Robustness and nondegenerateness for linear complementarity problems

In this paper the main focus is on a stability concept for solutions of a linear complementarity problem. A solution of such a problem is robust if it is stable against slight perturbations of the data of the problem. Relations are investigated between the robustness, the nondegenerateness and the isolatedness of solutions. It turns out that an isolated nondegenerate solution is robust and also that a robust nondegenerate solution is isolated. Since the class of linear complementarity problems with only robust solutions or only nondegenerate solutions is not an open set, attention is paid to Garcia's classG _n of linear complementarity problems. The nondegenerate problems inG _n form an open set.     

研测动态问题的旋转孔径散斑照相法Ⅰ:双孔、四扇孔

本文提出一种研测动态问题的实验新方法——旋转孔径散斑照相法。该法设备简单,利用一个旋转孔径装置,能在一张散斑图上记录下物体动态变形的全过程,然后在全场波滤分析时把各瞬时的信息分离出来,可得任意时刻的瞬态位移场。转孔法能应用于振动和非周期性动态问题,并以三个实验证实其可行性。实验结果表明,散斑条纹清晰可靠,定量分析与其它方法所得结果一致。     

A complete closed form vectorial solution to the Kepler problem

The paper gives an exact vectorial solution to the Kepler problem. A vectorial regularization that linearizes the Kepler problem is given using a Sundman transformation. Closed form expressions describing the Keplerian motion are deduced. A unified approach to the classic Kepler problem is offered, by studying both rectilinear and non-rectilinear Keplerian motions with the same instrument. The approach is an elementary one and only simple vectorial computations are involved.     

Scattering in Terms of Bohmian Conditional Wave Functions for Scenarios with Non-Commuting Energy and Momentum Operators

Without access to the full quantum state, modeling quantum transport in mesoscopic systems requires dealing with a limited number of degrees of freedom. In this work, we analyze the possibility of modeling the perturbation induced by non-simulated degrees of freedom on the simulated ones as a transition between single-particle pure states. First, we show that Bohmian conditional wave functions (BCWFs) allow for a rigorous discussion of the dynamics of electrons inside open quantum systems in terms of single-particle time-dependent pure states, either under Markovian or non-Markovian conditions. Second, we discuss the practical application of the method for modeling light–matter interaction phenomena in a resonant tunneling device, where a single photon interacts with a single electron. Third, we emphasize the importance of interpreting such a scattering mechanism as a transition between initial and final single-particle BCWF with well-defined central energies (rather than with well-defined central momenta).     

On the Locally Polynomial Complexity of the Projection-Gradient Method for Solving Piecewise Quadratic Optimisation Problems

This paper proposes a method for solving optimisation problems involving piecewise quadratic functions. The method provides a solution in a finite number of iterations, and the computational complexity of the proposed method is locally polynomial of the problem dimension, i.e., if the initial point belongs to the sufficiently small neighbourhood of the solution set. Proposed method could be applied for solving large systems of linear inequalities.     

A Traditional Scientific Perspective on the Integrated Information Theory of Consciousness

This paper assesses two different theories for explaining consciousness, a phenomenon that is widely considered amenable to scientific investigation despite its puzzling subjective aspects. I focus on Integrated Information Theory (IIT), which says that consciousness is integrated information (as ϕ^Max) and says even simple systems with interacting parts possess some consciousness. First, I evaluate IIT on its own merits. Second, I compare it to a more traditionally derived theory called Neurobiological Naturalism (NN), which says consciousness is an evolved, emergent feature of complex brains. Comparing these theories is informative because it reveals strengths and weaknesses of each, thereby suggesting better ways to study consciousness in the future. IIT’s strengths are the reasonable axioms at its core; its strong logic and mathematical formalism; its creative “experience-first” approach to studying consciousness; the way it avoids the mind-body (“hard”) problem; its consistency with evolutionary theory; and its many scientifically testable predictions. The potential weakness of IIT is that it contains stretches of logic-based reasoning that were not checked against hard evidence when the theory was being constructed, whereas scientific arguments require such supporting evidence to keep the reasoning on course. This is less of a concern for the other theory, NN, because it incorporated evidence much earlier in its construction process. NN is a less mature theory than IIT, less formalized and quantitative, and less well tested. However, it has identified its own neural correlates of consciousness (NCC) and offers a roadmap through which these NNCs may answer the questions of consciousness using the hypothesize-test-hypothesize-test steps of the scientific method.     

大学物理教学改革实践浅析——“问题导向”式学习的意义及应用

针对当前我国高校大学物理教学中存在诸多问题的现状,提出"问题导向"式教学的解决途径."问题导向"学习中"教"与"学"的方式有较大跨度的转变,它以学生为中心,以问题为导向,其中问题的设置环节对师生良好互动的实现至关重要.文章就振动内容问题的设计和提出进行简单应用尝试,以期为后续大学物理教学改革的持续进行提供帮助.     

A stability study of Navier-Stokes equations (III)

In this paper, the necessary conditions of the existence of C² solutions in some initial problems of Navier-Stokes equations are given, and examples of instability of initial value (at t=0) problems are also given. The initial value problem of Navier-Stokes equation is one of the most fundamental problem for this equation various authors studies this problem and contributed a number of results. J. Lerav, a French professor, proved the existence of Navier-Stokes equation under certain defined initial and boundary value conditions. In this paper, with certain rigorously defined key concepts, based upon the basic theory of J. Hadamard partial differential equations¹, gives a fundamental theory of instability of Navier-Stokes equations. Finally, many examples are given, proofs referring to Ref. [4].     

线性船舶兴波阻力边界元新方法

采用常数边界元对船舶与流体界面进行离散，求解船舶兴波势及船舶兴波阻力。这种方法可避免在船舶与流体自由面交线上安置节点，因而避免了这些节点建立补充方程。因为满足自由面条件的Ｈａｖｅｌｏｃｋ源函数的源点和场点不能同时在自由面上，使得自由面上的节点无法用Ｈａｖｅｌｏｃｋ源函数的建立方程。如对自由面交线上的节点建立补充方程，则要对线性自由面条件中包含的未知势函数的二阶导数用差分形式表达，引入较大误差。     

Forced convection of gaseous slip-flow in porous micro-channels under Local Thermal Non-Equilibrium conditions

Steady laminar forced convection gaseous slip-flow through parallel-plates micro-channel filled with porous medium under Local Thermal Non-Equilibrium (LTNE) condition is studied numerically. We consider incompressible Newtonian gas flow, which is hydrodynamically fully developed while thermally is developing. The Darcy–Brinkman–Forchheimer model embedded in the Navier–Stokes equations is used to model the flow within the porous domain. The present study reports the effect of several operating parameters on velocity slip and temperature jump at the wall. Mainly, the current study demonstrates the effects of: Knudsen number (Kn), Darcy number (Da), Forchheimer number (Γ), Peclet number (Pe), Biot number (Bi), and effective thermal conductivity ratio (K _R) on velocity slip and temperature jump at the wall. Results are given in terms of skin friction (C _f Re ^*) and Nusselt number (Nu). It is found that the skin friction: (1) increases as Darcy number increases; (2) decreases as Forchheimer number or Knudsen number increases. Heat transfer is found to (1) decreases as the Knudsen number, Forchheimer number, or K _R increases; (2) increases as the Peclet number, Darcy number, or Biot number increases.