Topological entropy of continuous functions on topological spaces

Adler, Konheim and McAndrew introduced the concept of topological entropy of a continuous mapping for compact dynamical systems. Bowen generalized the concept to non-compact metric spaces, but Walters indicated that Bowen’s entropy is metric-dependent. We propose a new definition of topological entropy for continuous mappings on arbitrary topological spaces (compactness, metrizability, even axioms of separation not necessarily required), investigate fundamental properties of the new entropy, and compare the new entropy with the existing ones. The defined entropy generates that of Adler, Konheim and McAndrew and is metric-independent for metrizable spaces. Yet, it holds various basic properties of Adler, Konheim and McAndrew’s entropy, e.g., the entropy of a subsystem is bounded by that of the original system, topologically conjugated systems have a same entropy, the entropy of the induced hyperspace system is larger than or equal to that of the original system, and in particular this new entropy coincides with Adler, Konheim and McAndrew’s entropy for compact systems.     

Solutions of system of generalized vector quasi-equilibrium problems in locally G-convex uniform spaces

In this paper we establish a collectively fixed point theorem and an equilibrium existence theorem for generalized games in product locally G-convex uniform spaces. As applications, some new existence theorems of solutions for the system of generalized vector quasi-equilibrium problems are derived in product locally G-convex uniform spaces. These theorems are new and generalize some known results in the literature.     

Noncommutative topological dynamics and compact actions on C1-algebras

The classical notions of topological transitivity and minimality of a topological dynamical system are extended and analyzed in the context of C¹-dynamical systems. These notions are compared with other notions naturally arising in noncommutative ergodic theory. As an application, a C¹-algebra version of a theorem of Araki, Haag, Kastler, and Takesaki (Comm. Math. Phys.53 (1977), 97–134) about the correspondence between a compact automorphism group (here assumed to be abelian) and its fixed-point subalgebra is proved in the presence of a commuting topologically transitive action. A variation of this theorem in the setting of standard W¹-inclusions is also presented.     

Generalized R-KKM theorems in topological space and their applications

In this paper, we introduce generalized R-KKM mapping and discuss some new generalized R-KKM theorem under the nonconvexity setting of topological space. As applications, some new minimax inequalities, saddle point theorem are proved in topological space. Our theorems unified and extend many known results in recent literature.     

New systems of generalized quasi-variational inclusions in FC-spaces and applications

In this paper, we study some new systems of generalized quasi-variational inclusion problems in FC-spaces without convexity structure.By applying an existence theorem of maximal elements of set-valued mappings due to the author, some new existence theorems of solutions for the systems of generalized quasi-variational inclusion problems are proved in noncompact FC-spaces. As applications, some existence results of solutions for the system of quasi-optimization problems and mathematical programs with the systems of generalized quasi-variational inclusion constraints are obtained in FC-spaces.     

Topological uniform descent and Weyl type theorem

The generalized Weyl’s theorem holds for a Banach space operator T if and only if T or T^∗ has the single valued extension property in the complement of the Weyl spectrum (or B-Weyl spectrum) and T has topological uniform descent at all λ which are isolated eigenvalues of T. Also, we show that the generalized Weyl’s theorem holds for analytically paranormal operators.     

An existence theorem of equilibrium for generalized games in H-spaces

In this paper, we first prove a new fixed-point theorem from which the Kakutani's fixed-point theorem in locally convex topological vector spaces is immediately extended to H-spaces. Then, we establish a new existence theorem of equilibrium for generalized games in H-spaces, by applying our fixed-point theorem.     

Study on Sobolev type Hilfer fractional integro-differential equations with delay

In this paper, we deal with a class of nonlinear Sobolev type fractional integro-differential equations with delay using Hilfer fractional derivative, which generalized the famous Riemann–Liouville fractional derivative. The definition of mild solutions for studied problem was given based on an operator family generated by the operator pair (A, B) and probability density function. Combining with the techniques of fractional calculus, measure of noncompactness and fixed point theorem, we obtain new existence result of mild solutions with two new characteristic solution operators and the assumptions that the nonlinear term satisfies some growth condition and noncompactness measure condition. The results obtained improve and extend some related conclusions on this topic. At last, an example is given to illustrate our main results.     

