On Fractional GJMS Operators

We describe a new interpretation of the fractional GJMS operators as generalized Dirichlet‐to‐Neumann operators associated to weighted GJMS operators on naturally associated smooth metric measure spaces. This gives a geometric interpretation of the Caffarelli‐Silvestre extension for (?Δ)^γ when γ ? (0,1), and both a geometric interpretation and a curved analogue of the higher‐order extension found by R. Yang for (?Δ)^γ when γ > 1. We give three applications of this correspondence. First, we exhibit some energy identities for the fractional GJMS operators in terms of energies in the compactified Poincaré‐Einstein manifold, including an interpretation as a renormalized energy. Second, for γ ? (1,2), we show that if the scalar curvature and the fractional Q‐curvature Q_2γ of the boundary are nonnegative, then the fractional GJMS operator P_2γ is nonnegative. Third, by assuming additionally that Q_2γ is not identically zero, we show that P_2γ satisfies a strong maximum principle.© 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Laplacian Operators and Q-curvature on Conformally Einstein Manifolds

A new definition of canonical conformal differential operators P _k (k = 1,2,...), with leading term a kth power of the Laplacian, is given for conformally Einstein manifolds of any signature. These act between density bundles and, more generally, between weighted tractor bundles of any rank. By construction these factor into a power of a fundamental Laplacian associated to Einstein metrics. There are natural conformal Laplacian operators on density bundles due to Graham–Jenne–Mason–Sparling (GJMS). It is shown that on conformally Einstein manifolds these agree with the P _k operators and hence on Einstein manifolds the GJMS operators factor into a product of second-order Laplacian type operators. In even dimension n the GJMS operators are defined only for 1 ≤ k ≤ n/2 and so, on conformally Einstein manifolds, the P _k give an extension of this family of operators to operators of all even orders. For n even and k > n/2 the operators P _k are each given by a natural formula in terms of an Einstein metric but they are not natural conformally invariant operators in the usual sense. They are shown to be nevertheless canonical objects on conformally Einstein structures. There are generalisations of these results to operators between weighted tractor bundles. It is shown that on Einstein manifolds the Branson Q-curvature is constant and an explicit formula for the constant is given in terms of the scalar curvature. As part of development, conformally invariant tractor equations equivalent to the conformal Killing equation are presented.     

Su alcuni problemi fortemente ben posti di controllo ottimo

Summary Let P_n be a sequence of optimal control problems with fixed end times (described by ordinary differential equations, with pointwise and norm (of controls) constraints, and with general functional). Let P₀ be an ? unperturbed ? problem (of the same type). In this paper theorems are obtained about the strong convergence (in some L^p) of optimal controls of P_n to some optimal control of P₀, about the uniform convergence x_n → x₀ of states, and the property thatmin P_n min P₀. As corollaries, convergence theorems for some calculus of variations problems can be derived. Weak convergence theorems of optimal controls of P_n to an optimal one of P₀ were considered in[7]. A general abstract theorem about strong convergence of minimum points, generalizing a result in[5], is proved.

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Indirizzo dell'autore: Istituto di Matematica, via L. B. Alberti 4 - 16132 Genova. Lavoro eseguito nell'ambito del Centro di Matematica e di Fisica Teorica del C.N.R. presso l'Università di Genova.

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Entrata in Redazione il 4 maggio 1972.     

On a Class of Non-local Operators in Conformal Geometry

In this expository article, the authors discuss the connection between the study of non-local operators on Euclidean space to the study of fractional GJMS operators in conformal geometry. The emphasis is on the study of a class of fourth order operators and their third order boundary operators. These third order operators are generalizations of the Dirichlet-to-Neumann operator.     

Conformally Invariant Operators,Differential Forms,Cohomology and a Generalisation of Q-Curvature

On conformal manifolds of even dimension n ≥ 4 we construct a family of new conformally invariant differential complexes, each containing one coboundary operator of order greater than 1. Each bundle in each of these complexes appears either in the de Rham complex or in its dual (which is a different complex in the non-orientable case). Each of the new complexes is elliptic in case the conformal structure has Riemannian signature. We also construct gauge companion operators which (for differential forms of order k ≤ n/2) complete the exterior derivative to a conformally invariant and (in the case of Riemannian signature) elliptically coercive system. These (operator, gauge) pairs are used to define finite dimensional conformally stable form subspaces which are are candidates for spaces of conformal harmonics. This generalizes the n/2-form and 0-form cases, in which the harmonics are given by conformally invariant systems. These constructions are based on a family of operators on closed forms which generalize in a natural way Branson's Q-curvature. We give a universal construction of these new operators and show that they yield new conformally invariant global pairings between differential form bundles. Finally we give a geometric construction of a family of conformally invariant differential operators between density-valued differential form bundles and develop their properties (including their ellipticity type in the case of definite conformal signature). The construction is based on the ambient metric of Fefferman and Graham, and its relationship to the tractor bundles for the Cartan normal conformal connection. For each form order, our derivation yields an operator of every even order in odd dimensions, and even order operators up to order n in even dimension n. In the case of unweighted (or true) forms as domain, these operators are the natural form analogues of the critical order conformal Laplacian of Graham et al., and are key ingredients in the new differential complexes mentioned above.     

