Inverse problems for matrix Sturm-Liouville operators

Inverse spectral problems for nonselfadjoint matrix Sturm-Liouville differential operators on a finite interval and on the half-line are studied. As a main spectral characteristic, we introduce the so-called Weyl matrix and prove that the specification of the Weyl matrix uniquely determines the matrix potential and the coefficients of the boundary conditions. Moreover, for a finite interval, we also study the inverse problems of recovering matrix Sturm-Liouville operators from discrete spectral data (eigenvalues and “weight” numbers) and from a system of spectra. The results thus obtained are natural generalizations of the classical results in inverse problem theory for scalar Sturm-Liouville operators. Dedicated to the memory of B. M. Levitan     

Eigenvalues and normalized eigenfunctionsof discontinuous Sturm-Liouville problem with transmission conditions

In this study, discontinuous Sturm-Liouville problems which contain eigenvalue parameters both in equation and in the boundary conditions are investigated. We introduce an operator-theoretic interpretation, extend some classic results for regular Sturm-Liouville problems and obtain asymptotic approximate formulae for eigenvalues and normalized eigenfunctions. By modifying some techniques of [2, 6, 7] we obtain asymptotic formulae for eigenvalues and normalized eigenfunctions. In the special case, when our problem is continuous, the obtained results coincide with the corresponding results in [2].     

Natural oscillations of multidimensional systems nonlinear in the spectral parameter

A new method of solving the generalized vector self-conjugated Sturm-Liouville boundary value problems with the boundary conditions of the first kind is proposed and developed. The iterative algorithm is based on a constructive procedure of introduction of a small parameter and an efficient correction of the desired eigenvalue. The matrix coefficients of the equations are assumed to be nonlinearly dependent on the spectral parameter. The criterion of proximity is introduced, and it is shown that this method has an accelerated convergence of the second order with respect to a small parameter for a reasonably close initial approximation. Test examples are considered.     

Geometrization of metric boundary data for Einstein’s equations

The principle part of Einstein equations in the harmonic gauge consists of a constrained system of 10 curved space wave equations for the components of the space-time metric. A well-posed initial boundary value problem based upon a new formulation of constraint-preserving boundary conditions of the Sommerfeld type has recently been established for such systems. In this paper these boundary conditions are recast in a geometric form. This serves as a first step toward their application to other metric formulations of Einstein’s equations.     

A Perturbative Approach for the Asymptotic Evaluation of the Neumann Value Corresponding to the Dirichlet Datum of a Single Periodic Exponential for the NLS

Boundary value problems for the nonlinear Schrödinger equation formulated on the half-line can be analyzed by the Fokas method. For the Dirichlet problem, the most difficult step of this method is the characterization of the unknown Neumann boundary value. For the case that the Dirichlet datum consists of a single periodic exponential, namely, a exp(iωt), a, ω real, it has been shown in [2–4] that if one assumes that the Neumann boundary value is given for large t by c exp(iωt), then c can be computed explicitly in terms of a and ω. Here, using the perturbative approach introduced in [16], it is shown that for typical initial conditions, it is indeed the case that at least up to third order in a perturbative expansion the Neumann boundary value is given by c exp(iωt) and the value of c is at least up to this order the value found in [2–4].     

A numerical method for acoustic normal modes for shear flows

The normal modes and their propagation numbers for acoustic propagation in wave guides with flow are the eigenvectors and eigenvalues of a boundary value problem for a non-standard Sturm-Liouville problem. It is non-standard because it depends non-linearly on the eigenvalue parameter. (In the classical problem for ducts with no flow, the problem depends linearly on the eigenvalue parameter.) In this paper a method is presented for the fast numerical solution of this problem. It is a generalization of a method that was developed for the classical problem. A finite difference method is employed that combines well known numerical techniques and a generalization of the Sturm sequence method to solve the resulting algebraic eigenvalue problem. Then a modified Richardson extrapolation method is used that dramatically increases the accuracy of the computed eigenvalues. The method is then applied to two problems. They correspond to acoustic propagation in the ocean in the presence of a current, and to acoustic propagation in shear layers over flat plates.     

