Algebraic obstructions and a complete solution of a rational retraction problem

For each compact smooth manifold containing at least two points we prove the existence of a compact nonsingular algebraic set and a smooth map such that, for every rational diffeomorphism and for every diffeomorphism where and are compact nonsingular algebraic sets, we may fix a neighborhood of in which does not contain any regular rational map. Furthermore is not homotopic to any regular rational map. Bearing in mind the case in which is a compact nonsingular algebraic set with totally algebraic homology, the previous result establishes a clear distinction between the property of a smooth map to represent an algebraic unoriented bordism class and the property of to be homotopic to a regular rational map. Furthermore we have: every compact Nash submanifold of containing at least two points has not any tubular neighborhood with rational retraction.

     

Representation of the space of polyanalytic functions as a direct sum of orthogonal subspaces. Application to rational approximations

Suppose thatD={z:|z|<1}, L ₂ (D) is the space of functions square-integrable over area inD,A _k (D) is the set of allk-analytic functions inD, (A ₁ (D)=A(D) is the set of all analytic functions inD),A _k L ₂ (D)=L ₂ (D)∩A _k (D),A ₁ L ₂ (D)=AL ₂ (D),

On the Denseness of Rational Systems

This note characterizes the denseness of rational systems

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in C[−1, 1], where the nonreal poles in {a_k}^∞_k=1 \[−1, 1] are paired by complex conjugation. This extends an Achiezer's result.     

Weak Copositive and Intertwining Approximation

It is known that shape preserving approximation has lower rates than unconstrained approximation. This is especially true for copositive and intertwining approximations. ForfL_p, 1p<∞, the former only has rateω(f, n⁻¹)_p, and the latter cannot even be bounded byC f_p. In this paper, we discuss various ways to relax the restrictions in these approximations and conclude that the most sensible way is the so-calledalmostcopositive/intertwining approximation in which one relaxes the restriction on the approximants in a neighborhood of radiusΔ_n(y_j) of each sign changey_j.     

Time-stepping algorithms for semidiscretized linear parabolic PDEs based on rational approximants with distinct real poles

Time dependent problems in Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) are often solved by the Method Of Lines (MOL). For linear parabolic PDEs, the exact solution of the resulting system of first order Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) satisfies a recurrence relation involving the matrix exponential function. In this paper, we consider the development of a fourth order rational approximant to the matrix exponential function possessing real and distinct poles which, consequently, readily admits a partial fraction expansion, thereby allowing the distribution of the work in solving the corresponding linear algebraic systems in essentially Backward Euler-like solves on concurrent processors. The resulting parallel algorithm possesses appropriate stability properties, and is implemented on various parabolic PDEs from the literature including the forced heat equation and the advection-diffusion equation.Dedicated to Professor J. Crank on the occasion of his 80th birthday     

Partial fractions expansion: a review of computational methodology and efficiency

Nine methods for expressing a proper rational function in terms of partial fractions are presented for the case where the denominator polynomial has been reduced to linear factors. Only those methods which are amenable to computation algorithms are considered. To the extent possible, Newton's divided difference formula is used to provide a uniform derivational tool. Each method is illustrated numerically. The efficiency of the methods are compared on the basis of the number of multiplications and divisions required in the computation.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Nuclearity in a New Perspective

In this Letter we try to settle some confused points concerning the use of the notion of p-nuclearity in the mathematical and physical literature, pointing out that the nuclearity index in the physicists’ sense vanishes for any p> 1. Our discussion of these issues suggests a new perspective, in terms of ε-entropy and operator spaces, which might permit connections to be drawn between phase space criteria and quantum energy inequalities.Mathematics Subject Classification (2000): 81T05, 47B10, 47L25.     

B-Splines with Arbitrary Connection Matrices

We consider a space of Chebyshev splines whose left and right derivatives satisfy linear constraints that are given by arbitrary nonsingular connection matrices. We show that for almost all knot sequences such spline spaces have basis functions whose support is equal to the support of the ordinary B-splines with the same knots. Consequently, there are knot insertion and evaluation algorithms analogous to de Boors algorithm for ordinary splines.     

The Halász Inequality for Additive Function of Rational Argument

We obtain an upper bound for the quantity . Here I is an interval, is the set of rational numbers q=m/n I such that nx, and f(q) is an arbitrary real-valued additive function of rational argument. The interval I and function f may depend on x3.     

On the Problem of Describing Sequences of Best Trigonometric Rational Approximations

For a strictly decreasing sequence a_{n n=0} of nonnegative real numbers converging to zero, we construct a continuous 2-periodic function f such that R^T _n(f) = a_n, n=0,1,2,..., where R^T _n(f) are best approximations of the function f in uniform norm by trigonometric rational functions of degree at most n.