Explicit Formulas for Green’s Functions on the Annulus and on the Möbius Strip

Given a fixed point free antianalytic involution k of a domain G in thecomplex plane, bounded by a finite number of analytic curves, k-invariant Greensfunctions are defined on G. The Lindelöfs principle is extended to k-invariantGreens functions. When G is the annulus, k-invariant Greens functions areobtained in the explicit form. Since the factorization of the annulus by the group kgenerated by k produces a Möbius strip, the respective result helped us to obtain explicitforms for Greens functions on the Möbius strip.     

On Some Generalizations and Refinements of a Ky Fan Inequality

In this paper, a Ky Fan inequality and an inequality by Wu and Wang [10] will be generalized. Some new and improved refinements of the Ky Fan inequality will be put forward.AMS Subject Classification (2000) 26D15     

Connections between Interval and Unit Circle for Sobolev Orthogonal Polynomials. Strong Asymptotics on the Real Line

In this paper we show the connection between Sobolev orthogonal Laurent polynomials on the unit circle and Sobolev orthogonal polynomials on a bounded interval of the real line. As a consequence we deduce the strong outer asymptotics for Sobolev orthogonal polynomials with respect to the inner product

On the Total Domination Number of Cartesian Products of Graphs

The most famous open problem involving domination in graphs is Vizings conjecture which states the domination number of the Cartesian product of any two graphs is at least as large as the product of their domination numbers. In this paper, we investigate a similar problem for total domination. In particular, we prove that the product of the total domination numbers of any nontrivial tree and any graph without isolated vertices is at most twice the total domination number of their Cartesian product, and we characterize the extremal graphs.Research supported in part by the South African National Research Foundation and the University of KwaZulu-Natal     

Invariants of Algebras and Finite Groups

Group theoretical constructions usually terminate in the problem to decide whether two groups are isomorphic. In the case of arbitrary finite groups the calculation of ordinary group characters is not sufficient to decide about it. R. Brauer posed the problem, to find suitable additional group invariants. Applying the theory of norm-type forms of associative algebras, specialized to group algebras, we found, that the 1-, 2-, and 3-characters in the nonmodular case (with some restrictions on the characteristic), especially over the field of complex numbers, are necessary and sufficient for the finite groups. This sharpens a recent result of E. Formanek and D. Sibley on group determinants. Detailed proofs will be given elsewhere. Here we give an overview on recent related results and add a remark concerning calculations in the modular group case.     

On the Representation of Approximate Subdifferentials for a Class of Generalized Convex Functions

Given a family of real-valued functions defined in a normed vector space X, we study a class of -convex functions having a simpler representation for the --subdifferential. The case =X^* with X being a Banach space (the Fenchel case) is particularly analysed, and we find that the sublinear lower semicontinuous functions satisfy the simpler representation with respect to X^*. As a side result, we provide various new subdifferential-type charaterizations of positively homogeneous functions among those which are lower semicontinuous and convex. In addition, we also discuss that family related to the the so-called prox-bounded functions. In this more general framework our simpler representation may give rise to a new notion of enlargement of the subdifferential.Mathematics Subject Classifications (2000) 47H05, 46B99, 47H17.This work is based on research material supported in part by CONICYT-Chile through FONDECYT 101-0116 and FONDAP-Matemáticas Aplicadas II.     

On the Movement of Transitive Permutation p-Groups

Let G be a transitive permutation group on a set and m a positive integer. If | – | m for every subset of and all g G, then || 2mp/(p – 1) where p is the least odd prime dividing |G|. It was shown by Mann and Praeger [13] that, for p = 3, the 3-groups G which attain this bound have exponent p. In this paper we will show a generalization of this result for any odd primes.AMS Subject Classification (2000), 20BXX     

Inequality of Petrović and Giaccardi for Convex Function of Higher Order

In this paper we use Lidstone polynomials to prove further generalization of Giaccardi generalization of the well-known Petrovis inequality.     

Properties of the Set of Extreme Solutions for a Class of Nonlinear Second-Order Evolution Inclusions

We establish the existence of extreme solutions for a class of nonlinear second-order evolution inclusions with a nonconvex right-hand side defined on an evolution triple of Banach spaces. Then we show that extreme solutions which belong to the solution set of the original system are in fact dense and codense in the solution set of a system with a convexified right-hand side. The necessary and sufficient conditions for closedness of the solution set for the original system in an appropriate spaces of functions are given as well. Finally, an example of a nonlinear hyperbolic distributed parameter system is worked out in detail.     

