<Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis><Superscript>*</Superscript>-Subalgebras Generated by a Single Operator in <Emphasis Type="Italic">B</Emphasis>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>)

In this paper, we characterize a C ^*-subalgebra C ^*(x) of B(H), generated by a single operator x. We show that if x is polar-decomposed by aq, where a is the partial isometry part and q is the positive operator part of x, then C ^*(x) is *-isomorphic to the groupoid crossed product algebra A_q×_a\mathbbG_a\mathcal{A}_{q}\times_{\alpha }\mathbb{G}_{a} , where A_q=C^*(q)\mathcal{A}_{q}=C^{*}(q) and \mathbbG_a\mathbb{G}_{a} is the graph groupoid induced by a partial isometry part a of x.     

On the functional equation <Emphasis Type="Italic">Af</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript> + <Emphasis Type="Italic">Bg</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript> = 1 on the field of complex <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-adic numbers

For a fixed prime p, let C _p denote the complex p-adic numbers. For polynomials A, B ε C p [x] we consider decompositions A (x) f ² (x) + B (x) g ² (x) = 1 of entire functions f, g on C p and try to improve an impossibility result due to A. Boutabaa concerning transcendental f, g. We also provide a new proof of a p-adic diophantic statement due to D. N. Clark, which is an important ingredient of Boutabaa’s method.     

Von Neumann-Jordan Constants of Absolute Normalized Norms on C^n

In this note, we give some estimations of the Von Neumann-Jordan constant C _{N J} (∥·∥_ψ) of Banach space (ℂ ⁿ , ∥·∥_ψ), where ∥·∥_ψ is the absolute normalized norm on ℂ ⁿ given by function ψ. In the case where ψ and φ are comparable, n=2 and C _{N J} (∥·∥_ψ)=1, we obtain a formula of computing C _{N J} (∥·∥_ψ). Our results generalize some results due to Saito and others. Received May 11, 2002, Accepted November 20, 2002 This work is partly supported by NNSF of China (No. 19771056)     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis>-bounded Representations of <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript>1</Superscript> (<Emphasis Type="Italic">G</Emphasis>)

We investigate R-bounded representations , where X is a Banach space and G is a lca group. Observing that Ψ induces a (strongly continuous) group homomorphism , we are then able to analyze certain classical homomorphisms U (e.g. translations in L^p (G)) from the viewpoint of R-boundedness and the theory of scalar-type spectral operators. Dedicated to the memory of H. H. Schaefer     

Weighted <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis></Superscript>-conjecture for locally compact groups

Let G be a locally compact group, ω be a weight function on G and 1 < p < ∞. Here, we give a sufficient condition for that the weighted L ^p -space L ^p (G, ω) is a Banach algebra. Also, we get some necessary conditions on G and the weight function ω for L ^p (G, ω) to be a Banach algebra. As a consequence, we show that if G is abelian and L ^p (G, ω) is a Banach algebra, then G is σ-compact.     

Quasi-parabolic analytic transformations of <Emphasis Type="Bold">C</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis></Superscript>. Parabolic manifolds

In [Rong, F., Quasi-parabolic analytic transformations of C ⁿ , J. Math. Anal. Appl. 343 (2008), 99–109], we showed the existence of “parabolic curves” for certain quasi-parabolic analytic transformations of C ⁿ . Under some extra assumptions, we show the existence of “parabolic manifolds” for such transformations.     

The Cauchy Boundary Value Problems on Closed Piecewise Smooth Manifolds in <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis></Superscript>

Suppose that D is a bounded domain with a piecewise C^1 smooth boundary in C^n. Let ψ∈C^1 α(δD). By using the Hadamard principal value of the higher order singular integral and solid angle coefficient method of points on the boundary, we give the Plemelj formula of the higher order singular integral with the Boehner-Martinelli kernel, which has integral density ψ. Moreover, by means of the Plemelj formula and methods of complex partial differential equations, we discuss the corresponding Cauehy boundary value problem with the Boehner-Martinelli kernel on a closed piecewise smooth manifold and obtain its unique branch complex harmonic solution.     

On Stability of Cones in <Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>+1</Superscript> with Zero Scalar Curvature

In this work we generalize the case of scalar curvature zero the results of Simmons (Ann. Math. 88 (1968), 62–105) for minimal cones in Rⁿ⁺¹. If Mⁿ⁻¹ is a compact hypersurface of the sphere Sⁿ(1) we represent by C(M)ε the truncated cone based on M with center at the origin. It is easy to see that M has zero scalar curvature if and only if the cone base on M also has zero scalar curvature. Hounie and Leite (J. Differential Geom. 41 (1995), 247–258) recently gave the conditions for the ellipticity of the partial differential equation of the scalar curvature. To show that, we have to assume n ⩾ 4 and the three-curvature of M to be different from zero. For such cones, we prove that, for n ≤slant 7 there is an ε for which the truncate cone C(M)_ε is not stable. We also show that for n ⩾ 8 there exist compact, orientable hypersurfaces Mⁿ⁻¹ of the sphere with zero scalar curvature and S₃ different from zero, for which all truncated cones based on M are stable. Mathematics Subject Classifications (2000): 53C42, 53C40, 49F10, 57R70.     

On the <Emphasis Type="Italic">K</Emphasis>-Theory of Graph <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis><Superscript>*</Superscript>-Algebras

We classify graph C ^*-algebras, namely, Cuntz-Krieger algebras associated to the Bass-Hashimoto edge incidence operator of a finite graph, up to strict isomorphism. This is done by a purely graph theoretical calculation of the K-theory of the C ^*-algebras and the method also provides an independent proof of the classification up to Morita equivalence and stable equivalence of such algebras, without using the boundary operator algebra. A direct relation is given between the K ₁-group of the algebra and the cycle space of the graph. We thank Jakub Byszewski for his input in Sect. 2.8. The position of the unit in K ₀( _Ч) was guessed based on some example calculations by Jannis Visser in his SCI 291 Science Laboratory at Utrecht University College.     

