An algorithm for reconstructing the Dirac operator with a spectral parameter in the boundary condition

The problem of reconstructing the Dirac operator with nonseparated boundary conditions of which one includes a spectral parameter is considered. A uniqueness theorem is proved, and an algorithm for solving the inverse problem is proposed.     

On an inverse scattering problem for a class of Dirac operators with spectral parameter in the boundary condition

In this work, we consider the inverse scattering problem for a class of one dimensional Dirac operators on the semi-infinite interval with the boundary condition depending polynomially on a spectral parameter. The scattering data of the given problem is defined and its properties are examined. The main equation is derived, its solvability is proved and it is shown that the potential is uniquely recovered in terms of the scattering data. A generalization of the Marchenko method is given for a class of Dirac operator.     

Inverse spectral problems for Dirac operator with eigenvalue dependent boundary and jump conditions

We deal with the Dirac operator with eigenvalue dependent boundary and jump conditions. Properties of eigenvalues, eigenfunctions and the resolvent operator are studied. Moreover, uniqueness theorems of the inverse problem according to the Weyl functions and the spectral data (the sets of eigenvalues and norming constants; two different eigenvalues sets) are proved.     

Basis properties of a fourth order differential operator with spectral parameter in the boundary condition

We consider a fourth order eigenvalue problem containing a spectral parameter both in the equation and in the boundary condition. The oscillation properties of eigenfunctions are studied and asymptotic formulae for eigenvalues and eigenfunctions are deduced. The basis properties in L _p (0; l); p ∈ (1;∞); of the system of eigenfunctions are investigated.     

Basis properties of a problem for the Laplace operator on the square with spectral parameter in a boundary condition

We consider a classical spectral problem that arises when studying the natural vibrations of a loaded rectangular membrane fixed on two sides, the load being distributed along one of the free sides. We study the completeness, minimality, and basis property of the system of eigenfunctions and establish conditions guaranteeing the equiconvergence of spectral expansions in this system and in a given basis.     

On the uniform convergence of spectral expansions in a problem for the Laplace operator on the square with spectral parameter in the boundary condition

We consider a classical spectral problem that arises when studying the natural vibrations of a loaded rectangular membrane. We establish conditions ensuring the uniform convergence of spectral expansions in the selected Riesz basis and in the entire system of eigen-functions.     

Noncoercive boundary value problems for the Laplace equation with a spectral parameter

In this paper we find conditions that guarantee that irregular boundary value problems for elliptic differential-operator equations of the second order in an interval are coercive with a defect and fredholm; compactness of a resolvent and estimations by spectral parameter; completeness of root functions. We apply this result to find some algebraic conditions that guarantee that irregular boundary value problems for elliptic partial differential equations of the second order in cylindrical domains have the same properties. Apparently this is the first paper where the regularity of an elliptic boundary value problem is not satisfied on a manifold of the dimension equal to the dimension of the boundary. Nevertheless, the problem is fredholm and the resolvent is compact. It is interesting to note that the considered boundary value problems for elliptic equations in a cylinder being with separating variables are noncoercive. I wish to thank the referee whose comments helped me improve the style of the paper. Supported in part by the Israel Ministry of Science and Technology and the Israel-France Rashi Foundation.     

Direct and inverse spectral problems for generalized strings

Let the functionQ be holomorphic in he upper half plane ⁺ and such that ImQ(z 0 and ImzQ(z) 0 ifz ⁺. A basic result of M.G. Krein states that these functionsQ are the principal Titchmarsh-Weyl coefficiens of a (regular or singular) stringS[L,m] with a (non-decreasing) mass distribution functionm on some interval [0,L) with a free left endpoint 0. This string corresponds to the eigenvalue problemdf + fdm = 0; f(0–) = 0. In this note we show that the set of functionsQ which are holomorphic in ⁺ and such that the kernel has negative squares of ⁺ and ImzQ(z) 0 ifz ⁺ is the principal Titchmarsh-Weyl coefficient of a generalized string, which is described by the eigenvalue problemdf +f dm + ² fdD = 0 on [0,L),f(0–) = 0. Here is the number of pointsx whereD increases or 0 >m(x + 0) –m(x – 0) –; outside of these pointsx the functionm is locally non-decreasing and the functionD is constant.To the memory of M.G. Krein with deep gratitude and affection.This author is supported by the Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung of Austria, Project P 09832     

