Periodic orbits for anisotropic perturbations of the Kepler problem

We study the Kepler problem perturbed by an anisotropic term, that is a potential conformed by a Newtonian term, 1/r$1/r$, plus an anisotropic term, b/(r²[1+?cos²θ])^β/2$b/{\left(r^2[1+?{cos}^2\theta ]\right)}^{\beta /2}$. Because of the anisotropic term, although the system is conservative the angular momentum is not a constant of motion.     

Optimal Hölder Continuity for a Class of Degenerate Elliptic Problems with an Application to Subsonic-Sonic Flows

In this paper, we first study a class of elliptic equations with anisotropic boundary degeneracy. Besides establishing the existence, uniqueness and comparison principle, we obtain the optimal Hölder estimates for weak solutions by the estimates in the Campanato space. Based on such Hölder estimates, we then investigate subsonic-sonic flows with singularities at the sonic curves in a symmetric convergent nozzle with straight wall for an approximate model of the potential flow equation. It is proved that the perturbation problem of the symmetric subsonic-sonic flow is solvable and the symmetric subsonic-sonic flow is stable.     

Asymptotics for solutions of periodic difference systemsSupported in part by Fondecyt 1030535, 1080034, DGI-MATH UNAP 2008 and Diufro 120521.

Using dichotomies and periodic conditions, we obtain asymptotic formulas for solutions of a difference system of Poincaré type with periodic coefficients. Some results about the theory of existence of periodic solutions for linear difference systems are presented. At the end, an open problem on the asymptotic spectral representation is proposed.     

Normalization Through Invariants in <Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>-dimensional Kepler Problems

We present a procedure for the normalization of perturbed Keplerian problems in n dimensions based on Moser regularization of the Kepler problem and the invariants associated to the reduction process. The approach allows us not only to circumvent the problems introduced by certain classical variables used in the normalization of this kind of problems, but also to do both the normalization and reduction in one step. The technique is introduced for any dimensions and is illustrated for n = 2, 3 by relating Moser coordinates with Delaunay-like variables. The theory is applied to the spatial circular restricted three-body problem for the study of the existence of periodic and quasi-periodic solutions of rectilinear type.     

A SECOND-ORDER PERIODIC BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM WITH SINGULAR AND DISCONTINUOUS NONLINEARITY

1. Introduction and Main ResultsIn recent years, singular nonlinear two-point boundary value problems have been studied. For details, see, for instance, [1--14] and references therein. However, the periodicboundary problems with singlllar and discontinuous nonlinearity are quite rarely studied.Motivated by [12,14], we study in this paper a periodic boundary value problem with singularand discontinuous nonlinearity of the form{;<;';<2;::<'> =:<u:>::<,.>,, 5 t 5 27, (1 1)where p is a positi…     

Qualitative analysis of the anisotropic two-body problem under Seeliger's potential

In this paper we study the two-body problem that describes the motion of two-point masses in an anisotropic space under the influence of the Seeliger potential. We will show that the set of initial conditions leading to collisions and ejections has positive measure and study the capture and escape solutions in the positive-energy case using the infinity manifold. We will also apply the Melnikov method to show that the flow on the zero-energy manifold of another potential which is the sum of the classical Keplerian potential and the anisotropic Seeliger's potential perturbation is chaotic.     

On the discrete boundary value problem for anisotropic equation

In this paper we consider the discrete anisotropic boundary value problem using critical point theory. Firstly we apply the direct method of the calculus of variations and the mountain pass technique in order to reach the existence of at least one nontrivial solution. Secondly we derive some version of a discrete three critical point theorem which we apply in order to get the existence of at least two nontrivial solutions.     

Non-linear second-order periodic systems with non-smooth potential

In this paper we study second order non-linear periodic systems driven by the ordinary vectorp-Laplacian with a non-smooth, locally Lipschitz potential function. Our approach is variational and it is based on the non-smooth critical point theory. We prove existence and multiplicity results under general growth conditions on the potential function. Then we establish the existence of non-trivial homoclinic (to zero) solutions. Our theorem appears to be the first such result (even for smooth problems) for systems monitored by thep-Laplacian. In the last section of the paper we examine the scalar non-linear and semilinear problem. Our approach uses a generalized Landesman-Lazer type condition which generalizes previous ones used in the literature. Also for the semilinear case the problem is at resonance at any eigenvalue.     

