Tangencies between holomorphic maps and holomorphic laminations

Abstract: We prove that the set of leaves of a holomorphic lamination of codimension one that are non-transversal to a germ of a holomorphic map is discrete.


Periodic quotients of hyperbolic and large groups

Abstract: Let $G$ be either a non-elementary (word) hyperbolic group or a large group (both in the sense of Gromov). In this paper we describe several approaches for constructing continuous families of periodic quotients of $G$ with various properties. The first three methods work for any non-elementary hyperbolic group, producing three different continua of periodic quotients of $G$. They are based on the results and techniques, that were developed by Ivanov and Olshanskii in order to show that there exists an integer $n$ such that $G/G^n$ is an infinite group of exponent $n$. The fourth approach starts with a large group $G$ and produces a continuum of pairwise non-isomorphic periodic residually finite quotients. Speaking of a particular application, we use each of these methods to give a positive answer to a question of Wiegold from Kourovka Notebook.


Good Representations and Homogeneous Spaces

Abstract: Let G be a real or complex linear algebraic reductive group. Let H and F be reductive subgroups. We study the natural H action on G/F. The main theorem of this note shows that generic H orbits are closed. This theorem is then applied to study representations of G, representations of H which are induced from representations of G, and intersections of reductive subgroups of G.


Non-classical Godeaux Surfaces

Abstract: A non-classical Godeaux surface is a minimal surface of general type with $\chi=K^2=1$ but with $h^{01}\neq0$. We prove that such surfaces fulfill $h^{01}=1$ and they can exist only over fields of positive characteristic at most 5. Like non-classical Enriques surfaces they fall into two classes: the singular and the supersingular ones. We give a complete classification in characteristic 5 and compute their Hodge-, Hodge--Witt- and crystalline cohomology (including torsion). Finally, we give an example of a supersingular Godeaux surface in characteristic 5.


Classifying Dihedral O(2)-Equivariant Spectra

Abstract: The category of rational O(2)-equivariant spectra splits as a product of cyclic and dihedral parts. Using the classification of rational G-equivariant spectra for finite groups G, we classify the dihedral part of rational O(2)-equivariant spectra in terms of an algebraic model.


Isomorphisms preserving invariants

Abstract: Let $V$ and $W$ be finite dimensional real vector spaces and let $G\subset\GL(V)$ and $H\subset\GL(W)$ be finite subgroups. Assume for simplicity that the actions contain no reflections. Let $Y$ and $Z$ denote the real algebraic varieties corresponding to $\R[V]^G$ and $\R[W]^H$, respectively. If $V$ and $W$ are quasi-isomorphic, i.e., if there is a linear isomorphism $L\colon V\to W$ such that $L$ sends $G$-orbits to $H$-orbits and $L\inv$ sends $H$-orbits to $G$-orbits, then $L$ induces an isomorphism of $Y$ and $Z$. Conversely, suppose that $f\colon Y\to Z$ is a germ of a diffeomorphism sending the origin of $Y$ to the origin of $Z$. Then we show that $V$ and $W$ are quasi-isomorphic, This result is closely related to a theorem of Strub \cite{Strub}, for which we give a new proof. We also give a new proof of a result of \cite{KrieglLosikMichor03} on lifting of biholomorphisms of quotient spaces.


A Method of Trend Extraction Using Singular Spectrum Analysis

Abstract: The paper presents a new method of trend extraction in the framework of the Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA) approach. This method is easy to use, does not need specification of models of time series and trend, allows to extract trend in the presence of noise and oscillations and has only two parameters (besides basic SSA parameter called window length). One parameter manages scale of the extracted trend and another is a method specific threshold value. We propose procedures for the choice of the parameters. The presented method is evaluated on a simulated time series with a polynomial trend and an oscillating component with unknown period and on the seasonally adjusted monthly data of unemployment level in Alaska for the period 1976/01-2006/09.


Promotion and cyclic sieving via webs

Abstract: We show that Sch\"utzenberger's promotion on two and three row rectangular Young tableaux can be realized as cyclic rotation of certain planar graphs introduced by Kuperberg. Moreover, following work of the third author, we show that this action admits the cyclic sieving phenomenon.


