Characterizations and Extensions of Lipschitz-α Operators

In this work, we prove that a map F from a compact metric space K into a Banach space X over F is a Lipschitz-α operator if and only if for each σ in X^＊ the map σoF is a Lipschitz-α function on K. In the case that K = [a, b], we show that a map f from [a, b] into X is a Lipschitz-1 operator if and only if it is absolutely continuous and the map σ→ （σ o f）＇ is a bounded linear operator from X^＊ into L^∞（[a, b]）. When K is a compact subset of a finite interval （a, b） and 0 〈 α ≤ 1, we show that every Lipschitz-α operator f from K into X can be extended as a Lipschitz-α operator F from [a, b] into X with Lα（f） ≤ Lα（F） ≤ 3^1-α Lα（f）. A similar extension theorem for a little Lipschitz-α operator is also obtained.     

On Harnack inequality for <Emphasis Type="Italic">α</Emphasis>-stable Ornstein–Uhlenbeck processes

We consider the α-stable Ornstein–Uhlenbeck process in with the generator . We show that if 2 > α ≥ 1 or α < 1 = d the Harnack inequality holds. For α < 1 < d we construct a counterexample that shows that the Harnack inequality does not hold. Partially supported by KBN and MEN.     

Sufficiency and Duality in Multiobjective Variational Problems with Generalized Type I Functions

Recently Hachimi and Aghezzaf introduced the notion of (F,α,ρ,d)-type I functions, a new class of functions that unifies several concepts of generalized type I functions. Here, we extend the concepts of (F,α,ρ,d)-type I and generalized (F,α,ρ, d)-type I functions to the continuous case and we use these concepts to establish various sufficient optimality conditions and mixed duality results for multiobjective variational problems. Our results apparently generalize a fairly large number of sufficient optimality conditions and duality results previously obtained for multiobjective variational problems.     

Global behavior of the branch of positive solutions for nonlinear Sturm–Liouville problems

We consider the nonlinear Sturm–Liouville problem

Weighted Integrals and Bloch Spaces of n-Harmonic Functions on the Polydisc

We study anisotropic mixed norm spaces h(p,q,α) consisting of n-harmonic functions on the unit polydisc of by means of fractional integro-differentiation including small 0 < p < 1 and multi-indices α = (α ₁,...,α _n ) with non-positive α _j  ≤ 0. As an application, two different Bloch spaces of n-harmonic functions are characterized.      

On weighted densities

The continuity of densities given by the weight functions n ^α , α ∈ [−1, ∞[, with respect to the parameter α is investigated. This work is supported by MIUR Italy, Program Barrande n. 2003-009-2, MSM6198898701 and GA ČR no. 201/04/0381.     

Topological *-algebras withC*-enveloping algebras II

UniversalC*-algebrasC*(A) exist for certain topological *-algebras called algebras with aC*-enveloping algebra. A Frechet *-algebraA has aC*-enveloping algebra if and only if every operator representation ofA mapsA into bounded operators. This is proved by showing that every unbounded operator representation π, continuous in the uniform topology, of a topological *-algebraA, which is an inverse limit of Banach *-algebras, is a direct sum of bounded operator representations, thereby factoring through the enveloping pro-C*-algebraE(A) ofA. Given aC*-dynamical system (G,A,α), any topological *-algebraB containingC _c (G,A) as a dense *-subalgebra and contained in the crossed productC*-algebraC*(G,A,α) satisfiesE(B) =C*(G,A,α). IfG = ℝ, ifB is an α-invariant dense Frechet *-subalgebra ofA such thatE(B) =A, and if the action α onB ism-tempered, smooth and by continuous *-automorphisms: then the smooth Schwartz crossed productS(ℝ,B,α) satisfiesE(S(ℝ,B,α)) =C*(ℝ,A,α). WhenG is a Lie group, theC ^∞-elementsC ^∞(A), the analytic elementsC ^ω(A) as well as the entire analytic elementsC ^є(A) carry natural topologies making them algebras with aC*-enveloping algebra. Given a non-unitalC*-algebraA, an inductive system of idealsI _α is constructed satisfyingA =C*-ind limI _α; and the locally convex inductive limit ind limI _α is anm-convex algebra with theC*-enveloping algebraA and containing the Pedersen idealK _a ofA. Given generatorsG with weakly Banach admissible relationsR, we construct universal topological *-algebraA(G, R) and show that it has aC*-enveloping algebra if and only if (G, R) isC*-admissible.     

