Difference Discrete Variational Principle in Discrete Mechanics and Symplectic Algorithm

We propose the difference discrete variational principle in discrete mechanics and symplectic algorithm with variable step-length of time in finite duration based upon a noncommutative differential calculus established in this paper. This approach keeps both symplecticity and energy conservation discretely. We show that there exists the discrete version of the Euler-Lagrange cohomology in these discrete systems. We also discuss the solution existence in finite time-length and its site density in continuous limit, and apply our approach to the pendulum with periodic perturbation. The numerical results are satisfactory.     

Discrete spherical means of directional derivatives and Veronese maps

We describe and study geometric properties of discrete circular and spherical means of directional derivatives of functions, as well as discrete approximations of higher order differential operators. For an arbitrary dimension, we present a general construction for obtaining discrete spherical means of directional derivatives. The construction is based on using Minkowski’s existence theorem and Veronese maps. Approximating the directional derivatives by appropriate finite differences allows one to obtain finite difference operators with good rotation invariance properties. In particular, we use discrete circular and spherical means to derive discrete approximations of various linear and nonlinear first- and second-order differential operators, including discrete Laplacians. A practical potential of our approach is demonstrated by considering applications to nonlinear filtering of digital images and surface curvature estimation.     

Construction of Discrete Kinetic Models with Given Invariants

We consider the general problem of the construction of discrete kinetic models (DKMs) with given conservation laws. This problem was first stated by Gatignol in connection with discrete models of the Boltzmann equation (BE) and it has been addressed in the last decade by several authors. Even though a practical criterion for the non-existence of spurious conservation laws has been devised, and a method for enlarging existing physical models by new velocity points without adding non-physical invariants has been proposed, a general algorithm for the construction of all normal (physical) discrete models with assigned conservation laws, in any dimension and for any number of points, is still lacking in the literature. We introduce the most general class of discrete kinetic models and obtain a general method for the construction and classification of normal DKMs. In particular, it is proved that for any given dimension d≥2 and for any sufficiently large number N of velocities (for example, N≥6 for the planar case d=2) there exists just a finite number of distinct classes of DKMs. We apply the general method in the particular cases of discrete velocity models (DVMs) of the inelastic BE and elastic BE. Using our general approach to DKMs and our results on normal DVMs for a single gas, we develop a method for the construction of the most natural (from physical point of view) subclass of normal DVMs for binary gas mixtures. We call such models supernormal models (SNMs) (they have the property that by isolating the velocities of single gases involved in the mixture, we also obtain normal DVMs).     

Discrete breathers

Nonlinear classical Hamiltonian lattices exhibit generic solutions in the form of discrete breathers. These solutions are time-periodic and (typically exponentially) localized in space. The lattices exhibit discrete translational symmetry. Discrete breathers are not confined to certain lattice dimensions. Necessary ingredients for their occurrence are the existence of upper bounds on the phonon spectrum (of small fluctuations around the groundstate) of the system as well as the nonlinearity in the differential equations. We will present existence proofs, formulate necessary existence conditions, and discuss structural stability of discrete breathers. The following results will be also discussed: the creation of breathers through tangent bifurcation of band edge plane waves; dynamical stability; details of the spatial decay; numerical methods of obtaining breathers; interaction of breathers with phonons and electrons; movability; influence of the lattice dimension on discrete breather properties; quantum lattices — quantum breathers.Finally we will formulate a new conceptual approach capable of predicting whether discrete breathers exist for a given system or not, without actually solving for the breather. We discuss potential applications in lattice dynamics of solids (especially molecular crystals), selective bond excitations in large molecules, dynamical properties of coupled arrays of Josephson junctions, and localization of electromagnetic waves in photonic crystals with nonlinear response.     

On Symplectic and Multisymplectic Structures and Their Discrete Versions in Lagrangian Formalism

We introduce the Euler-Lagrange cohomology to study the symplectic and multisymplectic structures and their preserving properties in finite and infinite dimensional Lagrangian systems respectively.We also explore their certain difference discrete counterparts in the relevant regularly discretized finite and infinite dimensional Lagrangian systems by means of the difference discrete variational principle with the difference being regarded as an entire grometric object and the noncommutative differential calculus on regular lattice.In order to show that in all these cases the symplectic and multisymplectic preserving properties do not necessarily depend on the relevant Euler-Lagrange equations,the Euler-Lagrange cohomological concepts and content in the configuration space are employed.     

Reducing Neuronal Networks to Discrete Dynamics

We consider a general class of purely inhibitory and excitatory-inhibitory neuronal networks, with a general class of network architectures, and characterize the complex firing patterns that emerge. Our strategy for studying these networks is to first reduce them to a discrete model. In the discrete model, each neuron is represented as a finite number of states and there are rules for how a neuron transitions from one state to another. In this paper, we rigorously demonstrate that the continuous neuronal model can be reduced to the discrete model if the intrinsic and synaptic properties of the cells are chosen appropriately. In a companion paper [W. Just, S. Ahn, D. Terman. Minimal attractors in digraph system models of neuronal networks (preprint)], we analyse the discrete model.     

Discrete phase-space structure of n-qubit mutually unbiased bases

We work out the phase-space structure for a system of n qubits. We replace the field of real numbers that label the axes of the continuous phase space by the finite field GF(2ⁿ) and investigate the geometrical structures compatible with the notion of unbiasedness. These consist of bundles of discrete curves intersecting only at the origin and satisfying certain additional properties. We provide a simple classification of such curves and study in detail the four- and eight-dimensional cases, analyzing also the effect of local transformations. In this way, we provide a comprehensive phase-space approach to the construction of mutually unbiased bases for n qubits.     