The initial boundary value problem for the nonlinear parabolic equation in unbounded domain

In this paper we consider the mixed problem for the equation u _tt  + A ₁ u + A ₂(u _t ) + g(u _t ) = f(x, t) in unbounded domain, where A ₁ is a linear elliptic operator of the fourth order and A ₂ is a nonlinear elliptic operator of the second order. Under natural assumptions on the equation coefficients and f we proof existence of a solution. This result contains, as a special case, some of known before theorems of existence. Essentially, in difference up to previous results we prove theorems of existence without the additional assumption on behavior of solution at infinity.      

Locally Conformal C 6-Manifolds and Generalized Sasakian-Space-Forms

An algebraic characterization of generalized Sasakian-space-forms is stated. Then, one studies the almost contact metric manifolds which are locally conformal to C ₆-manifolds, simply called l.c. C ₆-manifolds. In dimension 2n + 1 ≥ 5, any of these manifolds turns out to be locally conformal cosymplectic or globally conformal to a Sasakian manifold. Curvature properties of l.c. C ₆-manifolds are obtained, with particular attention to the k-nullity condition. This allows one to state a local classification theorem, in dimension 2n + 1 ≥ 5, under the hypothesis of constant sectional curvature. Moreover, one proves that an l.c. C ₆–manifold is a generalized Sasakian-space-form if and only if it satisfies the k-nullity condition and has pointwise constant j{\varphi}-sectional curvature. Finally, local classification theorems for the generalized Sasakian-space-forms in the considered class are obtained.     

A damped hyerbolic equation with critical exponent

The aim of this paper is twofold. First, we initiate a detailed study of the so-called X^s _θ spaces attached to a partial differential operator. This include localization, duality, microlocal representation, subelliptic estimates, solvability and L^p (L^q ) estimates. Secondly, we obtain some theorems on the unique continuation of solutions to semilinear second order hyperbolic equations across strongly pseudo-convex surfaces. These results are proved using some new L^p → L^q Carleman estimates, derived using the X^s _θ spaces. Our theorems cover the subcritical case; in the critical case, the problem remains open. Similar results hold for higher order partial differential operators, provided that characteristic set satisfies a curvature conditions.     

A family of 3D H2-nonconforming tetrahedral finite elements for the biharmonic equation

In this article,a family of H~2-nonconforming finite elements on tetrahedral grids is constructed for solving the biharmonic equation in 3 D.In the family,the P_l polynomial space is enriched by some high order polynomials for all l≥ 3 and the corresponding finite element solution converges at the order l-1 in H~2 norm.Moreover,the result is improved for two low order cases by using P_6 and P_7 polynomials to enrich P_4 and P_5 polynomial spaces,respectively.The error estimate is proved.The numerical results are.provided to confirm the theoretical findings.     

Sur un théorème variationnel de Langenbach

Using some imbedding theorems, the Langenbach variational theorem for operator equation Pu=f* is obtained as a natural consequence of the Kerner-Vainberg potentiality theorem coupled with standard results of the variational calculus; in our approach operator P is defined not over all the space X but only on a dense subspace (compare with [1], pp. 33–34, propositions 3.2 and 3.3).     

On Conformal Infinity and Compactifications of the Minkowski Space

Using the standard Cayley transform and elementary tools it is reiterated that the conformal compactification of the Minkowski space involves not only the “cone at infinity” but also the 2-sphere that is at the base of this cone. We represent this 2-sphere by two additionally marked points on the Penrose diagram for the compactified Minkowski space. Lacks and omissions in the existing literature are described, Penrose diagrams are derived for both, simple compactification and its double covering space, which is discussed in some detail using both the U(2) approach and the exterior and Clifford algebra methods. Using the Hodge *{\star} operator twistors (i.e. vectors of the pseudo-Hermitian space H _2,2) are realized as spinors (i.e., vectors of a faithful irreducible representation of the even Clifford algebra) for the conformal group SO(4, 2)/Z ₂. Killing vector fields corresponding to the left action of U(2) on itself are explicitly calculated. Isotropic cones and corresponding projective quadrics in H _p,q are also discussed. Applications to flat conformal structures, including the normal Cartan connection and conformal development has been discussed in some detail.     

Higher order separation and comparison theorems,with applications to solution space problems

Summary General separation and comparison theorems for n-th order ordinary linear equations are established, which reduce to the Sturm theorems when the operator is self-adjoint and n is an even integer. The study of solution spaces of third order equations and their adjoints, as begun by Dolan (J.D.E.,7 (1970),pp. 367–388), is completed here, with structure theorems for special kinds of solution spaces, and the presentation of two examples: 1) an equation Lu=0 of order three with all solutions of Lu=0 and L*v=0 oscillatory, 2) an equation Lu=0 of order three such that all two-dimensional subspaces of the solution space contain both oscillatory and non-oscillatory solutions. The general separation theorem is used to obtain example 1), and the structure theorems for solution spaces are used to obtain example 2). Entrata in Redazione il 6 febbraio 1972.     

