On the uniqueness of solutions to the Poisson equations for average cost Markov chains with unbounded cost functions

We consider the Poisson equations for denumerable Markov chains with unbounded cost functions. Solutions to the Poisson equations exist in the Banach space of bounded real-valued functions with respect to a weighted supremum norm such that the Markov chain is geometrically ergodic. Under minor additional assumptions the solution is also unique. We give a novel probabilistic proof of this fact using relations between ergodicity and recurrence. The expressions involved in the Poisson equations have many solutions in general. However, the solution that has a finite norm with respect to the weighted supremum norm is the unique solution to the Poisson equations. We illustrate how to determine this solution by considering three queueing examples: a multi-server queue, two independent single server queues, and a priority queue with dependence between the queues.     

Meromorphic functions with deficiencies generating unique range sets

With the help of weighted sharing of sets we deal with the problem of unique range set for meromorphic functions with deficient values and obtain a result which improves, generalizes and extends some previous results. We provide two examples to show that the condition in one of our results is the best possible.     

Uniqueness of unconditional bases in Banach spaces

We prove a general results on complemented unconditional basic sequences in Banach lattices and apply it to give some new examples of spaces with unique unconditional basis. We show that Tsirelson space and certain Nakano spaces have unique unconditional bases. We also construct an example of a space with a unique unconditional basis with a complemented subspace failing to have a unique unconditional basis. Both authors were supported by NSF Grant DMS-9201357.     

Probabilizing parking functions

We explore the link between combinatorics and probability generated by the question “What does a random parking function look like?” This gives rise to novel probabilistic interpretations of some elegant, known generating functions. It leads to new combinatorics: how many parking functions begin with i? We classify features (e.g., the full descent pattern) of parking functions that have exactly the same distribution among parking functions as among all functions. Finally, we develop the link between parking functions and Brownian excursion theory to give examples where the two ensembles differ.     

Worst-case analysis of maximal dual feasible functions

Dual feasible functions have been used to compute fast lower bounds and valid inequalities for integer linear problems. In this paper, we analyze the worst-case performance of the lower bounds provided by some of the best functions proposed in the literature. We describe some worst-case examples for these functions, and we report on new results concerning the best parameter choice for one of these functions.     

Existence of herman rings for meromorphic functions

We apply the Shishikura surgery construction to transcendental maps in order to obtain examples of meromorphic functions with Herman rings, in a variety of possible arrangements. We give a sharp bound on the maximum possible number of such rings that a meromorphic function may have, in terms of the number of poles. Finally we discuss the possibility of having “unbounded” Herman rings (i.e., with an essential singularity in the boundary), and give some examples of maps with this property.     

Old Friends Revisited: the Multifractal Nature of Some Classical Functions

We study some explicit functions introduced by Riemann, Jordan, Lévy, Kahane… These functions share the property of having a dense set of discontinuities. We prove that they are examples of multifractal functions.     

Staircase and fractional part functions

The staircase and fractional part functions are basic examples of real functions. They can be applied in several parts of mathematics, such as analysis, number theory, formulas for primes, and so on; in computer programming, the floor and ceiling functions are provided by a significant number of programming languages – they have some basic uses in various programming tasks. In this paper, we view the staircase and fractional part functions as a classical example of non-continuous real functions. We introduce some of their basic properties, present some interesting constructions concerning them, and explore some intriguing interpretations of such functions. Throughout the paper, we use these functions in order to explain basic concepts in a first calculus course, such as domain of definition, discontinuity, and oddness of functions. We also explain in detail how, after researching the properties of such functions, one can draw their graph; this is a crucial part in the process of understanding their nature. In the paper, we present some subjects that the first-year student in the exact sciences may not encounter. We try to clarify those subjects and show that such ideas are important in the understanding of non-continuous functions, as a part of studying analysis in general.     

Identification of the polynomial in nonseparated boundary conditions by one eigenvalue

We consider a spectral problem for an ordinary differential equation on a finite interval. The boundary conditions contain functions and a polynomial in the spectral parameter. We find a criterion for the unique reconstruction of this polynomial by one multiple eigenvalue. Related examples are presented.     

THE NORMALITY OF ALGEBROID MULTIFUNCTIONS AND THEIR COEFFICIENT FUNCTIONS

In this paper, we investigate the normality relationship between algebroid multifunctions and their coefficient functions. We prove that the normality of a k-valued entire algebroid multifunctions family is equivalent to their coefficient functions in some conditions.Furthermore, we obtain some new normality criteria for algebroid multifunctions families based on these results. We also provide some examples to expound that some restricted conditions of our main results are necessary.     

