Metric subregularity for composite-convex generalized equations in Banach spaces

In this paper we consider a convex-composite generalized constraint equation in Banach spaces. Using variational analysis technique, in terms of normal cones and coderivatives, we first establish sufficient conditions for such an equation to be metrically subregular. Under the Robinson qualification, we prove that these conditions are also necessary for the metric subregularity. In particular, some existing results on error bound and metric subregularity are extended to the composite-convexity case from the convexity case.     

A Discontinuous Colombeau Differential Calculus

Starting from the Colombeau Generalized Functions, the sharp topologies and the notion of generalized points, we introduce a new kind of differential calculus (for functions between totally disconnected spaces). We also define here the notions of holomorphic generalized functions (in this new framework) and generalized manifold. Finally we give an answer to a question raised in [6].     

Around independence and domination in metric abstract elementary classes: assuming uniqueness of limit models

We study notions of independence appropriate for a stability theory of metric abstract elementary classes (for short, MAECs). We build on previous notions used in the discrete case, and adapt definitions to the metric case. In particular, we study notions that behave well under superstability‐like assumptions. Also, under uniqueness of limit models, we study domination, orthogonality and parallelism of Galois types in MAECs.     

A Discontinuous Colombeau Differential Calculus

Starting from the Colombeau Generalized Functions, the sharp topologies and the notion of generalized points, we introduce a new kind of differential calculus (for functions between totally disconnected spaces). We also define here the notions of holomorphic generalized functions (in this new framework) and generalized manifold. Finally we give an answer to a question raised in [6].Research partially supported by CNPq (Proc 300652/95-0).     

The Dolbeault complex in infinite dimensions I

In this paper we introduce certain basic notions concerning infinite dimensional complex manifolds, and prove that the Dolbeault cohomology groups of infinite dimensional projective spaces, with values in finite rank vector bundles, vanish. Some applications of such vanishing theorems are discussed; e.g., we classify vector bundles of finite rank over infinite dimensional projective spaces. Finally, we prove a sharp theorem on solving the inhomogeneous Cauchy-Riemann equations on affine spaces.

     

On wQN1 and wQN1 spaces

Several properties of a topological space related to the behavior of open coverings or to the behavior of sequences of continuous real-valued functions defined on the space were recently studied. We modify some notions replacing continuous functions by lower or upper semicontinuous ones and we show that some of so obtained notions coincide with other (continuous case) notions.     

On Gromov's large Riemannian manifolds

Gromov introduced several notions of largeness of Riemannian manifolds and proved that they are all equivalent for manifolds of nonnegative sectional curvature. In this paper, we study the equivalence of these notions in the case of nonnegative Ricci curvature and in particular we give an affirmative answer to one of Gromov's open questions.     

Epi-convergence Properties of Smoothing by Infimal Convolution

This paper concerns smoothing by infimal convolution for two large classes of functions: convex, proper and lower semicontinous as well as for (the nonconvex class of) convex-composite functions. The smooth approximations are constructed so that they epi-converge (to the underlying nonsmooth function) and fulfill a desirable property with respect to graph convergence of the gradient mappings to the subdifferential of the original function under reasonable assumptions. The close connection between epi-convergence of the smoothing functions and coercivity properties of the smoothing kernel is established.     

A general Galois theory for operations and relations in arbitrary categories

In this paper, we generalize the notions of polymorphisms and invariant relations to arbitrary categories. This leads us to a Galois connection that coincides with the classical case from universal algebra if the underlying category is the category of sets, but remains applicable no matter how the category is changed. In analogy to the situation in the classical case, we characterize the Galois closed classes by local closures of clones of operations and local closures of what we will introduce as clones of (generalized) relations. Since the approach is built on purely category-theoretic properties, we will also discuss the dualization of our notions.     

Impulsive non‐autonomous dynamical systems and impulsive cocycle attractors

In this work, we define the notions of ‘impulsive non‐autonomous dynamical systems’ and ‘impulsive cocycle attractors’. Such notions generalize (we will see that not in the most direct way) the notions of autonomous dynamical systems and impulsive global attractors in the current published literature. We also establish conditions to ensure the existence of an impulsive cocycle attractor for a given impulsive non‐autonomous dynamical system, which are analogous to the continuous case. Moreover, we prove the existence of such attractor for a non‐autonomous 2D Navier–Stokes equation with impulses, using energy estimates. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Paley Type Inequalities for Orthogonal Series with Vector-Valued Coefficients

We investigate the extension to Banach-space-valued functions of the classical inequalities due to Paley for the Fourier coefficients with respect to a general orthonormal system Φ. This leads us to introduce the notions of Paley Φ-type and Φ-cotype for a Banach space and some related concepts. We study the relations between these notions of type and cotype and those previously defined. We also analyze how the interpolation spaces inherit these characteristics from the original spaces, and use them to obtain sharp coefficient estimates for functions taking values in Lorentz spaces.     

