Characterizing projective general unitary groups PGU<Subscript>3</Subscript>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">q</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript>) by their complex group algebras

Let G be a finite group. Let X ₁(G) be the first column of the ordinary character table of G. We will show that if X ₁(G) = X1(PGU₃(q ²)), then G ? PGU₃(q ²). As a consequence, we show that the projective general unitary groups PGU₃(q ²) are uniquely determined by the structure of their complex group algebras.     

On <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript>1</Superscript>-estimates of derivatives of univalent rational functions

We study the growth of the quantity ∫_T|R′(z)|dm(z) for rational functions R of degree n which are bounded and univalent in the unit disk and prove that this quantity can grow like n ^γ , γ > 0, as n → ∞. Some applications of this result to problems of regularity of boundaries of Nevanlinna domains are considered. We also discuss a related result of Dolzhenko, which applies to general (non-univalent) rational functions.     

Separability and Sequential Separability of the Space <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">X</Emphasis>)

The following results are obtained: (1) a criterion for the separability of the space of continuous functions C(X) with the set-open topology; (2) a criterion for the sequential separability of the space C_p(A|X), where A ? X; (3) an answer to Velichko’s question of whether a set-theoretic condition on a metric space X in a criterion for the sequential separability of C_p(X) is necessary.     

Asymptotic <Emphasis Type="Italic">T</Emphasis><Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">u</Emphasis></Subscript>-Toeplitzness of weighted composition operators on <Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript>

Given a unilateral forward shift S acting on a complex, separable, innite dimensional Hilbert space H, an asymptotically S-Toeplitz operator is a bounded linear operator T on H satisfying that {S* ⁿ TS ⁿ } is convergent with respect to one of the topologies commonly used in the algebra of bounded linear operators on H. In this paper, we study the asymptotic T _u -Toeplitzness of weighted composition operators on the Hardy space H², where u is a nonconstant inner function.     

Divergent solutions to the <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript>-supercritical NLS equations

We investigate the nonlinear Schrödinger equation iu _t +Δu+|u| ^p?1 u = 0with 1+ 4/N < p < 1+ 4/N?2 (when N = 1, 2, 1 + 4/N < p < ∞) in energy space H ¹ and study the divergent property of infinite-variance and nonradial solutions. If \(M{\left( u \right)^{\frac{{1 - {s_C}}}{{{s_C}}}}}E\left( u \right) \prec M{\left( Q \right)^{\frac{{1 - {s_C}}}{{{s_C}}}}}E\left( Q \right)\) and \(\left\| {{u_0}} \right\|_2^{\frac{{1 - {s_c}}}{{{s_c}}}}\left\| {\nabla {u_0}} \right\|_2^{\frac{{1 - {s_c}}}{{{s_c}}}}{\left\| {\nabla Q} \right\|_2}\), then either u(t) blows up in finite forward time or u(t) exists globally for positive time and there exists a time sequence t _n → +∞ such that \({\left\| {\nabla u\left( {{t_n}} \right)} \right\|_2} \to + \infty \). Here Q is the ground state solution of ?(1?s _c )Q+ΔQ+Q ^p?1 Q = 0. A similar result holds for negative time. This extend the result of the 3D cubic Schrödinger equation obtained by Holmer to the general mass-supercritical and energy-subcritical case.     

Asymptotics for the finite-time ruin probability in a discrete-time risk model with dependent insurance and financial risks<Superscript>*</Superscript>

We consider a discrete-time risk model with insurance and financial risks. Within period i ≥ 1, the real-valued net insurance loss caused by claims is the insurance risk, denoted by X _i , and the positive stochastic discount factor over the same time period is the financial risk, denoted by Y _i . Assume that {(X, Y), (X _i , Y _i ), i ≥ 1} form a sequence of independent identically distributed random vectors. In this paper, we investigate a discrete-time risk model allowing a dependence structure between the two risks. When (X, Y ) follows a bivariate Sarmanov distribution and the distribution of the insurance risk belongs to the class ?(γ) for some γ > 0, we derive the asymptotics for the finite-time ruin probability of this discrete-time risk model.     

