Varieties with small discriminant variety

Let be a smooth complex projective variety, let be an ample and spanned line bundle on , defining a morphism and let be its discriminant locus, the variety parameterizing the singular elements of . We present two bounds on the dimension of and its main component relying on the geometry of . Classification results for triplets reaching the bounds as well as significant examples are provided.

     

A new class of estimators of a “scale” second order parameter

For a large class of heavy-tailed distribution functions F in the domain of attraction for maxima of an Extreme Value distribution with tail index γ>0, the function A(t), controlling the speed of convergence of maximum values, linearly normalized, towards a non-degenerate limiting random variable, may be parameterized as , ρ < 0, β∈ℝ, where β and ρ are second order parameters. The estimation of ρ, the “shape” second order parameter has been extensively addressed in the literature, but practically nothing has been done related to the estimation of the “scale” second order parameter β. In this paper, and motivated by the importance of a reliable β-estimation in recent reduced bias tail index estimators, we shall deal with such a topic. Under a semi-parametric framework, we introduce a class of β-estimators and study their consistency. We deal with the conditions enabling us to get the asymptotic normality of the members of this class, and we illustrate the behaviour of the estimators, through Monte Carlo simulation techniques. Research partially supported by FCT / POCTI and POCI / FEDER.     

On initial-boundary value problems in bounded and unbounded domains for a class of nonlinear hyperbolic equations of the third order

For the nonlinear hyperbolic equation

u(2,1)=f(x,t,u,u(1,0),u(2,0),u(0,1),u(1,1))     

Existence of extremal metrics on almost homogeneous manifolds of cohomogeneity one —IV

This paper is the first of a series of papers in which we generalize our results in (Asian J. of Math. 4, 817–830 (2000); J. Geom. Anal. 12, 63–79 (2002); Intern. J. Math. 14, 259–287 (2003)) to the general complex compact almost homogeneous manifolds of real cohomogeneity one. In this paper we deal with the exceptional case of the G ₂ action (Cf. Intern. J. Math. 14, 259–287 (2003), p. 285). In particular, we prove the existence of Kähler-Einstein metric on this manifold.     

右半平面上解析的Laplace-Stieltjes变换对数级

本文研究了零级Laplace-Stieltjes变换的增长性问题.利用对数级和对数下级的定义,获得了这类变换具有对数级的特征,即变换的对数级和对数下级与其系数之间的关系,推广了Dirichlet级数的相关结果.     

Generalized structure of higher order nonclassicality

A generalized notion of higher order nonclassicality (in terms of higher order moments) is introduced. Under this generalized framework of higher order nonclassicality, conditions of higher order squeezing and higher order subpoissonian photon statistics are derived. A simpler form of the Hong-Mandel higher order squeezing criterion is derived under this framework by using an operator ordering theorem introduced by us in [A. Pathak, J. Phys. A 33 (2000) 5607]. It is also generalized for multi-photon Bose operators of Brandt and Greenberg. Similarly, condition for higher order subpoissonian photon statistics is derived by normal ordering of higher powers of number operator. Further, with the help of simple density matrices, it is shown that the higher order antibunching (HOA) and higher order subpoissonian photon statistics (HOSPS) are not the manifestation of the same phenomenon and consequently it is incorrect to use the condition of HOA as a test of HOSPS. It is also shown that the HOA and HOSPS may exist even in absence of the corresponding lower order phenomenon. Binomial state, nonlinear first order excited squeezed state (NLESS) and nonlinear vacuum squeezed state (NLVSS) are used as examples of quantum state and it is shown that these states may show higher order nonclassical characteristics. It is observed that the Binomial state which is always antibunched, is not always higher order squeezed and NLVSS which shows higher order squeezing does not show HOSPS and HOA. The opposite is observed in NLESS and consequently it is established that the HOSPS and HOS are two independent signatures of higher order nonclassicality.     

A new method of non-contact gauge block calibration using a fringe-counting technique: I. Theoretical basis

A new non-contact interference method for gauge block or length bar calibration is presented. A central interference fringe of polychromatic light is used for the determination of the end surface position of the measured artefact. Distances referring to these positions are measured using a fringe-counting technique, with a wavelength-stabilized laser interferometer. Absolute and comparative measurement methods are proposed. A new technique for central interference fringe detection and identification is discussed.     

Applicability of the film-diffusion model for description of the adsorption kinetics at the solid/solution interfaces

The adsorption kinetics at the solid/solution interfaces has been described by using the kinetic model based on accepting the existence of the concentration gradient in the region of bulk solution close to the solid surface (external film-diffusion model). This model has also been adopted to explain some behaviours observed in the real adsorption systems. Simultaneously, the pseudo-first order (Lagergren) equation can be derived applying this model. The results indicate that the necessary condition to state that the “diffusion across the liquid film” mechanism is involved in controlling the rate of adsorption process is the linearity of the initial parts of kinetic isotherms plotted as the amount adsorbed vs. the time. The two methods have been proposed to distinguish between this mechanism and the classical Langmuir kinetics. The results presented here might be useful in identifying if the concentration gradient in the bulk solution influences the overall adsorption rate.     

Symmetry analysis and optimal systems of generalized Chaplygin gas equations with a source term

The system of generalized Chaplygin gas equations with a coulomblike friction term has been investigated by using the famous Lie symmetry method. A direct and systematic algorithm based on the adjoint transformation and invariants of the admitted Lie algebras is then used to construct one- and two-dimensional optimal system of the Chaplygin gas equations. Inequivalent classes of group invariant solutions are then obtained using the one-dimensional optimal system. Further, the evolutionary behaviour of the weak discontinuity wave within the state characterized by one of the group invariant solutions is investigated in detail, and certain observations are noted in respect to their contrasting behaviour.     

Singularities of the quad curl problem

We consider the quad curl problem in smooth and non smooth domains of the space. We first give an augmented variational formulation equivalent to the one from [25] if the datum is divergence free. We describe the singularities of the variational space which correspond to the ones of the Maxwell system with perfectly conducting boundary conditions. The edge and corner singularities of the solution of the corresponding boundary value problem with smooth data are also characterized. We finally obtain some regularity results of the variational solution.