Scattering of elastic waves in a perturbed isotropic half space with a free boundary. The limiting absorption principle

In this article we consider the self-adjoint operator governing the propagation of elastic waves in a perturbed isotropic half space with a free boundary condition. We prove the limiting absorption principle in appropriate Hilbert spaces for this operator. We also prove decreasing properties for the eigenfunctions associated with strictly positive eigenvalues of this operator. The proofs are based on the limiting absorption principle for the self-adjoint operator governing the propagation of elastic waves in a homogeneous isotropic half space with a free boundary and on the so called division theorem for it. Both perturbations of R ₊² ={(x₁, x₂) ? R ²; x₂ > 0} and R ₊² = {(x₁, x₂, x₃) ? R ³; x₃ > 0} are considered.     

Boundary value problems with eigenvalue depending boundary conditions

We investigate some classes of eigenvalue dependent boundary value problems of the form where A ? A⁺ is a symmetric operator or relation in a Krein space K, τ is a matrix function and Γ₀, Γ₁ are abstract boundary mappings. It is assumed that A admits a self‐adjoint extension in K which locally has the same spectral properties as a definitizable relation, and that τ is a matrix function which locally can be represented with the resolvent of a self‐adjoint definitizable relation. The strict part of τ is realized as the Weyl function of a symmetric operator T in a Krein space H, a self‐adjoint extension à of A × T in K × H with the property that the compressed resolvent P_K (à – λ)^–1|_K k yields the unique solution of the boundary value problem is constructed, and the local spectral properties of this so‐called linearization à are studied. The general results are applied to indefinite Sturm–Liouville operators with eigenvalue dependent boundary conditions (© 2009 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Asymptotic behavior of a differential operator with discontinuities at two points

In this paper, we study a Sturm–Liouville operator with eigenparameter‐dependent boundary conditions and transmission conditions at two interior points. By establishing a new operator A associated with the problem, we prove that the operator A is self‐adjoint in an appropriate space H, discuss completeness of its eigenfunctions in H, and obtain its Green function. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Extensions,dilations, and spectral problems of singular Hamiltonian systems

In this paper, we construct a space of boundary values for minimal symmetric 1D Hamiltonian operator with defect index (1,1) (in limit‐point case at a(b) and limit‐circle case at b(a)) acting in the Hilbert space In terms of boundary conditions at a and b, all maximal dissipative, accumulative, and self‐adjoint extensions of the symmetric operator are given. Two classes of dissipative operators are studied. They are called “dissipative at a” and “dissipative at b.” For 2 cases, a self‐adjoint dilation of dissipative operator and its incoming and outgoing spectral representations are constructed. These constructions allow us to establish the scattering matrix of dilation and a functional model of the dissipative operator. Further, we define the characteristic function of the dissipative operators in terms of the Weyl‐Titchmarsh function of the corresponding self‐adjoint operator. Finally, we prove theorems on completeness of the system of root vectors of the dissipative operators.     

A Sturm–Liouville problem depending rationally on the eigenvalue parameter

We consider the Sturm–Liouville problem (1.1) and (1.2) with a potential depending rationally on the eigenvalue parameter. With these equations a λ ‐linear eigenvalue problem is associated in such a way that L₂‐solutions of (1.1), (1.2) correspond to eigenvectors of a linear operator. If the functions q and u are real and satisfy some additional conditions, the corresponding linear operator is a definitizable self‐adjoint operator in some Krein space. Moreover we consider the problem (1.1) and (1.3) on the positive half‐axis. Here we use results on the absense of positive eigenvalues for Sturm–Liouville operators to exclude critical points of the associated definitizable operator. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Inverse spectral problem for the operators with non‐local potential

The main object under consideration in the paper is the second derivative operator on a finite interval with zero boundary conditions perturbed by a self‐adjoint integral operator with the degenerate kernel (non‐local potential). The inverse problem, i.e., the reconstruction of the perturbation from the spectral data, is solved by means of the step‐by‐step procedure based on the n‐interlacing property of the spectrum.     

