Some Problems of Harmonic Analysis on Reductive Groups

An algebraic approach to harmonic analysis on reductive Lie groups is proposed. The case of complex semisimple Lie groups is considered in details. Some problems for real reductive Lie groups are discussed.     

Synthesis and Structure of Mixed Phosphonium-iodonium Ylide

A mixed phosphonium-iodonium ylide, phenyliodoniumethoxycarbonylmethylenetriphenylphosphorane borofluoride, was synthesized. Its structure was established by means of X-ray diffraction analysis. Temperature dependence of ¹H, ¹³C, and ³¹P spectra of the ylide synthesized was investigated. A dynamic equilibrium between Z and E-isomers was observed.     

Uniformity in Computable Structure Theory

We investigate the effects of adding uniformity requirements to concepts in computable structure theory such as computable categoricity (of a structure) and intrinsic computability (of a relation on a computable structure). We consider and compare two different notions of uniformity, previously studied by Kudinov and by Ventsov. We discuss some of their results and establish new ones, while also exploring the connections with the relative computable structure theory of Ash, Knight, Manasse, and Slaman and Chisholm and with previous work of Ash, Knight, and Slaman on uniformity in a general computable structure-theoretical setting.     

Fold‐2‐covering triangular embeddings

For a graph G and a positive integer m, G_(m) is the graph obtained from G by replacing every vertex by an independent set of size m and every edge by m² edges joining all possible new pairs of ends. If G triangulates a surface, then it is easy to see from Euler's formula that G_(m) can, in principle, triangulate a surface. For m prime and at least 7, it has previously been shown that in fact G_(m) does triangulate a surface, and in fact does so as a “covering with folds” of the original triangulation. For m = 5, this would be a consequence of Tutte's 5‐Flow Conjecture. In this work, we investigate the case m = 2 and describe simple classes of triangulations G for which G₍₂₎ does have a triangulation that covers G “with folds,” as well as providing a simple infinite class of triangulations G of the sphere for which G₍₂₎ does not triangulate any surface. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Graph Theory 43: 79–92, 2003     

Elastic wave scattering around cavities in inhomogeneous continua by the BEM

This work examines elastic wave scattering around cavities embedded in a continuum with depth-dependent shear modulus and under conditions of plane strain. A restricted case of inhomogeneity is considered, where the Poisson ratio is fixed at 0.25 and where the density profile also varies, but proportionally to the shear modulus. For this specific case, the wave speeds remain macroscopically constant and it becomes possible to recover the exact Green functions by using an algebraic transformation method. These functions are subsequently used as kernels in a standard 2D boundary element formulation defined in the Laplace transform domain. The final step involves an inverse Laplace transformation, whereby the transient behavior of cavities in the aforementioned inhomogeneous continuum can be recovered. Two basic examples are solved, namely the circular cylindrical cavity under sudden internal explosion and under a pressure wave sweep. In the latter case, it is possible to investigate the effect that the angle of wave incidence has on the displacement and stress that develop along the cavity's perimeter, given the fact that the shear modulus is changing along the vertical direction. These examples serve to illustrate the present approach and to reveal some interesting differences that are observed in transient wave scattering phenomena between homogeneous and continuously inhomogeneous models, where the latter models yield a more realistic representation of geological formations.     

Hutchinson's shear coefficient for anisotropic beams

Timoshenko's theory of vibrating beams requires a shear correction factor to correctly take into account the effects of shear deformation for different beam cross-sections. This correction is crucial for a precise determination of the shear modulus from the resonant frequencies. Hutchinson's beam theory is used to derive a new shear correction coefficient for anisotropic materials. A comparison is made with other shear coefficients for anisotropic materials published in the literature. Computer-simulated spectra are used to validate the new anisotropic shear correction coefficient.     

The action of an electron beam on dust structures in a plasma

The action of an electron beam on ordered dust structures in glow and low-pressure RF discharges was studied experimentally. The electron beam produces destruction and dynamic displacement of the dust structure. In the center of a dust structure, an electron beam with a low electron energy (tens of eV) at currents up to 1 mA caused structural disordering and “melting” in the region of its action but did not excite external crystal regions. Local action of an electron beam with a high electron energy (25 keV) and a beam current above 10 mA caused deformation of the whole dust structure and shifted it in the horizontal direction so that it was carried away from the RF discharge zone. The effect of dust structure displacements can be used to locally remove particles from a plasma.     

Thermal Oxidation of Polyethylene Films Containing Dispersed Copper and Amine Antioxidant

Thermal oxidation of polyethylene filled with dispersed copper and containing an amine antioxidant was studied. The concentration ranges in which the catalytic effect of the metal on the polymer oxidation or the stabilizing effect of the antioxidant prevails were determined. Under certain conditions, dispersed copper enhances the stabilizing effect of the antioxidant.     

The use of an ultrasonic Doppler velocimeter in turbulent pipe flow

An ultrasonic Doppler velocimeter (UDV) is used for an experimental investigation of turbulent pipe flow at eight different Reynolds numbers (22,300–854,900). The UDV is a multipoint probe in the sense that it takes instantaneous measurements of fluid velocities at different locations simultaneously, with remarkable resolutions in space and time. The performances of the instrument with respect to the properties of the overlap layer of the turbulent flow field are investigated; the experimental results are compared with both already existing and more recently proposed scaling laws, and with other data of experimental nature.