Tangential interpolation with symmetries and two-point interpolation problem for matrix-valued H2-functions

We describe all solutions of the two-sided tangential interpolation problem in the class of matrix-valued Hardy functions when symmetries are added: these symmetries are defined in terms of involutions ofH ₂. The obtained results are applied to a one-sided two-points tangential interpolation for matrix functions.The research of this author is partially supported by the NSF Grant DMS 9500924 and by the Binational United States-Israel Foundation Grant 9400271.     

On the Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation problem for generalized stieltjes functions

The solutions of the Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation problem for generalized Stieltjes matrix functions are parametrized via a fractional linear transformation over a subset of the class of classical Stieltjes functions. The fractional linear transformation of some of these functions may have a pole in one or more of the interpolation points, hence not all Stieltjes functions can serve as a parameter. The set of excluded parameters is characterized in terms of the two related Pick matrices.Dedicated to the memory of M. G. Kreîn     

On an operator approach to interpolation problems for Stieltjes functions

A general interpolation problem for operator-valued Stieltjes functions is studied using V. P. Potapov's method of fundamental matrix inequalities and the method of operator identities. The solvability criterion is established and under certain restrictions the set of all solutions is parametrized in terms of a linear fractional transformation. As applications of a general theory, a number of classical and new interpolation problems are considered.     

Estimates for norms of matrix-valued and operator-valued functions and some of their applications

A survey is presented of estimates for a norm of matrix-valued and operator-valued functions obtained by the author. These estimates improve the Gel'fand-Shilov estimate for regular functions of matrices and Carleman's estimates for resolvents of matrices and compact operators.From the estimates for resolvents, the well-known result for spectrum perturbations of self-adjoint operators is extended to quasi-Hermitian operators. In addition, the classical Schur and Brown's inequalities for eigenvalues of matrices are improved.From estimates for the exponential function (semigroups), bounds for solution norms of nonlinear differential equations are derived. These bounds give the stability criteria which make it possible to avoid the construction of Lyapunov functions in appropriate situations.     

J-inner matrix functions, interpolation and inverse problems for canonical systems, I: Foundations

This is the first of a planned sequence of papers on inverse problems for canonical systems of differential equations. It is devoted largely to foundational material (much of which is of independent interest) on the theory of assorted classes of meromorphic matrix valued functions. Particular attention is paid to the structure of J-inner functions and connections with bitangential interpolation problems and reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces. Some new characterizations of regular, singular and strongly regular J-inner functions in terms of the associated reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces are presented.D. Z. Arov wishes to thank the Weizmann Institute of Science for hospitality and support; H. Dym wishes to thank Renee and Jay Weiss for endowing the chair which supports his research.     

J-inner matrix functions, interpolation and inverse problems for canonical systems, III: More on the inverse monodromy problem

This paper is a continuation of our study of the inverse monodromy problem for canonical systems of integral and differential equations which appeared in a recent issue of this journal. That paper established a parametrization of the set of all solutions to the inverse monodromy for canonical integral systems in terms of two continuous chains of matrix valued inner functions in the special case that the monodromy matrix was strongly regular (and the signature matrixJ was not definite). The correspondence between the chains and the solutions of this monodromy problem is one to one and onto. In this paper we study the solutions of this inverse problem for several different classes of chains which are specified by imposing assorted growth conditions and symmetries on the monodromy matrix and/or the matrizant (i.e., the fundamental solution) of the underlying equation. These external conditions serve to either fix or limit the class of admissible chains without computing them explicitly. This is useful because typically the chains are not easily accessible.     

Zero-pole interpolation for meromophic matrix functions on an algebraic curve and transfer functions of 2D systems

We formulate and solve the problem of constructing a meromorphic bundle map over a compact Riemann surface X having a prescribed zero-pole structure (including directional information). The output bundle together with the zero-pole data is prespecified while the input bundle and the bundle map are to be determined. The Riemann surface X is assumed to be (birationally) embedded as an irreducible algebraic curve in ² and both input and output bundles are assumed to be equal to the kernels of determinantal representations for X. In this setting the solution can be found as the joint transfer function of a Livsic-Kravitsky two-operator commutative vessel (2D input-output dynamical system). Also developed is the basic theory of two-operator commutative vessels and the correct analogue of the transfer function for such a system (a meromorphic bundle map between input and output bundles defined over an algebraic curve associated with the vessel) together with a state space realization, a Mittag-Leffler type interpolation theorem and the state space similarity theorem for such bundle mappings. A more abstract version of the zero-pole interpolation problem is also presented.     