Trapped modes along a periodic array of freely floating obstacles

We consider the coupled problem describing the motion of a linear array of three‐dimensional obstacles floating freely in a homogeneous fluid layer of finite depth. The interaction of time‐harmonic waves with the floating objects is analyzed under the usual assumptions of linear water‐wave theory. Quasi‐periodic boundary conditions and a simplified reduction scheme turn the system into a linear spectral problem for a self‐adjoint operator in Hilbert space. Based upon the operator formulation, we derive a sufficient condition for the nonemptiness of its discrete spectrum. Various examples of obstacles that generate trapped modes are given. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A class of second‐order differential operators with eigenparameter‐dependent boundary and transmission conditions

In this study, we investigate a Sturm–Liouville type problem with eigenparameter‐dependent boundary conditions and eigenparameter‐dependent transmission conditions. By establishing a new self‐adjoint operator A associated with the problem, we construct fundamental solutions and obtain asymptotic formulae for its eigenvalues and fundamental solutions. Also we investigate some properties of its spectrum. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On a difference scheme of fourth order of accuracy for the Bitsadze–Samarskii type nonlocal boundary value problem

The Bitsadze–Samarskii type nonlocal boundary value problem for the differential equation in a Hilbert space H with the self‐adjoint positive definite operator A with a closed domain D(A) ? H is considered. Here, f(t) be a given abstract continuous function defined on [0,1] with values in H, φ and ψ be the elements of D(A), and λ_j are the numbers from the set [0,1]. The well‐posedness of the problem in Hölder spaces with a weight is established. The coercivity inequalities for the solution of the nonlocal boundary value problem for elliptic equations are obtained. The fourth order of accuracy difference scheme for approximate solution of the problem is presented. The well‐posedness of this difference scheme in difference analogue of Hölder spaces is established. For applications, the stability, the almost coercivity, and the coercivity estimates for the solutions of difference schemes for elliptic equations are obtained. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On stable implicit difference scheme for hyperbolic–parabolic equations in a Hilbert space

The first‐order of accuracy difference scheme for approximately solving the multipoint nonlocal boundary value problem for the differential equation in a Hilbert space H, with self‐adjoint positive definite operator A is presented. The stability estimates for the solution of this difference scheme are established. In applications, the stability estimates for the solution of difference schemes of the mixed type boundary value problems for hyperbolic–parabolic equations are obtained. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Numer Methods Partial Differential Eq, 2009     

Determining the temperature from incomplete boundary data

An iterative procedure for determining temperature fields from Cauchy data given on a part of the boundary is presented. At each iteration step, a series of mixed well‐posed boundary value problems are solved for the heat operator and its adjoint. A convergence proof of this method in a weighted L²‐space is included, as well as a stopping criteria for the case of noisy data. Moreover, a solvability result in a weighted Sobolev space for a parabolic initial boundary value problem of second order with mixed boundary conditions is presented. Regularity of the solution is proved. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

About embedded eigenvalues for a spectral problem arising in the study of elastic surface waves in a topographical waveguide

In this paper, we are interested with the spectral study of an operator given by an elastic topographical waveguide, a deformed half‐space, of which the cross‐section is a local perturbation of a homogeneous half‐plane. We look for guided waves propagating more rapidly than Rayleigh waves (which mathematically would correspond to embedded eigenvalues) and prove that there are no guided waves propagating more rapidly than S‐waves. Thanks to the boundary of the deformed half‐plane and some reduced equations, these eventual eigenmodes must locally vanish. Adapting to our case a unique continuation principle for the elasticity system, we conclude that these eigenmodes vanish everywhere. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On realization of the Kreĭn–Langer class Nκ of matrix‐valued functions in Pontryagin spaces

In this paper the realization problems for the Kre?n–Langer class N_κ of matrix‐valued functions are being considered. We found the criterion when a given matrix‐valued function from the class N_κ can be realized as linear‐fractional transformation of the transfer function of canonical conservative system of the M. Livsic type (Brodskii–Livsic rigged operator colligation) with the main operator acting on a rigged Pontryagin space Π_κ with indefinite metric. We specify three subclasses of the class N_κ (R) of all realizable matrix‐valued functions that correspond to different properties of a realizing system, in particular, when the domains of the main operator of a system and its conjugate coincide, when the domain of the hermitian part of a main operator is dense in Π_κ . Alternatively we show that the class N_κ (R) can be realized as transfer matrix‐functions of some canonical impedance systems with self‐adjoint main operators in rigged spaces Π_κ . The case of scalar functions of the class N_κ (R) is considered in details and some examples are presented. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

