The spectral curve theory for (k,l)-symmetric CMC surfaces

Constant mean curvature surfaces in $S^3$ can be studied via their associated family of flat connections. In the case of tori this approach has led to a deep understanding of the moduli space of all CMC tori. For compact CMC surfaces of higher genus the theory is far more involved due to the non abelian nature of their fundamental group. In this paper we extend the spectral curve theory for tori developed in Hitchin (1990), Pinkall and Sterling (1989) and for genus 2 surfaces (Heller, 2014) to CMC surfaces in $S^3$ of genus $g=k\cdot l$ with commuting ${\mathbb{Z}}_{k+1}$ and ${\mathbb{Z}}_{l+1}$ symmetries. We determine their associated family of flat connections via certain flat line bundle connections parametrized by the spectral curve. We generalize the flow on spectral data introduced in Heller (2015) and prove the short time existence of this flow for certain families of initial surfaces. In this way we obtain countably many $1-$parameter families of new CMC surfaces of higher genus with prescribed branch points and prescribed umbilics.     

Schlesinger System,Einstein Equations and Hyperelliptic Curves

We review recent developments in the method of algebro-geometric integration of integrable systems related to deformations of algebraic curves. In particular, we discuss the theta-functional solutions of the Schlesinger system, Ernst equation, and self-dual SU(2)-invariant Einstein equations.     

Nonautonomous Integrable Systems Associated with Hurwitz Spaces in Genuses Zero and One

Briefly outlining our recent work, we construct a family of nonautonomous integrable systems (deformations of the principal chiral model) in connection with the Hurwitz spaces of meromorphic functions on the Riemann sphere, cylinder, and torus. We give differential equations describing the dependence of the critical points of the rational, elliptic, and trigonometric functions on the critical values. We outline a relation to the deformation framework of Burtzev–Mikhailov–Zakharov.     

Non-linearity in rheology —an essay of classification

Different non-linear phenomena (such as non-Newtonian flow, large elastic deformations, instabilities of different types and many others) are the heart of rheology. Therefore many attempts were carried out to find quantitative, or at least qualitative, models of non-linear behavior. The general or perhaps most attractive way of developing rheological constitutive equations consists in the search for the most general method to describe everything in the framework of a single approach. Naturally, this leads to very complicated and ambiguous equations. Meanwhile, it is reasonable to try another way based on separating observed phenomena into different types depending on observed phenomena into different types depending on their physical origin. An attempt to propose such their physical origin. An attempt to propose such classification of nonlinear rheological effects is made.According to the assumed scheme three levels of non-linearity are distinguished. There is a group of phenomena which originate as a consequence of finite elastic deformations. This is weak non-linearity related to equilibrium properties of a matter. The second level can be characterized as strong non-linearity. It is related to reversible structure changes, developing in time and connected with changes in relaxation properties of a matter. This group of effects can be treated as kinetic phenomena. Lastly, the third level of non-linearity is connected with breaking or phase transitions induced by deformations. This leads to the most severe consequences and can be treated as effects of thermodynamic nature. It is shown that some well known rheological effects can be explained if we consider them as a superposition of non-linearity of different types.Presented as keynote lecture at the European Rheology Meeting, September 4–9, 1994, Sevilla, Spain     

Time derivative obtained by applying the Riemannian manifold of Riemannian metrics to kinematics of continuaDérivée temporelle obtenue en utilisant la variété riemannienne des métriques riemanniennes aux cinématiques des milieux continus

The infinite dimensional Riemannian geometry of Riemannian metrics is employed to propose novel objective time derivative by means of covariant derivative. To cite this article: Z. Fiala, C. R. Mecanique 332 (2004).     

Nonlinear Plane Waves in Finite Deformable Infinite Mooney Elastic Materials

For infinite perfectly elastic Mooney materials, nonlinear plane waves are examined in both two and three dimensions. In two dimensions, longitudinal and shear plane waves are examined, while in three dimensions, longitudinal and torsional plane waves are considered. These exact dynamic deformations, applying to the incompressible perfectly elastic Mooney material, can be viewed as extensions of the corresponding static deformations first derived by Adkins [1] and Klingbeil and Shield [2]. Furthermore, the Mooney strain-energy function is the most general material admitting nontrivial dynamic deformations of this type. For two dimensions the determination of plane wave solutions reduces to elementary mathematical analysis, while in three dimensions an integral of the governing system of highly nonlinear ordinary differential equations is determined. In the latter case, solutions corresponding to particular parameter values are shown graphically. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Structural analysis of anisometric colloidal iron(III)-hydroxide particles and particle-aggregates incorporated in poly(vinyl-acetate) networks

Anisometrical colloidal iron(III)hydroxide particles and particle aggregates were incorporated in elastic poly(vinyl acetate) networks. A novel method has been developed to fix the colloidal structure of deformed samples. Digitalized image analysis has been applied in order to evaluate the micrographs. The rod-like particles allow for studying the local deformation and orientation due to uniaxial and triaxial deformations. The density correlation function as well as the micrographs show that the structure of aggregates is not influenced by the strain. Due to strong attractive interactions between the colloidal particles the developing strain is not enough to destroy the aggregate structure. The orientation behavior of the model filled networks can be satisfactorily described by using the affinity principle.     

Renormalized solutions in thermo-visco-plasticity for a Norton–Hoff type model. Part I: The truncated case

We prove existence of global in time strong solutions to the truncated thermo-visco-plasticity with an inelastic constitutive function of Norton–Hoff type. This result is a starting point to obtain renormalized solutions for the considered model without truncations. The method of our proof is based on Yosida approximation of the maximal monotone term and a passage to the limit.     

Left‐symmetric algebroids

In this paper, we introduce the notion of a left‐symmetric algebroid, which is a generalization of a left‐symmetric algebra from a vector space to a vector bundle. The left multiplication gives rise to a representation of the corresponding sub‐adjacent Lie algebroid. We construct left‐symmetric algebroids from ‐operators on Lie algebroids. We study phase spaces of Lie algebroids in terms of left‐symmetric algebroids. Representations of left‐symmetric algebroids are studied in detail. At last, we study deformations of left‐symmetric algebroids, which could be controlled by the second cohomology class in the deformation cohomology.     

On Generating Isochoric Finite Deformations

New isochoric finite deformations may be generated from any such deformation described in rectangular Cartesian coordinates by changing coordinate systems.