Practical Study on the Fuzzy Risk of Flood Disasters

The simplest way to perform a fuzzy risk assessment is to calculate the fuzzy expected value and convert fuzzy risk into non-fuzzy risk, i.e., a crisp value. In doing so, there is a transition from the fuzzy set to the crisp set. Therefore, the first step is to define an α level value, and then select the elements x with a subordinate degree A(x)≥α. The higher the value of α, the lower the degree of uncertainty—the probability is closer to its true value. The lower the value of α, the higher the degree of uncertainty—this results in a lower probability serviceability. The possibility level α is dependant on technical conditions and knowledge. A fuzzy expected value of the possibility-probability distribution is a set with and as its boundaries. The fuzzy expected values and of a possibility-probability distribution represent the fuzzy risk values being calculated. Therefore, we can obtain a conservative risk value, a venture risk value and a maximum probability risk value. Under such an α level, three risk values can be calculated. As α adopts all values throughout the set [0,1], it is possible to obtain a series of risk values. Therefore, the fuzzy risk may be a multi-valued risk or set-valued risk. Calculation of the fuzzy expected value of flood risk in the Jinhua River basin has been performed based on the interior-outer set model. Selection of an α value depends on the confidence in different groups of people, while selection of a conservative risk value or venture risk value depends on the risk preference of these people.     

Redefined fuzzy B-algebras

By two relations belonging to and quasi-coincidence (q) between fuzzy points and fuzzy sets, we define the concept of (α, β)-fuzzy subalgebras where α, β are any two of with . We state and prove some theorems in (α, β)-fuzzy B-algebras.     

Moments and Distribution of the Local Times of a Transient Random Walk on ℤ d

Consider an arbitrary transient random walk on ℤ ^d with d∈ℕ. Pick α∈[0,∞), and let L _n (α) be the spatial sum of the αth power of the n-step local times of the walk. Hence, L _n (0) is the range, L _n (1)=n+1, and for integers α, L _n (α) is the number of the α-fold self-intersections of the walk. We prove a strong law of large numbers for L _n (α) as n→∞. Furthermore, we identify the asymptotic law of the local time in a random site uniformly distributed over the range. These results complement and contrast analogous results for recurrent walks in two dimensions recently derived by Černy (Stoch. Proc. Appl. 117:262–270, 2007). Although these assertions are certainly known to experts, we could find no proof in the literature in this generality.      

Higher Algebraic <Emphasis Type="BoldItalic">K</Emphasis>-theory for Twisted Laurent Series Rings Over Orders and Semisimple Algebras

Let R be the ring of integers in a number field F, Λ any R-order in a semisimple F-algebra Σ, α an R-automorphism of Λ. Denote the extension of α to Σ also by α. Let Λ _α [T] (resp. Σ _α [T] be the α-twisted Laurent series ring over Λ (resp. Σ). In this paper we prove that (i) There exist isomorphisms ) for all n ≥ 1. (ii) is an l-complete profinite Abelian group for all n≥2. (iii)for all n≥2. (iv)is injective with uniquely l-divisible cokernel (for all n≥2). (v) K _–1(Λ), K _–1(Λ _α [T]) are finitely generated Abelian groups. Presented by Alain Verschoren.     

The centralizer of an element in a Lie algebra of type <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis>

In this paper, we investigate the Lie algebra L(A,α,δ) of type L and obtain the respective sufficient conditions for L(A,α,δ δ to be semisimple, and for Z(ω) = Fω as well, where 0 ≠ ω Є L(A, α, δ, δ) and Z(ω) is the centralizer of ω.     

