Functions of a quaternion variable which are gradients of real-valued functions

We consider the collection of functions of one quaternion variable which can be expressed asG(Y) whereY is a real-valued quaternion function andG is a differential operator which corresponds to the gradient of real variable theory. Integral theorems for such functions are given, together with necessary and sufficient conditions for a function to be a gradient function, in terms of its Frechet derivative. The extended complex analytic functions, the Fueter functions, and the momentum-energy density functions are seen to be gradient functions which correspond to biharmonic, harmonic, and wave functions respectively.     

Convergent factorial series solutions of linear difference equations

A generalized Sturmian theorem is proved for elliptic differential inequalities of second order in arbitrary bounded domains G in n-dimensional Euclidean space. Under weaker hypotheses than normally given, no boundary regularity is required for the conclusion that every solution of such an inequality has a zero in G. This is a so-called strong theorem, meaning that the conclusion applies to G rather than $\text{G}\text{?}$. Specialization to linear symmetric elliptic equations sharpens earlier Sturmian theorems.     

Optimal boundary displacement control at one end of a string with a medium exerting resistance at the other end

We study a problem of optimal boundary control of vibrations of a one-dimensional elastic string, the objective being to bring the string from an arbitrary initial state into an arbitrary terminal state. The control is by the displacement at one end of the string, and a homogeneous boundary condition containing the time derivative is posed at the other end. We study the corresponding initial-boundary value problem in the sense of a generalized solution in the Sobolev space and prove existence and uniqueness theorems for the solution. An optimal boundary control in the sense of minimization of the boundary energy is constructed in closed analytic form.     

Some results of the local theory of smooth functions

We present results of the investigation of the local behavior of smooth functions in neighborhoods of their regular and critical points and prove theorems on the mean values of the functions considered similar to the Lagrange finite-increments theorem. We also study the symmetry of the derivative of an analytic function in the neighborhood of its multiple zero, prove new statements of the Weierstrass preparation theorem related to the critical point of a smooth function with finite smoothness, determine a nongradient vector field of a function in the neighborhood of its critical point, and consider one critical case of stability of an equilibrium position of a nonlinear system. __________ Translated from Ukrains’kyi Matematychnyi Zhurnal, Vol. 59, No. 2, pp. 231–267, February, 2007.     

Contour-solid properties of finely holomorphic functions

We prove contour-solid theorems for holomorphic functions defined in finely open sets of the complex plane. Translated from Ukrainskii Matematicheskii Zhurnal, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 712–723, May, 1998.     

Solvability of a boundary value problem for a mixed-type equation with a partial Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative

We prove existence and uniqueness theorems for the solution of a nonlocal problem for a partial differential equation with a Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative in which the boundary condition contains a generalized fractional differentiation operator with the Gauss hypergeometric function in the kernel. We present a closed-form solution of the problem.     

Some properties of root functions of ordinary second-order differential operators in the absence of the carleman condition

On a finite interval G of the real line, we consider the root functions of an ordinary second-order differential operator without any boundary conditions for the case in which the imaginary part of the spectral parameter is unbounded.We refine the estimates for the C-and L _p -norms of a root function and its first derivative on a compact set contained in the interior of G for the case in which the Carleman condition fails.A sufficient condition is obtained for the root functions of an ordinary second-order differential operator to have the Bessel property, assuming that the Carleman condition fails. We show that, under certain conditions, this problem can be reduced to analyzing the Bessel property of systems of exponentials.     

Existenz und Eindeutigkeit für Lösungen des Neumann—Tricomi-Problems im ℝ2

In a bounded simply-connected domainG \( \subseteq \) ?² a boundary value problem for a linear partial differential equation of second orderLu=f is studied. The operatorL is elliptic inG?{y>0}, parabolic forG?{y=0} and hyperbolic inG?{y<0}. The boundary value problem consists in findingu satisfyingLu=f inG, d _n u=φ on the elliptic part of the boundary ofG, u=ψ on the noncharacteristic part (which is not empty) of the hyperbolic part of the boundary ofG.d _n u denotes the conormal (with respect toL) derivative ofu. It is proved that the problem has a generalized solution in anL ²-weight space. Uniqueness is otained in the class of quasiregular solutions. In order to get the results apriori estimates are proved; theorems from functional analysis are used.     

Optimal embedding and sharp estimates of the continuity envelope for generalized Bessel potentials

In the theory of function spaces it is an important problem to describe the differential properties for the convolution u = G * f in terms of the behavior of kernel near the origin, and at the infinity. In our paper the differential properties of convolution are characterized by their modulus of continuity of order k ∈ N in the uniform norm. The kernels of convolution generalize the classical kernels determining the Bessel and Riesz potential. They admit non-power behavior near the origin. The order-sharp estimates are obtained for moduli of continuity of the convolution in the uniform norm as well as for continuity envelope function of generalized Bessel potentials. Such estimates admit sharp embedding theorems into a Calderon space and imply estimates for the approximation numbers of the embedding operator.     

