Relating De Morgan triples with Atanassov’s intuitionistic De Morgan triples via automorphisms

In this paper the relation between De Morgan triples on the unit interval and Atanassov’s intuitionistic De Morgan triples is presented, showing how to obtain, in a canonical way, Atanassov’s intuitionistic De Morgan triples from De Morgan triples. Moreover, we also show that the automorphisms on the unit interval and on L∗ (the intuitionistic value lattice) are in one-to-one correspondence and how automorphisms on L∗ act on Atanassov’s intuitionistic De Morgan triples. It is also proved that the action of automorphisms and the canonical construction of De Morgan triples on L∗ commutes.     

一类分数次次线性算子及其交换子在齐型空间上的弱Morrey-Herz空间上的有界性

本文研究了一类次线性算子及其交换子在齐型空间上的弱有界性的问题.利用齐型空间的基本性质以及给出的一类次线性算子及其分别与BMO函数,Lipschitz函数生成的交换子在L~p(X)上的弱有界性,证明了其在齐型空间上Morrey-Herz空间中的弱有界性.推广了该类算子在Morrey-Herz空间中的强有界性这一结果.     

Forecasting using belief functions: An application to marketing econometrics

A method is proposed to quantify uncertainty on statistical forecasts using the formalism of belief functions. The approach is based on two steps. In the estimation step, a belief function on the parameter space is constructed from the normalized likelihood given the observed data. In the prediction step, the variable Y to be forecasted is written as a function of the parameter θ and an auxiliary random variable Z with known distribution not depending on the parameter, a model initially proposed by Dempster for statistical inference. Propagating beliefs about θ and Z through this model yields a predictive belief function on Y. The method is demonstrated on the problem of forecasting innovation diffusion using the Bass model, yielding a belief function on the number of adopters of an innovation in some future time period, based on past adoption data.     

Local refinement techniques for elliptic problems on cell-centered grids

Summary Algebraic multilevel analogues of the BEPS preconditioner designed for solving discrete elliptic problems on grids with local refinement are formulated, and bounds on their relative condition numbers, with respect to the composite-grid matrix, are derived. TheV-cycle and, more generally,v-foldV-cycle multilevel BEPS preconditioners are presented and studied. It is proved that for 2-D problems theV-cycle multilevel BEPS is almost optimal, whereas thev-foldV-cycle algebraic multilevel BEPS is optimal under a mild restriction on the composite cell-centered grid. For thev-fold multilevel BEPS, the variational relation between the finite difference matrix and the corresponding matrix on the next-coarser level is not necessarily required. Since they are purely algebraically derived, thev-fold (v>1) multilevel BEPS preconditioners perform without any restrictionson the shape of subregions, unless the refinement is too fast. For theV-cycle BEPS preconditioner (2-D problem), a variational relation between the matrices on two consecutive grids is required, but there is no restriction on the method of refinement on the shape, or on the size of the subdomains.     

Approximate Bézier curves by cubic LN curves

In order to derive the offset curves by using cubic Bézier curves with a linear field of normal vectors (the so-called LN Bézier curves) more efficiently, three methods for approximating degree n Bézier curves by cubic LN Bézier curves are considered, which includes two traditional methods and one new method based on Hausdorff distance. The approximation based on shifting control points is equivalent to solving a quadratic equation, and the approximation based on L₂ norm is equivalent to solving a quartic equation. In addition, the sufficient and necessary condition of optimal approximation based on Hausdorff distance is presented, accordingly the algorithm for approximating the degree n Bézier curves based on Hausdorff distance is derived. Numerical examples show that the error of approximation based on Hausdorff distance is much smaller than that of approximation based on shifting control points and L₂ norm, furthermore, the algorithm based on Hausdorff distance is much simple and convenient.     

SOME FUNCTIONAL ANALYTIC PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITION OPERATORS

Abstract

This is a report on a number of recent results on composition operators which map, for 0 < p ? q ∞, the Hardy space H^p (on the unit disk in the complex plane) into H ^q. Attention is focused on questions of boundedness (existence), compactness, order boundedness and, in connection with the latter, on relating the absolutely summing and nuclearity character as well as special factorization properties of the operator to function theoretic properties of the defining symbol. Moreover, tools are provided to show that certain classes of operators can well be distinguished already on the level of composition operators.     

