Higher derivatives of mappings of locally convex spaces

We establish sufficient conditions for n-fold bounded differentiability (b-differentiability) of mappings of locally convex spaces and sufficient conditions for n-fold Hyers-Lang differentiability (HL-differentiability) of mappings of pseudotopological linear spaces. We describe a class of locally convex spaces on which there exist everywhere infinitely b-differentiable real functions which are not everywhere continuous (and so are not everywhere HL-differentiable). Our results show, in particular, that for a wide class of locally convex spaces a significant number of the known definitions of C-mappings fall into two classes of equivalent definitions.Translated from Matematicheskie Zametki, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 729–744 November, 1977.     

A Nonlinear Problem Associated to the Motion of a Membrane

A nonlinear model associated to the motion of a membrane is considered as limit of a sequence of approximate models, for which a global existence and uniqueness theorem can be proved. The paper investigates the relationship between the solutions of the real and approximate models.     

A new class of cutting planes for the symmetric travelling salesman problem

A comprehensive class of cutting planes for the symmetric travelling salesman problem (TSP) is proposed which contains the known comb inequalities, the path inequalities and the 3-star constraints as special cases. Its relation to the clique tree inequalities is discussed. The cutting planes are shown to be valid for a relaxed version of the TSP, the travelling salesman problem on a road network, and—under certain conditions—to define facets of the polyhedron associated with this problem.     

A Kantorovich-type convergence analysis for the Gauss-Newton-Method

Summary We present a (semilocal) Kantorovich-type convergence analysis for the Gauss-Newton-Method which reduces to the wellknown Newton-Kantorovich-Theorem for the Newton-Method in a natural way. Additionnally a classification of the nonlinear regression problem into adequate and not-adequate models is obtained.     

Topology optimization of multi-purpose structures

Whilst most of the literature on topology optimization of structures deals with so-called selfadjoint problems involving highly idealized, single-purpose structures, this paper discusses topology optimization of multi-purpose structures which concerns nonselfadjoint problems. General methods based on the so-called layout theory, application to trusses and perforated plates and computational difficulties are discussed.     

Chapter 1 Introduction: Extensions and new developments in DEA

The extensions, new developments and new interpretations for DEA covered in this paper include: (1) new measures of efficiency, (2) new models and (3) new ways of implementing established models with new results and interpretations presented that include treatments of congestion, returns-to-scale and mix and technical inefficiencies and measures of efficiency that can be used to reflect all pertinent properties. Previously used models, such as those used to identify allocative inefficiencies, are extended by means of assurance region approaches which are less demanding in their information requirements and underlying assumptions. New opportunities for research are identified in each section of this chapter. Sources of further developments and possible sources for further help are also suggested with references supplied to other papers that appear in this volume and which are summarily described in this introductory chapter.     

On the continuity of midpoint hull convex set-valued functions

Summary The concept of hull convexity (midpoint hull convexity) for set-valued functions in vector spaces is examined. This concept, introduced by A. V. Fiacco and J. Kyparisis (Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications,43 (1986), 95–126), is weaker than one of convexity (midpoint convexity).The main result is a sufficient condition for a midpoint hull convex set-valued function to be continuous. This theorem improves a result obtained by K. Nikodem (Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Mathematics,34 (1986), 393–399).     

Discrete Newton methods and iterated defect corrections

Summary In this paper we present a general theory for discrete Newton methods, iterated defect corrections via neighbouring problems and deferred corrections based on asymptotic expansions of the discretization error.Dedicated to Professor Dr. J. Weisinger on the occasion of his sixty-fifth birthday     

Computations in choice groupoids

Defining achoice as a mapping of the subsets of a setX into their respective subsets, a one-to-one (and naturally) corresponding binary operation,sequential choice, is identified under which the power set ofX is closed as achoice groupoid. A complete logical diagram is given, exhibiting all the implications between conjunctions of the seven conditions: (1) idempotence, (2) consistency, (3) absorbence, and (4) homomorphism of a choice, and (5) commutativity, (6) associativity, and (7) path-independence of the corresponding sequential choice.     