Riemann problem with Delta initial data for the relativistic Chaplygin Euler equations

In this paper, we study the Riemann problem with the initial data containing the Dirac delta function for the relativistic Chaplygin Euler equations. Under the generalized Rankine-Hugoniot conditions and entropy condition, we constructively obtain the global existence of generalized solutions including delta shock waves that explicitly exhibit four kinds of different structures. Moreover, we obtain the stability of generalized solutions by making use of the perturbation of the initial data     

A new proof of a theorem of J. Moser concerning the restricted problem of three bodies

In a recent paper [Barrar (1965)], we have shown that the result ofR. Arenstorf (1963) on the existence of periodic orbits of the second kind for the restricted problem of three bodies can be very readily obtained with the use of Delaunay or Poincaré variables. In the present paper we will show that the results ofJ. Moser (1953) can also be more readily obtained with the use of Poincaré variables.Moser, dealing with the restricted problem of three bodies, demonstrated the existence of periodic solutions that close after many revolutions and are near periodic solutions of the first kind.     

Existence of three weak solutions for a perturbed anisotropic discrete Dirichlet problem

In this paper, we study the existence of at least three distinct solutions for a perturbed anisotropic discrete Dirichlet problem. Our approach is based on recent variational methods for smooth functionals defined on reflexive Banach spaces. Some examples are presented to demonstrate the application of our main results.     

Existence of global solutions to multidimensional equations for Bingham fluids

We consider equations describing the multidimensional motion of compressible viscous (non-Newtonian) Bingham-type fluids, i.e., fluids with multivalued function relating the stresses to the tensor of strain rates. We prove the global existence theorem in time and in the initial data for the first initial boundary-value problem corresponding to flows in a bounded domain in the class of “weak” generalized solutions. In this case, we admit an anisotropic relation between the stress and strain rate tensors and study admissible relations of this kind in detail.     

The Riemann problem with delta initial data for the nonsymmetric Keyfitz-Kranzer system with Chaplygin pressure

In this paper, we study the Riemann problem with the initial data containing the Dirac delta function for the nonsymmetric Keyfitz-Kranzer system with Chaplygin pressure. Under the generalized Rankine-Hugoniot conditions and entropy condition, we constructively obtain the global existence of generalized solutions including delta shock waves that explicitly exhibit four kinds of different structures. Moreover, we obtain the stability of generalized solutions by making use of the perturbation of the initial data.     

Riemann problem with delta initial data for the isentropic relativistic Chaplygin Euler equations

In this paper, we study the Riemann problem with the initial data containing the Dirac delta function for the isentropic relativistic Chaplygin Euler equations. Under suitably generalized Rankine–Hugoniot relation and entropy condition, we constructively obtain the global existence of generalized solutions including delta shock waves that explicitly exhibit four kinds of different structures. Moreover, it can be found that the solutions constructed here are stable for the perturbation of the initial data.     

Investigation of boundary value problems for plane-parallel fluid flows in an anisotropic porous medium

We pose and consider the first and second boundary value problems and the transmission boundary value problem for plane-parallel steady flows in an anisotropic porous medium characterized by the permeability tensor, which is not necessarily symmetric. If the anisotropic medium is homogeneous, then the solutions of the problems in the case of canonical boundaries (a straight line or an ellipse) can be found in closed form, and in the case of arbitrary smooth boundaries, the study of these problems can be reduced with the use of Cauchy type integrals to the solution of inhomogeneous integral equations of the second kind. These problems are mathematical models of topical practical problems that arise, for example, in fluid (water or oil) recovery from natural soil strata of complicated geological structure.     

