A note on the complex semi‐definite matrix Procrustes problem

This note outlines an algorithm for solving the complex ‘matrix Procrustes problem’. This is a least‐squares approximation over the cone of positive semi‐definite Hermitian matrices, which has a number of applications in the areas of Optimization, Signal Processing and Control. The work generalizes the method of Allwright (SIAM J. Control Optim. 1988; 26 (3):537–556), who obtained a numerical solution to the real‐valued version of the problem. It is shown that, subject to an appropriate rank assumption, the complex problem can be formulated in a real setting using a matrix‐dilation technique, for which the method of Allwright is applicable. However, this transformation results in an over‐parametrization of the problem and, therefore, convergence to the optimal solution is slow. Here, an alternative algorithm is developed for solving the complex problem, which exploits fully the special structure of the dilated matrix. The advantages of the modified algorithm are demonstrated via a numerical example. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Differential density matrix overlap: an index for assessment of electron correlation in atoms and molecules

Summary A new index, called the differential density matrix overlap (DDMO), is proposed for assessment of the electron correlation effects in atoms and molecules. DDMO can be easily calculated as the negative value of the correlation energy derivative with respect to the relative position of the occupied and virtual orbitals. DDMO is transparent to physical interpretation. It can serve as a tool for analyzing the accuracy of approximate electron correlation methods and the validity of the Hartree-Fock wavefunction as the zeroth-order approximation. The properties of DDMO are discussed using test calculations on 11 atoms and molecules as an example.     

正定矩阵标准型的复合矩阵的一般形式

实对称正定矩阵的复合矩阵正定性的研究已有结论,但对于一般意义下的正定矩阵的复合矩阵是否仍然是正定的研究需要利用一般的正定矩阵的标准形的复合矩阵进行讨论,给出了一般公式及具体算法,为讨论其复合矩阵的正定性提供了基础条件.     

On the isomorphism problem in the class of extensions of a free group by an infinite cyclic group

In the automorphism group of a rank 3 free group we find two nonconjugate automorphisms whose mapping tori are isomorphic groups.     

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本文研究了独立随机变量之和的绝对矩的几个性质, 其中包括$\ep|X+Y|-\ep|X-Y|$的表达式, 这里$X$和$Y$是相互独立的随机变量.     

表面细分技术在二维声辐射和声散射中的应用

把表面细分技术应用于求解边界积分方程，既能把CAD模型直接用于边界元分析，又能精确描述复杂的边界几何形状，实现网格自动加密和形函数自动升阶，满足误差要求。把它应用于简单的二维声辐射和声散射，结果表明对提高边界元方法的计算精度是有效的。     

Locality Hypothesis and the Speed of Light

The locality hypothesis is generally considered necessary for the study of the kinematics of non-inertial systems in special relativity. In this paper we discuss this hypothesis, showing the necessity of an improvement, in order to get a more clear understanding of the various concepts involved, like coordinate velocity and standard velocity of light. Concrete examples are shown, where these concepts are discussed.     

超立方体的Laplace矩阵的谱

本文解决了超立方体的Laplace矩阵的谱问题．n维超立方体Q。的Laplace矩阵L（Q）的谱specL（Qn）。[0 2 4…2n Cn^0 Cn^1 Cn^2 … Cn^n],．其中2t（t=0，1，2，…，n）为L（Qn）的n＋1个不同的特征值，二项式系数Cn为特征值2t的重数．     

Pascal矩阵与Vandermonde矩阵的关系

EI-Mikkawy M证明了对称Pascal矩阵Q_n和Vlandermonde矩阵V_n之间满足矩阵方程Q_n=T_nV_n,这里T_n是一个随机矩阵。本文证明了随机矩阵T_n能够分解成第一类Stirling矩阵和对角矩阵的乘积,得到了矩阵T_n的元素之间的递推关系,从而回答了EI-Mikkawy M的一个公开问题。同时得到了一些与Stirling数相关的组合恒等式。