Old friends revisited: the multifractal nature of some classical functions

We study some explicit functions introduced by Riemann, Jordan, Lévy, Kahane… These functions share the property of having a dense set of discontinuities. We prove that they are examples of multifractal functions.     

滤波长度为5的双正交多尺度分析的构造

In this paper,a general construction of biorthonormal multiresolution analyses with length 5 is studied.Both the existence of unique symmetric biorthonormal MRAs and the inexistence of antisymmetric ones are also proved.The regularity of the scale functions is analyzed and some examples are given at last.     

基于梯度的Sylvester共轭矩阵方程的迭代解

本文提出了一种基于梯度的Sylvester共轭矩阵方程的迭代算法.通过引入一个松弛参数和采用递阶辨识原理,构造一个迭代算法求解Sylvester矩阵方程.通过应用复矩阵的实数表达以及实数表示的一些性质,收敛性分析表明在一定假设条件下,对于任意初始值,迭代方法均收敛到精确解,数值算例也表明了所给方法的有效性.     

M带含参数对称正交插值尺度函数的构造

<正>1引言基于多分辨分析方法,已经构造了大量各种各样的单小波,如紧支撑的正交的Daubechies小波,紧支撑半正交的样条小波等.Daubechies证明了除Haar小波外不存在紧支撑正交对称的2带单小波.为了弥补2带单小波的不足,许多数学工作者将它进行推广得到了:双正交小波、多小波、多带小波等几大分支.而在实际应用中有时需要处理一些具有相对窄的带宽的高频信号,所以很有必要研究多带小波.同时多带小波能同时拥     

Rationality,minimality and uniqueness of representation of matrix formal power series

In some multivariate time-series models a matrix power series is involved. These models can be identified as rational models if these series correspond to a matrix rational function. Moreover, it is necessary to answer some questions about minimality and uniqueness of representation. The main results of this paper fall within the sphere of matrix Padé approximation. On the basis of formal power series, matrix rational functions of arbitrary dimensions are characterized. Furthermore, we study certain minimality types, that are, global minimum degrees and row minimum degrees. In addition, given that the rational representation of the function for the same pair of degrees need not be unique, we have obtained conditions to study the uniqueness of said representation and, also, to find a “canonical” unique representation. Moreover, we consider an application to special series which is associated with time-series models; such series leads to new theoretical results relating to matrix Padé approximation. Finally, we comment on some illustrative examples.     

On the practical application of majorants for nonlinear matrix iterations

We introduce a majorant concept with minor deviations from that of Schröder [3]. However, we emphasize the constructional aspects of our majorants. In particular we establish some simple composition rules. We demonstrate some applications including a problem of a priori choice between different iteration functions.     

Critical duality

We look for a general framework in which the Ekeland duality can be formulated. We propose a scheme in which the parameter sets are provided with a coupling function which induces a conjugacy. The decision spaces are not supposed to have any special structure. We examine several examples. In particular, we consider some special classes of generalized convex functions.     

On the crossing number of positive knots and braids and braid index criteria of Jones and Morton-Williams-Franks

We give examples of knots with some unusual properties of the crossing number of positive diagrams or strand number of positive braid representations. In particular, we show that positive braid knots may not have positive minimal (strand number) braid representations, giving a counterpart to results of Franks-Williams and Murasugi. Other examples answer questions of Cromwell on homogeneous and (partially) of Adams on almost alternating knots.

We give a counterexample to, and a corrected version of, a theorem of Jones on the Alexander polynomial of 4-braid knots. We also give an example of a knot on which all previously applied braid index criteria fail to estimate sharply (from below) the braid index. A relation between (generalizations of) such examples and a conjecture of Jones that a minimal braid representation has unique writhe is discussed.

Finally, we give a counterexample to Morton's conjecture relating the genus and degree of the skein polynomial.

     

Bounded mean oscillation and bandlimited interpolation in the presence of noise

We study some problems related to the effect of bounded, additive sample noise in the bandlimited interpolation given by the Whittaker-Shannon-Kotelnikov (WSK) sampling formula. We establish a generalized form of the WSK series that allows us to consider the bandlimited interpolation of any bounded sequence at the zeros of a sine-type function. The main result of the paper is that if the samples in this series consist of independent, uniformly distributed random variables, then the resulting bandlimited interpolation almost surely has a bounded global average. In this context, we also explore the related notion of a bandlimited function with bounded mean oscillation. We prove some properties of such functions, and in particular, we show that they are either bounded or have unbounded samples at any positive sampling rate. We also discuss a few concrete examples of functions that demonstrate these properties.