On rank invariance of generalized Schwarz-Pick-Potapov block matrices of matrix-valued Carathéodory functions

In view of a multiple Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation problem, we study the rank of generalized Schwarz-Pick-Potapov block matrices of matrix-valued Carathéodory functions. Those matrices are determined by the values of a Carathéodory function and the values of its derivatives up to a certain order. We derive statements on rank invariance of such generalized Schwarz-Pick-Potapov block matrices. These results are applied to describe the case of exactly one solution for the finite multiple Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation problem and to discuss matrix-valued Carathéodory functions with the highest degree of degeneracy.     

Effective formulas for the Carathéodory distance

For a class of Reinhardt domains we give formulas for the Carathéodory distance. As an application we discuss the product property of the Carathéodory distance when one factor domain is a Reinhardt domain of special type.     

Behavior of Invariant Metrics Near Convexifiable Boundary Points

The behaviour of the Carathéodory, Kobayashi and Azukawa metrics near convex boundary points of domains in is studied.     

Positive Carathéodory interpolation on the polydisc

The positive Carathéodory interpolation problem in the Agler-Herglotz class on the polydisc is solved, along with a several variable version of the Naimark dilation theorem. In addition, the positive Carathéodory interpolation problem for general holomorphic functions is discussed and numerical results are presented.     

Existence theorems for hyperbolic differential inclusions in Banach algebras

In this paper, an existence theorem for a certain hyperbolic differential inclusions in Banach algebras is proved under the mixed Lipschitz and Carathéodory conditions. The existence of extremal solutions for Carathéodory as well as discontinuous hyperbolic differential inclusions is also proved under certain monotonicity conditions.     

Carathéodory interpolation on the non-commutative polydisk

The Carathéodory problem in the N-variable non-commutative Herglotz-Agler class and the Carathéodory-Fejér problem in the N-variable non-commutative Schur-Agler class are posed. It is shown that the Carathéodory (resp., Carathéodory-Fejér) problem has a solution if and only if the non-commutative polynomial with given operator coefficients (the data of the problem indexed by an admissible set Λ) takes operator values with positive semidefinite real part (resp., contractive operator values) on N-tuples of Λ-jointly nilpotent contractive n×n matrices, for all n∈N.     

Green functions of the spectral ball and symmetrized polydisk

The Green function of the spectral ball is constant over the isospectral varieties, is never less than the pullback of its counterpart on the symmetrized polydisk, and is equal to it in the generic case where the pole is a cyclic (non-derogatory) matrix. When the pole matrix is derogatory, the inequality is always strict, and the difference between the two functions depends on the multiplicity of the eigenvalues as roots of the minimal polynomial of that matrix. In particular, the Green function of the spectral ball is not symmetric in its arguments. Additionally, some estimates are given for invariant functions in the symmetrized polydisc, e.g. (infinitesimal versions of) the Carathéodory distance and the Green function, that show that they are distinct in dimension greater or equal to 3.     

On 4-flattening theorems and the curves of Carathéodory, Barner and Segre

We discuss three classes of closed curves in the Euclidean space $\mathbb{R}^{3}$ which have non-vanishing curvature and at least 4 flattenings (points at which the torsion vanishes). Calling these classes (de.ned below) Barner, Segre and Carathéodory, we prove that Barner $\subset$ (Segre $\cap$ Carathéodory). We also prove that (Segre)\ (Segre $\cap$ Carathéodory) and (Carathéodory)\(Segre $\cap$ Carathéodory) are open sets in the space of closed smooth curves with the C-topology. Finally, we define a class of closed curves containing the class of Segre curves and -based on contact topology considerations, as the Huygens principle- we establish the conjecture that any curve of our class has at least 4 flattenings.     