On affine scaling algorithms for nonconvex quadratic programming

We investigate the use of interior algorithms, especially the affine-scaling algorithm, to solve nonconvex — indefinite or negative definite — quadratic programming (QP) problems. Although the nonconvex QP with a polytope constraint is a hard problem, we show that the problem with an ellipsoidal constraint is easy. When the hard QP is solved by successively solving the easy QP, the sequence of points monotonically converge to a feasible point satisfying both the first and the second order optimality conditions.Research supported in part by NSF Grant DDM-8922636 and the College Summer Grant, College of Business Administration, The University of Iowa.     

Fehlerabschätzungen für Koeffizienten von Exponentialsummen und Polynomen

Zusammenfassung Für Polynome und Exponentialsummen mit festen Frequenzen werden die Normäquivalenzkonstanten zwischen Parameterraum und Funktionenraum untersucht. Dies führt im Exponentialsummenfall auf Tschebyscheff-Exponentialsummen als Verallgemeinerung der Tschebyscheff-Polynome, wenn man nach numerisch praktikablen Strategien zur Fehlerabschätzung im Parameterraum sucht; für theoretische Zwecke wird eine Ungleichung von Markoff-Typ für Exponentialsummen hergeleitet. Im Falle der Polynome ergeben sich asymptotisch optimale Konstanten als Verschärfungen von Resultaten von Gautschi. Ferner wird eine elementare Herleitung der Normäquivalenzkonstanten für den Fall der Monombasis angegeben.

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Error estimation in coefficients of exponential sums and polynomials

Summary Equivalence constants for the norms on parameter and function space are considered for both polynomials and exponential sums. In the latter case Chebyshev exponential sums are introduced as generalizations of the Chebyshev polynomials, providing a practical method for error estimation in parameter space. For theoretical purposes a Markoff-type inequality is proved. In the case of polynomials asymptotically optimal constants are derived, thus improving on earlier results of Gautschi. Furthermore, a simple construction of the equivalence constants for the monomial basis is included.

Diese Arbeit entstand als Studie Nr.2 des SFB 135 Ökosysteme auf Kalkgestein unter teiweiser Förderung durch die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Die numerischen Rechnungen wurden auf der Rechenanlage der Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung in Göttingen durchgeführt     

Applying a fuzzy relation to describe influence of flux behaviour in a printed coil

Summary Being a subject of expectedly fuzzy character, an attempt is made to apply fuzzy functions, more precisely fuzzy relations to investigate the problem of flux distortion in a printed coil.

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Zusammenfassung Da die Vorgänge in einer gedruckten Spule sich aus einer Vielzahl schwerer erfaßbarer Einzeleinflüsse zusammensetzen, die insbesondere den Magnetfluß verzerren, lag es nahe, den Versuch zu machen, die Fuzzy Functions (die logische Algebra, gemäß [1]) darauf anzuwenden. Die Fuzzy Functions sind gedacht für das Beschreiben von Vorgängen, oder Ereignissen, die im Ansatz ein breit gefächertes (fuzzy) Verhalten, ohne scharfe Grenzen aufweisen; siehe Fig. 4.Dieser gefächerten logischen Funktion entspricht eine reguläre mathematische Kurvenschar, die meßtechnisch nachgewiesen werden muß.Im vorliegenden Falle ergab sich eine Korrekturfunktion (5), die es gestattet, die Induktivität gedruckter Spulen, in einem weiten Bereich von Abmessungen und Windungen, mit einer Genauigkeit von –2% bis +5% zu bestimmen.

     

Approximation of continuous vector functions

We study the possibility of uniform approximation of continuous mappings of metric compact sets into metric spaces. Notions of weak dimension and weak Kolmogorov width are introduced to compare approximating properties of infinite-dimensional subspaces. For classes of mappings specified by the majorant of the modulus of continuity, we present bilateral estimates of weak widths that may coincide under certain conditions.Translated from Ukrainskii Matematicheskii Zhurnal, Vol. 46, No. 11, pp. 1435–1448, November, 1994.     

Computing convolutions by reciprocal search

In this paper we show how certain geometric convolution operations can be computed efficiently. Here efficiently means that our algorithms have running time proportional to the input size plus the output size. Our convolution algorithms rely on new optimal solutions for certain reciprocal search problems, such as finding intersections between blue and green intervals, and overlaying convex planar subdivisions.This research was done while on leave from Cornell at DEC/SRC.     

