Pointwise -convergence and -convergence in measure of sequences of functions

Let be an ideal. We say that a sequence of real numbers is -convergent to if for every neighborhood U of y the set of n's satisfying y_nU is in . Basing upon this notion we define pointwise -convergence and -convergence in measure of sequences of measurable functions defined on a measure space with finite measure. We discuss the relationship between these two convergences. In particular we show that for a wide class of ideals including Erdős–Ulam ideals and summable ideals the pointwise -convergence implies the -convergence in measure. We also present examples of very regular ideals such that this implication does not hold.     

On solutions of matrix equations and

With the help of the Kronecker map, a complete, general and explicit solution to the Yakubovich matrix equation V−AVF=BW, with F in an arbitrary form, is proposed. The solution is neatly expressed by the controllability matrix of the matrix pair (A,B), a symmetric operator matrix and an observability matrix. Some equivalent forms of this solution are also presented. Based on these results, explicit solutions to the so-called Kalman–Yakubovich equation and Stein equation are also established. In addition, based on the proposed solution of the Yakubovich matrix equation, a complete, general and explicit solution to the so-called Yakubovich-conjugate matrix is also established by means of real representation. Several equivalent forms are also provided. One of these solutions is neatly expressed by two controllability matrices, two observability matrices and a symmetric operator matrix.     

Varieties of modules for

Let k be an algebraically closed field of characteristic 2. We prove that the restricted nilpotent commuting variety , that is the set of pairs of (n×n)-matrices (A,B) such that A²=B²=[A,B]=0, is equidimensional. can be identified with the ‘variety of n-dimensional modules’ for , or equivalently, for k[X,Y]/(X²,Y²). On the other hand, we provide an example showing that the restricted nilpotent commuting variety is not equidimensional for fields of characteristic >2. We also prove that if e²=0 then the set of elements of the centralizer of e whose square is zero is equidimensional. Finally, we express each irreducible component of as a direct sum of indecomposable components of varieties of -modules.     

Fefferman–Stein inequalities for the Dunkl maximal operator

In this article, we establish the Fefferman–Stein inequalities for the Dunkl maximal operator associated with a finite reflection group generated by the sign changes. Similar results are also given for a large class of operators related to Dunkl's analysis.     

Cohomology and deformations of the infinite-dimensional filiform Lie algebra

Denote the infinite-dimensional -graded Lie algebra defined by basis e_i, i1, and relations [e₁,e_i]=e_i+1 for all i2. We compute in this article the bracket structure on , and in relation to this, we establish that there are only finitely many true deformations of in each non-positive weight by constructing them explicitly. It turns out that in weight 0 one gets exactly the other two filiform Lie algebras.     

A Hardy type inequality in the half-space on and Heisenberg group

We prove a Hardy type inequality in the half-space on the Heisenberg group and show that a Hardy inequality given by J. Tidblm in [J. Tidblm, A Hardy inequality in the half-space, J. Funct. Anal. 221 (2005) 482–492] is sharp.     

The difference in a problem of rations from the Rhind mathematical papyrus

In an ancient Egyptian problem of bread distribution from the Rhind mathematical papyrus (dated between 1794 and 1550 B.C.), a procedure of “false position” is used in the calculation of a series of five rations. The algorithm is only partially illustrated in the problem text, and last century's prevailing interpretations suggested a determination of the series by trial and error. The missing part of the computational procedure is reconstructed in this article as an application of the algorithm, exemplified in the preceding section of the papyrus, to calculate an unknown quantity by means of the method of “false position.”     

On the existence of a proper conformal maximal disk in

In this paper we construct an example of a properly immersed maximal surface in the Lorentz–Minkowski space with the conformal type of a disk.     

Strictly positive definite functions in

We give a sufficient condition for strictly positive definiteness in . The result is based on the question how sparse subsets of can be to guarantee linear independence of the exponentials.     

On the recursive sequence

Our aim in this paper is to investigate the global asymptotic stability of all positive solutions of the higher order nonlinear difference equation

where B, C and α, β, γ are positive, k {1, 2, 3, … }, and the initial conditions x_−2k+1, … , x₋₁, x₀ are positive real numbers. We show that the unique positive equilibrium of the equation is globally asymptotically stable and has some basins that depend on certain conditions posed on the coefficients. Our concentration is on invariant intervals, the character of semicycles, and the boundedness of the above mentioned equation. Our final comments are about informative examples.     

On the mean value of

Let χ be the Dirichlet character modulo q3 and L(s,χ) denote the corresponding Dirichlet L-function. The mean value of is studied and a few asymptotic formulae are given. Hybrid mean value of , general Kloosterman sums and general quadratic Gauss sums are considered.     

On the nonlinear matrix equation

Based on fixed point theorems for monotone and mixed monotone operators in a normal cone, we prove that the nonlinear matrix equation always has a unique positive definite solution. A conjecture which is proposed in [X.G. Liu, H. Gao, On the positive definite solutions of the matrix equation X^s±A^TX^-tA=I_n, Linear Algebra Appl. 368 (2003) 83–97] is solved. Multi-step stationary iterative method is proposed to compute the unique positive definite solution. Numerical examples show that this iterative method is feasible and effective.     

On the construction of stable curvilinear pp version elements for mixed formulations of elasticity and Stokes flow

Summary. The use of mixed finite element methods is well-established in the numerical approximation of the problem of nearly incompressible elasticity, and its limit, Stokes flow. The question of stability over curved elements for such methods is of particular significance in the p version, where, since the element size remains fixed, exact representation of the curved boundary by (large) elements is often used. We identify a mixed element which we show to be optimally stable in both p and h refinement over curvilinear meshes. We prove optimal p version (up to ) and h version (p = 2, 3) convergence for our element, and illustrate its optimality through numerical experiments. Received August 25, 1998 / Revised version received February 16, 1999 / Published online April 20, 2000 –? Springer-Verlag 2000     

Semifields of order with left nucleus and center

In [G. Marino, O. Polverino, R. Trombetti, On -linear sets of PG(3,q³) and semifields, J. Combin. Theory Ser. A 114 (5) (2007) 769–788] it has been proven that there exist six non-isotopic families (i=0,…,5) of semifields of order q⁶ with left nucleus and center , according to the different geometric configurations of the associated -linear sets. In this paper we first prove that any semifield of order q⁶ with left nucleus , right and middle nuclei and center is isotopic to a cyclic semifield. Then, we focus on the family by proving that it can be partitioned into three further non-isotopic families: , , and we show that any semifield of order q⁶ with left nucleus , right and middle nuclei and center belongs to the family .     

A solution to the problem of Lp-L^p-maximal regularity

We give a negative solution to the problem of the -maximal regularity on various classes of Banach spaces including -spaces with . Received June 11, 1999; in final form September 6, 1999 / Published online September 14, 2000     

Stochastic integral of divergence type with respect to fractional Brownian motion with Hurst parameter

We define a stochastic integral with respect to fractional Brownian motion B^H with Hurst parameter that extends the divergence integral from Malliavin calculus. For this extended divergence integral we prove a Fubini theorem and establish versions of the formulas of Itô and Tanaka that hold for all . Then we use the extended divergence integral to show that for every and all , the Russo–Vallois symmetric integral exists and is equal to , where G^′=g, while for , does not exist.