The central limit theorem for stationary Markov processes with normal generator—with applications to hypergroups

We extend the central limit theorem for additive functionals of a stationary, ergodic Markov chain with normal transition operator due to Gordin and Lif?ic, 1981 [A remark about a Markov process with normal transition operator, In: Third Vilnius Conference on Probability and Statistics 1, pp. 147–48] to continuous-time Markov processes with normal generators. As examples, we discuss random walks on compact commutative hypergroups as well as certain random walks on non-commutative, compact groups.     

An Extended Faber Operator

   Abstract. One of the basic tools in the theory of polynomial approximation in the uniform norm on compact plane sets is the Faber operator. Usually, the Faber operator is viewed as an operator acting on functions in the disk algebra, that is, functions which are holomorphic in the open unit disk D and continuous on D. We consider an extended Faber operator acting on arbitrary functions continuous on ; D.     

COMPLETIONS AND CATEGORICAL COMPACTNESS FOR NILPOTENT GROUPS

Abstract

We consider reflection functors in the category of nilpotent groups satisfying certain exactness properties for which the Mal'cev completion functor and the p-cotorsion completion functors are prototypical examples. Each of these functors defines a generalized torsion theory, which in turn defines a closure operator on subgroups. This gives rise to the notion of a categorically compact group with respect to the closure operator which we characterize. This approach provides a unified treatment for the categorically compact groups with respect to the Mal'cev completion and with respect to the p-cotorsion completion, the latter being new. We also consider the p-pro-finite completion, suitably restricted to obtain a reflection functor, and characterize the compact groups so arising.     

Closed Characteristics on Asymmetric Convex Hypersurfaces in R2n and the Corresponding Pinching Conditions

Abstract In this paper, we construct first a new concrete example of asymmetric convex compact C ^1,1-hypersurfaces in R ²ⁿ possessing precisely n closed characteristics. Then we prove multiplicity results on the closed characteristics on convex compact hypersurfaces in R ²ⁿ pinched by not necessarily symmetric convex compact hypersurfaces. *Partially supported by the 973 Program of STM, Funds of EC of Jiangsu, the Natural Science Funds of Jiangsu (BK 2002023), the Post-doctorate Funds of China, and the NNSF of China (10251001) **Partially supported by the 973 Program of STM, NNSF, MCME, RFDP, PMC Key Lab of EM of China, S. S. Chern Foundation, and Nankai University     

Operators with connected spectrum + compact operators = strongly irreducible operators

Herrero’s conjecture that each operator with connected spectrum acting on complex, separable Hilbert space can be written as the sum of a strongly irreducible operator and a compact operator is proved. Jiang, C. L., Power, S., Wang, Z. Y., Biquasitriangular + small compact = strongly irreducible,J. London Math., to be published.     

On the Peripheral Spectrum of Order Continuous,Positive Operators

Let E be an order complete Banach function lattice and T a positive, eventually compact, order continuous operator on E. We study necessary conditions under which the peripheral spectrum of T is fully cyclic in terms of certain bands of the underlying Banach function lattice E. A set of sufficient conditions is also given. Examples are presented to demonstrate our methods.     

Holomorphic Differential Operators and Plane Sets with Dense Images

We prove in this paper that, given a nonempty open set G in the complex plane, a subset A of G which is not relatively compact and a holomorphic infinite order differential or antidiffeärential operator T, then there are holomorphic functions ? on G such that the image of A under T ? is dense in the complex plane. This extends a recent result about a property of boundary behaviour exhibited by the derivative operator.     

Sulľapplicazione della funzione ellitticap u alla teoria dei poligoni di poncelet

Abstract  In this paper we study strongly continuous positive semigroups on particular classes of weighted continuous function space on a locally compact Hausdorff space X having a countable base. In particular we characterize those positive semigroups which are the transition semigroups of suitable Markov processes. Some applications are also discussed. Keywords Positive semigroup, Markov transition function, Markov process, Weighted continuous function space, Degenerate second order differential operator Mathematics Subject Classification (2000) 47D06, 47D07, 60J60     

Index Theorem for Equivariant Dirac Operators on Noncompact Manifolds

Let D be a (generalized) Dirac operator on a noncompact complete Riemannian manifold M acted on by a compact Lie group G. Let v: M g = Lie G be an equivariant map, such that the corresponding vector field on M does not vanish outside of a compact subset. These data define an element of K-theory of the transversal cotangent bundle to M. Hence, by embedding of M into a compact manifold, one can define a topological index of the pair (D,v) as an element of the completed ring of characters of G. We define an analytic index of (D,v) as an index space of certain deformation of D and we prove that the analytic and topological indexes coincide. As a main step of the proof, we show that index is an invariant of a certain class of cobordisms, similar to the one considered by Ginzburg, Guillemin and Karshon. In particular, this means that the topological index of Atiyah is also invariant under this class of noncompact cobordisms. As an application, we extend the Atiyah–Segal–Singer equivariant index theorem to our noncompact setting. In particular, we obtain a new proof of this theorem for compact manifolds.     

Opérateurs d'extension linéaires explicites dans des intersections de classes ultradifférentiables

B. S. Mityagin proved that the Chebyshev polynomials form a Schauder basis of the space of C ^∞ functions on the interval [–1,1]. Whereof he deduced an explicit continuous linear extension operator. These results were extended, by A. Goncharov, to compact sets without Markov's property. On the reverse, M. Tidten gave examples of compact sets for which there is no continuous linear extension operator. In this paper, we generalize these works to the intersections of ultradifferentiable classes of functions built on the model of the non quasianalytic intersection of Gevrey classes. We get, among other things, a Whitney linear extension theorem for ultradifferentiable jets of Beurling type.     