Generalized exponential dichotomy and global linearization

Hartman's linearization theorem says that if all eigenvalues of matrix A have no zero real part and f(x) is small Lipschitzian, then nonlinear system x^′=Ax+f(x) and its linear system x^′=Ax are topologically equivalent. In 1970s Palmer extended the theorem to nonautonomous systems. In this paper we extend Hartman's theorem to the systems with generalized exponential dichotomy.     

Tverberg’s Theorem and Graph Coloring

The topological Tverberg theorem has been generalized in several directions by setting extra restrictions on the Tverberg partitions. Restricted Tverberg partitions, defined by the idea that certain points cannot be in the same part, are encoded with graphs. When two points are adjacent in the graph, they are not in the same part. If the restrictions are too harsh, then the topological Tverberg theorem fails. The colored Tverberg theorem corresponds to graphs constructed as disjoint unions of small complete graphs. Hell studied the case of paths and cycles. In graph theory these partitions are usually viewed as graph colorings. As explored by Aharoni, Haxell, Meshulam and others there are fundamental connections between several notions of graph colorings and topological combinatorics. For ordinary graph colorings it is enough to require that the number of colors q satisfy q>Δ, where Δ is the maximal degree of the graph. It was proven by the first author using equivariant topology that if q>Δ ² then the topological Tverberg theorem still works. It is conjectured that q>KΔ is also enough for some constant K, and in this paper we prove a fixed-parameter version of that conjecture. The required topological connectivity results are proven with shellability, which also strengthens some previous partial results where the topological connectivity was proven with the nerve lemma.     

Stability results involving time-averaged Lyapunov function derivatives

The stability results which comprise the Direct Method of Lyapunov involve the existence of auxiliary functions (Lyapunov functions) endowed with certain definiteness properties. Although the Direct Method is very general and powerful, it has some limitations: there are dynamical systems with known stability properties for which there do not exist Lyapunov functions which satisfy the hypotheses of a Lyapunov stability theorem.In the present paper we identify a scalar switched dynamical system whose equilibrium (at the origin) has known stability properties (e.g., uniform asymptotic stability) and we prove that there does not exist a Lyapunov function which satisfies any one of the Lyapunov stability theorems (e.g., the Lyapunov theorem for uniform asymptotic stability). Using this example as motivation, we establish stability results which eliminated some of the limitations of the Direct Method alluded to. These results involve time-averaged Lyapunov function derivatives (TALFD’s). We show that these results are amenable to the analysis of the same dynamical systems for which the Direct Method fails. Furthermore, and more importantly, we prove that the stability results involving TALFD’s are less conservative than the results which comprise the Direct Method (which henceforth, we refer to as the classical Lyapunov stability results).While we confine our presentation to continuous finite-dimensional dynamical systems, the results presented herein can readily be extended to arbitrary continuous dynamical systems defined on metric spaces. Furthermore, with appropriate modifications, stability results involving TALFD’s can be generalized to discontinuous dynamical systems (DDS).     

Can Soliton Attractors Exist in Realistic 3+1-D Conservative Systems?

High-energy physicists already know that stable attractors (solitons) can exist in 3+1-dimensional conservative Lagrangian systems, so long as the definition of an attractor is based on weak notions of stability and the fields admit topological charge. This paper explores the possibility of attractors in Lagrangian field theories without topological charge, using a new, stronger concept of stability—Convective quantized Asymptotic Orbital Stability (ChAOS) . Under certain conditions, ChAOS is related to additive Liapunov stability or energetic stability. Russian physicists have argued that such stability tends to require topological charge; however, this paper describes systems which avoid those arguments, and suggests how numerical examples might be constructed. Solitons have been proposed to explain the existence and nature of elementary particles within the Feynman version of quantum theory; Section 6cites this literature, as well as new possibilities for alternative versions with testable nuclear implications.     

