On the isoperimetric problem in Euclidean space with density

We study the isoperimetric problem for Euclidean space endowed with a continuous density. In dimension one, we characterize isoperimetric regions for a unimodal density. In higher dimensions, we prove existence results and we derive stability conditions, which lead to the conjecture that for a radial log-convex density, balls about the origin are isoperimetric regions. Finally, we prove this conjecture and the uniqueness of minimizers for the density exp by using symmetrization techniques. First and second authors are partially supported by MCyT-Feder research project MTM2004-01387, fourth author by the National Science Foundation.     

From Grushin to Heisenberg via an isoperimetric problem

The Grushin plane is a right quotient of the Heisenberg group. Heisenberg geodesics' projections are solutions of an isoperimetric problem in the Grushin plane.     

On nonlinear weighted total least squares parameter estimation problem for the three-parameter Weibull density

The three-parameter Weibull density function is widely employed as a model in reliability and lifetime studies. Estimation of its parameters has been approached in the literature by various techniques, because a standard maximum likelihood estimate does not exist. In this paper we consider the nonlinear weighted total least squares fitting approach. As a main result, a theorem on the existence of the total least squares estimate is obtained, as well as its generalization in the total _lq$l_q$ norm (q?1$q?1$). Some numerical simulations to support the theoretical work are given.     

The behavior of the principal eigenvalue of a mixed elliptic problem with respect to a parameter

In this paper we determine the exact asymptotic behavior of the principal eigenvalue of a mixed elliptic eigenvalue problem which depends on a positive parameter λ when λ→∞. We analyze the case in which the problem is considered in a smooth bounded domain Ω of RN, and also the case of planar domains which are smooth except for a finite number of corner points.     

On transmission problem for viscoelastic wave equation with a localized a nonlinear dissipation

In this article, we consider the global existence and decay rates of solutions for the transmission problem of Kirchhoff type wave equations consisting of two physically different types of materials, one component being a Kirchhoff type wave equation with time dependent localized dissipation which is effective only on a neighborhood of certain part of boundary, while the other being a Kirchhoff type viscoelastic wave equation with nonlinear memory.     

A note on the Cauchy problem of the generalized Davey–Stewartson equations

In this note, we establish some local and global existence results for the Cauchy problem of a class of nonlinear dispersive equations which generalize the nonlinear Schrödinger equations and the Davey–Stewartson equations. These results improve some previously obtained results by some other authors when they are restricted to certain special equations.     

On the Hamilton's isoperimetric ratio in complete Riemannian manifolds of finite volume

We study a family of geometric variational functionals introduced by Hamilton, and considered later by Daskalopulos, Sesum, Del Pino and Hsu, in order to understand the behavior of maximal solutions of the Ricci flow both in compact and noncompact complete Riemannian manifolds of finite volume. The case of dimension two has some peculiarities, which force us to use different ideas from the corresponding higher-dimensional case. Under some natural restrictions, we investigate sufficient and necessary conditions which allow us to show the existence of connected regions with a connected complementary set (the so-called “separating regions”). In dimension higher than two, the associated problem of minimization is reduced to an auxiliary problem for the isoperimetric profile (with the corresponding investigation of the minimizers). This is possible via an argument of compactness in geometric measure theory valid for the case of complete finite volume manifolds. Moreover, we show that the minimum of the separating variational problem is achieved by an isoperimetric region. The dimension two requires different techniques of proof. The present results develop a definitive theory, which allows us to circumvent the shortening curve flow approach of the above mentioned authors at the cost of some applications of the geometric measure theory and of the Ascoli-Arzela's Theorem.     