Area integral functions for sectorial operators on L spaces

Area integral functions are introduced for sectorial operators on L^p-spaces. We establish the equivalence between the square and area integral functions for sectorial operators on L^p spaces. This follows that the results of Cowling, Doust, McIntosh, Yagi, and Le Merdy on H^infin functional calculus of sectorial operators on L^p-spaces hold true when the square functions are replaced by the area integral functions.     

Estimation of a parameter of Morgenstern type bivariate exponential distribution by ranked set sampling

Ranked set sampling is applicable whenever ranking of a set of sampling units can be done easily by a judgement method or based on the measurement of an auxiliary variable on the units selected. In this work, we consider ranked set sampling, in which ranking of units are done based on measurements made on an easily and exactly measurable auxiliary variable X which is correlated with the study variable Y. We then estimate the mean of the study variate Y by the BLUE based on the measurements made on the units of the ranked set sampling regarding the study variable Y, when (X ,Y) follows a Morgenstern type bivariate exponential distribution. We then consider unbalanced multistage ranked set sampling and estimate the mean of the study variate Y by the BLUE based on the observations made on the units of multistage ranked set sample regarding the study variable Y. Efficiency comparison is also made on all estimators considered in this work.     

The Berezin transform and Laplace-Beltrami operator

We study the Berezin transform of bounded operators on the Bergman space on a bounded symmetric domain Ω in Cn. The invariance of range of the Berezin transform with respect to G=Aut(Ω), the automorphism group of biholomorphic maps on Ω, is derived based on the general framework on invariant symbolic calculi on symmetric domains established by Arazy and Upmeier. Moreover we show that as a smooth bounded function, the Berezin transform of any bounded operator is also bounded under the action of the algebra of invariant differential operators generated by the Laplace-Beltrami operator on the unit disk and even on the unit ball of higher dimensions.     

Sampling Sets and Quadrature Formulae on the Rotation Group

In this paper, we construct sampling sets over the rotation group SO(3). The proposed construction is based on a parameterization, which reflects the product nature ² × ¹ of SO(3) very well, and leads to a spherical Pythagorean-like formula in the parameter domain. We prove that by using uniformly distributed points on ² and ¹, we obtain uniformly sampling nodes on the rotation group SO(3). Furthermore, quadrature formulae on ² and ¹ lead to quadratures on SO(3), as well. For scattered data on SO(3), we give a necessary condition on the mesh norm such that the sampling nodes possess nonnegative quadrature weights. We propose an algorithm for computing the quadrature weights for scattered data on SO(3) based on fast algorithms. We confirm our theoretical results with examples and numerical tests.     

Fuzzy dynamical systems

A fuzzy dynamical system on an underlying complete, locally compact metric state space X is defined axiomatically in terms of a fuzzy attainability set mapping on X. This definition includes as special cases crisp single and multivalued dynamical systems on X. It is shown that the support of such a fuzzy dynamical system on X is a crisp multivalued dynamical system on X, and that such a fuzzy dynamical system can be considered as a crisp dynamical system on a state space of nonempty compact fuzzy subsets of X. In addition fuzzy trajectories are defined, their existence established and various properties investigated.     

An Upper and Lower Solution Theory for the Problem （G＇（y））＇ ＋ f（t,y）= 0 on Finite and Infinite Intervals

A new upper and lower solution theory is presented for the second order problem （G＇（y））＇＋ f（t, y） = 0 on finite and infinite intervals. The theory on finite intervals is based on a Leray-Schauder alternative, where as the theory on infinite intervals is based on results on the finite interval and a diagonalization process.     

Best Constants for Moser-Trudinger Inequalities, Fundamental Solutions and One-Parameter Representation Formulas on Groups of Heisenberg Type

