Optimality Conditions for Smooth Monge Solutions of the Monge–Kantorovich problem

The Monge–Kantorovich problem (MKP) with given marginals defined on closed domains and a smooth cost function is considered. Conditions are obtained (both necessary ones and sufficient ones) for the optimality of a Monge solution generated by a smooth measure-preserving map . The proofs are based on an optimality criterion for a general MKP in terms of nonemptiness of the sets for special functions on X × X generated by c and f. Also, earlier results by the author are used when considering the above-mentioned nonemptiness conditions for the case of smooth .     

Remarks on the Monge–Kantorovich problem in the discrete setting

In Optimal Transport theory, three quantities play a central role: the minimal cost of transport, originally introduced by Monge, its relaxed version introduced by Kantorovich, and a dual formulation also due to Kantorovich. The goal of this Note is to publicize a very elementary, self-contained argument extracted from [9], which shows that all three quantities coincide in the discrete case.     

On the Monge–Kantorovich problem with additional linear constraints

The Monge–Kantorovich problem with the following additional constraint is considered: the admissible transportation plan must become zero on a fixed subspace of functions. Different subspaces give rise to different additional conditions on transportation plans. The main results are stated in general form and can be carried over to a number of important special cases. They are also valid for the Monge–Kantorovich problem whose solution is sought for the class of invariant or martingale measures. We formulate and prove a criterion for the existence of an optimal solution, a duality assertion of Kantorovich type, and a necessary geometric condition on the support of the optimal measure similar to the standard condition for c-monotonicity.     

Stochastic Monge–Kantorovich problem and its duality

In this article, we prove the existence of a stochastic optimal transference plan for a stochastic Monge–Kantorovich problem by measurable selection theorem. A stochastic version of Kantorovich duality and the characterization of stochastic optimal transference plan are also established. Moreover, Wasserstein distance between two probability kernels is also discussed.     

On the inverse spectral problem for the quasi-periodic Schrödinger equation

We study the quasi-periodic Schrödinger equation $$-\psi''(x) + V(x) \psi(x) = E \psi(x), \quad x \in{ \mathbf {R}} $$ in the regime of “small” V. Let $(E_{m}',E''_{m})$ , m∈Z ^ν , be the standard labeled gaps in the spectrum. Our main result says that if $E''_{m} - E'_{m} \le\varepsilon\exp(-\kappa_{0} |m|)$ for all m∈Z ^ν , with ε being small enough, depending on κ ₀>0 and the frequency vector involved, then the Fourier coefficients of V obey $|c(m)| \le \varepsilon^{1/2} \exp(-\frac{\kappa_{0}}{2} |m|)$ for all m∈Z ^ν . On the other hand we prove that if |c(m)|≤εexp(?κ ₀|m|) with ε being small enough, depending on κ ₀>0 and the frequency vector involved, then $E''_{m} - E'_{m} \le2 \varepsilon\exp(-\frac {\kappa_{0}}{2} |m|)$ .     

On global solutions to the initial–boundary value problem for the nonlinear Schrödinger equations in exterior domains

We consider the initial–boundary value problem for the nonlinear Schr‐dinger equations in an exterior domain. Global existence theorem of smooth solutions is established by using a–priori decay estimates of solutions which are obtained by the pseudoconformal indentity     

Radial Schrödinger equation: The spectral problem

Using the integral transformation method involving the investigation of the Laplace transforms of wave functions, we find the discrete spectra of the radial Schrödinger equation with a confining power-growth potential and with the generalized nuclear Coulomb attracting potential. The problem is reduced to solving a system of linear algebraic equations approximately. We give the results of calculating the discrete spectra of the S-states for the Schrödinger equation with a linearly growing confining potential and the nuclear Yukawa potential.     

Dispersive Estimates of Solutions to the Schrödinger Equation

We prove time decay L¹ → L^∞ estimates for the Schr?dinger group e^{it(−Δ + V)} for real-valued potentials satisfying V (x) = O (|x|^−δ), |x| ≫ 1, with δ > 5/2. Communicated by Bernard Helffer submitted 27/11/04, accepted 29/04/05     

Abstract Cyclical Monotonicity and Monge Solutions for the General Monge–Kantorovich Problem

Abstract cyclical monotonicity is studied for a multivalued operator F : X L, where L R ^X . A criterion for F to be L-cyclically monotone is obtained and connections with the notions of L-convex function and of its L-subdifferentials are established. Applications are given to the general Monge–Kantorovich problem with fixed marginals. In particular, we show that in some cases the optimal measure is unique and generated by a unique (up to the a.e. equivalence) optimal solution (measure preserving map) for the corresponding Monge problem.     

Schrödinger–Poisson systems in the 3-sphere

We investigate nonlinear Schrödinger–Poisson systems in the 3-sphere. We prove existence results for these systems and discuss the question of the stability of the systems with respect to their phases. While, in the subcritical case, we prove that all phases are stable, we prove in the critical case that there exists a sharp explicit threshold below which all phases are stable and above which resonant frequencies and multi-spikes blowing-up solutions can be constructed. Solutions of the Schrödinger–Poisson systems are standing waves solutions of the electrostatic Maxwell–Schrödinger system. Stable phases imply the existence of a priori bounds on the amplitudes of standing waves solutions. Unstable phases give rise to resonant states.     

Convergence of Nonlinear Schrödinger–Poisson Systems to the Compressible Euler Equations

Abstract

The combined semi-classical and quasineutral limit in the bipolar defocusing nonlinear Schrödinger–Poisson system in the whole space is proven. The electron and current densities, defined by the solution of the Schrödinger–Poisson system, converge to the solution of the compressible Euler equation with nonlinear pressure. The corresponding Wigner function of the Schrödinger–Poisson system converges to a solution of a nonlinear Vlasov equation. The proof of these results is based on estimates of a modulated energy functional and on the Wigner measure method.