Collective fixed points, generalized games and systems of generalized quasi-variational inclusion problems in topological spaces

In this paper, by using a fixed point theorem for expansive set-valued mappings with noncompact and nonconvex domains and ranges in topological spaces due to the author, we first prove a collective fixed point theorem and an existence theorem of equilibrium points for a generalized game. As applications, some new existence theorems of solutions for systems of generalized quasi-variational inclusion problems are established in noncompact topological spaces. Our results are different from known results in the literature.     

Minimal embeddings of topological spaces into the real line

A theorem describing ?-minimal topological spaces is proved. These are spaces (X, τ) topologically embeddable into the real line ? and not possessing this property under the replacement of τ by a weaker topology.     

On F-Implicit Generalized Vector Variational Inequalities

In this paper, we study the F-implicit generalized (weak) case for vector variational inequalities in real topological vector spaces. Both weak and strong solutions are considered. These two sets of solutions coincide whenever the mapping T is single-valued, but not set-valued. We use the Ferro minimax theorem to discuss the existence of strong solutions for F-implicit generalized vector variational inequalities.     

Stability Analysis of Distributed-Order Hilfer–Prabhakar Systems Based on Inertia Theory

The notion of a distributed-order Hilfer–Prabhakar derivative is introduced, which reduces in special cases to the existing notions of fractional or distributed-order derivatives. The stability of two classes of distributed-order Hilfer–Prabhakar differential equations, which are generalizations of all distributed or fractional differential equations considered previously, is analyzed. Sufficient conditions for the asymptotic stability of these systems are obtained by using properties of generalized Mittag-Leffler functions, the final-value theorem, and the Laplace transform. Stability conditions for such systems are introduced by using a new definition of the inertia of a matrix with respect to the distributed-order Hilfer–Prabhakar derivative.     

Hartman–Wintner’s theorem and its applications

A theorem of Hartman–Wintner enables us to find a nonzero homogeneous polynomial approximate to the difference of two solutions of an elliptic partial differential equation of second order. This theorem plays a crucial role in the study of an umbilical point on each of a special Weingarten surface, a surface with constant anisotropic mean curvature and a Willmore surface. In the present paper, we will survey the roles of Hartman–Wintner’s theorem on these surfaces.     

全局拓扑线性化理论的推广

微分方程dx/dt=Ax f(x)(其中A的特征根实部异于零)拓扑线性化的经典结论是由Hartman与 Grobman给出的,但是他们的结论都是局部拓扑线性化,即要求同胚函数限制在原点的小邻域内．如 果要延伸到全局上的话,必须f(x)有界．本文研究了系统(1．3),证明当此系统满足适当的条件时可全 局线性化．     

Asymptotic behaviour of dynamic systems on time scales†

This paper is concerned with asymptotic behaviour of solutions of perturbed dynamic systems on time scales. A time scale version of the Hartman–Wintner theorem is established for a class of time scales.     

Topological simplicity,commensurator super-rigidity and nonlinearities of Kac-Moody groups (appendix by P. Bonvin)

We provide new arguments to see topological Kac-Moody groups as generalized semisimple groups over local fields: they are products of topologically simple groups and their Iwahori subgroups are the normalizers of the pro-p Sylow subgroups. We use a dynamical characterization of parabolic subgroups to prove that some countable Kac-Moody groups with Fuchsian buildings are not linear. We show for this that the linearity of a countable Kac-Moody group implies the existence of a closed embedding of the corresponding topological group in a non-Archimedean simple Lie group, thanks to a commensurator super-rigidity theorem proved in the Appendix by P. Bonvin.