Generic Well-Posedness of Nonconvex Constrained Variational Problems

In our previous work, a generic well-posedness result (with respect to the variations of the integrand of the integral functional) was established for a class of nonconvex optimal control problems. In this paper, we extend this generic well-posedness result to classes of constrained variational problems in which the values at the endpoints and the constraint maps are also subject to variations. We consider constrained variational problems with constraint maps which depend on the independent variable and also on the state variable.The author is grateful to the referees for helpful comments and suggestions.     

Direct Numerical Algorithm for Constrained Variational Problems

We propose a direct treatment for the numerical simulation of optimal solutions for vector, one-dimensional variational problems under pointwise constraints in the form of several inequalities. It is an iterative procedure to approximate the optimal solutions of such variational problems that rely on our ability to e?ciently approximate the optimal solutions of variational problems without restrictions, except possibly for end point constraints. One main advantage is that there is no need to control the free boundary, or the contact set, during the iterative process where constraints are active. In addition to proving some convergence results, the scheme is illustrated through several typical situations.     

Pointwise Well-Posedness of Perturbed Vector Optimization Problems in a Vector-Valued Variational Principle

In this note, we point out and correct some errors in Ref. 1. Another type of pointwise well-posedness and strong pointwise well-posedness of vector optimization problems is introduced. Sufficient conditions to guarantee this type of well-posedness are provided for perturbed vector optimization problems in connection with the vector-valued Ekeland variational principle.     

一类Ekeland变分原理的推广

本文给出一个向量值形式的Ekeland变分原理,其目标函数是从完备的度量空间映到锥序拓扑线性空间.此结果是对钟承奎建立的Ekeland变分原理的推广.     

Generic properties of compact metric spaces

We prove that there is a residual subset of the Gromov-Hausdorff space (i.e. the space of all compact metric spaces up to isometry endowed with the Gromov-Hausdorff distance) whose elements enjoy several unexpected properties. In particular, they have zero lower box dimension and infinite upper box dimension.     

Well-Posedness by Perturbations of Variational Problems

In this paper, we consider the extension of the notion of well-posedness by perturbations, introduced by Zolezzi for optimization problems, to other related variational problems like inclusion problems and fixed-point problems. Then, we study the conditions under which there is equivalence of the well-posedness in the above sense between different problems. Relations with the so-called diagonal well-posedness are also given. Finally, an application to staircase iteration methods is presented.     

Macro-Hybrid Variational Formulations of Constrained Boundary Value Problems

In the context of convex analysis, macro-hybrid variational formulations of constrained boundary value problems are presented. Monotone mixed variational inclusions are macro-hybridized on the basis of nonoverlapping domain decompositions, and corresponding three-field versions are derived. Then, for regularization purposes, augmented formulations are established via preconditioned exact penalizations and expressed in terms of proximation operators. Optimization interpretations are given for potential problems, recovering the classic two- and three-field augmented Lagrangian formulations. Furthermore, associated parallel two- and three-field proximal-point algorithms are discussed for numerical resolution of finite element discretizations. Applications to dual mixed variational formulations of problems from mechanics illustrate the theory.     

Homotopy Method for a General Multiobjective Programming Problem

In this paper, we study a class of vector minimization problems on a complete metric space X which is identified with the corresponding complete metric space of objective functions . We do not impose any compactness assumption on X. We show that, for most (in the sense of Baire category) functions , the corresponding vector optimization problem has a solution.     

The Theorem of Mather on Generic Projections for Singular Varieties

The theorem of Mather on generic projections of smooth algebraic varieties is also proved for the singular ones.     

Bound Constrained Smooth Optimization for Solving Variational Inequalities and Related Problems

Variational inequalities and related problems may be solved via smooth bound constrained optimization. A comprehensive discussion of the important features involved with this strategy is presented. Complementarity problems and mathematical programming problems with equilibrium constraints are included in this report. Numerical experiments are commented. Conclusions and directions of future research are indicated.     

An Extension of Pseudolinear Functions and Variational Inequality Problems

In optimization, objective functions which are both pseudoconvex and pseudoconcave have been studied extensively. Generalizing these results, we characterize pseudomonotone maps F where -F is also pseudomonotone and explore their properties in variational inequality problems. In particular, we extend recent results by Jeyakumar and Yang which were derived for optimization problems.     

