Exponential dichotomy of linear systems with almost periodic matrices

Using the Lyapunov direct method, we establish a condition of exponential dichotomy for the class of dynamical systems under weaker assumptions as compared to the case of an arbitrary continuous matrix on the derivative of the Lyapunov function along the trajectories. By way of application, we obtain a sufficient condition for the dichotomy of a second order almost periodic vector equation in terms of coefficients.     

New results for global stability of a class of neutral-type neural systems with time delays

This paper studies the global convergence properties of a class of neutral-type neural networks with discrete time delays. This class of neutral systems includes Cohen–Grossberg neural networks, Hopfield neural networks and cellular neural networks. Based on the Lyapunov stability theorems, some delay independent sufficient conditions for the global asymptotic stability of the equilibrium point for this class of neutral-type systems are derived. It is shown that the results presented in this paper for neutral-type delayed neural networks are the generalization of a recently reported stability result. A numerical example is also given to demonstrate the applicability of our proposed stability criteria.     

LMI conditions for global robust stability of delayed neural networks with discontinuous neuron activations

Without assuming that the neuron activations are bounded, some delay-independent criteria for interval delayed neural networks with discontinuous neuron activations are derived to guarantee global robust stability by using the generalized Lyapunov method and linear matrix inequality (LMI) technique. The obtained results improve and extend those given in earlier literature, and two numerical examples are also given to show the effectiveness of our results.     

A wavelet operational method for solving fractional partial differential equations numerically

Fractional calculus is an extension of derivatives and integrals to non-integer orders, and a partial differential equation involving the fractional calculus operators is called the fractional PDE. They have many applications in science and engineering. However not only the analytical solution existed for a limited number of cases, but also the numerical methods are very complicated and difficult. In this paper, we newly establish the simulation method based on the operational matrices of the orthogonal functions. We formulate the operational matrix of integration in a unified framework. By using the operational matrix of integration, we propose a new numerical method for linear fractional partial differential equation solving. In the method, we (1) use the Haar wavelet; (2) establish a Lyapunov-type matrix equation; and (3) obtain the algebraic equations suitable for computer programming. Two examples are given to demonstrate the simplicity, clarity and powerfulness of the new method.     

Lyapunov conditions for Super Poincaré inequalities

We show how to use Lyapunov functions to obtain functional inequalities which are stronger than Poincaré inequality (for instance logarithmic Sobolev or F-Sobolev). The case of Poincaré and weak Poincaré inequalities was studied in [D. Bakry, P. Cattiaux, A. Guillin, Rate of convergence for ergodic continuous Markov processes: Lyapunov versus Poincaré, J. Funct. Anal. 254 (3) (2008) 727-759. Available on Mathematics arXiv:math.PR/0703355, 2007]. This approach allows us to recover and extend in a unified way some known criteria in the euclidean case (Bakry and Emery, Wang, Kusuoka and Stroock, …).     

On the determination of the basin of attraction of periodic orbits in three- and higher-dimensional systems

The determination of the basin of attraction of a periodic orbit can be achieved using a Lyapunov function. A Lyapunov function can be constructed by approximation of a first-order linear PDE for the orbital derivative via meshless collocation. However, if the periodic orbit is only accessible numerically, a different method has to be used near the periodic orbit. Borg's criterion provides a method to obtain information about the basin of attraction by measuring whether adjacent solutions approach each other with respect to a Riemannian metric. Using a numerical approximation of the periodic orbit and its first variation equation, a suitable Riemannian metric is constructed.     

Multiple positive solutions for a semilinear elliptic equation with critical Sobolev exponent

In this paper, we study a class of semilinear elliptic equations with Hardy potential and critical Sobolev exponent. By means of the Ekeland variational principle and Mountain Pass theorem, multiple positive solutions are obtained.     

多元随机序列泛函的强偏差定理

利用熵密度和样本偏差率的概念,建立了多元随机序列泛函关于条件期望的用不等式表示的强极限性质(称之为强偏差定理),在推论部分得到了非齐次马氏链的强偏差定理和随机条件概率的调和平均值的极限性质等相关结论.证明中给出了将条件矩母函数应用于研究多元随机序列泛函的强极限性质的一种途径.     

不完美排序集抽样的符号检验

实际应用排序集抽样时,主观排序总是会出现误差。本文考虑了不完美排序对最优抽样下分位数符号检验的影响,并且给出不同分位数的误差函数图像,以便具体应用时参考。     

二阶微分方程解的零点分布

应用角域Nevanlinna理论和Ahlfors覆盖曲面理论, 研究了二阶微分方程f’’+A(z)f=0的解的零点分布. 证明了在复平面上至少存在一条半直线, 使得二阶微分方程解在该直线上的零点的径向收敛指数为无穷. 用新的方法证明了伍胜健在文献[5]中的一个定理.