Uncountable Graphs and Invariant Measures on the Set of Universal Countable Graphs

Abstract: We give new examples and describe the complete lists of all measures on the set of countable homogeneous universal graphs and $K_s$-free homogeneous universal graphs (for $s\geq 3$) that are invariant with respect to the group of all permutations of the vertices. Such measures can be regarded as random graphs (respectively, random $K_s$-free graphs). The well-known example of Erd\"os--R\'enyi (ER) of the random graph corresponds to the Bernoulli measure on the set of adjacency matrices. For the case of the universal $K_s$-free graphs there were no previously known examples of the invariant measures on the space of such graphs. The main idea of our construction is based on the new notions of {\it measurable universal}, and {\it topologically universal} graphs, which are interesting themselves. The realization of the construction can be regarded as two-step randomization for universal measurable graph : {\it "randomization in vertices"} and {\it "randomization in edges"}. For $K_s$-free, $s\geq 3$ there is only randomization in vertices of the measurable graphs. The completeness of our lists is proved using the important theorem by D. Aldous about $S_{\infty}$-invariant matrices, which we reformulate in appropriate way.


An iterative scheme for solving nonlinear equations with monotone operators

Abstract: An iterative scheme for solving ill-posed nonlinear operator equations with monotone operators is introduced and studied in this paper. A Dynamical Systems Method (DSM) algorithm for stable solution of ill-posed operator equations with monotone operators is proposed and its convergence is proved. A new discrepancy principle is proposed and justified. A priori and a posteriori stopping rules for the DSM algorithm are formulated and justified.


A DSM proof of surjectivity of monotone nonlinear mappings

Abstract: We prove that if $F$ is twice Frechet differentiable and coercivity conditions hold, then $F$ is surjective, i.e., the equation $F(u)=h$ is solvable for every $h\in H$. This is a basic result in the theory of monotone operators. Our aim is to give a simple and short proof of this result based on the Dynamical Systems Method (DSM), developed in the monograph A.G. Ramm, Dynamical systems method, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2007.


Regularity of non-characteristic minimal graphs in the Heisenberg group $H^1$

Abstract: Minimal surfaces in the sub-Riemannian Heisenberg group can be constructed by means of a Riemannian approximation scheme, as limit of Riemannian minimal surfaces. We study the regularity of Lipschitz, non-characteristic minimal surfaces which arise as such limits. Our main results are a-priori estimates on the solutions of the approximating Riemannian PDE and the ensuing $C^{\infty}$ regularity of the sub-Riemannian minimal surface along its Legendrian foliation.


Uniqueness and Stability in $\mathcal E(X,\omega)$

Abstract: We prove uniqueness for the Dirichlet problem for the complex Monge-Amp\`ere equation on compact K\"ahler manifolds in the case of measures vanishing on pluripolar sets. As a by-product we generalize Xing's stability theorem.


Smoothness of Lipschitz minimal intrinsic graphs in Heisenberg groups $H^n, n>1$

Abstract: We prove that Lipschitz intrinsic graphs in the Heisenberg groups $H^n$, with $n>1$, which are vanishing viscosity solutions of the minimal surface equation are smooth.


Random Search Algorithms for the Sparse Null Vector Problem

Abstract: We consider the following problem: Given a matrix A, find minimal subsets of columns of A with cardinality no larger than a given bound that are linear dependent or nearly so. This problem arises in various forms in optimization, electrical engineering, and statistics. In its full generality, the problem is known to be NP-complete. We present a Monte Carlo method that finds such subsets with high confidence. We also give a deterministic method that is capable of proving that no subsets of linearly dependent columns up to a certain cardinality exist. The performance of both methods is analyzed and illustrated with numerical experiments.


Voyage by Catamaran: Effecting Semantic Network "Bricolage" via Infinite-Dimensional Zero-Divisor Ensembles

Abstract: Continuing arguments presented [1] or announced [2][3] in "Complex Systems," zero-divisor (ZD) foundations for "scale-free" networks (evinced, in particular, in the "fractality" of the Internet) are decentralized. Spandrels, quartets of ZD-free or "hidden" box-kite-like structures (HBKs) in the 2^(N+1)- ions, are "exploded" from (and uniquely linked to) each standard box-kite in the 2^N-ions, N > 3. Any HBK houses, in a "cowbird's nest," exactly one copy of the (ZD-free) octonions, the recursive basis for all ZD ensembles. Each is a potential waystation for alien-ensemble infiltration in the large, or metaphor-like jumps in the small. Cowbirding models what evolutionary biologists [4], and structural mythologist Claude Levi-Strauss before them [5], term bricolage: the opportunistic co-opting of objects designed for one purpose to serve others unrelated to it. Such arguments entail switching focus, from the octahedral box-kite's four triangular "sails," to its trio of square "catamarans" and their box-kite-switching "twist products."


