary finite inverse semigroups. This allows us to explicitly calculate the orthogonal central idempotents decomposing an inverse semigroup algebra into a direct product of matrix algebras over group rings. We also extend work of Bidigare, Hanlon, Rockmore and Brown on calculating eigenvalues of random walks associated to certain classes of finite semigroups; again Möbius functions play an important role.     

Semigroups with the ideal retraction property

In this paper we investigate the structure of semigroups with the ideal retraction property i.e., semigroups which are not simple and have the property that each ideal is a homomorphic retract of the semigroup. We present examples to show that the ideal retraction property is neither hereditary nor productive. That this property is preserved by homomorphisms is established for some classes of semigroups, but the general question remains open. The classes of semigroups investigated in this paper are separative semigroups, ideal semigroups, semilattices, cyclic semigroups, nil semigroups, and Clifford semigroups. It is established that a semigroup with zero 0 which is expressible as a direct sum of each ideal and a dual ideal (complement with 0 adjoined) has the ideal retraction property. The converse holds for ideal semigroups, and an example is presented which demonstrates that the converse does not hold in general.     

Toposes for semigroups: an invitation

This is an expository paper in which we explain the basic ideas of topos theory in connection with semigroup theory. We focus mainly on the classifying topos of an inverse semigroup or pseudogroup, and to some extent on creating a dictionary between the language of semigroups and topos theory. We begin with the algebraic theory having to do with inverse semigroups, and then turn to an analysis of pseudogroups using sheaf theory. Our work includes some new material on wide semigroup homomorphisms and their geometric morphisms.

     

The sympathetic sceptic’s guide to semigroup representations

This is an elementary introduction to the representation theory of finite semigroups. We illustrate the Clifford–Munn correspondence between the representations of a semigroup and the representations of its maximal subgroups. The emphasis throughout is on naturally occurring examples.     

A history of topological and analytical semigroups: a personal view

A retrospective of the historical development of a topological and analytical theory of semigroups is given from a personal vantage point. It begins with SOPHUS LIE who from about 1880 onward dealt with semigroups by default, having no clear concept of a group at first. The algebraic theory of semigroups emerged in the first half of the 20th century, but its topological counterpart emancipated itself as late as in the second half. I shall comment on the genesis of a theory of compact topological semigroups in the fifties under the influence of A. D. WALLACE. These semigroups came into focus at about the same time E. S. LYAPIN raised the important issue of magnifying elements, thereby discovering the bicyclic semigroup wherever those exist. Compact topological semigroups, however, cannot contain bicyclic semigroups; this has interesting consequences. - Around 1970 D. S. SCOTT discovered what he called continuous lattices and what nowadays, in more general form, is called domains, whileJ. D. LAWSON drew semigroup theoreticians' attention to a very natural class of compact semilattices having enough homomorphisms into the unit interval semilattice. The class of continuous lattices agrees with the class of Lawson semilattices. It generates a network of applications in theoretical computer science under the name "domain theory". - A hundred years after SOPHUS LIE's differentiable groups and semigroups, attention returned back to semigroups and Lie theory. Lie semigroup theory, initiated by E. B. VINBERG, G. I. OLSHANSKY, J. D. LAWSON and the author among others, infused a strong geometric and analytical flavor into topological semigroup theory and generated a new lines of application of semigroup theory such as in geometric control theory, and in the area of unitary representation theory of Lie groups, particulary in the area of holomorphic extensions of unitary representations. A respectable number of mongraphs and collections have been and are being written in this field.     

Semigroups with the ideal retraction property

Abstract. In this paper we investigate the structure of semigroups with the ideal retraction property i.e., semigroups which are not simple and have the property that each ideal is a homomorphic retract of the semigroup. We present examples to show that the ideal retraction property is neither hereditary nor productive. That this property is preserved by homomorphisms is established for some classes of semigroups, but the general question remains open. The classes of semigroups investigated in this paper are separative semigroups, ideal semigroups, semilattices, cyclic semigroups, nil semigroups, and Clifford semigroups. It is established that a semigroup with zero 0 which is expressible as a direct sum of each ideal and a dual ideal (complement with 0 adjoined) has the ideal retraction property. The converse holds for ideal semigroups, and an example is presented which demonstrates that the converse does not hold in general.     

Semigroups embeddable in hyperplane face monoids

The left regular band structure on a hyperplane arrangement and its representation theory provide an important connection between semigroup theory and algebraic combinatorics. A finite semigroup embeds in a real hyperplane face monoid if and only if it is in the quasivariety generated by the monoid obtained by adjoining an identity to the two-element left zero semigroup. We prove that this quasivariety is on the one hand polynomial time decidable, and on the other minimally non-finitely based. A similar result is obtained for the semigroups embeddable in complex hyperplane semigroups.     

