Positive solutions of a logistic equation on unbounded intervals

In this paper, we study the existence of positive solutions of a one-parameter family of logistic equations on or on . These equations are stationary versions of the Fisher equations and the KPP equations. We also study the blow-up region of a sequence of the solutions when the parameter approaches a critical value and the non-existence of positive solutions beyond the critical value. We use the direct method and the sub and super solution method.

     

Regularity properties of solutions of a class of elliptic-parabolic nonlinear Levi type equations

In this paper we prove the smoothness of solutions of a class of elliptic-parabolic nonlinear Levi type equations, represented as a sum of squares plus a vector field. By means of a freezing method the study of the operator is reduced to the analysis of a family of left invariant operators on a free nilpotent Lie group. The fundamental solution of the operator is used as a parametrix of the fundamental solution of the Levi operator, and provides an explicit representation formula for the solution of the given equation. Differentiating this formula and applying a bootstrap method, we prove that the solution is .

     

Letter: Bounds on the Deficit Solid Angle Parameter from Solar System Tests

We analyze the Mercury perihelion precession, the bending of starlight, and the radar echo delay in the Schwarzschild field modified by the presence of a solid angle deficit. By using the experimental data we obtain that the parameter characterizing the solid angle deficit is less than 10^–9, 10^–8 and 10^–9, respectively, on the length scales associated with such phenomena. In particular, if the solid angle deficit is generated by a global monopole, it is shown that within the length scales associated with such phenomena, the observational data available constrain the monopole energy scale to lower bounds which are in considerable agreement with the limits derived from grand unified theory and cosmology.     

The Homogeneous Hamilton–Jacobi and Bernoulli Equations Revisited, II

It is shown that the admissible solutions of the continuity and Bernoulli or Burgers' equations of a perfect one-dimensional liquid are conditioned by a relation established in 1949–1950 by Pauli, Morette, and Van Hove, apparently, overlooked so far, which, in our case, stipulates that the mass density is proportional to the second derivative of the velocity potential. Positivity of the density implies convexity of the potential, i.e., smooth solutions, no shock. Non-elementary and symmetric solutions of the above equations are given in analytical and numerical form. Analytically, these solutions are derived from the original Ansatz proposed in Ref. 1 and from the ensuing operations which show that they represent a particular case of the general implicit solutions of Burgers' equation. Numerically and with the help of an ad hoc computer program, these solutions are simulated for a variety of initial conditions called compatible if they satisfy the Morette–Van Hove formula and anti-compatible if the sign of the initial velocity field is reversed. In the latter case, singular behaviour is observed. Part of the theoretical development presented here is rephrased in the context of the Hopf–Lax formula whose domain of applicability for the solution of the Cauchy problem of the homogeneous Hamilton–Jacobi equation has recently been enlarged.     

Majorana Transformation for Differential Equations

We present a method for reducing the order of ordinary differential equations satisfying a given scaling relation (Majorana scale-invariant equations). We also develop a variant of this method, aimed to reduce the degree of nonlinearity of the lower order equation. Some applications of these methods are carried out and, in particular, we show that second-order Emden–Fowler equations can be transformed into first-order Abel equations. The work presented here is a generalization of a method used by Majorana in order to solve the Thomas–Fermi equation.     

Stable conformations of 12-crown-O3N and its Li+ complex in aqueous solution

Stable conformations of 12-crown-O3N and its Li complexes in aqueous solution were investigated. To calculate the free energy differences of conformers of 12-crown-O3N and its Li+ complex, our procedure was to make use of two programs, CONFLEX and BOSS. The former generates conformers, and the latter calculates the differences in free energy of solvation between two conformers in aqueous solution. It was confirmed that the present procedure is applicable in solving the question of what is the most stable conformation of 12-crown-O3N in aqueous solution. Results of the calculations suggest that the order of stability for conformers in a vacuum is different from that in aqueous solution. It was also confirmed that the coordination geometry of solvent waters to Li+ changes depending on the distance between the cation and the crown ring.     

高平均功率固体激光及其大气传输

固体激光器是一种具有重要应用背景的高功率激光器,对包括激光波长、光束发射口径、发射功率、光束质量等在内的激光器参数的选择进行了分析,研究了大气介质的光学性质、激光大气传输效应以及激光辐射与靶目标的耦合机制与耦合效率等因素的影响.相关结果表明100 kW的固体激光器的综合效能可与2～3倍平均输出功率的DF化学激光器相当,这说明高平均功率固体激光器是一种具有潜在优势和良好发展前景的高功率激光器.     

Solution calorimetry of organic nonelectrolytes as a tool for investigation of intermolecular interactions

The paper is mainly the review and generalization of the previous publications of the authors. It demonstrates that solution calorimetry method gives the opportunities of more detailed understanding of various aspects of intermolecular interactions in solution. We are assured that prerequisite to such an understanding is the successive analysis of various solute–solvent systems from the simplest ones which include alkanes as a solute or as a solvent to the most complex systems with solvent self‐association via hydrogen bonding. Particular findings discussed in this paper are (i) an inconspicuous contribution of electrostatic solute–solvent interaction to the solvation enthalpy and, accordingly, the dominating contribution of dispersion interactions for nonspecifically solvated solutes; (ii) new, very general method for the extraction of specific interaction enthalpy from the enthalpy of solvation; (iii) new method of determination of self‐association enthalpies for the solvents associated via hydrogen bonding; (iv) new method for determination of cooperative hydrogen bonding enthalpies of proton acceptors with associated species of alcohols; (v) the unique method of experimental determination of the hydrophobic effect enthalpy. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

一个跨音风扇级转/静干扰流动的时间精确模拟

本文采用双时间步法,较为方便地将孤立叶排定常流场求解拓广为转／静干扰非定常流场时间精确求解,而且该流场时间精确求解方法收敛速度较作者最初工作有较大提高．文章通过对一跨音风扇级非定常流场时间精确模拟,对叶轮机非定常流动建立了一定理解．     

On the Dirichlet Problem in a Characteristic Rectangle for Fourth Order Linear Singular Hyperbolic Equations

In the rectangle D = (0,