Existence of Global and Periodic Solutions for Delay Equation with Quasilinear Perturbation

Delay parabolic problems have been studied by many authors. Some authors investigated more general delay problem (refer to [1], [2]), some investigated concrete delay partial differential equations. Recently, we have done some work on delay parabolic problem. We discussed semilinear parabolic delay problem and obtained some results on the existence of solutions. In particular the results on existence of periodic solutions are characteristic (see [3], [4], [5], [6]). The purpose of this paper is to study delay equation with quasilinear perturbation. We present the existence of global and periodic solutions of abstract evolution equations in Section 2. The abstract results are used to obtain the existence of global and periodic solutions of delay parabolic problem with quasilinear perturbation in Section 3. We make preparation for our investigation and give a generalization of Gronwall inequality (Lemma 1.3) which is used in next section.     

A constrained minimization problem and its application to guided cylindrical TM-modes in an anisotropic self-focusing dielectric

The first part of this paper establishes the existence of a minimizer of problem: where The essential features of the integrand are that where We show that the minimizer satisfies an Euler- Lagrange equation and estimates are given for the Lagrange multiplier as a function of d. In the second part of the paper, we use this result to establish the existence of guided TM-modes propagating through a self-focusing anisotropic dielectric. These are special solutions of Maxwell's equations with a nonlinear constitutive relation of a type commonly used in nonlinear optics when treating the propagation of waves in a cylindrical wave-guide. In TM-modes, the magnetic field has the form \[ {\bf B}=w(r)\cos (kz-\omega t)i_{\theta } \] when expressed in cylindrical polar co-ordinates The amplitude w is given by where is a minimizer of the problem (0.1) for a function which is determined by the constitutive relation through a Legendre transformation. Received: 4 April 2001 / Accepted: 29 November 2001 / Published online: 28 February 2002     

Singular integrals with generalized Cauchy kernels for the velocity field in boundary value problems of filtration in an anisotropic inhomogeneous porous layer

We study two-dimensional stationary and nonstationary boundary value problems of fluid filtration in an anisotropic inhomogeneous porous layer whose conductivity is modeled by a not necessarily symmetric tensor. For the velocity field, we introduce generalized singular Cauchy and Cauchy type integrals whose kernels are expressed via the leading solutions of the main equations and have a hydrodynamic interpretation. We obtain the limit values of a Cauchy type generalized integral (Sokhotskii-Plemelj generalized formulas). This permits one to develop a method for solving boundary value problems for the filtration velocity field. The idea of the method and its efficiency are illustrated for the boundary value problem of filtration in adjacent layers of distinct conductivities and the problem of the evolution of liquid interface.     

Periodic solutions of the N-body problem

This paper proves the existence of six new classes of periodic solutions to the N-body problem by small parameter methods. Three different methods of introducing a small parameter are considered and an appropriate method of scaling the Hamiltonian is given for each method. The small parameter is either one of the masses, the distance between a pair of particles or the reciprocal of the distances between one particle and the center of mass of the remaining particles. For each case symmetric and non-symmetric periodic solutions are established. For every relative equilibrium solution of the (N ? 1)-body problem each of the six results gives periodic solutions of the N-body problem. Under additional mild non-resonance conditions the results are roughly as follows. Any non-degenerate periodic solutions of the restricted N-body problem can be continued into the full N-body problem. There exist periodic solutions of the N-body problem, where N ? 2 particles and the center of mass of the remaining pair move approximately on a solution of relative equilibrium and the pair move approximately on a small circular orbit of the two-body problems around their center of mass. There exist periodic solutions of the N-body problem, where one small particle and the center of mass of the remaining N ? 1 particles move approximately on a large circular orbit of the two body problems and the remaining N ? 1 bodies move approximately on a solution of relative equilibrium about their center of mass. There are three similar results on the existence of symmetric periodic solutions.     

Historical Overview of the Kepler Conjecture

This paper is the first in a series of six papers devoted to the proof of the Kepler conjecture, which asserts that no packing of congruent balls in three dimensions has density greater than the face-centered cubic packing. After some preliminary comments about the face-centered cubic and hexagonal close packings, the history of the Kepler problem is described, including a discussion of various published bounds on the density of sphere packings. There is also a general historical discussion of various proof strategies that have been tried with this problem.