Applications of a sequence of points in teaching linear algebra,numerical methods and discrete mathematics

Based on a sequence of points and a particular linear transformation generalized from this sequence, two recent papers (E. Mauch and Y. Shi, Using a sequence of number pairs as an example in teaching mathematics. Math. Comput. Educ., 39 (2005), pp. 198–205; Y. Shi, Case study projects for college mathematics courses based on a particular function of two variables. Int. J. Math. Educ. Sci. Techn., 38 (2007), pp. 555–566) have presented some interesting examples which can be used in teaching high school and college mathematics classes. In this article, we further discuss a few interesting ways to apply this sequence of points in teaching college mathematics courses such as linear algebra, numerical methods in computing, and discrete mathematics. In addition to using them in individual courses, these studies may also be combined together to offer seminars or workshops to college mathematics students. Studies like these are likely to promote student interests and get students more involved in the learning process, and therefore make the learning process more effective.     

Cohen–Macaulay Modules in Dimension >s and Results on Local Cohomology

Let (R,𝔪) be a local ring and s ≥ ?1. Using the notion of M-sequence in dimension > s, we introduce Cohen–Macaulay modules in dimension > s. Among other things concerning Cohen–Macaulay modules in dimension > s, some finiteness results of the support and the associated primes of local cohomology modules are investigated.     

On Fiber Coefficients of Fiber Cones †

Let (R,𝔪) be a Cohen–Macaulay local ring of dimension d > 0, I an 𝔪-primary ideal of R, and K an ideal containing I. When depth G(I) ≥ d ? 1, depth F_K(I) ≥ d ? 2, and r(I|K) < ∞, we calculate the fiber coefficients f_i(I). Under the above assumptions on depth G(I) and r(I|K), we give an upper bound for f₁(I), and also provide a characterization, in terms of f₁(I), of the condition depth F_K(I) ≥ d ? 2.     

A Lower Bound on the Second Fiber Coefficient of the Fiber Cones

Let (R, 𝔪) be a Cohen–Macaulay local ring of dimension d > 0, I an 𝔪-primary ideal of R and K an ideal containing I. When depth G(I) ≥ d ? 1 and r(I | K) < ∞, we present a lower bound on the second fiber coefficient of the fiber cones, and also provide a characterization, in terms of f ₂(I, K), of the condition depth F _K (I) ≥ d ? 1.     

Almost Split Sequences in Dimension One

Let R be a complete discrete valuation ring with quotient field K, and let Λ be an R-order in a semisimple K-algebra. For an indecomposable Λ-lattice E, a sublattice Bi E satisfying Rad E ? Bi E is defined, and it is shown that the middle term H of an almost split sequence τE ? H ? E can be obtained by an amalgamation of E/Bi E with E′/τE for a suitable overlattice E′ of τE. The method is bound to dim R = 1.     

关于代换系统拓扑序列熵的注记

Goodman证明了对两符号等长代换系统, 如果代换规则中0和1对应的词只有一个位置不同,那么对应的代换系统为null的, 即此系统沿着任意正整数序列的序列熵均为0. 在本文中, 我们针对系统的结构特征, 通过考察因子系统, 给出了此经典结果的另外一种证明. 同时, 对此类代换系统沿着给定序列的复杂性, 我们得到了比Goodman更为精确的估计.     

Necessary conditions for optimality for a diffusion with a non-smooth drift

The purpose of this paper is to establish the necessary conditions for optimality of a controlled stochastic differential system without differentiability assumptions on the drift. We use an approximation argument in order to obtain a sequence of smooth control problems, and we apply Ekeland's variational principle to derive the associated adjoint processes. Passing at the Limit with respect to the stable convergence, we obtain a weak adjoint process and the inequality between Hamiltonians. This result is a generalisation of Kushner's maximum principle