Projectors on the generalized eigenspaces for functional differential equations using integrated semigroups

The aim of this article is to derive explicit formulas for the projectors on the generalized eigenspaces associated to some eigenvalues for linear functional differential equations (FDE) by using integrated semigroup theory. The idea is to formulate the FDE as a non-densely defined Cauchy problem and obtain an explicit formula for the integrated solutions of the non-densely defined Cauchy problem, from which we then derive explicit formulas for the projectors on the generalized eigenspaces associated to some eigenvalues. The results are useful in studying bifurcations in some semi-linear problems.     

J-Inner matrix functions, interpolation and inverse problems for canonical systems, II: The inverse monodromy problem

This is the second of a planned sequence of papers on inverse problems for canonical systems of differential equations. It is devoted to the inverse monodromy problem for canonical integral and differential systems. In this part, which focuses on the case of a diagonal signature matrixJ, a parametrization is obtained of the set of all solutionsM (t) for the inverse problem for integral systems in terms of two chains of entire matrix valued inner functions. Special classes of solutions correspond to special choices of these chains. This theme will be elaborated upon further in a third part of this paper which will be published in a subsequent issue of this journal. There the emphasis will be on symmetries and growth conditions all of which serve to specify or restrict the chains alluded to above, from the outside, so to speak.     

Relaxation of metric constrained interpolation and a new lifting theorem

In this paper a new lifting interpolation problem is introduced and an explicit solution is given. The result includes the commutant lifting theorem as well as its generalizations in [27] and [2]. The main theorem yields explicit solutions to new natural variants of most of the metric constrained interpolation problems treated in [9]. It is also shown that via an infinite dimensional enlargement of the underlying geometric structure a solution of the new lifting problem can be obtained from the commutant lifting theorem. However, the new setup presented obtained from the commutant lifting theorem. However, the new setup presented in this paper appears to be better suited to deal with interpolations problems from systems and control theory than the commutant lifting theorem.Dedicated to Israel Gohberg, as a token of admiration for his inspiring work in analysis and operator theory, with its far reaching applications, in friendship and with great affection.     

Lagrange interpolation for continuous piecewise smooth functions

This note is devoted to Lagrange interpolation for continuous piecewise smooth functions. A new family of interpolatory functions with explicit approximation error bounds is obtained. We apply the theory to the classical Lagrange interpolation.     

Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation with boundary data

Versions of the Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation problem with boundary interpolation nodes and boundary interpolated values are investigated.     

Discrete time-variant interpolation as classical interpolation with an operator argument

Necessary and sufficient conditions are derived for the existence of solutions to discrete time-variant interpolation problems of Nevanlinna-Pick and Nudelman type. The proofs are based on a reduction scheme which allows one to treat these time-variant interpolation problems as classical interpolation problems for operator-valued functions with operator arguments. The latter ones are solved by using the commutant lifting theorem.     

Multivariate convexity preserving interpolation by smooth functions

A set of multivariate data is called strictly convex if there exists a strictly convex interpolant to these data. In this paper we characterize strict convexity of Lagrange and Hermite multivariate data by a simple property and show that for strict convex data and given smoothness requirements there exists a smooth strictly convex interpolant. We also show how to construct a multivariate convex smooth interpolant to scattered data. Partially supported by DGICYT PS93-0310 and by the EC project CHRX-CT94-0522.     

A reproducing kernel thesis for operators on Bergman-type function spaces

In this paper we consider the reproducing kernel thesis for boundedness and compactness for various operators on Bergman-type spaces. In particular, the results in this paper apply to the weighted Bergman space on the unit ball, the unit polydisc and more generally to weighted Fock spaces.     

Operator theory in the Hardy space over the bidisk (I)

In this paper, we identify the vector valued Hardy space with the Hardy space over the bidisk and construct a universal model for thecontractive analytic functions. We will also study some elementary properties of the submodules and show, in some cases, how the operator theoretical properties are related to the module theoretical properties. The last part focus on the study of double commutativity of compression operators.     

Sarason interpolation and Toeplitz corona theorem for almost periodic matrix functions

Sarason interpolation and Toeplitz corona problems are studied for almost periodic matrix functions. Recent results on almost periodic factorization and related generalized Toeplitz operators are the main tools in the study.Supported in part by NSF Grant DMS 9500912Supported in part by NATO Collaborative Research Grant 950332Supported by NSF Grant DMS 9500924