Non-commutative functional calculus: Unbounded operators

In a recent work, Colombo (in press) [1], we developed a functional calculus for bounded operators defined on quaternionic Banach spaces. In this paper we show how the results from the above-mentioned work can be extended to the unbounded case, and we highlight the crucial differences between the two cases. In particular, we deduce a new eigenvalue equation, suitable for the construction of a functional calculus for operators whose spectrum is not necessarily real.     

Trace norm convergence of exponential product formula

LetH andK be lower-bounded self-adjoint operators whose form sum is denoted byH K. We show the norm inequality (e^–rH/2 e^–rK e^–rH/2)^1/r forr > 0 and any symmetric norm . WhenH +K is essentially self-adjoint and e^–K is of trace class, we prove that (e^–rH/2e^–rK e^–rH/2)^1/r converges asr 0 to e^–(H+K) in the trace norm.     

P-Invertibility of matrices and operators

We prove a multiplicity theorem which replaces a variety of rules used in the theory of the intermediate problem of the first type for eigenvalues of semi-bounded self-adjoint operators on a complex Hilbert space.     

On the finiteness of the discrete spectrum of four-particle lattice Schrödinger operators

A Hamiltonian describing four quantum mechanical particles (bosons) moving on a lattice is considered. The corresponding Fredholm's integral equations of the Faddeev-Yakubovskii and Weinberg type are obtained and the location and structure of the essential spectrum are studied. The finiteness of the discrete spectrum for all interactions and the absence of eigenvalues lying outside the essential spectrum for the case of “weak interactions” are proved.     

The conjugate operator method for strongly singular operators

In this Letter, we adapt the version of the conjugate operator method for Hamiltonians defined as quadratic forms developed by Boutet de Monvel-Berthier and Georgescu, to study a class of self-adjoint operators of the form , whereH is conjugate to a self-adjoint operatorA but itself is not. The spectral theory for such operators is considered and applications to strongly singular second-order operators as the wave propagators in inhomogeneous and stratified media are given.     

On log-Sobolev inequalities for infinite lattice systems

For a system on an infinite lattice, we show that a Gibbs measure for a smooth local specification ={E } satisfying the Dobrushin uniqueness theorem also satisfies log-Sobolev inequality, provided it is satisfied for one-dimensional measures E _l .     

Universal expansion of the powers of a derivation

We give the expansion of the powers of the Lie operator = ⁱ _i in any dimension, where is either a smooth function or a formal power series over an infinite set of commutatives indeterminates. We describe an algorithm for computer treatment and we give, as an example, a table for the orders 1 to 6.     

Coupling solutions of BGG-equations in conformal spin geometry

BGG-equations are geometric overdetermined systems of partial differential equations (PDEs) on parabolic geometries. Normal solutions of BGG-equations are particularly interesting, and we give a simple formula for the necessary and sufficient additional integrability conditions on a solution. We then discuss a procedure for coupling known solutions of BGG-equations to produce new ones. Employing a suitable calculus for conformal spin structures, this yields explicit coupling formulas and conditions between almost Einstein scales, conformal Killing forms, and twistor spinors. Finally, we discuss a class of generic twistor spinors that provides an invariant decomposition of conformal Killing fields.     

The bosonic string measure at two and three loops and symplectic transformations of the volume form

Symplectic modular invariance of the string integral has been verified at genus 2 and 3 using the period matrix coordinatization of moduli space. A calculation of the transformation of the product of holomorphic coordinates _ij d _ij shows that an extra phase arises together with the factor associated with a specific modular weight; the phase is cancelled in the transformation of the entire volume element including the complex conjugate. An argument is given for modular invariance of the reggeon measure at genus 12.     

A finite volume method for approximating 3D diffusion operators on general meshes

A finite volume method is presented for discretizing 3D diffusion operators with variable full tensor coefficients. This method handles anisotropic, non-symmetric or discontinuous variable tensor coefficients while distorted, non-matching or non-convex n-faced polyhedron meshes can be used. For meshes of polyhedra whose faces have not more than four edges, the associated matrix is positive definite (and symmetric if the diffusion tensor is symmetric). A second-order (resp. first-order) accuracy is numerically observed for the solution (resp. gradient of the solution).     

