Existence and data dependence of fixed points for multivalued operators on gauge spaces

The purpose of this note is to present some fixed point and data dependence theorems in complete gauge spaces and in hyperconvex metric spaces for the so-called Meir-Keeler multivalued operators and admissible multivalued aα-contractions. Our results extend and generalize several theorems of Espínola and Kirk [R. Espínola, W.A. Kirk, Set-valued contractions and fixed points, Nonlinear Anal. 54 (2003) 485-494] and Rus, Petru?el, and Sînt?m?rian [I.A. Rus, A. Petru?el, A. Sînt?m?rian, Data dependence of the fixed point set of some multivalued weakly Picard operators, Nonlinear Anal. 52 (2003) 1947-1959].     

Exact Solution to the One-Dimensional Dirac Equation with Time Varying Mass

We directly use the quantum-invariant operator method to obtain the closed-form solution to the one-dimensional Dirac equation with a time-changing mass with a little manipulation. The solution got is also applicable forthe case with time-independence mass.     

On Approximation Properties of Generalized q-Bernstein Operators

In this study, we identify a generalization of q-Bernstein type operators and investigate approximation properties of a sequence of these operators . We estimate rate of approximation by modulus of continuity. We prove Voronovskaya type theorem for these operators.     

Fractional diffusion-type equations with exponential and logarithmic differential operators

We deal with some extensions of the space-fractional diffusion equation, which is satisfied by the density of a stable process (see Mainardi et al. (2001)): the first equation considered here is obtained by adding an exponential differential (or shift) operator expressed in terms of the Riesz–Feller derivative. We prove that this produces a random component in the time-argument of the corresponding stable process, which is represented by the so-called Poisson process with drift. Analogously, if we add, to the space-fractional diffusion equation, a logarithmic differential operator involving the Riesz-derivative, we obtain, as a solution, the transition semigroup of a stable process subordinated by an independent gamma subordinator with drift. Finally, we show that an extension of the space-fractional diffusion equation, containing both the fractional shift operator and the Feller integral, is satisfied by the transition density of the process obtained by time-changing the stable process with an independent linear birth process with drift.     

Optimal investment strategies for participating contracts

Participating contracts are popular insurance policies, in which the payoff to a policyholder is linked to the performance of a portfolio managed by the insurer. We consider the portfolio selection problem of an insurer that offers participating contracts and has an S-shaped utility function. Applying the martingale approach, closed-form solutions are obtained. The resulting optimal strategies are compared with portfolio insurance hedging strategies (CPPI and OBPI). We also study numerical solutions of the portfolio selection problem with constraints on the portfolio weights.     

Spectral analysis for the Gauss problem on continued fractions

We present a new derivation of the formula appearing in Babenko (1978) and Mayer and Roepstorff (1987) that gives the probability distribution of τ⁻ⁿ${\tau }^{-n}$ in terms of the eigenvalues of a symmetric operator. Here τ$\tau$ is the well-known Gauss-map.     

Morrey global bounds and quasilinear Riccati type equations below the natural exponent

We obtain global bounds in Lorentz–Morrey spaces for gradients of solutions to a class of quasilinear elliptic equations with low integrability data. The results are then applied to obtain sharp existence results in the framework of Morrey spaces for Riccati type equations with a gradient source term having growths below the natural exponent of the operator involved. A special feature of our results is that they hold under a very general assumption on the nonlinear structure, and under a mild natural restriction on the boundary of the ground domain.     

Impact of Linear Operator on the Convergence of HAM Solution: A Modified Operator Approach

The linear operator plays an important role in the computational process of Homotopy Analysis Method (HAM). In HAM frame any kind of linear operator can be chosen to develop a solution. Hence, it is easy to introduce the modified/physical parameter dependent linear operators. The effective use of these operators has been judged through solving fluid flow problems. Modification in linear operators affects the solution and improves the computational efficiency of HAM for larger values of parameters. The convergence rate of the solution is rapid and several times higher resulting in less computational time.     

On the solutions of the equation AXB = C under Toeplitz‐like and Hankel matrices constraint

In this paper, we are mainly concerned with 2 types of constrained matrix equation problems of the form AXB=C, the least squares problem and the optimal approximation problem, and we consider several constraint matrices, such as general Toeplitz matrices, upper triangular Toeplitz matrices, lower triangular Toeplitz matrices, symmetric Toeplitz matrices, and Hankel matrices. In the first problem, owing to the special structure of the constraint matrix , we construct special algorithms; necessary and sufficient conditions are obtained about the existence and uniqueness for the solutions. In the second problem, we use von Neumann alternating projection algorithm to obtain the solutions of problem. Then we give 2 numerical examples to demonstrate the effectiveness of the algorithms.     

Nonlinear Double-well Schrödinger Equations in the Semiclassical Limit

We consider time-dependent Schrödinger equations with a double well potential and an external nonlinear, both local and non-local, perturbation. In the semiclassical limit, the finite dimensional eigenspace associated to the lowest eigenvalues of the linear operator is almost invariant for times of the order of the beating period and the dominant term of the wavefunction is given by means of the solutions of a finite dimensional dynamical system. In the case of local nonlinear perturbation, we assume the spatial dimension d=1 or d=2.