Representations of involutive semigroups

Involutive [topological] semigroups are semigroups endowed with an involutive antiautomorphism. A representation of such a semigroup means an involution preserving [weakly continuous] morphism into the algebra of bounded operators on a Hilbert space. We develop a representation theory of involutive [topological] semigroups based on positive definite functions on them. We do not generally assume the existence of an identity element. This makes the proofs of some results harder, but most results hold in this general setting. The author thanks the referee for many constructive suggestions to improve the exposition of the paper.     

Inverse semigroups determined by their lattices of convex inverse subsemigroups I

Every inverse semigroup possesses a natural partial order and therefore convexity with respect to this order is of interest. We study the extent to which an inverse semigroup is determined by its lattice of convex inverse subsemigroups; that is, if the lattices of two inverse semigroups are isomorphic, how are the semigroups related? We solve this problem completely for semilattices and for inverse semigroups in general reduce it to the case where the lattice isomorphism induces an isomorphism between the semilattices of idempotents of the semigroups. For many inverse semigroups, such as the monogenic ones, this case is the only one that can occur. In Part II, a study of the reduced case enables us to prove that many inverse semigroups, such as the free ones, are strictly determined by their lattices of convex inverse subsemigroups, and to show that the answer obtained here for semilattices can be extended to a broad class of inverse semigroups, including all finite, aperiodic ones. Received September 24, 2002; accepted in final form December 15, 2002.     

Ternary semigroups

A ternary semigroup is a nonempty set together with a ternary multiplication which is associative. Analogous to the theory of semigroups, a regularity condition on a ternary semigroup is introduced and the properties of regular ternary semigroups are studied. Associated with a ternary semigroup, a semigroup called the semigroup cover is constructed and its properties are investigated.     

Stability of the essential spectrum for 2D‐transport models with Maxwell boundary conditions

We discuss the spectral properties of collisional semigroups associated to various models from transport theory by exploiting the links between the so‐called resolvent approach and the semigroup approach. Precisely, we show that the essential spectrum of the full transport semigroup coincides with that of the collisionless transport semigroup in any L^p‐spaces (1 <p < ∞) for three 2D‐transport models with Maxwell‐boundary conditions. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Characterizations of Morita equivalent inverse semigroups

We prove that four different notions of Morita equivalence for inverse semigroups motivated by C^∗-algebra theory, topos theory, semigroup theory and the theory of ordered groupoids are equivalent. We also show that the category of unitary actions of an inverse semigroup is monadic over the category of étale actions. Consequently, the category of unitary actions of an inverse semigroup is equivalent to the category of presheaves on its Cauchy completion. More generally, we prove that the same is true for the category of closed actions, which is used to define the Morita theory in semigroup theory, of any semigroup with right local units.     

On Ordered Semigroups Which are Semilattices of Simple and Regular Semigroups

We characterize the ordered semigroups which are decomposable into simple and regular components. We prove that each ordered semigroup which is both regular and intra-regular is decomposable into simple and regular semigroups, and the converse statement also holds. We also prove that an ordered semigroup S is both regular and intra-regular if and only if every bi-ideal of S is an intra-regular (resp. semisimple) subsemigroup of S. An ordered semigroup S is both regular and intra-regular if and only if the left (resp. right) ideals of S are right (resp. left) quasi-regular subsemigroups of S. We characterize the chains of simple and regular semigroups, and we prove that S is a complete semilattice of simple and regular semigroups if and only if S is a semilattice of simple and regular semigroups. While a semigroup which is both π-regular and intra-regular is a semilattice of simple and regular semigroups, this does not hold in ordered semigroups, in general.     

Vector-valued Littlewood-Paley-Stein theory for semigroups

We develop a generalized Littlewood-Paley theory for semigroups acting on L^p-spaces of functions with values in uniformly convex or smooth Banach spaces. We characterize, in the vector-valued setting, the validity of the one-sided inequalities concerning the generalized Littlewood-Paley-Stein g-function associated with a subordinated Poisson symmetric diffusion semigroup by the martingale cotype and type properties of the underlying Banach space. We show that in the case of the usual Poisson semigroup and the Poisson semigroup subordinated to the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck semigroup on Rⁿ, this general theory becomes more satisfactory (and easier to be handled) in virtue of the theory of vector-valued Calderón-Zygmund singular integral operators.     

C_0半群在非线性Lipschitz扰动下的范数连续性保持

研究有界线性算子强连续半群在非线性Lipschitz扰动下的正则性质保持问题.具体地,我们证明:如果强连续半群是直接范数连续的,则非线性扰动半群是直接Lipschitz范数连续的.结论推广了线性算子半群的范数连续性质保持,丰富和完善了非线性算子半群的理论.