Covering data and higher dimensional global class field theory

Abstract: For a connected regular scheme X, flat and of finite type over Spec(Z), we construct a reciprocity homomorphism \rho_X: C_X --> \pi_1^\ab(X), which is surjective and whose kernel is the connected component of the identity. The (topological) group C_X is explicitly given and built solely out of data attached to points and curves on X. A similar but weaker statement holds for smooth varieties over finite fields. Our results are based on earlier work of G. Wiesend.


A family of 2-graphs arising from two-dimensional subshifts

Abstract: Higher-rank graphs (or $k$-graphs) were introduced by Kumjian and Pask to provide combinatorial models for the higher-rank Cuntz-Krieger $C^*$-algebras of Robertson and Steger. Here we consider a family of finite 2-graphs whose path spaces are dynamical systems of algebraic origin, as studied by Schmidt and others. We analyse the $C^*$-algebras of these 2-graphs, find criteria under which they are simple and purely infinite, and compute their $K$-theory. We find examples whose $C^*$-algebras satisfy the hypotheses of the classification theorem of Kirchberg and Phillips, but are not isomorphic to the $C^*$-algebras of ordinary directed graphs.


Functional calculus extensions on dual spaces

Abstract: In this note, we show that if a Banach space X has a predual, then every bounded linear operator on X with a continuous functional calculus admits a bounded Borel functional calculus. A consequence of this is that on such a Banach space, the classes of finitely spectral and prespectral operators coincide. We also apply this result to give some sufficient conditions for an operator with an absolutely continuous functional calculus to admit a bounded Borel one.


Stable Cohomotopy Seiberg-Witten Invariants of Connected Sums of Four-Manifolds with Positive First Betti Number

Abstract: We shall prove a new non-vanishing theorem for the stable cohomotopy Seiberg-Witten invariant of connected sums of 4-manifolds with positive first Betti number. The non-vanishing theorem enables us to find many new examples of 4-manifolds with non-trivial stable cohomotopy Seiberg-Witten invariants and it also gives a partial, but strong affirmative answer to a conjecture concerning non-vanishing of the invariant. Various new applications of the non-vanishing theorem are also given. For example, we shall introduce variants $\bar{\lambda}_k$ of Perelman's $\bar{\lambda}$ invariants for real numbers $k$ and compute the values for a large class of 4-manifolds including connected sums of certain K{\"{a}}hler surfaces. The non-vanishing theorem is also used to construct the first examples of 4-manifolds with non-zero simplicial volume and satisfying the strict Gromov-Hitchin-Thorpe inequality, but admitting infinitely many distinct smooth structures for which no compatible Einstein metric exists. Moreover, we are able to prove a new result on the existence of exotic smooth structures.


Pairings of Sheaves of $\mathcal{A}$-Modules through Bilinear $\mathcal{A}$-Morphisms

Abstract: It is proved that for any free $\mathcal{A}$-modules $\mathcal{F}$ and $\mathcal{E}$ of finite rank on some $\mathbb{C}$-algebraized space $(X, \mathcal{A})$ a \textit{degenerate} bilinear $\mathcal{A}$-morphism $\Phi: \mathcal{F}\times \mathcal{E}\longrightarrow \mathcal{A}$ induces a \textit{non-degenerate} bilinear $\mathcal{A}$-morphism $\bar{\Phi}: \mathcal{F}/\mathcal{E}^\perp\times \mathcal{E}/\mathcal{F}^\perp\longrightarrow \mathcal{A}$, where $\mathcal{E}^\perp$ and $\mathcal{F}^\perp$ are the \textit{orthogonal} sub-$\mathcal{A}$-modules associated with $\mathcal{E}$ and $\mathcal{F}$, respectively. This result generalizes the finite case of the classical result, which states that given two vector spaces $W$ and $V$, paired into a field $k$, the induced vector spaces $W/V^\perp$ and $V/W^\perp$ have the same dimension. Some related results are discussed as well.


Semi-bounded unitary representations of infinite-dimensional Lie groups

Abstract: In this note we introduce the concept of a semi-bounded unitary representations of an infinite-dimensional Lie group $G$. Semi-boundedness is defined in terms of the corresponding momentum set in the dual $\g'$ of the Lie algebra $\g$ of $G$. After dealing with some functional analytic issues concerning certain weak-$*$-locally compact subsets of dual spaces, called semi-equicontinuous, we characterize unitary representations which are bounded in the sense that their momentum set is equicontinuous, we characterize semi-bounded representations of locally convex spaces in terms of spectral measures, and we also describe a method to compute momentum sets of unitary representations of reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces of holomorphic functions.


