Inverse monodromy problems in mathematical physics

After a short introduction devoted to the origin of the problem considered from the physical problems of quantum field theory and statistical mechanics, the paper considers the mathematical aspects of the Knizhnik-Zamolodchikov equation theory associated with various root systems and the results connected with the inverse monodromy problem for them. __________ Translated from Sovremennaya Matematika i Ee Prilozheniya (Contemporary Mathematics and Its Applications), Vol. 33, Suzdal Conference-2004, Part 1, 2005.     

Numerical solution of an inverse problem for a two-dimensional mathematical model of sorption dynamics

We consider a two-dimensional mathematical model of sorption that allows for inner-diffusion kinetics as well as longitudinal and transverse diffusion. The inverse problem of determining the sorption isotherm from an experimental dynamic output curve is investigated for this model and stable solution methods are proposed for the inverse and the direct problem. The efficiency of the solution methods is explored in computer experiments.     

Inverse mode problems for the finite element model of a vibrating rod

The inverse mode problems for the finite element model of an axially vibrating rod are formulated and solved. It is known that for the finite element model, based on linear shape functions, of the rod, the mass and stiffness matrices are both tridiagonal. It is shown that the finite element model of the rod can be constructed from two eigenvalues, their corresponding eigenvectors and the total mass of the rod. The necessary and sufficient conditions for the construction of a physically realizable rod with positive mass and stiffness elements from two eigenpairs and the total mass of the rod are established. If these conditions are satisfied, then the construction of the model is unique.     

Boundary and variational problems for a combined mathematical model of the theory of elasticity

We construct a combined mathematical model of the theory of elasticity that describes the stress-strain state of an elastic body using the equations of the theory of elasticity in one part of the body and the equations of the theory of shells of Timoshenko type in the other part. We write the resolvent equations and conditions for elastic coupling. We study the variational formulation of the boundary-value problems of the combined model.Translated fromMatematicheskie Metody i Fiziko-Mekhanicheskie Polya, Issue 32, 1990, pp. 92–95.     

A mathematical model of a class of problems for the transport of a mixture in air

An analytic solution of a class of boundary-value problems of mathematical physics describing the transport of a mixture in the atmosphere is considered. To solve these problems we apply the substitution method and the Fourier method. The solution of a boundary problem describing the process of contamination of the atmosphere by various substances is presented in the form of a series. The result obtained is useful for the solution of problems concerning the protection of the atmosphere.Translated fromVychislitel'naya i Prikladnaya Matematika, No. 69, pp. 87–90, 1989.     

Uniqueness of solution of some inverse problems of sorption dynamics for a model with mixed-diffusion kinetics

Translated from Pryamye i Obratnye Zadachi Matematicheskoi Fiziki, pp. 30–34, 1991.     

Inverse bifurcation problems for diffusive Holling–Tanner population model

We consider the equation which is called Holling–Tanner population model where is a bifurcation parameter and are unknown constants. In this paper, we determine the unknown constants from the asymptotic behavior of the bifurcation curve , where .     

A two-objective mathematical model without cutting patterns for one-dimensional assortment problems

This paper considers a one-dimensional cutting stock and assortment problem. One of the main difficulties in formulating and solving these kinds of problems is the use of the set of cutting patterns as a parameter set in the mathematical model. Since the total number of cutting patterns to be generated may be very huge, both the generation and the use of such a set lead to computational difficulties in solution process. The purpose of this paper is therefore to develop a mathematical model without the use of cutting patterns as model parameters. We propose a new, two-objective linear integer programming model in the form of simultaneous minimization of two contradicting objectives related to the total trim loss amount and the total number of different lengths of stock rolls to be maintained as inventory, in order to fulfill a given set of cutting orders. The model does not require pre-specification of cutting patterns. We suggest a special heuristic algorithm for solving the presented model. The superiority of both the mathematical model and the solution approach is demonstrated on test problems.     

Inverse problems for quasi-variational inequalities

In this short note, our aim is to investigate the inverse problem of parameter identification in quasi-variational inequalities. We develop an abstract nonsmooth regularization approach that subsumes the total variation regularization and permits the identification of discontinuous parameters. We study the inverse problem in an optimization setting using the output-least squares formulation. We prove the existence of a global minimizer and give convergence results for the considered optimization problem. We also discretize the identification problem for quasi-variational inequalities and provide the convergence analysis for the discrete problem. We give an application to the gradient obstacle problem.     

Inverse problems for regularization matrices

Discrete ill-posed problems are difficult to solve, because their solution is very sensitive to errors in the data and to round-off errors introduced during the solution process. Tikhonov regularization replaces the given discrete ill-posed problem by a nearby penalized least-squares problem whose solution is less sensitive to perturbations. The penalization term is defined by a regularization matrix, whose choice may affect the quality of the computed solution significantly. We describe several inverse matrix problems whose solution yields regularization matrices adapted to the desired solution. Numerical examples illustrate the performance of the regularization matrices determined.     

Duality for a class of nondifferentiable mathematical programming problems

Two dual problems are proposed for the minimax problem: minimize max_y?Yφ(x, y), subject to g(x) ? 0. A duality theorem is established for each dual problem. It is revealed that these problems are intimately related to a class of nondifferentiable programming problems.     

Some inverse problems raised from a mathematical model of ductal carcinoma in situ

The growth of avascular tumors has been studied by many authors. In this paper we study a special kind of cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in order to investigate possible procedures to connect free boundary model of DCIS with clinical data. This paper is to present some results of our research on mathematical modeling, analysis, and numerical simulations of ductal carcinoma in situ. In particular, we formulate a number of inverse problems for the well-posed free boundary valued problem related to clinical diagnose of cancer.     

On a mathematical model for laser-induced thermotherapy

We study a mathematical model for laser-induced thermotherapy, a minimally invasive cancer treatment. The model consists of a diffusion approximation of the radiation transport equation coupled to a bio-heat equation and a model to describe the evolution of the coagulated zone. Special emphasis is laid on a refined model of the applicator device, accounting for the effect of coolant flow inside. Comparisons between experiment and simulations show that the model is able to predict the experimentally achieved temperatures reasonably well.     

Inverse problems for first-order integro-differential operators

Mathematical Notes - Inverse spectral problems for first-order integro-differential operators on a finite interval are studied, the properties of spectral characteristics are established, and...     

Inverse problems for stationary Navier-Stokes systems

An inverse problem for a nonlinear equation in a Hilbert space is considered in which the right-hand side that is a linear combination of given functionals is found from given values of these functionals on the solution. Sufficient conditions for the existence of a solution are established, and the solution set is shown to be homeomorphic to a finite-dimensional compact set. A boundary inverse problem for the three-dimensional thermal convection equations for a viscous incompressible fluid and an inverse magnetohydrodynamics problem are considered as applications.