We derive the explicit fundamental solutions for a class of degenerate (or singular) one-parameter subelliptic differential operators on groups of Heisenberg (H) type. This extends the results of Kaplan of the sub-Laplacian on H-type groups, which in turn generalizes Folland's result on the Heisenberg group. As an application, we obtain a one-parameter representation formula for Sobolev functions of compact support on H-type groups. By choosing the parameter equal to the homogeneous dimension Q and using the Moser-Trudinger inequality for the convolutional type operator on stratified groups obtained in [18], we get the following theorem which gives the best constant for the Moser-Trudinger inequality for Sobolev functions in H-type groups. Let ${\Bbb G}We derive the explicit fundamental solutions for a class of degenerate (or singular) one-parameter subelliptic differential operators on groups of Heisenberg (H) type. This extends the results of Kaplan of the sub-Laplacian on H-type groups, which in turn generalizes Folland's result on the Heisenberg group. As an application, we obtain a one-parameter representation formula for Sobolev functions of compact support on H-type groups. By choosing the parameter equal to the homogeneous dimension Q and using the Moser-Trudinger inequality for the convolutional type operator on stratified groups obtained in [18], we get the following theorem which gives the best constant for the Moser-Trudinger inequality for Sobolev functions in H-type groups. Let ? be any group of Heisenberg type whose Lie algebra is g enerated by m left invariant vector fields and with a q-dimensional center. Let and Then, with A _Q as the sharp constant, where ∇_? denotes the subellitpic gradient on ? This continues the research originated in our earlier study of the best constants in Moser-Trudinger inequalities and fundamental solutions for one-parameter subelliptic operators on the Heisenberg group [18]. Received March 15, 2001, Accepted September 21, 2001     

Lifespan Theorem for simple constrained surface diffusion flows

We consider closed immersed hypersurfaces in R³ and R⁴ evolving by a special class of constrained surface diffusion flows. This class of constrained flows includes the classical surface diffusion flow. In this paper we present a Lifespan Theorem for these flows, which gives a positive lower bound on the time for which a smooth solution exists, and a small upper bound on the total curvature during this time. The hypothesis of the theorem is that the surface is not already singular in terms of concentration of curvature. This turns out to be a deep property of the initial manifold, as the lower bound on maximal time obtained depends precisely upon the concentration of curvature of the initial manifold in L² for M² immersed in R³ and additionally on the concentration in L³ for M³ immersed in R⁴. This is stronger than a previous result on a different class of constrained surface diffusion flows, as here we obtain an improved lower bound on maximal time, a better estimate during this period, and eliminate any assumption on the area of the evolving hypersurface.     

Wavelets on S3 and SO(3)—Their construction,relation to each other and Radon transform of wavelets on SO(3)

The paper at hand is concerned with creating a flexible wavelet theory on the three sphere S³ and the rotation group SO(3). The theory of zonal functions and reproducing kernels will be used to develop conditions for an admissible wavelet. After explaining some preliminaries on group actions and some basics on approximation theory, we will prove reconstruction formulas of linear and bilinear wavelet transformed L²‐functions on S³. Moreover, specific examples will be constructed and visualized. Second, we deal with the construction of wavelets on the rotation group SO(3). It will be shown that the Radon transform of a wavelet packet on SO(3) gives a wavelet packet on S² for every fixed detection direction. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Eigenvalues of the Dirac Operator on Fibrations over S1

We consider the Dirac operator on fibrations overS ¹ which have up to holonomy a warped product metric. Wegive lower bounds for the eigenvalues on M and if the Diracoperator on the typical fibre F has a kernel, we calculatethe corresponding part of the spectrum on M explicitly.Moreover, we discuss the dependence of the spectrum of theholonomy and obtain bounds for the multiplicity of the eigenvalues.     

A transfer algorithm for hierarchical clustering

Transfer algorithms are usually used to optimize an objective function that is defined on the set of partitions of a finite set X. In this paper we define an equivalence relation ? on the set of fuzzy equivalence relations on X and establish a bijection from the set of hierarchies on X to the set of equivalence classes with respect to ?. Thus, hierarchies can be identified with fuzzy equivalence relations and the transfer algorithm can be modified in order to optimize an objective function that is defined on the set of hierarchies on X.     

The spectral theory of contractions on Πk spaces

As we know, B.Sz-Nagy and C.Foins studied systematically contractions on Hilbert spaces and developed the harmonic analysis theory of operators on Hilbert spaces. Since 1950s, people paid great attention to the study of contractions on π_k spaces. Only a few results have been obtained until today; in particular, the spectral theory of contractions on π_k Spaces and corresponding harmonic analysis theory have left still unexplored. This paper, as a continuation of [1], [2], [6], in which the authors after discussing some problems such as the negative invariant subspaces and unitary dilations of contractions on complete spaces with indefinite metrics, establish the triangle model of contractions on π_k spaces and furthermore, apply the triangle model to the study of spectral theory of contractions on π_k spaces, which is essential to the harmonic analysis of operators on π_k spaces.