On non-smooth α-invex functions and vector variational-like inequality

In this paper, we establish some relationships between vector variational-like inequality and non-smooth vector optimization problems under the assumptions of α-invex non-smooth functions. We identify the vector critical points, the weakly efficient points and the solutions of the weak vector variational-like inequality, under non-smooth pseudo-α-invexity assumptions. These conditions are more general than those of existing ones in the literature. In particular, this work extends an earlier work of Ruiz-Garzon et al. (J Oper Res 157:113–119, 2004) to a wider class of functions, namely the non-smooth pseudo-α-invex functions. Moreover, this work extends an earlier work of Mishra and Noor (J Math Anal Appl 311:78–84, 2005) to non-differentiable case.     

The pressure in operator algebras

We introduce two notions of the pressure in operator algebras, one is the pressure Pα（π, T） for an automorphism α of a unital exact C^＊-algebra A at a self-adjoint element T in A with respect to a faithful unital ＊-representation π the other is the pressure Pτ,α（T） for an automorphism α of a hyperfinite von Neumann algebra M at a self-adjoint element T in M with respect to a faithful normal α-invariant state τ. We give some properties of the pressure, show that it is a conjugate invaxiant, and also prove that the pressure of the implementing inner automorphism of a crossed product A×α Z at a self-adjoint operator T in A equals that of α at T.     

The minimality of the map \frac{x}{\|{x}\|} for weighted energy

In this paper, we investigate the minimality of the map from the Euclidean unit ball Bⁿ to its boundary 핊ⁿ⁻¹ for weighted energy functionals of the type E_p,f = ∫_Bⁿ f(r)‖∇ u‖^p dx, where f is a non-negative function. We prove that in each of the two following cases:

Stochastic nonlinear Perron–Frobenius theorem

We establish a stochastic nonlinear analogue of the Perron–Frobenius theorem on eigenvalues and eigenvectors of positive matrices. The result is formulated in terms of an automorphism T of a probability space and a random transformation D of the non-negative cone of an n-dimensional Euclidean space. Under assumptions of monotonicity and homogeneity of D, we prove the existence of scalar and vector measurable functions α > 0 and x > 0 satisfying the equation αTx = D(x) almost surely. We apply the result obtained to the analysis of a class of random dynamical systems arising in mathematical economics and finance (von Neumann–Gale dynamical systems).     

Some inverse<Emphasis Type="Italic">M</Emphasis>-matrix problems

An upper bound and a lower bound for α⁰ are given such that for for α≤α⁰, whereB is a nonnegative matrix and satisfies that for any positive constant β,βI+B is a power invariant zero pattern matrix. This project is supported by Science and Art Foundation of Central South University of Technology.     

Quadratically Hyponormal Recursively Generated Weighted Shifts Need Not Be Positively Quadratically Hyponormal

We study a class of weighted shifts W _α defined by a recursively generated sequence α ≡ α₀, … , α _m−2, (α _m−1, α _m , α _m+1)^∧ and characterize the difference between quadratic hyponormality and positive quadratic hyponormality. We show that a shift in this class is positively quadratically hyponormal if and only if it is quadratically hyponormal and satisfies a finite number of conditions. Using this characterization, we give a new proof of [12, Theorem 4.6], that is, for m = 2, W _α is quadratically hyponormal if and only if it is positively quadratically hyponormal. Also, we give some new conditions for quadratic hyponormality of recursively generated weighted shift W _α (m ≥ 2). Finally, we give an example to show that for m ≥ 3, a quadratically hyponormal recursively generated weighted shift W _α need not be positively quadratically hyponormal.     

Stochastic Integration of Operator-Valued Functions with Respect to Banach Space-Valued Brownian Motion

Let E be a real Banach space with property (α) and let W _Γ be an E-valued Brownian motion with distribution Γ. We show that a function is stochastically integrable with respect to W _Γ if and only if Γ-almost all orbits Ψx are stochastically integrable with respect to a real Brownian motion. This result is derived from an abstract result on existence of Γ-measurable linear extensions of γ-radonifying operators with values in spaces of γ-radonifying operators. As an application we obtain a necessary and sufficient condition for solvability of stochastic evolution equations driven by an E-valued Brownian motion. The first named author gratefully acknowledges the support by a ‘VIDI subsidie’ in the ‘Vernieuwingsimpuls’ programme of The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) and the Research Training Network HPRN-CT-2002–00281. The second named author was supported by grants from the Volkswagenstiftung (I/78593) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (We 2847/1–1).