On various questions of the existence of an approximate solution for quasilinear elliptic equations and systems in S. L. Sobolev spaces

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Spectral theory and interpolation of operators

Let (B⁰, B¹) be an interpolation pair of Banach spaces, and let T: B^j → B^j be a bounded linear operator, j = 0, 1. We study the spectrum of T on an intermediate space B. In essence, it is shown that this spectrum depends only on the interpolation properties of B.     

Locally conformal Kähler manifolds with potential

A locally conformally Kähler (LCK) manifold M is one which is covered by a Kähler manifold ${\widetilde M}A locally conformally K?hler (LCK) manifold M is one which is covered by a K?hler manifold [(M)\tilde]{\widetilde M} with the deck transformation group acting conformally on [(M)\tilde]{\widetilde M}. If M admits a holomorphic flow, acting on [(M)\tilde]{\widetilde M} conformally, it is called a Vaisman manifold. Neither the class of LCK manifolds nor that of Vaisman manifolds is stable under small deformations. We define a new class of LCK-manifolds, called LCK manifolds with potential, which is closed under small deformations. All Vaisman manifolds are LCK with potential. We show that an LCK-manifold with potential admits a covering which can be compactified to a Stein variety by adding one point. This is used to show that any LCK manifold M with potential, dim M ≥ 3, can be embedded into a Hopf manifold, thus improving similar results for Vaisman manifolds Ornea and Verbitsky (Math Ann 332:121–143, 2005).     

Numerical modelling of regular structures with randomly perturbed structural elements

The problem of the effective elastic properties of regular composites with randomly perturbed geometric and mechanical parameters is formulated and solved numerically. Mean sample values and standard deviations of compliances are used to characterize the elastic properties. Compliance data are obtained by solving reduction problems for each of a set of realizations of random perturbations, and here the number of realizations is increased until the values of the statistical means become stable (within a given tolerance). Calculations for each realization are carried out by numerical solution of the complex hypersingular boundary integral equations obtained for a doubly periodic structure. The principal cell of this structure, containing a fairly large number of perturbed elements, is identified with a representative volume when a further increase in the number of perturbed elements do not alter the statistical means (again, within a given tolerance). Calculations are carried out for square and triangular grids with different densities of circular inclusions or holes, the centre coordinates of which are given random perturbations (weak, medium and strong). The results of the calculations are summed up in tables showing the effective compliances with an accuracy to at least three significant digits. An analysis of the values obtained for the holes shows’ that, with a tolerance of 5%, the principal cell of a square grid with four holes determines the representative volume for all the geometric parameter combinations investigated. For rigid inclusions this cell is the representative volume at a considerably greater tolerance than for compliant inclusions (4% as against 0.9%). Data on the effective properties of perturbed structures indicate that the difference between their compliance and that of the initial regular structures depends substantially on the relative stiffness of the inclusions. It is most marked for holes and rigid inclusions (9.5 and 12.6% respectively). It is established that, for a square grid, random perturbations have a stronger effect on the normal components of the compliance than on the shear component, and the opposite for a regular triangular grid – perturbations have a greater effect on the shear compliance. Calculations also show that symmetrical perturbations of holes (rigid inclusions) along one of the coordinates lead to a marked increase (reduction) in compliance in the orthogonal direction. The established dependence of the additional effective compliance on the amplitude of the perturbation enables the inverse problem to be solved: to find the parameters of the perturbed structure using data on its effective statistical properties.     

Hyperkähler Syz Conjecture and Semipositive Line Bundles

Let M be a compact, holomorphic symplectic Kähler manifold, and L a non-trivial line bundle admitting a metric of semipositive curvature. We show that some power of L is effective. This result is related to the hyperkähler SYZ conjecture, which states that such a manifold admits a holomorphic Lagrangian fibration, if L is not big.     

Stable bundles on hypercomplex surfaces

A hypercomplex manifold is a manifold equipped with three complex structures I, J, K satisfying the quaternionic relations. Let M be a 4-dimensional compact smooth manifold equipped with a hypercomplex structure, and E be a vector bundle on M. We show that the moduli space of anti-self-dual connections on E is also hypercomplex, and admits a strong HKT metric. We also study manifolds with (4,4)-supersymmetry, that is, Riemannian manifolds equipped with a pair of strong HKT-structures that have opposite torsion. In the language of Hitchin’s and Gualtieri’s generalized complex geometry, (4,4)-manifolds are called “generalized hyperkähler manifolds”. We show that the moduli space of anti-self-dual connections on M is a (4,4)-manifold if M is equipped with a (4,4)-structure.     

From polynomial integrals of Hamiltonian flows to a model of non-linear elasticity

We prove non-existence of smooth solutions of a quasi-linear system suggested by Ericksen in a model of Non-linear Elasticity. This system is of mixed elliptic–hyperbolic type. We discuss also a relation of such a system to polynomial integrals of Classical Hamiltonian systems.     

Vacuum spherically symmetric solutions in f(T) gravity

Spherically symmetric static vacuum solutions have been built in f(T) models of gravity theory. We apply some conditions on the metric components; then new vacuum spherically symmetric solutions are obtained. Also, by extracting metric coefficients we determine the analytical form of f(T).     

Quantitative analysis of hydrogen in amorphous silicon using Raman scattering spectroscopy

Hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a‐Si:H) films were studied using infrared and Raman spectroscopy. We have experimentally found that ratios of Raman scattering cross‐sections for Si–H to Si–Si bonds and for Si–H₂ to Si–Si bonds are equal to 0.65 ± 0.07 and 0.25 ± 0.03, respectively. It allows to measure the concentration of hydrogen in a‐Si:H films. The developed approach can be applied for in situ control of hydrogen in a‐Si:H films and also suitable for thin a‐Si:H films on substrates that are opaque in infrared spectral region. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.