On Lieb-Thirring inequalities for higher order operators with critical and subcritical powers

Let ϰ _i (H _l (V)) denote the negative eigenvalues of the operatorH _l u≔(−Δ) ^l u−V≧0,x ℝ ^d onL ₂(ℝ ^d ). We prove the two-sided estimate . We discuss bounds on the Riesz means . The first author was supported by the EPSRC grant GR/J 32084. The second author was supported byDeutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft grant We 1964-1.     

On a factor associated with the unordered phase of λ-model on a cayley tree

In this paper we consider nearest-neighbours models, where the spin takes values in the set Φ = {η₁, η₁, …, η_q} and is assigned to the vertices of the Cayley tree Γ^k. The Hamiltonian is defined by some given λ-function. We find a condition for the function λ to determine a type of von Neumann algebra generated by the GNS construction associated with the unordered phase of the λ-model. We give also some physical applications of the obtained result.     

Coherent state operators and n-point invariants for U q ((sl(2))

We write down a complete set of n-point U_q(sl(2)) invariants (using a polynomial basis for the irreducible finite dimensional U _q -modules) that are regular for all nonzero values of the deformation parameter q.     

Zeta functions that hear the shape of a Riemann surface

To a compact hyperbolic Riemann surface, we associate a finitely summable spectral triple whose underlying topological space is the limit set of a corresponding Schottky group, and whose “Riemannian” aspect (Hilbert space and Dirac operator) encode the boundary action through its Patterson–Sullivan measure. We prove that the ergodic rigidity theorem for this boundary action implies that the zeta functions of the spectral triple suffice to characterize the (anti-)complex isomorphism class of the corresponding Riemann surface. Thus, you can hear the complex analytic shape of a Riemann surface, by listening to a suitable spectral triple.     

Integrable Hamiltonian systems related to the Hilbert–Schmidt ideal

By the application of the coinduction method as well as the Magri method to the ideal of real Hilbert–Schmidt operators we construct the hierarchies of integrable Hamiltonian systems on Banach Lie–Poisson spaces which consist of such types of operators. We also discuss their algebraic and analytic properties and solve them in dimensions, N=2,3,4$N=2,3,4$.     

Dirac combs

We consider tempered distributions given by linear combinations of delta functions placed at different points and whose Fourier transform is also a sum of the delta functions. We show that they can be characterized as finite superpositions of periodic structures.     

A high-order boundary integral method for surface diffusions on elastically stressed axisymmetric rods

Many applications in materials involve surface diffusion of elastically stressed solids. Study of singularity formation and long-time behavior of such solid surfaces requires accurate simulations in both space and time. Here we present a high-order boundary integral method for an elastically stressed solid with axi-symmetry due to surface diffusions. In this method, the boundary integrals for isotropic elasticity in axi-symmetric geometry are approximated through modified alternating quadratures along with an extrapolation technique, leading to an arbitrarily high-order quadrature; in addition, a high-order (temporal) integration factor method, based on explicit representation of the mean curvature, is used to reduce the stability constraint on time-step. To apply this method to a periodic (in axial direction) and axi-symmetric elastically stressed cylinder, we also present a fast and accurate summation method for the periodic Green’s functions of isotropic elasticity. Using the high-order boundary integral method, we demonstrate that in absence of elasticity the cylinder surface pinches in finite time at the axis of the symmetry and the universal cone angle of the pinching is found to be consistent with the previous studies based on a self-similar assumption. In the presence of elastic stress, we show that a finite time, geometrical singularity occurs well before the cylindrical solid collapses onto the axis of symmetry, and the angle of the corner singularity on the cylinder surface is also estimated.     

Mapping properties of wave and scattering operators for two-body Schrödinger operators

The modified wave and scattering operators are shown to be bounded between weighted L ²-spaces for two-body Schrödinger operators with long range potentials.     

On leafwise conformal diffeomorphisms

For every diffeomorphism φ:M→N$\phi :M\to N$ between 3-dimensional Riemannian manifolds M$M$ and N$N$, there are locally two 2-dimensional distributions _D±$D_{\pm }$ such that φ$\phi$ is conformal on both of them. We state necessary and sufficient conditions for a distribution to be one of _D±$D_{\pm }$. These are algebraic conditions expressed in terms of the self-adjoint and positive definite operator induced from _φ∗${\phi }_{\ast }$. We investigate the integrability condition of _D+$D_{+}$ and _D−$D_{-}$. We also show that it is possible to choose coordinate systems in which leafwise conformal diffeomorphism is holomorphic on leaves.