Explicit Solutions for Variational Problems in the Quadrant

We study a variational problem (VP) that is related to semimartingale reflecting Brownian motions (SRBMs). Specifically, this VP appears in the large deviations analysis of the stationary distribution of SRBMs in the d-dimensional orthant R ^d ₊. When d=2, we provide an explicit analytical solution to the VP. This solution gives an appealing characterization of the optimal path to a given point in the quadrant and also provides an explicit expression for the optimal value of the VP. For each boundary of the quadrant, we construct a cone of boundary influence, which determines the nature of optimal paths in different regions of the quadrant. In addition to providing a complete solution in the 2-dimensional case, our analysis provides several results which may be used in analyzing the VP in higher dimensions and more general state spaces.     

盒子型区域上变分不等式的一个光滑牛顿法(英文)

The box constrained variational inequality problem can be reformulated as a nonsmooth equation by using median operator.In this paper,we present a smoothing Newton method for solving the box constrained variational inequality problem based on a new smoothing approximation function.The proposed algorithm is proved to be well defined and convergent globally under weaker conditions.     

Generic Fiber of Power Series Ring Extensions

Let D be a Noetherian domain containing a field, a ∈ D a nonzero nonunit, and z an indeterminate over D. We prove that the generic fiber of the extension D[[z]]? D[1/a][[z]] has dimension ≥ dim(D/aD).     

An Observation on Two Methods of Obtaining Solutions to Variational Problems

In this paper, we compare two methods for obtaining solutions for free problems in the calculus of variations. The first is due to Carathéodory (Ref. 1) and the second due to Leitmann (Ref. 2). Both methods introduce the notion of equivalent variational problems. Using either approach, an auxiliary problem is obtained for which the solution is more easily obtained. We compare both approaches by using each to solve the same class of examples. We conclude our discussion by unifying the two approaches into one and illustrating the potential of this new method through the use of an elementary example.     

Genericity of Well-Posedness, Perturbations and Smooth Variational Principles

We show that three important topics in nonlinear analysis and optimization are intimately related: the theory of perturbations, the notion of well-posedness and variational principles in the sense of Ekeland, Borwein–Preiss and Deville–Godefroy–Zizler. The concept of genericity and the new notion of flexible perturbation play a key role in these connections. This notion enables one to consider topologies on spaces of functions which have been introduced recently. A link between the Asplund and Ekeland–Lebourg methods and the Palais–Smale condition, another important topic in nonlinear analysis, is pointed out.     

Existence of Solutions of Generalized Vector Variational Inequalities in Reflexive Banach Spaces

The purpose of this paper is to study the solvability for a class of generalized vector variational inequalities in reflexive Banach spaces. Utilizing the KKM-Fan lemma and the Nadler’s result, we prove the solvability results for this class of generalized vector variational inequalities for monotone vector multifuctions. On the other hand, we first introduce the concepts of complete semicontinuity and strong semicontinuity for vector multifunctions. Then we prove the solvability for this class of generalized vector variational inequalities without monotonicity assumption by using these concepts and by applying the Brouwer fixed point theorem. The results in this paper are extension and improvement of the corresponding results in Huang and Fang (2006).     

带约束广义变分不等式问题的一般分解算法的收敛性分析

本文考虑如下带约束广义变分不等式问题的增广Lagrangian对偶理论:寻找一点x∈Γ使满足,〈F(x),y-x〉 φ(x,y)-φ(x,x)≥0,y∈Γ,其中,Γ={y∈X｜Θ(y)∈-C}.对于求解这类一般变分不等式问题的基于增广Lagrangian对偶理论分解算法,本文给出了算法的收敛性分析.     

Equilibrium Problems with Generalized Monotone Bifunctions and Applications to Variational Inequalities

This paper attempts to generalize and unify several new results that have been obtained in the ongoing research area of existence of solutions for equilibrium problems. First, we propose sufficient conditions, which include generalized monotonicity and weak coercivity conditions, for existence of equilibrium points. As consequences, we generalize various recent theorems on the existence of such solutions. For applications, we treat some generalized variational inequalities and complementarity problems. In addition, considering penalty functions, we study the position of a selected solution by relying on the viscosity principle.