Bethe-Sommerfeld conjecture for pseudodifferential perturbation

Abstract: We consider a periodic pseudodifferential operator $H=(-\Delta)^l+A$ ($l>0$) in $\R^d$ which satisfies the following conditions: (i) the symbol of $H$ is smooth in $x$, and (ii) the perturbation $A$ has order smaller than $2l-1$. Under these assumptions, we prove that the spectrum of $H$ contains a half-line.


Affine quotients of supergroups

Abstract: In this article we consider sheaf quotients of affine superschemes by affine supergroups that act on them freely. The necessary and sufficient conditions for such quotients to be affine are given. If $G$ is an affine supergroup and $H$ is its normal supersubgroup, then we prove that a dur $K$-sheaf $\tilde{\tilde{G/H}}$ is again affine supergroup. Additionally, if $G$ is algebraic, then a $K$-sheaf $\tilde{G/H}$ is also algebraic supergroup and it coincides with $\tilde{\tilde{G/H}}$. In particular, any normal supersubgroup of an affine supergroup is faithfully exact.


Large p-groups actions with |G| /g^2 > 4/ (p^2-1)^2

Abstract: Let k be an algebraically closed field of characteristic p>0 and C a connected nonsingular projective curve over k with genus g>1. Let (C,G) be a "big action", i.e. a pair (C,G) where G is a p-subgroup of the k-automorphism group of C such that |G|/g > 2p / p-1. We first study finiteness results on the values taken by the quotient |G|/g^2 when (C,G) runs over the big actions satisfying |G|/g^2 >M, for a given positive real M>0. Then, we exhibit a classification and a parametrization of such big actions when M=4/ (p^2-1)^2.


On the Kernel of the affine Dirac operator

Abstract: Let L be a finite-dimensional semisimple Lie algebra with a non-degenerate invariant bilinear form, \sigma an elliptic automorphism of L leaving the form invariant, and A a \sigma-invariant reductive subalgebra of L, such that the restriction of the form to A is non-degenerate. Consider the associated twisted affine Lie algebras L^, A^, and let F be the \sigma-twisted Clifford module over A^ associated to the orthocomplement of A in L. Under suitable hypotheses on\sigma and A, we provide a general formula for the decomposition of the kernel of the affine Dirac operator, acting on the tensor product of an integrable highest weight L^-module and F, into irreducible A^-submodules. As an application, we derive the decomposition of all level 1 integrable irreducible highest weight modules over orthogonal affine Lie algebras with respect to the affinization of the isotropy subalgebra of an arbitrary symmetric space.


Arr\^et optimal pour les processus de Markov forts et les fonctions affines

Abstract: In this Note we study optimal stopping problems for strong Markov processes and affine functions. We give a justification of the Snell envelope form using standard results of optimal stopping. We also justify the convexity of the value function, and without a priori restriction to a particular class of stopping times, we deduce that the smallest optimal stopping time is necessarily a hitting time.


Random Walk in deterministically changing environment

Abstract: We consider a random walk with transition probabilities weakly dependent on an environment with a deterministic, but strongly chaotic, evolution. We prove that for almost all initial conditions of the environment the walk satisfies the CLT.


A geometric study of Wasserstein spaces: Euclidean spaces

Abstract: We study the Wasserstein space (with quadratic cost) of Euclidean spaces as an intrinsic metric space. In particular we compute their isometry groups. Surprisingly, in the case of the line, there exists a (unique) "exotic" isometric flow. This contrasts with the case of higher-dimensional Euclidean spaces, where all isometries of the Wasserstein space preserve the shape of measures. We also study the curvature and various ranks of these spaces.


Hardy type inequality in variable Lebesgue spaces

Abstract: We prove that in variable exponent spaces $L^{p(\cdot)}(\Omega)$, where $p(\cdot)$ satisfies the log-condition and $\Omega$ is a bounded domain in $\mathbf R^n$ with the property that $\mathbf R^n \backslash \bar{\Omega}$ has the cone property, the validity of the Hardy type inequality $$| 1/\delta(x)^\alpha \int_\Omega \phi(y) dy/|x-y|^{n-\alpha}|_{p(\cdot)} \leqq C |\phi|_{p(\cdot)}, \quad 0<\al<\min(1,\frac{n}{p_+})$$, where $\delta(x)=\mathrm{dist}(x,\partial\Omega)$, is equivalent to a certain property of the domain $\Om$ expressed in terms of $\al$ and $\chi_\Om$.


