Approximating roots of nonlinear systems by α-dense curves

Numerical Algorithms - We extend an algorithm due to Khamisov (Math. Notes 98(3/4), 484–491, 2015) to approximate, if any exists, a root of a single variable function. For this goal, using...     

On ∗-minimal ∗-ideals and ∗-biideals in involution rings

For semiprime involution rings, we determine some ∗-minimal ∗-ideals using idempotent elements. Nevertheless, ∗-minimal ∗-biideals are characterized by idempotent elements. Moreover, the involutive version of a theorem due to Steinfeld, which investigates a semiprime involution ring A if A=SocA, is given. Finally, semiprime involution rings having no proper nonzero ∗-biideals are characterized.     

Taximetry∗

In this article the authors present some interesting geometrical ideas and give their experiences of teaching these to young children. Possible extensions of these ideas to the concept of functions are also indicated.

     

∗-Polynomial Identities of a Nonsymmetric ∗-Minimal Algebra

Let F be an infinite field of characteristic ≠?2. We study the ?-polynomial identities of the ?-minimal algebra R?=?UT _?(F?⊕?F, F). We describe the generators of T _?(R) and a linear basis of the relatively free algebra of R. When char.F?=?0, these results allow us to provide a complete list of polynomials generating irreducible GL × GL-modules decomposing the proper part of the relatively free algebra of R. Finally, the ?-codimension sequence of R is explicitly computed.     

Lucas' theorem refined ∗

We prove a refined version of the classical Lucas' theorem: if p is a polynomial with zeros a ₁,…,a _n+1 all having modulus one and φis the Blaschke product whose zeros are those of the derivative p ¹, then the compression of the shift S(φ) has its numerical range circumscribed about by the (n+ l)-gon a ₁…a _n+1 with tangent points the midpoints of then+ l sides of the polygon. This is proved via a special matrix representation of S(φ) and is a generalization of the known case for n= 2.     

∗-Finite ideals contained in infinitely many maximal ∗ s -ideals

We give a new characterization of ?-finite ideals that are contained in infinity many ? _s -maximal ideals.     

∗-Prime Group Algebras

An associative algebra R over a field K is said to be right ?-prime if for every nonzero r ? R, there exists a finitely generated subalgebra S of R such that rSt = 0 implies t = 0. Clearly, strongly prime implies ?-prime and ?-prime implies prime. A large number of examples of group algebras are given which show that the concept of ?-prime lies strictly between prime and strongly prime. A complete characterization of ?-prime group algebras is given. It is proved that a group algebra KG of the group G over the field K is ?-prime if and only if Λ⁺(G) = (1). Intersection theorems play an important role in the study. In the process, a new intersection theorem for ?-prime group algebras is obtained. Elementwise characterization of the ?-prime radical is given and its relation with some well-known radicals is discussed.     

On operator-valued mixingales ∗

The objective of this work is to study certain random linear operator-valued processes. Both weak and strong operator-valued mbdngale are defined and the corresponding mbdngale convergence theorems are developed     

Characterizing switch-setting problems ∗

Algebraic conditions and algorithmic procedures are given to determine whether an m × n rectangular configuration of switches can be transformed so that all switches are in the off position, regardless of initial configuration. However, when any switch is toggled, it and its rectilinearly adjacent neighbors change state. Using linear algebra, a finite field representation of the problem, and an analysis of Fibonacci polynomials, conditions on m and n are given which characterize when the m × n problem can be solved.     

Numerical ranges and dilations ∗

Denote by W(A) the numerical range of a bounded linear operator A. For two operators A and B (which may act on different Hilbert spaces), we study the relation between the inclusion relation W(A)?W(B) and the condition that A can be dilated to an operator of the form B?I. We also investigate the possibilities of dilating an operator A to operators with simple structure under the assumption that W(A) is included in a special region.     

Set inertia-preserving matrices∗ †

The inertia-preservers of several sets of matrices are identified. The sets include: all real matrices, all complex matrices, triangular matrices, real symmetric matrices and Hermitian matrices.     

Product of matrical discs ∗

We determine the matrical disc with minimal radius for the set of products XY when X and Y run over a (possibly distinct) matrical disc, respectively. Also we determine the union of the numerical ranges W(XY).     

Schreier theory for singular extensions of categorical groups and homotopy classification∗ ∗

If G is a categorical group, a G-module is defined to be a braided categorical group (A c) together with an action of G on (A,c). In this work we define the notions of singular extension of G by the G-module (A,c) and of 1-cocycle of G with coefficients in (A,c) and we obtain, first, a bijection between the set of equivalence classes of singular extensions of G by (Ac) and the set of equivalence classes of 1-cocycles. Next, we associate to any G-module (Ac) a Kan fibration of simplicial sets ?: Ner(GAc)) → Ner(G)and then we show that there is a bijection between the set of equivalence classes of singular extensions of G by (A,c) and Γ[Ner(G,A,c/Ner(G)]the set of fibre homotopy classes of cross-sections of the fibration ?.     

Optimization over equilibrium sets ∗

We introduce a certain notion of equilibrium points, which constitute a generalization of Pareto efficient points, and we propose a branch-and-bound method to maximize a concave function over the set of all equilibrium points of a given set     

Tilting modules and ∗-modules

The relation between ?-modules-studied in [MO], [D], [C], [DH], [CM], [Z] and [T]-and Tiltng modules over an arbitrary ring is analyzed. In particular we prove that Tilting modules are exactly the faithful and finendo ?-modules. This answers a question of Trlifaj [T, Problem 1.5], showing that for any ring R the class of ?-modules generating the injectives and that one of Tiltings coincides. As a first application, we give an easy proof of the fact that every faithful ?-module over a finite-dimensional K-algebra is a classical Tilting module (see [DH, Theorem 1]). As a second application, we characterise the Tiltings as those modules which induce an equivalence between two categories with suitable dual properties.     

Multivariable state-feedback self-tuning controllers ∗

This paper describes a state-space approach for self-tuning control of a class of multivariable stochastic systems having the same number of inputs as outputs. A multivariable state-feedback self-tuning controller, based on pole-assignment concepts, is derived. The developed multivariable self-tuner can be applied to stable/unstable and minimum/non-minimum phase linear time-invariant multivariable systems. A multivariable reduced-order self-tuner and a state-feedback minimum-variance self-tuner are also derived. The simplicity and flexibility of the proposed state-space approach facilitate the practical applications of self-tuning control concepts to real systems     

Classes of generalized ∗-modules

We study the class, STAR , of all ?-modules by means of the classes, S_λ, of all ?λ-modules, λ> 0 being a cardinal. Since STAR, equals the intersection of the decreasing chain S_λ, λ > 0, our approach ‘from above’ complements the usual approach ‘from below’ consisting in the study of quasi-progenerators and tilting modules. We present relations between categorical properties of ?-;modules and those of ?-modules. Answering a question of Menini, we use the solution of the Artin's problem to show that the chain Sλ,λ > No, is strictly decreasing in general.