Finite Linear Spaces II

Batten and Beutelspacher have characterized Finite Linear Spaces with lines of size n,n + 1 and n + 2, and with v (n + 1)²for n 22, and some of the cases for smaller n. In this article, using the structuredapproach we presented in our earlier article [8], we complete this characterization for smalln.     

A trust-region and affine scaling algorithm for linearly constrained optimization

A new trust-region and affine scaling algorithm for linearly constrained optimization is presented in this paper. Under no nondegenerate assumption, we prove that any limit point of the sequence generated by the new algorithm satisfies the first order necessary condition and there exists at least one limit point of the sequence which satisfies the second order necessary condition. Some preliminary numerical experiments are reported. The work was done while visiting Institute of Applied Mathematics, AMSS, CAS.     

Schur indices of perfect groups

It has been noticed by many authors that the Schur indices of the irreducible characters of many quasi-simple finite groups are at most . A conjecture has emerged that the Schur indices of all irreducible characters of all quasi-simple finite groups are at most . We prove that this conjecture cannot be extended to the set of all finite perfect groups. Indeed, we prove that, given any positive integer , there exist irreducible characters of finite perfect groups of chief length which have Schur index .

     

On the split property for inclusions of -algebras

A characterization of the quasi-split property for an inclusion of -algebras in terms of the metrically nuclear maps is established. This result extends the known characterization relative to inclusions of -factors. An application to type von Neumann algebras is also presented.

     

Similarity-Invariant Subspaces and Similarity-Preserving Linear Maps

In this paper, the similarity-invariant subspaces of B(H), which is the Banach algebra of all bounded linear operators on a separable infinite-dimensional Hilbert space H, are completely characterized and the representations of bounded linear maps on B(H) which preserve similarity in both directions are given. Received November 3, 1999, Revised September 20, 2000, Accepted February 5, 2001     

Quantum Cosmological Perfect Fluid Models

Perfect fluid Friedmann-Robertson-Walker quantum cosmological models for an arbitrary barotropic equation of state p = are constructed using Schutz's variational formalism. In this approach the notion of time can be recovered. By superposition of stationary states, finite-norm wave-packet solutions to the Wheeler-DeWitt equation are found. The behaviour of the scale factor is studied by applying the many-worlds and the ontological interpretations of quantum mechanics. Singularity-free models are obtained for < 1. Accelerated expansion at present requires –1/3 > > – 1.     

Multi-Fractal Formalism for Quasi-Self-Similar Functions

The study of multi-fractal functions has proved important in several domains of physics. Some physical phenomena such as fully developed turbulence or diffusion limited aggregates seem to exhibit some sort of self-similarity. The validity of the multi-fractal formalism has been proved to be valid for self-similar functions. But, multi-fractals encountered in physics or image processing are not exactly self-similar. For this reason, we extend the validity of the multi-fractal formalism for a class of some non-self-similar functions. Our functions are written as the superposition of similar structures at different scales, reminiscent of some possible modelization of turbulence or cascade models. Their expressions look also like wavelet decompositions. For the computation of their spectrum of singularities, it is unknown how to construct Gibbs measures. However, it suffices to use measures constructed according the Frostman's method. Besides, we compute the box dimension of the graphs.     

Approximation Properties of the Operators ⋎n+2r(f) and of Their Discrete Analogs

This paper is devoted to the study of the approximation properties of linear operators which are partial Fourier--Legendre sums of order n with 2r terms of the form _k=1 ^2r a_kP_n+k(x) added; here P _m(x) denotes the Legendre polynomial. Due to this addition, the linear operators interpolate functions and their derivatives at the endpoints of the closed interval [-1,1], which, in fact, for r= = 1 allows us to significantly improve the approximation properties of partial Fourier--Legendre sums. It is proved that these operators realize order-best uniform algebraic approximation of the classes of functions and A _q (B). With the aim of the computational realization of these operators, we construct their discrete analogs by means of Chebyshev polynomials, orthogonal on a uniform grid, also possessing nice approximation properties.     

Exact Values of Widths of Classes of Analytic Functions on the Disk and Best Linear Approximation Methods

In the Hardy space H _p, (p1, 0< 1, H _p,1 H _p) we develop best linear approximation methods (previously studied by Taikov and Ainulloev) for the classes W(r,,) of analytic functions on the unit disk and calculate the exact values of linear, Gelfand, and informational n-widths of these classes.     

Partial Results in Δ 3 0 -Categoricity in Linear Orderings and Boolean Algebras

The notion of ₃ ⁰ -categoricity in linear orderings and Boolean algebras is examined. We provide a proof for the fact that there are uncountably many relatively ₃ ⁰ -categorical linear orderings, and furnish a proof of another fact which suggests that the (unrelatively) ₃ ⁰ -categorical linear orderings may be very difficult to classify. In stark contrast to these results for linear orderings, a complete classification of the relatively ₃ ⁰ -categorical Boolean algebras is given.