A Niche Width Model of Optimal Specialization

Niche width theory, a part of organizational ecology, predicts whether specialist or generalist forms of organizations have higher fitness, in a continually changing environment. To this end, niche width theory uses a mathematical model borrowed from biology. In this paper, we first loosen the specialist-generalist dichotomy, so that we can predict the optimal degree of specialization. Second, we generalize the model to a larger class of environmental conditions, on the basis of the model's underlying assumptions. Third, we criticize the way the biological model is treated in sociological theory. Two of the model's dimensions seem to be confused, i.e., that of trait and environment; the predicted optimal specialization is a property of individual organizations, not of populations; and, the distinction between fine and coarse grained environments is superfluous.     

Construction of Pseudorandom Binary Sequences Using Additive Characters

In earlier papers the authors studied finite pseudorandom binary sequences, and they constructed sequences with strong pseudorandom properties. In these earlier constructions multiplicative characters were used. In this paper a new construction is presented which utilizes properties of additive characters. These new sequences can be computed fast, they are well-distributed relative to arithmetic progressions and their correlations of small order are small, but the price paid for the fast computation is that the correlations of large order can be large.     

Bemerkungen und Abschätzungen zur Induktion

Ohne ZusammenfassungWenn auch die folgenden Überlegungen von der Art, wie man die Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung begründet, weitgehend unabhängig sind, sei doch wegen der hier verwendeten Terminologie auf meinen Begründungsversuch hingewiesen:Über den Begriff der Wahrscheinlichkeit, Monatsh. f. Math.52 (1948), 55–85.Wie kann Wahrscheinlichkeit definiert werden? Stud. gen.4 (1951), 69–72.Zur Axiomatik der Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung, Dialectica8 (1954), 37–47.Häufigkeit und Wahrscheinlichkeit. Stud. gen.9 (1956), S. 85–96.     

On the Mechanism for Nonlinear Representations of the Lorentz Group Arising in Quantum Field Theory

A mechanism is identified that leads to the correct law for the relativistic Wigner function transformation with respect to the Lorentz group as long as the corresponding relativistic wave functions have special transformation properties.     

Characterization of coalitionally ordered games

Summary In the sequel we will derive sufficient and necessary conditions for the existence of certain numeric representations of simple games. In § 2 the above mentioned representation is given by a so called, coalitionally ordered function, i.e. a numeric function representing the desirability of each coalition in the class of all coalitions. Simple games which possess a c.o.f are called coalitionally ordered games. Sufficient and necessary criteria are given for a simple game to be a c.o.g. Analogously weighted majority games are characterized in § 3. The criteria to be presented are linked by properties of the desirability relation of a simple game. The concept of a desirability relation was introduced by Peleg 1978.

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Zusammenfassung Im folgenden werden wir hinreichende und notwendige Bedingungen zur Existenz von gewissen numerischen Darstellungen einfacher Spiele (simple games) herleiten. Diese oben genannte Darstellung wird in § 2 durch eine sogenannte coalitionally ordered function, gegeben, wobei wir darunter eine numerische Funktion verstehen, die die Desirability, jeder Koalition innerhalb der Klasse aller Koalitionen beschreibt. Einfache Spiele, die eine c.o.f besitzen, werden coalitionally ordered games genannt. Es werden hinreichende und notwendige Bedingungen dafür genannt, daß ein einfaches Spiel ein c.o.g ist. Analog werden gewichtete Abstimmungsspiele (weighted majority games) in § 3 charakterisiert. Die angegebenen Kriterien werden mit Eigenschaften der sogenannten desirability relation eines einfachen Spieles in Verbindung gebracht. Das Konzept einer desirability relation wurde von Peleg 1978 verwendet.

     

Stellare Abänderungen und Schälbarkeit von Komplexen und Polytopen

Brugesser and Mani proved that the boundary-complex of a convex polytope can be shelled. This result lead to McMullen's proof of the Upper-bound-conjecture. We show that the shellability of complexes has a close connection to the theory of stellar operations. Several results on special shelling procedures and on non-shellable complexes are obtained.