Non-dominance and potential optimality for partial preference relations

In this paper we obtain new theoretical results relating the notions of potential optimality and non-dominance without an assumption that a value function exists. In particular, we investigate a decision problem involving the choice of single or multiple best objects. Our results show that the notions of potential optimality and non-dominance are equivalent in a special case of preferences of the decision maker expressed by partial quasi-orders.     

On the Subdifferentiability of the Difference of Two Functions and Local Minimization

We set up a formula for the Fréchet and ε-Fréchet subdifferentials of the difference of two convex functions. We even extend it to the difference of two approximately starshaped functions. As a consequence of this formula, we give necessary and sufficient conditions for local optimality in nonconvex optimization. Our analysis relies on the notion of gap continuity of multivalued maps and involves concepts of independent interest such as the notions of blunt and sharp minimizers and the notion of equi-subdifferentiability.      

Talagrand's T_2-Transportation Inequality and Log-Sobolev Inequality for Dissipative SPDEs and Applications to Reaction-Diffusion Equations

We establish Talagrand's T2-transportation inequalities for infinite dimensional dissipative diffusions with sharp constants, through Galerkin type's approximations and the known results in the finite dimensional case. Furthermore in the additive noise case we prove also logarithmic Sobolev inequalities with sharp constants. Applications to Reaction-Diffusion equations are provided.     

Closed geodesics on orbifolds

In this paper, we try to generalize to the case of compact Riemannian orbifolds Q some classical results about the existence of closed geodesics of positive length on compact Riemannian manifolds M. We shall also consider the problem of the existence of infinitely many geometrically distinct closed geodesics.In the classical case the solution of those problems involve the consideration of the homotopy groups of M and the homology properties of the free loop space on M (Morse theory). Those notions have their analogue in the case of orbifolds. The main part of this paper will be to recall those notions and to show how the classical techniques can be adapted to the case of orbifolds.     

On Solving Parametric Polynomial Systems

Border polynomial and discriminant variety are two important notions related to parametric polynomial system solving, in particular, for partitioning the parameter space into regions where the solutions of the system depend continuously on the parameter values. In this paper, we study the relations between those notions in the case of parametric triangular systems. We also investigate the properties and computation of the non-properness locus of the canonical projection restricted at a parametric regular chain or at its saturated ideal.     

Intrinsic metrics and Lipschitz functions

We study the notions of measurable metric and Lipschitz function which were introduced by N. Weaver ([12]), in the framework of Dirichlet spaces. To this respect, we bring some precisions and complements to [15], notably concerning links with the notion of intrinsic metric ([2]). In the particular case of an abstract Wiener space, we establish the relationship between these notions and that of H-metric ([5]) and μ-a.e. H-Lipschitz continuous function ([4]).     

On weak and strong reachability and controllability of infinite-dimensional linear systems

The notions of reachability and controllability generalize to infinite-dimensional systems in two different ways. We show that the strong notions are equivalent to finite-time reachability and controllability. For discrete systems in Hilbert space, we get simple relations generalizing the Kalman conditions. In the case of a continuous system in Hilbert space, weak reachability is equivalent to the weak reachability of a related discrete system via the Cayley transform.This research was partially supported by the Batsheva de Rothschild Fund for the Advancement of Science and Technology.     

Synchronization and simplification

We describe the notions of synchronization and simplification with respect to a given subsemigroup P of a semigroup S in terms of the syntactic semigroup of P. These notions derive from coding theory, which corresponds to the case where P is a free subsemigroup of a free semigroup; we apply the results to give a unified account of several theorems previously published.     

Elements of functional calculus andL 2 regularity for some classes of fourier integral operators

We employ the method of slices to develop a rudimentary calculus describing the nature of operators T*T (respectively, TT*), where T are Fourier integral operators with one-sided right (respectively, left) singularities; this idea has its roots in the work of Greenleaf and Seeger. Such a result allows us to reduce the L² regularity problem for operators in n dimensions with one-sided singularities to the L² regularity problem for operators with two-sided singularities in n − 1 dimensions. As a consequence we deduce almost sharp L²-Sobolev estimates for operators in three-dimensions; an interesting special case is provided by certain restricted X-ray transforms associated to line complexes which are not well curved. We also provide a proof of almost-sharpness by looking at a restricted X-ray transform associated to the line complex generated by the curve t → (t, t^k). Appropriate notions of singularity, strong singularity, and type are also developed.