On nonnegative solvability of linear operator equations

LetE be a Banach lattice having order continuous norm. Suppose, moreover,T is a nonnegative reducible operator having a compact iterate and which mapsE into itself. The purpose of this work is to extend the previous results of the authors, concerning nonnegative solvability of (kernel) operator equations on generalL ^p-spaces. In particular, we provide necessary and sufficient conditions for the operator equation x=T x+y to possess a nonnegative solutionxE wherey is a given nonnegative and nontrivial element ofE and is any given positive parameter.     

REAL AND COMPLEX OPERATOR IDEALS

Abstract

The powerful concept of an operator ideal on the class of all Banach spaces makes sense in the real and in the complex case. In both settings we may, for example, consider compact, nuclear, or 2-summing operators, where the definitions are adapted to each other in a natural way. This paper deals with the question whether or not that fact is based on a general philosophy. Does there exists a one-to-one correspondence between “real properties” and “complex properties” defining an operator ideal? In other words, does there exist for every real operator ideal a uniquely determined corresponding complex ideal and vice versa?

Unfortunately, we are not abel to give a final answer. Nevertheless, some preliminary results are obtained. In particular, we construct for every real operator ideal a corresponding complex operator ideal and for every complex operator ideal a corresponding real one. However, we conjecture that there exists a complex operator ideal which can not be obtained from a real one by this construction.

The following approach is based on the observation that every complex Banach space can be viewed as a real Banach space with an isometry acting on it like the scalar multiplication by the imaginary unit i.     

A counterexample of compact operator between Banach lattices

In this paper we present a counterexample of compact domination compact operator T such that |T'| is compact but |T| need not compact.     

Commutants of nest algebras modulo the compact operators

Any operatorx which commutes modulo the compact operators with a nest algebra is of the form λI+C, where λ is a scalar andC is a compact operator. Any derivation from a nest algebra on a Hilbert spaceH into the compact operators onH is implemented by a compact operator. Any derivation on a quasitriangular operator algebra is inner.     

Composition Operators on the Bloch Space of Several Complex Variables

Abstract In this paper, we study the boundedness and compactness of composition operator C _φ on the Bloch space β(Ω), Ω being a bounded homogeneous domain. For Ω = B _n, we give the necessary and sufficient conditions for a composition operator C _φ to be compact on β(B _n) or β ₀(B _n). Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation and the National Education Committee Doctoral Foundation     

Cohen-Kwapień type theorems for multiple summing operators

Abstract

An old result of J.S. Cohen states that each p* -summing operator on a L _p -space has a p* -summing dual. Also, another old result of S. Kwapień states that each p* -summing operator on a Banach space X has a p* -summing dual if and only if X is isomorphic to a quotient of some L _p (µ). In this paper we prove some multilinear and polynomial variants of these results.     

AN EIGENSPACE CHARACTERIZATION OF LORENTZ-IMPROVING MEASURES ON COMPACT GROUPS

Abstract

A measure μ on a compact group is called Lorentz-improving if for some 1 > p > ∞ and 1 → q ₁ > q ₂ ∞ μ *L (p, q ₂) ? L(p, q ₁). Let T _μ denote the operator on L ² defined by T _μ(f) = μ * f. Lorentz-improving measures are characterized in terms of the eigenspaces of T _μ, if T _μ is a normal operator, and in terms of the eigenspaces of |T _μ| otherwise. This result generalizes our recent characterization of Lorentz-improving measures on compact abelian groups and is modelled after Hare's characterization of L ^p -improving measures on compact groups.     

Coburn Type Operators and Compact Perturbations

A bounded linear operator T acting on a Hilbert space is called Coburn operator if ker(T ? λ) = {0} or ker(T ? λ)^*= {0} for each λ ∈ C. In this paper, the authors define other Coburn type properties for Hilbert space operators and investigate the compact perturbations of operators with Coburn type properties. They characterize those operators for which has arbitrarily small compact perturbation to have some fixed Coburn property.Moreover, they study the stability of these properties under small compact perturbations.     

The second Sobolev best constant along the Ricci flow

In this work we present some properties satisfied by the second L ²-Riemannian Sobolev best constant along the Ricci flow on compact manifolds of dimensions n ≥ 4. We prove that, along the Ricci flow g(t), the second best constant B ₀(2, g(t)) depends continuously on t and blows-up in finite time. In certain cases, the speed of the explosion is, at least, the same one of the curvature operator. We also show that, on manifolds with positive curvature operator or pointwise 1/4-pinched curvature, one of the situations holds: B ₀(2, g(t)) converges to an explicit constant or extremal functions there exists for t large.      

Weyl’s theorem and thin spectra

Using the notion of thin sets we prove a theorem of Weyl type for the Wolf essential spectrum ofT ∈β (H). *Further we show that Weyl’s theorem holds for a restriction convexoid operator and consequently modify some results of Berberian. Finally we show that Weyl’s theorem holds for a paranormal operator and that a polynomially compact paranormal operator is a compact perturbation of a diagnoal normal operator. A structure theorem for polynomially compact paranormal operators is also given.