Strong Asymmetric Limit of the Quasi-Potential of the Boundary Driven Weakly Asymmetric Exclusion Process

We consider the weakly asymmetric exclusion process on a bounded interval with particles reservoirs at the endpoints. The hydrodynamic limit for the empirical density, obtained in the diffusive scaling, is given by the viscous Burgers equation with Dirichlet boundary conditions. In the case in which the bulk asymmetry is in the same direction as the drift due to the boundary reservoirs, we prove that the quasi-potential can be expressed in terms of the solution to a one-dimensional boundary value problem which has been introduced by Enaud and Derrida [16]. We consider the strong asymmetric limit of the quasi-potential and recover the functional derived by Derrida, Lebowitz, and Speer [15] for the asymmetric exclusion process.     

A new approach to Gaussian path integrals and the evaluation of the semiclassical propagator

The expansion of path variations in terms of solutions of Morse's boundary problem is applied in order to evaluate Gaussian path integrals. Together with a recently discovered theorem on infinite products of eigenvalues of Sturm-Liouville type operators this yields an expression for the most general semiclassical propagator. The properties of the latter are investigated in the light of the Morse theory. The general methods developed here are illustrated by the example of a charged particle moving in a homogeneous magnetic field.     

A fractional approach to the Sturm-Liouville problem

The objective of this paper is to show an approach to the fractional version of the Sturm-Liouville problem, by using different fractional operators that return to the ordinary operator for integer order. For each fractional operator we study some of the basic properties of the Sturm-Liouville theory. We analyze a particular example that evidences the applicability of the fractional Sturm-Liouville theory.     

Analytic Study of Properties of Holographic Superconductors with Weyl Corrections

We analytically investigate the properties of holographic superconductors with Weyl corrections in AdS ₅-Schwarzschild background by two approaches, one based on the Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problem and the other based on the matching of the solutions to the field equations near the horizon and near the asymptotic AdS region. The relation between the critical temperature and the charge density has been obtained and the dependence of the expectation value of the condensation operator on the temperature has been found. We find that the critical temperature of holographic superconductor with Weyl corrections increases as we amplify the Weyl coupling parameter γ, indicating the condensation will be harder when the parameter γ decreases. The critical exponent of the condensation also comes out to be 1/2 which is the universal value in the mean field theory.     

Semiclassical asymptotics of the vector Sturm-Liouville problem

The vector Sturm-Liouville problem for the system with a small parameter at the derivatives is considered. Asymptotics of eigenvalues and eigenfunctions are constructed for the case in which the symbol of the problem has eigenvalues of variable multiplicity.     

A generalization of Wigner's R-matrix method

A generalization of the Wigner's non-relativistic R-matrix theory of scattering by a central potential field is proposed. The idea is to use an R-matrix expansion basis generated by a Sturm-Liouville problem with an eigenparameter included both in a differential equation and in a boundary condition (in the standard theory an R-matrix basis is obtained by solving an eigenvalue problem with fixed boundary conditions). A partial fraction expansion of an R^(η)-matrix introduced is derived and shown to converge faster than a partial fraction expansion of Wigner's R-matrix used in the standard theory.     

The wave flow effect on a plane boundary between vacuum and an optical medium with a quasi-zero refractive index

A boundary problem in which a plane electromagnetic wave is reflected and refracted at a plane boundary of a semi-infinite optical medium with a quasi-zero refractive index has been solved. Such a medium has a random refractive index taking values in an interval from zero to some finite value less than unity. It means that the concept of a sharp interface between two media loses its meaning, the boundary of the medium becomes inhomogeneous, and laws of reflection and refraction of light become non-Fresnelian. Formulas for non-Fresnelian amplitudes of reflection and refraction have been derived. It is shown that a surface wave arises near the boundary of a medium with a quasi-zero refractive index. The wave propagates both on the inside and outside of the boundary.     

On the baroclinic instability of nonplanar flows

Summary Different ocean models with one or two layers having constant static stability and supporting constant-shear flows, whose directions are allowed to change with depth, are examined in the frame-work of the linear nonzonal baroclinic stability theory and in the absence of the β-effect. The analysis is reduced to solving a simple Sturm-Liouville boundary value problem in one dimension. A fairly general dispersion relation is found which correctly reproduces several special cases analysed by other authors. This relation shows a fair variety of possible behaviours for stability curves of two-layer models. The results show that the presence of a nonplanar shear-flow may have profound consequences on the stability character of the stationary geostrophic flow. In fact, it appears that the stability properties are strongly dependent on the propagation angle of the disturbance so that wave numbers which appear stable in the usual zonal theory may result unstable on such a nonzonal flow andvice versa. Paper presented at the 1^o Congresso del Gruppo Nazionale per la Fisica dell'Atmosfera e dell'Oceano, June 19–22, 1984, Rome.     