A dissipative singular Sturm-Liouville problem with a spectral parameter in the boundary condition

In the Hilbert space , we consider nonselfadjoint singular Sturm-Liouville boundary value problem (with two singular end points a and b) in limit-circle cases at a and b, and with a spectral parameter in the boundary condition. The approach is based on the use of the maximal dissipative operator, and the spectral analysis of this operator is adequate for boundary value problem. We construct a selfadjoint dilation of the maximal dissipative operator and its incoming and outgoing spectral representations, which make it possible to determine the scattering matrix of the dilation. We also construct a functional model of the maximal dissipative operator and define its characteristic function in terms of solutions of the corresponding Sturm-Liouville equation. On the basis of the results obtained regarding the theory of the characteristic function, we prove theorems on completeness of the system of eigenvectors and associated vectors of the maximal dissipative operator and Sturm-Liouville boundary value problem.     

Inverse nodal and inverse spectral problems for discontinuous boundary value problems

Inverse nodal and inverse spectral problems are studied for second-order differential operators on a finite interval with discontinuity conditions inside the interval. Uniqueness theorems are proved, and a constructive procedure for the solution is provided.     

Estimates for a spectral parameter in elliptic boundary value problems with discontinuous nonlinearities

Under study are the two classes of elliptic spectral problems with homogeneous Dirichlet conditions and discontinuous nonlinearities (the parameter occurs in the nonlinearity multiplicatively). In the former case the nonlinearity is nonnegative and vanishes for the values of the phase variable not exceeding some positive number c; it has linear growth at infinity in the phase variable u and the only discontinuity at u = c. We prove that for every spectral parameter greater than the minimal eigenvalue of the differential part of the equation with the homogeneous Dirichlet condition, the corresponding boundary value problem has a nontrivial strong solution. The corresponding free boundary in this case is of zero measure. A lower estimate for the spectral parameter is established as well. In the latter case the differential part of the equation is formally selfadjoint and the nonlinearity has sublinear growth at infinity. Some upper estimate for the spectral parameter is given in this case.     

On operators generated by elliptic boundary problems with a spectral parameter in boundary conditions

General elliptic boundary value problems with the spectral parameter appearing linearly both in the elliptic equation and in boundary conditions are considered. It is proved that the corresponding matrix operator from the Boutet de Monvel algebra is similar to an almost diagonal operator. This result is applied to prove the completeness and the summability (in the sense of Abel) of the root vectors of this operator.The support of the Rashi Foundation is gratefully acknowledged.The support of the Israel Ministry of Science and Technology is gratefully acknowledged.     

On the uniform convergence of the Fourier series for a spectral problem with squared spectral parameter in a boundary condition

We analyze the uniform convergence of the Fourier series expansions of Hölder functions in the system of eigenfunctions of a spectral problem with squared spectral parameter in a boundary condition. To this end, we first prove a theorem on the equiconvergence of such expansions with those in a well-known orthonormal basis.     

On a classical problem with a complex-valued coefficient and the spectral parameter in a boundary condition

We consider a classical problem that arises when studying natural vibrations of a loaded string. We assume that the coefficient playing the role of a physical parameter can take complex values. We discuss the completeness, minimality, and basis property of the system of root functions.     

On a problem with a boundary condition of the second kind,a complex-valued coefficient,and a spectral parameter in the other boundary condition

We study a classical problem that arises in the analysis of natural vibrations of a loaded string with a free endpoint. We assume that the coefficient occurring in the boundary condition of the third kind with a spectral parameter instead of a physical parameter can take complex values. We discuss the traditional aspects of the completeness, minimality, and basis property of the system of root functions. Special attention is paid to the structure of root subspaces.     

On the multiple spectrum of a problem for the Bessel equation with spectral parameter in the boundary condition

A problem for the Bessel equation of zero order with complex physical and spectral parameters in the boundary condition is considered. We study whether the system of eigenfunctions has the basis property.