Discrete versus continuous-time random walks

The results obtained on the basis of discrete and continuous-time random walk models on a finite chain are compared with one another in problems such as longitudinal dispersion and the spectrum of a random oscillator. In these applications, discrete and continuous-time models cannot be used inter-changeably.     

应用离散偶应力单元分析弹性Cosserat介质

讨论了平面弹性偶应力问题的有限元方法,提出了离散偶应力单元的理论和构造方法,其特点是独立假设单元的位移和微观转角,偶应力理论中微观转角和宏观转角相等的假设在单元中以离散形式强加.该类单元列式简单,易于编程,且有满意的精度.并构造了一个三角形九自由度离散偶应力单元DCT9(discrete Coss-erat triangular).数值结果表明该单元能够较好地描述Cosserat介质的力学性质.     

Discrete quantum gravity in the Regge calculus formalism

We discuss an approach to the discrete quantum gravity in the Regge calculus formalism that was developed in a number of our papers. The Regge calculus is general relativity for a subclass of general Riemannian manifolds called piecewise flat manifolds. The Regge calculus deals with a discrete set of variables, triangulation lengths, and contains continuous general relativity as a special limiting case where the lengths tend to zero. In our approach, the quantum length expectations are nonzero and of the order of the Plank scale, 10^?33 cm, implying a discrete spacetime structure on these scales.     

Discrete solitons and nonlinear surface modes in semi-infinite waveguide arrays

We discuss the formation of self-trapped localized states near the edge of a semi-infinite array of nonlinear optical waveguides. We study a crossover from nonlinear surface states to discrete solitons by analyzing the families of odd and even modes centered at finite distances from the surface and reveal the physical mechanism of the nonlinearity-induced stabilization of surface modes.     

Discrete Symmetries as Automorphisms of the Proper Poincaré Group

We present a consistent approach to finding discrete transformations in representation spaces of the proper Poincaré group. To this end we establish a correspondence between involutory automorphisms of the group and the discrete transformations. Such a correspondence allows us to describe the action of discrete transformations on arbitrary spin-tensor fields without any use of relativistic wave equations. Extending the proper Poincaré group by the discrete transformations, we construct explicitly fields carrying corresponding irreps.     

Discrete anomalies of binary groups

We derive the discrete anomaly conditions for the binary tetrahedral group as well as the binary dihedral groups . The ambiguities of embedding these finite groups into SU(2) and SU(3) lead to various possible definitions of the discrete indices which enter the anomaly equations. We scrutinize the different choices and show that it is sufficient to consider one particular assignment for the discrete indices. Thus it is straightforward to determine whether or not a given model of flavor is discrete anomaly free.     

离散元与有限元结合的多尺度方法及其应用

在深入研究复杂结构和非均质材料冲击响应和破坏机理的过程中,往往遇到多尺度计算问题.提出并建立起离散元与有限元结合的多尺度方法,该方法采用离散元对感兴趣的局部进行细观尺度的模拟,利用有限元进行宏观的模拟,从而节约了计算时间.采用一种特殊的过渡层衔接离散元区和有限元区.将这一方法应用于激光辐照下预应力铝板的破坏响应,并将得到的模拟结果与实验进行了比较.     

A Dynamics for Discrete Quantum Gravity

This paper is based on the causal set approach to discrete quantum gravity. We first describe a classical sequential growth process (CSGP) in which the universe grows one element at a time in discrete steps. At each step the process has the form of a causal set (causet) and the “completed” universe is given by a path through a discretely growing chain of causets. We then quantize the CSGP by forming a Hilbert space H on the set of paths. The quantum dynamics is governed by a sequence of positive operators ρ _n on H that satisfy normalization and consistency conditions. The pair (H,{ρ _n }) is called a quantum sequential growth process (QSGP). We next discuss a concrete realization of a QSGP in terms of a natural quantum action. This gives an amplitude process related to the “sum over histories” approach to quantum mechanics. Finally, we briefly discuss a discrete form of Einstein’s field equation and speculate how this may be employed to compare the present framework with classical general relativity theory.     

Analysis of an Implicit Fully Discrete Local Discontinuous Galerkin Method for the Time-Fractional Kdv Equation

In this paper, we consider a fully discrete local discontinuous Galerkin (LDG) finite element method for a time-fractional Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation. The method is based on a finite difference scheme in time and local discontinuous Galerkin methods in space. We show that our scheme is unconditionally stable and convergent through analysis. Numerical examples are shown to illustrate the efficiency and accuracy of our scheme.     

Discrete Green's Function for Lattice Random Walk

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Discrete Green's Function for Lattice Random Walk

A lattice random walk model based on particles scattering on discrete lattice of homogenous space is introduced. The discrete Green's function (DFG) for two-dimensional and three-dimensional lattice random walk of photon is found and proved by mathematical induction. The convolution theorem of photon lattice random walk is presented. They can be used with the method of images to calculate the photon density distribution in semi-infinite and finite slab homogenous turbid media such as tissue.     

Discrete variational principle and first integrals for Lagrange--Maxwell mechanico-electrical systems

This paper presents a discrete variational principle and a method to build first-integrals for finite dimensional Lagrange--Maxwell mechanico-electrical systems with nonconservative forces and a dissipation function. The discrete variational principle and the corresponding Euler--Lagrange equations are derived from a discrete action associated to these systems. The first-integrals are obtained by introducing the infinitesimal transformation with respect to the generalized coordinates and electric quantities of the systems. This work also extends discrete Noether symmetries to mechanico-electrical dynamical systems. A practical example is presented to illustrate the results.