Khinchin theorem for integral points on quadratic varieties

Abstract: We prove an analogue the Khinchin theorem for the Diophantine approximation by integer vectors lying on a quadratic variety. The proof is based on the study of a dynamical system on a homogeneous space of the orthogonal group. We show that in this system, generic trajectories visit a family of shrinking subsets infinitely often.


A note on 2-subset-regular self-complementary 3-uniform hypergraphs

Abstract: We show that a 2-subset-regular self-complementary 3-uniform hypergraph with $n$ vertices exists if and only if $n\ge 6$ and $n$ is congruent to 2 modulo 4.


On the classification of links up to finite type

Abstract: We use an action, of 2l-component string links on l-component string links, defined by the first author and Xiao-Song Lin, to lift the indeterminacy of finite type link invariants. The set of links up to this new indeterminacy is in bijection with the orbit space of the restriction of this action to the stabilizer of the identity. Structure theorems for the sets of links up to C_n-equivalence and Self-C_n-equivalence are also given.


Blow up and regularity for fractal Burgers equation

Abstract: The paper is a comprehensive study of the existence, uniqueness, blow up and regularity properties of solutions of the Burgers equation with fractional dissipation. We prove existence of the finite time blow up for the power of Laplacian $\alpha < 1/2,$ and global existence as well as analyticity of solution for $\alpha \geq 1/2.$ We also prove the existence of solutions with very rough initial data $u_0 \in L^p,$ $1 < p < \infty.$ Many of the results can be extended to a more general class of equations, including the surface quasi-geostrophic equation.


Some consequences of Schanuel's Conjecture

Abstract: During the Arizona Winter School 2008 (held in Tucson, AZ) we worked on the following problems: a) (Expanding a remark by S. Lang). Define $E_0 = \overline{\mathbb{Q}}$ Inductively, for $n \geq 1$, define $E_n$ as the algebraic closure of the field generated over $E_{n-1}$ by the numbers $\exp(x)=e^x$, where $x$ ranges over $E_{n-1}$. Let $E$ be the union of $E_n$, $n \geq 0$. Show that Schanuel's Conjecture implies that the numbers $\pi, \log \pi, \log \log \pi, \log \log \log \pi, \ldots $ are algebraically independent over $E$. b) Try to get a (conjectural) generalization involving the field $L$ defined as follows. Define $L_0 = \overline{\mathbb{Q}}$. Inductively, for $n \geq 1$, define $L_n$ as the algebraic closure of the field generated over $L_{n-1}$ by the numbers $y$, where $y$ ranges over the set of complex numbers such that $e^y\in L_{n-1}$. Let $L$ be the union of $L_n$, $n \geq 0$. We were able to prove that Schanuel's Conjecture implies $E$ and $L$ are linearly disjoint over $\overline{\mathbb{Q}}$.


Homological symbols and the Quillen conjecture

Abstract: We formulate a "correct" version of the Quillen conjecture on linear group homology for certain arithmetic rings and provide evidence for the new conjecture. In this way we predict that the linear group homology has a direct summand looking like an unstable form of Milnor K-theory and we call this new theory "homological symbols algebra". As a byproduct we prove the Quillen conjecture in homological degree two for the rank two and the prime 5.


Sur les quotients discrets de semi-groupes complexes

Abstract: Let $X=G/K$ be an irreducible Hermitian symmetric space of the non-compact type and let $S\in G^\mbb{C}$ be the associated compression semi-group. Let $\Gamma$ be a discrete subgroup of $G$. We give a sufficient condition for $\Gamma\backslash S$ to be a Stein manifold. Moreover, we show that in general $\Gamma\backslash S$ is not Stein, which disproves a conjecture by Achab, Betten and Kr\"otz.


Exponential Dichotomy and Trichotomy for Skew-Evolution Semiflows in Banach Spaces

Abstract: The paper emphasizes the properties of exponential dichotomy and exponential trichotomy for skew-evolution semiflows in Banach spaces, by means of evolution semiflows and evolution cocycles. The approach is from uniform point of view. Some characterizations which generalize classic results are also provided.