The fekete-szegö problem for close-to-convex functions with respect to the koebe function

An analytic function f   in the unit disk D :={z ∈ ? : |z| < 1}$\mathbb{D}\hspace{0.17em}:=\left\{z\hspace{0.17em}\in \hspace{0.17em}?\hspace{0.17em}:\hspace{0.17em}\left|z\right|\hspace{0.17em}<\hspace{0.17em}1\right\}$, standardly normalized, is called close-to-convex with respect to the Koebe function k(z) := z/(1−z)², z ∈ D$k\left(z\right)\hspace{0.17em}:=\hspace{0.17em}z/{\left(1-z\right)}^2,\hspace{0.17em}z\hspace{0.17em}\in \hspace{0.17em}\mathbb{D}$ if there exists δ∈(-π/2,π/2) such that Re{eiδ(1−z)²f^′(z)} > 0, ∈ D$\text{Re}\left\{{\text{e}}^{\text{i}\delta }{\left(1-z\right)}^2{f}^{\prime }\left(z\right)\right\}\hspace{0.17em}>\hspace{0.17em}0,\hspace{0.17em}\in \hspace{0.17em}\mathbb{D}$. For the class C(k) of all close-to-convex functions with respect to k, related to the class of functions convex in the positive direction of the imaginary axis, the Fekete-Szegö problem is studied.     

Existence of solutions for a nonlinear elliptic problem on a Riemannian manifold

Let (M,g) be a noncompact, connected, orientable smooth N-dimensional Riemannian manifold without boundary. We consider the existence of solutions of problem

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On the complexity of the multivariate Sturm–Liouville eigenvalue problem

We study the complexity of approximating the smallest eigenvalue of -Δ+q with Dirichlet boundary conditions on the d-dimensional unit cube. Here Δ is the Laplacian, and the function q is non-negative and has continuous first order partial derivatives. We consider deterministic and randomized classical algorithms, as well as quantum algorithms using quantum queries of two types: bit queries and power queries. We seek algorithms that solve the problem with accuracy . We exhibit lower and upper bounds for the problem complexity. The upper bounds follow from the cost of particular algorithms. The classical deterministic algorithm is optimal. Optimality is understood modulo constant factors that depend on d. The randomized algorithm uses an optimal number of function evaluations of q when d≤2. The classical algorithms have cost exponential in d since they need to solve an eigenvalue problem involving a matrix with size exponential in d. We show that the cost of quantum algorithms is not exponential in d, regardless of the type of queries they use. Power queries enjoy a clear advantage over bit queries and lead to an optimal complexity algorithm.     

On an approach to the definition of a stochastic integral with respect to a Gaussian measure

We define a stochastic Riemann integral with respect to a Gaussian measure. The class of integrable functions is introduced in which there exists a solution of a stochastic Fredholm integral equation. It is shown by examples how to pass from the integral defined here to the Itô and Stratonovich integrals.Translated fromTeoriya Sluchaínykh Protsessov, Vol. 14, pp. 100–108, 1986.     

On a new set-valued stochastic integral with respect to semimartingales and its applications

We present a new approach to a concept of a set-valued stochastic integral with respect to semimartingales. Such an integral, called set-valued stochastic up-trajectory integral, is compatible with the decomposition of the semimartingale. Some properties of this integral are stated. We show applicability of the new integral in set-valued stochastic integral equations driven by multidimensional semimartingales. The uniqueness theorem is presented. Then we extend the notion of the set-valued stochastic up-trajectory integral to definition of a fuzzy stochastic up-trajectory integral with respect to semimartingales. A result on uniqueness of a solution to fuzzy stochastic integral equations incorporating the new fuzzy stochastic up-trajectory integral driven by the multidimensional semimartingale is stated.     

An existence result for maximizations with respect to cones

A sufficient condition is given for the existence of a solution to a generalized Pareto maximization problem in which maximization is defined in terms of cones. This result generalizes the fact that an upper semicontinuous real-valued function achieves its maximum on a compact set.     

On the Frame–Stewart algorithm for the multi-peg Tower of Hanoi problem

It is proved that seven different approaches to the multi-peg Tower of Hanoi problem are all equivalent. Among them the classical approaches of Stewart and Frame from 1941 can be found.