The quantum generalization of optimal statistical estimation and hypothesis testing

A review of the fundamental ideas and methods of the optimal reception and processing of quantum signals is given. Estimation via an operator based on the usual and generalized measurements (e.g., quasi-measurements) are discussed. The theory of operator estimation enables one to obtain Bayes limits for the usual estimates. The change from usual measurements to quasi-measurements generally improves performance.

We show that some quasi-measurements can be realized as indirect measurements, and introduce an operator measure II(db) which describes the quasi-measurements on the space of measurements.

Estimation based on quasi-measurements is described by operator measures Q(du) on the space of estimates. Minimization with respect to Q(du) is minimization simultaneously for all quasi-measurements and all estimates.

For the M-ary hypothesis testing problem finding the optimum reduces to finding non-negative definite Hermitian operators Q₁,…, Q _m satisfying Q₁+…+Q _m = 1 where 1 is the identity operator, which extremize.

Optimal Bayes quantum estimation is discussed. In the case of Gaussian quantum signal and minimum variance estimation, finding the quasi-measurements leads to optimal linear estimation. Further suboptimal methods for finding the operator in more general cases are discussed.     

A Generalized Analytic Operator-Valued Function Space Integral and a Related Integral Equation

We introduce a generalized Wiener measure associated with a Gaussian Markov process and define a generalized analytic operator-valued function space integral as a bounded linear operator from L _p into L _p^\prime (1<p ≤ 2) by the analytic continuation of the generalized Wiener integral. We prove the existence of the integral for certain functionals which involve some Borel measures. Also we show that the generalized analytic operator-valued function space integral satisfies an integral equation related to the generalized Schr?dinger equation. The resulting theorems extend the theory of operator-valued function space integrals substantially and previous theorems about these integrals are generalized by our results.     

Asymptotic analysis of a spectral problem in a periodic thick junction of type 3:2:1

Convergence theorems and asymptotic estimates (as ϵ→0) are proved for eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of a mixed boundary value problem for the Laplace operator in a junction Ω_ϵ of a domain Ω₀ and a large number N² of ϵ‐periodically situated thin cylinders with thickness of order ϵ=O(N⁻¹). We construct an extension operator that is only asymptotically bounded in ϵ on the eigenfunctions in the Sobolev space H¹. An approach based on the asymptotic theory of elliptic problem in singularly perturbed domains is used. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the Positivity of Scattering Operators for Poincaré-Einstein Manifolds

In this paper, we mainly study the scattering operators for a Poincaré-Einstein manifold $(X^{n+1}, g_+)$, which define the fractional GJMS operators $P_{2\gamma}$ of order $2\gamma$ for $0<\gamma<\frac{n}{2}$ for the conformal infinity $(M, [g])$. We generalise Guillarmou-Qing's positivity results in [8] to the higher order case. Namely, if $(X^{n+1}, g_+)$ $(n\geq 5)$ is a hyperbolic Poincaré-Einstein manifold and there exists a smooth representative $g$ for the conformal infinity such that the scalar curvature $R_g$ is a positive constant and $Q_4$ is semi-positive on $(M, g)$, then $P_{2\gamma}$ is positive for $\gamma\in [1,2]$ and the first real scattering pole is less than $\frac{n}{2}-2$.     

A Generalized Analytic Operator-Valued Function Space Integral and a Related Integral Equation

We introduce a generalized Wiener measure associated with a Gaussian Markov process and define a generalized analytic operator-valued function space integral as a bounded linear operator from L _p into L _p^\prime (1<p ≤ 2) by the analytic continuation of the generalized Wiener integral. We prove the existence of the integral for certain functionals which involve some Borel measures. Also we show that the generalized analytic operator-valued function space integral satisfies an integral equation related to the generalized Schr?dinger equation. The resulting theorems extend the theory of operator-valued function space integrals substantially and previous theorems about these integrals are generalized by our results.     

GJMS operators and Q-curvature for conformal Codazzi structures

The conformal Codazzi structure is an intrinsic geometric structure on strictly convex hypersurfaces in a locally flat projective manifold. We construct the GJMS operators and the Q-curvature for conformal Codazzi structures by using the ambient metric. We relate the total Q-curvature to the logarithmic coefficient in the volume expansion of the Blaschke metric, and derive the first and second variation formulas for a deformation of strictly convex domains.     

Higher order differentiability properties of the composition and of the inversion operator

This paper contains theorems of r-th order Fréchet differentiability, with r≥1, for the autonomous composition operator and for the inversion operator in Schauder spaces. The optimality of the differentiability theorems for the composition is indicated by means of an ‘inverse result’. A main point of this paper is that (higher order) ‘sharp’ differentiability theorems for the composition operator can be proved by approximating the operator by composition operators whose superposing function is a polynomial, an idea which may be employed in other function space settings.