On the sequences of the Weyl semi-radii associated with matricial Carathéodory and Schur sequences in both nondegenerate and degenerate cases

In this paper we discuss Weyl matrix balls in the context of the matricial versions of the classical interpolation problems named after Carathéodory and Schur. Our particular focus will be on studying the monotonicity of suitably normalized semi-radii of the corresponding Weyl matrix balls. We, furthermore, devote a fair bit of attention to characterizing the case in which equality holds for particular matricial inequalities. Solving these problems will provide us with a new perspective on the role of the central functions for the classes of Carathéodory and Schur.     

Representations of Central Matrix-Valued Carathéodory Functions in Both Nondegenerate and Degenerate Cases

We derive left and right quotient representations for central q × q matrix-valued Carathéodory functions. Moreover, we obtain recurrent formulas for the matrix polynomials involved in the quotient representations. These formulas are the starting point for getting recurrent formulas for those matrix polynomials which occur in the Arov-Krein resolvent matrix for the nondegenerate matricial Carathéodory problem.     

Structure and the coefficients of certain classes of regular functions

In this paper, the well-known results of Carathéodory, Toeplitz, F. Riesz, Herglotz, containing the characterization of the Carathéodory class with the aid of the Stieltjes integral and with the aid of nonnegative quadratic forms (conditions on the coefficients), are extended to certain other classes of functions, regular in a circle or in an annulus.Translated from Zapiski Nauchnykh Seminarov Leningradskogo Otdeleniya Matematicheskogo Instituta im. V. A. Steklova AN SSSR, Vol. 125, pp. 47–57, 1983.     

Herleitung des Euler-Produktes der Zetafunktion und einigerL-Reihen aus ihrer Funktionalgleichung

Ohne ZusammenfassungConstantin Carathéodory zum 70. Geburtstage gewidmet.     

Minimumeigenschaftenn-dimensionaler Würfel

Ohne ZusammenfassungHerrn C. Carathéodory zur Vollendung des 70. Lebensjahres.     

Die Arithmetik der Pythagoreer. I

Ohne ZusammenfassungConstantin Carathéodory in Freundschaft und Verehrung zum 70. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Inequalities for solutions of singular initial problems for Carathéodory systems via Ważewski’s principle

In this paper we give sufficient conditions for solvability of a singular initial problem formulated for Carathéodory systems of ordinary differential equations. The existence of solutions is proved by the supposition that corresponding auxiliary lower and upper singular problems have solutions. The proof technique uses a notion of a regular polyfacial subset which is developed for Carathéodory systems of ordinary differential equations and a modification of the topological method for such systems given by Palamides, Sficas and Staikos. An application concerning the existence of positive solutions for a special class of singular problems is given as well.     

Controlled extensions of Carathéodory functions

In this paper we present two theorems on controlled extensions of Carathéodory functions. We obtain our results from corresponding ones for continuous functions by means of the Marczewski function.     

Invariant manifolds near a minimizer

A classical result, studied, among others, by Carathéodory [C. Carathéodory, Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations of the First Order, Chelsea, New York, 1989], states that, for second-order, scalar equations, nondegenerate periodic minimizers are hyperbolic. Consequently, the Stable/Unstable Manifold Theorem applies, and implies that, at least locally, the stable and unstable sets are regular curves intersecting transversally at the nondegenerate minimizer.For analytic equations, there is a version of this fact which holds for isolated, but possibly degenerate, minimizers.     

Entwicklung analytischer Funktionen auf Riemannschen Flächen

Ohne ZusammenfassungConstantin Carathéodory zum 70. Geburtstag in Verehrung gewidmet.     

A new algorithmic method for finding the Carathéodory extremal maps

In this paper we construct a new algorithmic method for finding Carathéodory extremal maps for some balanced domains including complex ellipsoids.     

Über die nebst ihren Ableitungen orthogonalen Polynomensysteme und das zugehörige Extremum

Ohne ZusammenfassungSeinem lieben Freunde Constantin Carathéodory zu seinem siebzigsten Geburtstag am 13. September 1943 gewidmet.