Lyapunov-type inequalities for fractional difference operators with discrete Mittag-Leffler kernel of order 2 &lt; <Emphasis Type="Italic">α</Emphasis> &lt; 5/2

Fractional difference operators with discrete-Mittag-Leffler kernels of order α > 1 are defined and their corresponding fractional sum operators are confirmed. We prove existence and uniqueness theorems for the discrete fractional initial value problems in the frame of discrete Caputo (ABC) and Riemann (ABR) operators by using Banach contraction theorem. Then, we prove Lyapunov type inequality for a Riemann type fractional difference boundary value problem of order 2 < α < 5∕2 within discrete Mittag-Leffler kernels, where the limiting case α → 2⁺ results in the ordinary difference Lyapunov inequality. Examples are given to clarify the applicability of our results and an application about the discrete fractional Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problem is analyzed.     

Sound radiation by a plane localized vortex

A classical problem on small-scale fluctuations of the Rankine vortex in a compressible gas has been numerically simulated. Euler equations for a compressible gas have been solved by the CABARET method. Simulation results well predict the value of the eigenfrequency of the boundary fluctuations for the azimuthal harmonic n = 2 and almost coincide with the analytic solution. The value of the acoustic instability increment has been quantitatively predicted despite the fact that it is small and it has been revealed at a fluctuation number higher than 100.     

Symmetries of Energy-Momentum Tensor： Some Basic Facts

It has been pointed out by Hall et al. [Gen. Rel. Gray. 28 （1996） 299.] that matter collineations can be defined by using three different methods. But there arises the question whether one studies matter collineations by using LεTab=0, or LεT^ab = 0 or LεT^b a=0. These alternative conditions are, of. course, not generally equivalent. This problem has been explored by applying these three definitions to general static spherically symmetric spacetimes. We compare the results with each definition.     

Existence and uniqueness for nonlinear boundary value problems in kinetic theory

A boundary value problem for the stationary nonlinear Boltzmann equation in a slab has been examined in a weightedL space. It has been proved that the problem possesses a unique solution for boundary data small enough. The proof is based on the implicit function theorem. It has also been shown that for the linearized problem the Fredholm alternative applies.     

二维高超声速后台阶表面传热特性实验研究

高超声速后台阶流动是大气层内高速飞行器发动机设计、表面热防护以及高超声速拦截器红外成像窗口气动光学效应校正等诸多先进高超声速技术研发过程中所涉及的一类基础流动问题. 研究高超声速后台阶流动特性对有效提升飞行器综合性能, 进一步掌握高超声速流动机理具有重大基础 意义. 本文以二维高超声速后台阶流动为研究对象, 在KD-01高超声速激波风洞中测量了二维后台阶模型表面传热系数和表面静压, 并将实测台阶下游表面传热系数分布同采用高超声速边界层理论所得估计值进行了比较. 为进一步验证实验结果, 使用NPLS技术测量了其中一种实验状态下台阶周围流动结构. 研究发现, 对于二维高超声速后台阶流动, 台阶下游表面传热分布受台阶处边界层外缘流动特性的直接影响; 在台阶下游分离区和再附区内, 气体黏性占主导作用; 在台阶下游远场区域, 边界层流动特性趋同于平板边界层; 下游边界层基本结构取决于台阶处边界层相对厚度. 对高超声速后台阶流动, 若使用数值模拟方法研究气动热问题, 应当使用湍流模型.     

Surface states/modes in one-dimensional semi-infinite crystals

Analytical expressions on how the eigenvalue of an existing surface state/mode in one-dimensional semi-infinite periodic systems depends on the boundary location and the boundary condition are obtained, by using a Sturm-Liouville theory approach. The obtained equations are verified by numerical calculations. A direct consequence of the results obtained is that the termination of the periodicity at a boundary τ in a semi-infinite periodic system does not always cause a surface state/mode in a specific band gap.