An Estimate of Growth Bound of Positive <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis><Subscript>0</Subscript>-Semigroup on <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis></Superscript> Space and its Applications

Let be a positive C ₀-semigroup on L ^p (Ω), with infinitesimal generator A. In this paper, it is proved that if there exists a such that and , where A ^* is the adjoint of A, then the growth bound of T(t) is upper bounded by b when p = 1, and by when 1 lt; p lt; α and c D(A), where . This is an operator version of a classical stability result on Z-matrix. As application examples, some new results on the asymptotic behaviours of population system and neutron transport system are obtained. Submitted: March 1, 2001?Revised: August 28, 2002     

An optimal<Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis></Superscript>-bound on the Krein spectral shift function

Let ξ_A,B be the Krein spectral shift function for a pair of operatorsA, B, with C =A-B trace class. We establish the bound

Direct approach to <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis></Superscript> estimates in homogenization theory

We derive interior L ^p -estimates for solutions of linear elliptic systems with oscillatory coefficients. The estimates are independent of ε, the small length scale of the rapid oscillations. So far, such results are based on potential theory and restricted to periodic coefficients. Our approach relies on BMO-estimates and an interpolation argument, gradients are treated with the help of finite differences. This allows to treat coefficients that depend on a fast and a slow variable. The estimates imply an L ^p -corrector result for approximate solutions.      

<Emphasis Type="Italic">K</Emphasis>-homology of <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">*</Emphasis></Superscript>-categories and symmetric spectra representing <Emphasis Type="Italic">K</Emphasis>-homology

We define K-homology groups K _* () for small C ^* -categories in terms of Hilbert modules over the C ^* -category . We also define a functor A ^f from the category of small C ^* -categories into the category of C ^* -algebras and show that there is a natural isomorphism . In addition, we give an easy construction of a functor from the category of C ^* -algebras into the category of symmetric spectra which represents K-homology, i.e. we show that the functor comes with a natural isomorphism for C ^* -algebras A. It then follows that the composition A ^f provides a functor that can be used in the Davis-Lück approach for constructing the Baum-Connes map.     

Kernels and <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Kernels of <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">r</Emphasis></Superscript>-ary 1-Perfect Codes

The rank of a q-ary code C is the dimension of the subspace spanned by C. The kernel of a q-ary code C of length n can be defined as the set of all translations leaving C invariant. Some relations between the rank and the dimension of the kernel of q-ary 1-perfect codes, over as well as over the prime field , are established. Q-ary 1-perfect codes of length n=(q^m − 1)/(q − 1) with different kernel dimensions using switching constructions are constructed and some upper and lower bounds for the dimension of the kernel, once the rank is given, are established.Communicated by: I.F. Blake     

Smooth noncompact operators from <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">K</Emphasis>), <Emphasis Type="Italic">K</Emphasis> scattered

Let X be a Banach space, K be a scattered compact and T: B _C(K) → X be a Fréchet smooth operator whose derivative is uniformly continuous. We introduce the smooth biconjugate T**: B _C(K)** → X** and prove that if T is noncompact, then the derivative of T** at some point is a noncompact linear operator. Using this we conclude, among other things, that either is compact or that ℓ₁ is a complemented subspace of X*. We also give some relevant examples of smooth functions and operators, in particular, a C ^1,u -smooth noncompact operator from B _{c O} which does not fix any (affine) basic sequence. P. Hájek was supported by grants A100190502, Institutional Research Plan AV0Z10190503.     

Wavelet Filter Functions,the Matrix Completion Problem,and Projective Modules Over <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis>(<Emphasis Type="Bold">T</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis></Superscript>)

We discuss how one can use certain filters from signal processing to describe isomorphisms between certain projective C(T ⁿ )-modules. Conversely, we show how cancellation properties for finitely generated projective modules over C(T ⁿ ) can often be used to prove the existence of continuous high pass filters, of the kind needed for multivariate wavelets, corresponding to a given continuous low-pass filter. However, we also give an example of a continuous low-pass filter for which it is impossible to find corresponding continuous high-pass filters. In this way we give another approach to the solution of the matrix completion problem for filters of the kind arising in wavelet theory.     

State spaces of <Emphasis Type="Italic">JB</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">*</Emphasis></Superscript>-triples<Superscript>*</Superscript>

An atomic decomposition is proved for Banach spaces which satisfy some affine geometric axioms compatible with notions from the quantum mechanical measuring process. This is then applied to yield, under appropriate assumptions, geometric characterizations, up to isometry, of the unit ball of the dual space of a JB^*-triple, and up to complete isometry, of one-sided ideals in C^*-algebras.Mathematics Subject Classification (2000):17C65, 46L07Both authors are supported by NSF grant DMS-0101153     

On subgroups of finite <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-groups

In §2, we prove that if a 2-group G and all its nonabelian maximal sub-groups are two-generator, then G is either metacyclic or minimal non-abelian. In §3, we consider a similar question for p > 2. In §4 the 2-groups all of whose minimal nonabelian subgroups have order 16 and a cyclic subgroup of index 2, are classified. It is proved, in §5, that if G is a nonmetacyclic two-generator 2-group and A, B, C are all its maximal subgroups with d(A) ≤ d(B) ≤ d(C), then d(C) = 3 and either d(A) = d(B) = 3 (this occurs if and only if G/G′ has no cyclic subgroup of index 2) or else d(A) = d(B) = 2. Some information on the last case is obtained in Theorem 5.3.