Some Local Contour-Solid Theorems for Finely Holomorphic Functions

We prove some local contour-solid theorems for finely holomorphic functions defined on sets of the complex plane that are finely open with nonpolar complements.     

Impulsive anti-periodic boundary value problem for nonlinear differential equations of fractional order

In this paper, we prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions for an anti-periodic boundary value problem of nonlinear impulsive differential equations of fractional order α∈(2,3] by applying some well-known fixed point theorems. Some examples are presented to illustrate the main results.     

Contour-solid properties of finely hypoharmonic functions

We prove contour-solid theorems for finely hypoharmonic functions defined in finely open sets of the complex plane. Translated from Ukrainskii Matematicheskii Zhurnal, Vol. 49, No. 8, pp. 1114–1125, August, 1997.     

Boundary value problems with operator right-hand side

For a second-order boundary value problem with operator right-hand side and with functional boundary conditions, we prove solvability theorems with mixed and Dirichlet boundary conditions assuming the existence of a lower and an upper function. These theorems are analogs of theorems for the corresponding boundary value problems for an ordinary second-order differential equation with right-hand side satisfying the Carathéodory conditions.     

Support d’asymptotiques et croissance des fonctions propres sur un espace symétrique semi-simple

We associate several distribution boundary values to an eigenfunction with moderate growth on a riemannian symmetric space G/K; the associated character of the algebra D(G/K) of invariant differential operators is allowed to be non-regular. We prove results on the support of these boundary values. These allow us to recover the theorems of Matsuki-Oshima and Oshima on the equivalence between growth of an eigenfunction and limitations on the supports of its boundary values. Our approach is based on an asymptotic analysis that makes no use of hyperfunction theory.     

The boundary rigidity problem in the presence of a magnetic field

For a compact Riemannian manifold with boundary, endowed with a magnetic potential α, we consider the problem of restoring the metric g and the magnetic potential α from the values of the Mañé action potential between boundary points and the associated linearized problem. We study simple magnetic systems. In this case, knowledge of the Mañé action potential is equivalent to knowledge of the scattering relation on the boundary which maps a starting point and a direction of a magnetic geodesic into its end point and direction. This problem can only be solved up to an isometry and a gauge transformation of α.For the linearized problem, we show injectivity, up to the natural obstruction, under explicit bounds on the curvature and on α. We also show injectivity and stability for g and α in a generic class G including real analytic ones.For the nonlinear problem, we show rigidity for real analytic simple (g,α), rigidity for metrics in a given conformal class, and locally, near any (g,α)∈G. We also show that simple magnetic systems on two-dimensional manifolds are always rigid.     

Asymptotic estimates for a solution of a singular perturbation optimal control problem on a closed interval under geometric constraints

An optimal control problem is considered for solutions of a boundary value problem for a second-order ordinary differential equation on a closed interval with a small parameter at the second derivative. The control is scalar and satisfies geometric constraints. General theorems on approximation are obtained. Two leading terms of an asymptotic expansion of the solution are constructed and an error estimate is obtained for these approximations.     

Multiple critical points theorems without the Palais-Smale condition

In this paper multiple critical points theorems, where the Palais-Smale condition on the functional is not requested, are presented. As an application, multiple solutions for a quasilinear two point boundary value problem involving the one-dimensional p-Laplacian are obtained.     

二阶微分包含的边值问题及其应用

在Banach中讨论了一类二阶微分包含的边值问题和一类反馈控制问题.结合不动点定理,对解的存在性给出了两个充分性条件,最后应用前面的结果建立了反馈控制问题解的存在性定理.     

分数阶微分方程的一些新结果

第一部分,介绍分数阶导数的定义和著名的Mittag—Leffler函数的性质．第二部分,利用单调迭代方法给出了具有2序列Riemann—Liouville分数阶导数微分方程初值问题解的存在性和唯一性．第三部分,利用上下解方法和Schauder不动点定理给出了具有2序列Riemann—Liouville分数阶导数微分方程周期边值问题解的存在性．第四部分,利用Leray—Schauder不动点定理和Banach压缩映像原理建立了具有n序列Riemann—Liouville分数阶导数微分方程初值问题解的存在性、唯一性和解对初值的连续依赖性．第五部分,利用锥上的不动点定理给出了具有Caputo分数阶导数微分方程边值问题,在超线性（次线性）条件下C310,11正解存在的充分必要条件．最后一部分,通过建立比较定理和利用单调迭代方法给出了具有Caputo分数阶导数脉冲微分方程周期边值问题最大解和最小解的存在性．     

A topological characterization of the ω-limit sets for analytic flows on the plane, the sphere and the projective plane

In this paper the ω-limit sets for analytic and polynomial differential equations on the plane are characterized up to homeomorphisms. The analogous problem is solved in full detail for analytic flows on the sphere and the projective plane. We also explain how to carry on the same program for analytic flows defined on open subsets of these surfaces.