Extensions for Sobolev mappings between manifolds

We consider two compact Riemannian manifoldsM andN, such thatM has a boundary (but notN). We address the extension problem in the Sobolev class, namely, we investigate the question: foru W ^1–1/p,pM,N is there a mapV inW ^1/p(M,N) such thatV=u on M. Various results are given, and an emphasis is put on the special (simple) caseN=S ¹.     

Spectral stochastic processes arising in quantum mechanical models with a non-L 2 ground state

A functional integral representation is given for a large class of quantum mechanical models with a non-L ² ground state. As a prototype, the particle in a periodic potential is discussed: a unique ground state is shown to exist as a state on the Weyl algebra, and a functional measure (spectral stochastic process) is constructed on trajectories taking values in the spectrum of the maximal Abelian subalgebra of the Weyl algebra isomorphic to the algebra of almost periodic functions. The thermodynamical limit of the finite-volume functional integrals for such models is discussed, and the superselection sectors associated to an observable subalgebra of the Weyl algebra are described in terms of boundary conditions and/or topological terms in the finite-volume measures.Supported by DFG, Nr. Al 374/1-2     

Multidimensional constant linear systems

A continuous resp. discrete r-dimensional (r1) system is the solution space of a system of linear partial differential resp. difference equations with constant coefficients for a vector of functions or distributions in r variables resp. of r-fold indexed sequences. Although such linear systems, both multidimensional and multivariable, have been used and studied in analysis and algebra for a long time, for instance by Ehrenpreis et al. thirty years ago, these systems have only recently been recognized as objects of special significance for system theory and for technical applications. Their introduction in this context in the discrete one-dimensional (r=1) case is due to J. C. Willems. The main duality theorem of this paper establishes a categorical duality between these multidimensional systems and finitely generated modules over the polynomial algebra in r indeterminates by making use of deep results in the areas of partial differential equations, several complex variables and algebra. This duality theorem makes many notions and theorems from algebra available for system theoretic considerations. This strategy is pursued here in several directions and is similar to the use of polynomial algebra in the standard one-dimensional theory, but mathematically more difficult. The following subjects are treated: input-output structures of systems and their transfer matrix, signal flow spaces and graphs of systems and block diagrams, transfer equivalence and (minimal) realizations, controllability and observability, rank singularities and their connection with the integral respresentation theorem, invertible systems, the constructive solution of the Cauchy problem and convolutional transfer operators for discrete systems. Several constructions on the basis of the Gröbner basis algorithms are executed. The connections with other approaches to multidimensional systems are established as far as possible (to the author).Partially supported by US Air Force Grant AFOSR-87-0249 and by Office of Naval Research Grant N 00014-86-K-0538 through the Center for Mathematical System Theory, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.     

Monotonely Cauchy locally-solid topologies

The lattice of monotonely Cauchy (=pre-Lebesgue) locally solid topologies on a given lattice-ordered group is studied. Indentifying topologies agreeing on order bounded sets this lattice becomes a complete Boolean algebra isomorphic to the subalgebra of the lattice's complemented members and realizable as a Boolean algebra of order projections. Some consequences of these results are indicated.Work done while Tim Traynor was visiting professor at University of Napoli sponsored by CNR-Italia.     

Solvation Effect of Li+ on the Voltammetric Properties of [PMo12O40]3−. Part 2: Comparative Studies on the Preferential Solvation in Acetonitrile+S and Acetone+S Mixtures

For [PMo₁₂O₄₀]^3?, the presence of Li⁺ produced a two‐electron wave at nearly the same potential as the first one‐electron wave in acetonitrile or acetone. The voltammetric behavior of [PMo₁₂O₄₀]^3? in a binary mixture of acetonitrile and solvent S was compared with those in a mixture of acetone and S. When the donor number (DN) of S>20, the first two‐electron wave was converted into one‐electron waves in such binary mixtures. The conversion occurred at lower mole fractions of S in an acetonitrile+S mixture than in an acetone+S mixture. The ⁷Li NMR results showed that the preferential solvating ability of Li⁺ with S was greater in the former mixture. A linear relationship was found between the iso‐solvation point x_iso(S) and the reciprocal of the difference between the DNs of S and acetonitrile, which gave the basis to explain the anomalies observed for a mixture of acetonitrile and H₂O.     

A functional equation of Ih-Ching Hsu

Summary A recent note of Ih-Ching Hsu poses an unsolved problem, to wit, the general solution of the functional equation g(x₁, x₂) + g(₁(x₁), ₂(x₂)) = g(x₁, ₂(x₂)) + g(₁(x₁),x₂), where the _i are given functions. This short paper obtains the general solution. It gives conditions which imply that anycontinuous solution has form g₁(x₁) + g₂(x₂).     

Essential spectra of spectral operators

The various essential spectra of a linear operator have been surveyed byB. Gramsch andD. Lay [4]. In this paper we characterize the essential spectra and the related quantities nullity, defect, ascent and descent of bounded spectral operators. It is shown that a number of these spectra coincide in the case of a spectral or a scalar type operator. Some results known for normal operators in Hilbert space are extended to spectral operators in Banach space.     

On the mutual noncompatibility of homogeneous analytic non-power means

Summary Homogeneous symmetric meansµ and , defined on ₊ ⁿ and ₊ ⁿ⁺¹ , respectively, are calledcompatible if the value of remains unchanged upon replacing n of its arguments by theirµ-mean. Power means (of a common exponent) are a model example, which turns out to be unique, given analyticity of at least one of the two means considered. This is proved by fixing all but one argument in both and , which leads to a functional equation with two unknown functions, involving their mutual superpositions. The equation is solved in the class of analytic functions by comparing the power series coefficients.     

Comparison of two kinds of Hankel type operators

We compare two kinds of Hankel type operators, the “BJP-operators” introduced by Boman—Janson—Peetre and the “Z-operators” considered by Zhang. We show that every BJP-operator comes as an orthogonal sum ofZ-operators.