On Harmonic Continuation of Differentiable Functions Defined on Part of the Boundary

We establish an explicit formula for reconstruction of a harmonic function in a domain from its values and the values of its normal derivative on part of the boundary; i.e., we give an explicit solution to the Cauchy problem for the Laplace equation.     

On Harmonic Continuation of Differentiable Functions Defined on Part of the Boundary

We establish an explicit formula for reconstruction of a harmonic function in a domain from its values and the values of its normal derivative on part of the boundary; i.e., we give an explicit solution to the Cauchy problem for the Laplace equation.     

3D Geosynchronous Transfer of a Satellite: Continuation on the Thrust

The minimum-time transfer of a satellite from a low and eccentric initial orbit toward a high geostationary orbit is considered. This study is preliminary to the analysis of similar transfer cases with more complicated performance indexes (maximization of payload, for instance). The orbital inclination of the spacecraft is taken into account (3D model), and the thrust available is assumed to be very small (e.g. 0.3 Newton for an initial mass of 1500 kg). For this reason, many revolutions are required to achieve the transfer and the problem becomes very oscillatory. In order to solve it numerically, an optimal control model is investigated and a homotopic procedure is introduced, namely continuation on the maximum modulus of the thrust: the solution for a given thrust is used to initiate the solution for a lower thrust. Continuous dependence of the value function on the essential bound of the control is first studied. Then, in the framework of parametric optimal control, the question of differentiability of the transfer time with respect to the thrust is addressed: under specific assumptions, the derivative of the value function is given in closed form as a first step toward a better understanding of the relation between the minimum transfer time and the maximum thrust. Numerical results obtained by coupling the continuation technique with a single–shooting procedure are detailed.     

On a Functional Operation Generating Convex Functions,Part 2: Algebraic Properties

Algebraic properties of the functional operation introduced in Part 1 of this paper (Ref. 1) are considered. In essence, the functional operation is shown to be associative, right distributive with respect to addition, and left distributive with respect to epigraphic sum.     

一个非线性色散波方程的惟一连续性

该文证明:和如下耦合色散系统相联系的初值问题的充分光滑的解$(u,v)=(u(x,t),v(x,t))$, 如果在两个时刻有半线支集那么它们全为零. {∂ _tu+∂³_x u+∂ _x(u^p v^p+1)=0, ∂ _tv+∂³_x v+∂_x(u^p+1v^p)=0,x∈R,t≥ 0     

The Wavelet Element Method Part II. Realization and Additional Features in 2D and 3D

The Wavelet Element Method (WEM) provides a construction of multiresolution systems and biorthogonal wavelets on fairly general domains. These are split into subdomains that are mapped to a single reference hypercube. Tensor products of scaling functions and wavelets defined on the unit interval are used on the reference domain. By introducing appropriate matching conditions across the interelement boundaries, a globally continuous biorthogonal wavelet basis on the general domain is obtained. This construction does not uniquely define the basis functions but rather leaves some freedom for fulfilling additional features. In this paper we detail the general construction principle of the WEM to the 1D, 2D, and 3D cases. We address additional features such as symmetry, vanishing moments, and minimal support of the wavelet functions in each particular dimension. The construction is illustrated by using biorthogonal spline wavelets on the interval.     

On a Problem of D. H. Lehmer

The main purpose of this paper is to use the Fourier expansion for character sums and the mean value theorem of Dirichlet L-functions to study the asymptotic property of the difference between a D. H. Lehmer number and its inverse modulo p （an odd prime）, A interesting mean square value formula is also given.     

On a conjecture of D. B. Hunter

We consider errors of positive quadrature formulas applied to Chebyshev polynomials. These errors play an important role in the error analysis for many function classes. Hunter conjectured that the supremum of all errors in Gaussian quadrature of Chebyshev polynomials equals the norm of the quadrature formula. We give examples, for which Hunter's conjecture does not hold. However, we prove that the conjecture is valid for all positive quadratures if the supremum is replaced by the limit superior. Considering a fixed positive quadrature formula and the sequence of all Chebyshev polynomials, we show that large errors are rare.     

On a problem of D. H. Lehmer

Let be an odd prime number. For we denote the inverse of modulo by with . Given , we prove that in any range of length the probability that has the same parity as tends to as . This result was previously known only to hold true in the full range of length . We will also obtain quantitative results on the pseudorandomness of the sequence for which we estimate the well-distribution and correlation measures as defined by Mauduit and Sárközy (1997).

     

On a problem of A. D. Sands

Summary If a finite abelian (p, q)-group whosep-Sylow subgroup is cyclic is factorized by subsets of cardinalitiesq or a power ofp, then at least one of the factors is periodic.     

On Some Integrals Involving the Hurwitz Zeta Function: Part 2

We establish a series of indefinite integral formulae involving the Hurwitz zeta function and other elementary and special functions related to it, such as the Bernoulli polynomials, ln sin(q), ln (q) and the polygamma functions. Many of the results are most conveniently formulated in terms of a family of functions A _k(q) := k(1 – k, q), k , and a family of polygamma functions of negative order, whose properties we study in some detail.     

On the whole spectrum of Timoshenko beams. Part I: a theoretical revisitation

The problem of free vibrations of the Timoshenko beam model is here addressed. A careful analysis of the governing equations allows identifying that the vibration spectrum consists of two parts, separated by a transition frequency, which, depending on the applied boundary conditions, might be itself part of the spectrum. For both parts of the spectrum, the values of natural frequencies are computed and the expressions of eigenmodes are provided. This allows to acknowledge that the nature of vibration modes changes when moving across the transition frequency. Among all possible combination of end constraints which can be applied to single-span beams, the case of a simply supported beam is considered. These theoretical results can be used as benchmarks for assessing the correctness of the numerical values provided by several numerical techniques, e.g. traditional Lagrangian-based finite element models or the newly developed isogeometric approach.     

On the Cauchy problem for a capillary drop. Part I: irrotational motion

The Cauchy problem for the motion of a liquid drop under surface tension is solved locally in time on the basis of a general abstract existence theorem for Hamiltonian systems which seems to be of interest also in other areas. © 1998 B. G. Teubner Stuttgart—John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

关于H．Yao－D．Knuth定理

本文研究一类有限连分数展开的部分商数之平均和。所得结果改进了这方面已有的最好工作。