The Existence of Silnikov＇s Orbit in Four-dimensional Duffing＇s Systems

The existence of Silnikov‘s orbits in a four-dimensional dynamical system is discussed. The existence of Silnikov‘s orbit resulting in chaotic dynamics is established by the fiber structure of invariant manifold and high-dimensional Melnikov method. Numerical simulations are given to demonstrate the theoretical analysis.     

On the Neighbourhood of a Subclass of Univalent Functions Related to Complex Order

We consider the class of functions R(A, B) introduced by Dixit and Pal, where b 0 is a complex number and A, B are fixed members –1 B < A 1. We will study the -neighbourhoods for functions belonging to R^b(A, B), by using convolution techniques.AMS Mathematics Classification (2000): 30C55     

From Pappus’ Theorem to the Twisted Cubic

We discuss a classical result in planar projective geometry known as Steiners theorem involving 12 interlocking applications of Pappus theorem. We prove this result using three dimensional projective geometry then uncover the dynamics of this construction and relate them to the geometry of the twisted cubic.Mathematics Subject Classification (2000). Primary 51N15.     

Whitney Estimates for Convex Domains with Applications to Multivariate Piecewise Polynomial Approximation

We prove the following Whitney estimate. Given 0 < p \le \infty, r \in N, and d \ge 1, there exists a constant C(d,r,p), depending only on the three parameters, such that for every bounded convex domain \subset R^d, and each function f \in L_p(), E_r-1(f,)_p \le C(d,r,p)_r(f, diam())_p, where E_r-1(f,)_p is the degree of approximation by polynomials of total degree, r – 1, and _r(f,·)_p is the modulus of smoothness of order r. Estimates like this can be found in the literature but with constants that depend in an essential way on the geometry of the domain, in particular, the domain is assumed to be a Lipschitz domain and the above constant C depends on the minimal head-angle of the cones associated with the boundary. The estimates we obtain allow us to extend to the multivariate case, the results on bivariate Skinny B-spaces of Karaivanov and Petrushev on characterizing nonlinear approximation from nested triangulations. In a sense, our results were anticipated by Karaivanov and Petrushev.     

On Generalizations of Ostrowski Inequality and Some Related Results

Some generalizations of the Ostrowski inequality, the Milovanovi-Peari-Fink inequality, the Dragomir-Agarwal inequality and the Hadamard inequality are given.     

A Note on π-Engel Conditions

In this paper we show that the weakly -Engel conditions are closely related to the existance of normal -complements; while the -Engel conditions are closely related to the -nilpotent groups.AMS Subject Classification (2000): 20D20     

Matrix Units for Signed Brauer’s Algebras

Brauers centerlizer algebras have a basis consisting of undirected graphs. Signed Brauers algebras have a basis consisting of directed graphs, which generalizes Brauers algebras. In this paper, we compute a complete set of matrix units of Signed Brauers algebras.AMS Subject Classification: 99c:16028, 16S99(16K20).     

Infinite independent systems of the identities of the associative algebra over an infinite field of characteristic <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis> > 0

In this paper some infinitely based varieties of groups are constructed and these results are transferred to the associative algebras (or Lie algebras) over an infinite field of an arbitrary positive characteristic.     

On a Characterization of Integrability for the Reciprocal Weight of Orthogonal Polynomials on the Circle

We prove a necessary and sufficient condition for integrability of the reciprocal weight function of orthogonal polynomials. The condition is given in terms of the asymptotic behaviour of the norm of extremal polynomials with prescribed coefficients.     

On the smoothness of conjugacy for circle covering maps

A conjugacy betweenC ¹⁺ -hyperbolic circle covering maps isC ¹⁺ if it has a positive derivative on some point in the -set.     

Finite element analysis of transient electromagnetic scattering problems

In this paper, Newmark time-stepping scheme and edge elements are used to numerically solve the time-dependent scattering problem in a three-dimensional cavity. Finite element methods based on the variational formulation derived in [23] are considered. Due to the lack of regularity of _r , the existence and uniqueness of the discrete solutions and their convergence are proved by using the concept of collectively compact operators. An optimal convergence rate in the energy norm is also established.