Asymptotics for the partial sum and its maximum of dependent random variables<Superscript>*</Superscript>

Let X ₁,…,X _n be pairwise asymptotically independent or pairwise upper extended negatively dependent real-valued random variables. Under the condition that the distribution of the maximum of X ₁,…,X _n belongs to some subclass of heavy-tailed distributions, we investigate the asymptotic behavior of the partial sum and its maximum generated by dependent X ₁,…,X _n . As an application, we consider a discrete-time risk model with insurance and financial risks and derive the asymptotics for the finite-time ruin probability.     

Obstructions to the uniform stability of a <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis><Subscript>0</Subscript>-semigroup

Let T _t : X → X be a C ₀-semigroup with generator A. We prove that if the abscissa of uniform boundedness of the resolvent s ₀(A) is greater than zero then for each nondecreasing function h(s): ?₊ → R ₊ there are x′ ∈ X′ and x ∈ X satisfying ∫ ₀ ^∞ h(|〈x′, T _x x〉|)dt = ∞. If i? ∩ Sp(A) ≠ Ø then such x may be taken in D(A ^∞).     

Some <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis></Superscript> Rigidity Results for Complete Manifolds with Harmonic Curvature

Let (M ⁿ , g)(n ≥ 3) be an n-dimensional complete Riemannian manifold with harmonic curvature and positive Yamabe constant. Denote by R and R m? the scalar curvature and the trace-free Riemannian curvature tensor of M, respectively. The main result of this paper states that R m? goes to zero uniformly at infinity if for \(p\geq \frac n2\), the L ^p -norm of R m? is finite. Moreover, If R is positive, then (M ⁿ , g) is compact. As applications, we prove that (M ⁿ , g) is isometric to a spherical space form if for \(p\geq \frac n2\), R is positive and the L ^p -norm of R m? is pinched in [0, C ₁), where C ₁ is an explicit positive constant depending only on n, p, R and the Yamabe constant. We give an isolation theorem of the trace-free Ricci curvature tensor of compact locally conformally flat Riemannian n-manifolds with constant positive scalar curvature, which extends Theorem 1 of Hebey and M. Vaugon (J. Geom. Anal. 6, 531–553, 1996). This result is sharp, and we can precisely characterize the case of equality. In particular, when n = 4, we recover results by Gursky (Indiana Univ. Math. J. 43, 747–774, 1994; Ann. Math. 148, 315–337, 1998).     

Sharp <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis></Superscript> Bound for Holomorphic Functions on the Unit Disc

For any 1 < p < ∞ and any \({X, Y\in \mathbb{R}}\) satisfying \({|X|\leq Y}\) , we determine the optimal constant C _p (X,Y) such that the following holds. If F is a holomorphic function on the unit disc satisfying ReF(0) = X and \({||{\rm Re}F||_{L^{p}(\mathbb{T})}=Y}\) , then

$$||F||_{L^p(\mathbb{T})}\geq C_p(X,Y).$$

This can be regarded as a reverse version of the classical estimates of Riesz and Essén. The proof rests on the exploitation of certain families of special subharmonic functions on the plane.

     

On Linear Preservers of Two-Sided Gut-Majorization On <Emphasis Type="Bold">M</Emphasis><Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">m</Emphasis></Subscript>

For X, Y ∈ M_n,m it is said that X is gut-majorized by Y, and we write X ?_gutY, if there exists an n-by-n upper triangular g-row stochastic matrix R such that X = RY. Define the relation ~_gut as follows. X ~_gutY if X is gut-majorized by Y and Y is gut-majorized by X. The (strong) linear preservers of ?_gut on ?ⁿ and strong linear preservers of this relation on M_n,m have been characterized before. This paper characterizes all (strong) linear preservers and strong linear preservers of ~_gut on ?ⁿ and M_n,m.     

The existence of eigenvalues for operators acting in <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis></Superscript>)

We present conditions that allow us to prove the existence of eigenvalues and characteristic values for operator F(D) ? C(λ): L ²(R ^m ) → L ²(R ^m ), where F(D) is a pseudo-differential operator with a symbol F(iξ) and C(λ): L ²(R ^m ) → L ²(R ^m ) is a linear continuous operator.     