On propagation and attenuation of Love waves

The period equation for Love waves is derived for a layered medium, which is composed of a compressible, viscous liquid layer sandwiched between homogeneous, isotropic, elastic solid layer and homogeneous, isotropic half space. In general, the period equation will admit complex roots and hence Love waves will be dispersive and attenuated for this type of model. The period equation is discussed in the limiting case when thicknessH ₂ and coefficient of viscosity, η₂, of the liquid layer tend to zero so as to maintain the ratioP=H ₂/η₂ constant. Numerical values for phase velocity, group velocity, quality factor (Q) and displacement in the elastic layer and half space have been computed as a function of the frequency for first and second modes for various values of the parameterP. It is shown that Love waves are not attenuated whenP=0 and ∞. The computed values ofQ for first and second modes indicate that whenP≠0 or ∞ the value ofQ attains minimum value as a function of dimensionless angular frequency.     

Existence of solution in elastic wave scattering by unbounded rough surfaces

We consider the two‐dimensional problem of the scattering of a time‐harmonic wave, propagating in an homogeneous, isotropic elastic medium, by a rough surface on which the displacement is assumed to vanish. This surface is assumed to be given as the graph of a function ?∈C^1,1(?). Following up on earlier work establishing uniqueness of solution to this problem, existence of solution is studied via the boundary integral equation method. This requires a novel approach to the study of solvability of integral equations on the real line. The paper establishes the existence of a unique solution to the boundary integral equation formulation in the space of bounded and continuous functions as well as in all L^p spaces, p∈[1, ∞] and hence existence of solution to the elastic wave scattering problem. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Semiclassical Spectral Asymptotics on Foliated Manifolds

We consider a (hypo)elliptic pseudodifferential operator A_h on a closed foliated manifold (M,ℱ), depending on a parameterh > 0, of the form A_h = A+h^mB, where A is a formally self–adjoint tangentially elliptic operator of orderμ > 0 with the nonnegative principal symbol and B is a formally self–adjoint classical pseudodi.erential operator of orderm > 0 on M with the holonomy invariant transversal principal symbol such that its principal symbol is positive, if μ < m, and its transversal principal symbol is positive, if μ ≥ m. We prove an asymptotic formula for the eigenvalue distribution function N_h(λ) of the operator A_h when h tends to 0 and λ is constant.     

The Spectral Shift Function for Certain Block Operator Matrices

Let L₀ be a 2 × 2 diagonal self‐adjoint block operator matrix with entries A and D. If operators B and B* are added to the off diagonal zeros, certain parts of the spectrum of L₀ move to the right and other parts move to the left. In this paper it is shown that, correspondingly, if B is a trace class operator M. G. Krein's spectral shift function is of constant sign on certain intervals.     

Explicit and approximate solutions of second‐order evolution differential equations in Hilbert space

The explicit closed‐form solutions for a second‐order differential equation with a constant self‐adjoint positive definite operator coefficient A (the hyperbolic case) and for the abstract Euler–Poisson–Darboux equation in a Hilbert space are presented. On the basis of these representations, we propose approximate solutions and give error estimates. The accuracy of the approximation automatically depends on the smoothness of the initial data. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Numer Methods Partial Differential Eq 15: 111–131, 1999     

Operators with Wentzell boundary conditions and the Dirichlet‐to‐Neumann operator

In this paper we relate the generator property of an operator A with (abstract) generalized Wentzell boundary conditions on a Banach space X and its associated (abstract) Dirichlet‐to‐Neumann operator N acting on a “boundary” space . Our approach is based on similarity transformations and perturbation arguments and allows to split A into an operator A₀₀ with Dirichlet‐type boundary conditions on a space X₀ of states having “zero trace” and the operator N. If A₀₀ generates an analytic semigroup, we obtain under a weak Hille–Yosida type condition that A generates an analytic semigroup on X if and only if N does so on . Here we assume that the (abstract) “trace” operator is bounded that is typically satisfied if X is a space of continuous functions. Concrete applications are made to various second order differential operators.     

Eigenvalue problems for a non‐self‐adjoint Bessel‐type operators in limit‐point case

It is shown in the Weyl limit‐point case that system of root functions of the non‐self‐adjoint Bessel operator and its perturbation Sturm–Liouville operator form a complete system in the Hilbert space. Furthermore, asymptotic behavior of the eigenvalues of the non‐self‐adjoint Bessel operators is investigated, and it is proved that system of root functions form a Bari basis in the same Hilbert space. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.