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We study the behavior of solutions to the Dirichlet problem for the p(x)-Laplacian with a continuous boundary function. We prove the existence of a weak solution under the assumption that p is separated from 1 and ∞. We present a necessary and sufficient Wiener type condition for regularity of a boundary point provided that the exponent p has the logarithmic modulus of continuity at this point.
We study sufficient conditions on lower-order coefficients of a nondivergence-form parabolic equation that guarantee the power rate of the uniform stabilization of the solution to the Cauchy problem on every compact set K of R{sup N} for any bounded initial function.
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Let D be a division algebra with a fixed involution, and let V be the corresponding unitary space over D with T -condition (see N. Bourbaki, Algèbre). For a pair of totally isotropic subspaces u, v ≤ V, the double cosets P{sub u}γP{sub v} of their stabilizers P{sub u}, P{sub v} in Γ = SU(V ) are considered. A description of the cosets P{sub u}γP{sub v} in terms of the intersection distance d{sub in}(u, γ(v)) and the Witt index of u + γ(v) is given.
The paper contains a solution of A. V. Yakovlev’s problem in the embedding theory for p-extensions of odd order with a cyclic normal subgroup and an Abelian quotient group: for such nonsplit extensions there exists a realization for the quotient group as a Galois group over number fields such that the corresponding embedding problem is ultrasolvable (i.e., this embedding problem is solvable and has only fields as solutions). A solution for embedding problems of p-extensions of odd order with kernel of order p and with a quotient group that is represented by a direct product of its proper subgroups is also given – this is a generalization for p > 2 of an analogous result for p = 2 due to A. Ledet.
For any nonsplit p > 2-extension of finite groups with a cyclic kernel and a quotient group with two generators all the accompanying extensions of which split, there exists a realization of the quotient group as a Galois group of number fields such that the corresponding embedding problem is ultrasolvable (i.e., this embedding problem is solvable and has only fields as solutions).
The behavior of the Shannon function of the depth of k-valued logic functions realized by circuits over an arbitrary complete basis is examined. For all k, k ≥ 3, for an arbitrary basis of k-valued logic functions, the existence of the asymptotic behavior of the Shannon function of the depth is established. The asymptotic behavior is linear for finite bases and it is constant or logarithmic for infinite bases. Thus, the complete picture of asymptotic behavior of the Shannon function of the depth is obtained for all k, k ≥ 2.
We provide a review and systematic explanation of various generalizations of the guiding function method. The current state of the said method and its applications to various kinds of problems for nonlinear periodic systems described by differential and functional differential equations are considered.
We have obtained the pointwise Bernstein–Walsh type estimation for algebraic polynomials in the unbounded regions with piecewise asymptotically conformal boundary, having exterior and interior zero angles, in the weighted Lebesgue space.
Generalized subrings of the ring of integers that give birational models for the field of rationals are studied. A homogeneous strengthening of Evdokimov’s theorem is proved. An approach to calculation of homotopy groups with the help of generalized rings is proposed.
We extend the inequality proved by S. V. Bochkarev to a larger class of convolution operators assuming that the Fourier transforms of the kernels of these operators satisfy certain conditions in the spirit of the Hörmander–Mikhlin multiplier theorem. Therefore, we give a new characterization of BMO.
In this work, we consider the problem of interaction of elastic body with scalar field. The general solution of a uniform system of equations (of elasticity theory) for the static case is solved by using the Papkovich representation method. The contact problem is solved by using a special boundary-contact condition, in the case where the contact surface is a stretched spheroid. The uniqueness theorem for the solution is also proved. Solutions are obtained in the form of absolutely and uniformly convergent series.
We present a brief review of the most important concepts and results concerning games in which the goal structure is formalized by binary relations called preference relations. The main part of the work is devoted to games with ordered outcomes, i.e., game-theoretic models in which preference relations of players are given by partial orders on the set of outcomes. We discuss both antagonistic games and n-person games with ordered outcomes. Optimal solutions in games with ordered outcomes are strategies of players, situations, or outcomes of the game. In the paper, we consider noncooperative and certain cooperative solutions. Special attention is paid to an extension of the order on the set of probabilistic measures since this question is substantial for constructing the mixed extension of the game with ordered outcomes. The review covers works published from 1953 until now.
We propose a new approach to construct heuristic relations describing solutions of diffraction problems. Those relations are based on physical principles and allow one to interpret mathematically strict solutions. Since the heuristic relations possess high performance and accuracy, they can also be used along with any strict approach or experimental results for a significant improvement of efficiency of solutions of practical problems related to applications of the diffraction theory.
The eigenfunction problem for a scalar Euler operator leads to an ordinary differential equation, which is an analog of higher-order Bessel equations. Its solutions are expressed through elementary functions in the case where the corresponding Euler operator can be factorized in a certain appropriate way. We obtain a formula describing such solutions. We consider the problem on common eigenfunctions of two Euler operators and present commuting Euler operators of orders 4, 6, and 10 and a formula for their common eigenfunction and also commuting operators of orders 6 and 9.
We study an unconstrained minimization approach to the generalized complementarity problem GCP(f, g) based on the generalized Fischer-Burmeister function and its generalizations when the underlying functions are C{sup 1}. Also, we show how, under appropriate regularity conditions, minimizing the merit function corresponding to f and g leads to a solution of the generalized complementarity problem. Moreover, we propose a descent algorithm for GCP(f, g) and show a result on the global convergence of a descent algorithm for solving generalized complementarity problem. Finally, we present some preliminary numerical results. Our results further give a unified/generalization treatment of such results for the nonlinear complementarity problem based on generalized Fischer-Burmeister function and its generalizations.
This paper presents an alternative to cubic spline regularization and its weighted form applied in solving inverse thermal problems. The inverse heat transfer problems are classified as ill-posed, that is, the solution may become unstable, mainly because they are sensitive to random errors deriving from the input data, necessitating a regularization method to soften these effects. The smoothing technique proposed by cubic spline regularization ensures that the global data tend to be more stable, with fewer data oscillations and dependent on a single arbitrary parameter input. It also shows that the weighted cubic spline is able to enhance filter action. The methods have been implemented in order for the search engine to optimize the choice of parameters and weight and, thus, the smoothing gains more flexibility and accuracy. The simulated and experimental tests confirm that the techniques are effective in reducing the amplified noise by inverse thermal problem presented.
This paper presents a new variant of periodic vehicle routing problem in which the reaching time to the customers affects market share. Thus, there is a competition between distributors to achieve more market share by reaching the customers earlier than others; moreover, travel time between each two pairs of customers is uncertain. This situation is called an uncertain competitive environment. For the given problem, a new bi-objective mathematical model including minimization of total traveled time and maximization of the market share is presented. In order to solve this model, a multi-objective particle swarm (MOPSO) and local MOPSO algorithms are applied; and to evaluate the algorithm performance, some samples are generated; and the results of algorithms are compared based on some comparison metrics. The results demonstrate that the proposed LMOPSO algorithm leads to a better performance compared to the MOPSO in most comparison metrics.