Quasirecognition by prime graph of the simple group <Superscript>2</Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">G</Emphasis><Subscript>2</Subscript>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">q</Emphasis>)

Let G be a finite group. The main result of this paper is as follows: If G is a finite group, such that Γ(G) = Γ(²G₂(q)), where q = 3²ⁿ⁺¹ for some n ≥ 1, then G has a (unique) nonabelian composition factor isomorphic to ² G ₂(q). We infer that if G is a finite group satisfying |G| = |² G ₂(q)| and Γ(G) = Γ (² G ₂(q)) then G ? = ² G ₂(q). This enables us to give new proofs for some theorems; e.g., a conjecture of W. Shi and J. Bi. Some applications of this result are also considered to the problem of recognition by element orders of finite groups.     

Irreducible <Emphasis Type="Italic">A</Emphasis><Stack><Subscript>1</Subscript><Superscript>(1)</Superscript></Stack>-modules from modules over two-dimensional non-abelian Lie algebra

For any module V over the two-dimensional non-abelian Lie algebra b and scalar α ∈ C, we define a class of weight modules F ^α (V) with zero central charge over the affine Lie algebra A ₁ ⁽¹⁾ . These weight modules have infinitedimensional weight spaces if and only if V is infinite dimensional. In this paper, we will determine necessary and sufficient conditions for these modules F ^α(V) to be irreducible. In this way, we obtain a lot of irreducible weight A ₁ ⁽¹⁾ -modules with infinite-dimensional weight spaces.     

On <Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis><Superscript>#</Superscript>-normal subgroups infinite groups

A subgroup H of a finite group G is called a c^#-normal subgroup of G if there exists a normal subgroup K of G such that G = HK and H ∩ K is a CAP-subgroup of G: In this paper, we investigate the influence of fewer c^#-normal subgroups of Sylow p-subgroups on the p-supersolvability, p-nilpotency, and supersolvability of finite groups. We obtain some new sufficient and necessary conditions for a group to be p-supersolvable, p-nilpotent, and supersolvable. Our results improve and extend many known results.     

The dual space of <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis><Superscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis></Superscript> of a vector measure

For a vector measure ν having values in a real or complex Banach space and \({p \in}\) [1, ∞), we consider L ^p (ν) and \({L_{w}^{p}(\nu)}\), the corresponding spaces of p-integrable and scalarly p-integrable functions. Given μ, a Rybakov measure for ν, and taking q to be the conjugate exponent of p, we construct a μ-Köthe function space E _q (μ) and show it is σ-order continuous when p > 1. In this case, for the associate spaces we prove that L ^p (ν) ^×  = E _q (μ) and \({E_q(\mu)^\times = L_w^p(\nu)}\). It follows that \({L_p (\nu) ^{**} = L_w^p (\nu)}\). We also show that L ¹ (ν) ^×  may be equal or not to E _∞ (μ).     

Approximating <Emphasis Type="Italic">C</Emphasis><Superscript>0</Superscript>-foliations by contact structures

We show that any co-orientable foliation of dimension two on a closed orientable 3-manifold with continuous tangent plane field can be C ⁰-approximated by both positive and negative contact structures unless all leaves of the foliation are simply connected. As applications we deduce that the existence of a taut C ⁰-foliation implies the existence of universally tight contact structures in the same homotopy class of plane fields and that a closed 3-manifold that admits a taut C ⁰-foliation of codimension-1 is not an L-space in the sense of Heegaard-Floer homology.     

Curvature identities for principle <Emphasis Type="Italic">T</Emphasis><Superscript>1</Superscript>-bundles over almost Hermitian manifolds

We show that the identities R ₁, R ₂ and R ₃ for an almost Hermitian structure S on the base of the canonical principal T ¹-bundle are equivalent to their contact analogs for the induced almost contact metric structure S ^# on the total space of this bundle. We prove that the canonical connection of the canonical principal T ¹-bundle over a Hermitian or a quasi-Kähler manifold of class R ₃ is normal. We also prove that that the canonical connection of the canonical principal T ¹-bundle over a Vaisman-Gray manifold M of class R ₃ is normal if and only if the Lee vector of M belongs to the center of the adjoint K-algebra.     

Existence of linear Pfaffian systems whose lower characteristic set has positive measure in <Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis><Superscript>3</Superscript>

We prove the existence of a completely integrable Pfaffian system ?x/?t i = A _i (t)x, x ∈ R ⁿ , t = (t ₁, t ₂, t ₃) ∈ R ₊ ³ , i = 1, 2, 3, with infinitely differentiable bounded coefficients and with lower characteristic set of positive three-dimensional Lebesgue measure.