Log minimal models according to Shokurov

Abstract: Following Shokurov's ideas, we give a short proof of the following klt version of his result: termination of terminal log flips in dimension d implies that any klt pair of dimension d has a log minimal model or a Mori fibre space. Thus, in particular, any klt pair of dimension 4 has a log minimal model or a Mori fibre space.


A colimit of classifying spaces

Abstract: We recall a group-theoretic description of the first non-vanishing homotopy group of a certain (n+1)-ad of spaces and show how it yields several formulae for homotopy and homology groups of specific spaces. In particular we obtain an alternative proof of J. Wu's group-theoretic description of the homotopy groups of a 2-sphere.


Measure conjugacy invariants for actions of countable sofic groups

Abstract: Sofic groups were defined implicitly by Gromov in [Gr99] and explicitly by Weiss in [We00]. All residually finite groups (and hence every linear group) is sofic. The purpose of this paper is to introduce, for every countable sofic group $G$, a family of measure-conjugacy invariants for measure-preserving $G$-actions on probability spaces. These invariants generalize Kolmogorov-Sinai entropy for actions of amenable groups. They are computed exactly for Bernoulli shifts over $G$, leading to a complete classification of Bernoulli systems up to measure-conjugacy for many groups including all countable linear groups. Recent rigidity results of Y. Kida and S. Popa are utilized to classify Bernoulli shifts over mapping class groups and property T groups up to orbit equivalence and von Neumann equivalence respectively.


Rigidity of measures invariant under the action of a multiplicative semigroup of polynomial growth on $\T$

Abstract: We prove that if a Borel probability measure (\mu) on (\T) is invariant under the action of a "large" multiplicative semigroup (lower logarithmic density is positive) and the action of the whole semigroup is ergodic then (\mu) is either Lebesgue or has finite support.


Tensor categories: A selective guided tour

Abstract: These are the lecture notes for a short course on tensor categories. The coverage in these notes is relatively non-technical, focussing on the essential ideas. They are meant to be accessible for beginners, but it is hoped that also some of the experts will find something interesting in them. Once the basic definitions are given, the focus is mainly on k-linear categories with finite dimensional hom-spaces. Connections with quantum groups and low dimensional topology are pointed out, but these notes have no pretension to cover the latter subjects at any depth. Essentially, these notes should be considered as annotations to the extensive bibliography.


The equation asinx+bcosx=c and a family of cyclic Heron quadrilaterals

Abstract: In the beginning of this paper, we present the general solution to the trigonometric equation asinx+bcosx=c. After that, we focus on the case when a^2+b^2=c^2. In this case, the general solution is expressed in terms of the acute angle theta which satisfies tan(theta)=a/b+c .From the right trianle with leglengths a and b, and hypotenuse length c, we construct a cyclic quadrilateral within which the angle theta is illustrated.Then we examine the case when a,b,and c are integers;and we derive or construct a family of cyclic Heron quadrilaterals. These are quadrilaterals with integer sidelengths or edges, integer diagonal lengths, and integer area.Also these quadrilaterals have their four vertices lying on a circle. The said family of quadrilaterals, is a three parameter infinite family.


An identity for sums of polylogarithm functions

Abstract: We derive an identity for certain linear combinations of polylogarithm functions with negative exponents, which implies relations for linear combinations of Eulerian numbers. The coefficients of our linear combinations are related to expanding moments of Satake parameters of holomorphic cuspidal newforms in terms of the moments of the corresponding Fourier coefficients, which has applications in analyzing lower order terms in the behavior of zeros of L-functions near the central point.


On sensitive dependence on initial conditions and existence of physical measure for 3-flows

Abstract: After reviewing known results on sensitiveness and also on robustness of attractors together with observations on their proofs, we show that for attractors of three-dimensional flows, robust chaotic behavior meaning sensitiveness to initial conditions for the past as well for the future for all nearby flows) is equivalent to the existence of certain hyperbolic structures. These structures, in turn, are associated to the existence of physical measures. In short in low dimensions, robust chaotic behavior for smooth flows ensures the existence of a physical measure.


Lorenz-like chaotic attractors revised

Abstract: We describe some recent results on the dynamics of singular-hyperbolic (or Lorenz-like) attractors: attractors in this class are expansive and so sensitive with respect to initial data; they admit a unique physical measure whose support is the whole attractor, which is hyperbolic and the equilibrium state with respect to the center-unstable Jacobian; the hitting time associated to a geometric Lorenz attractor satisfies a logarithm law; the rate of large deviations for the physical measure on the ergodic basin of a geometric Lorenz attractor is exponential.


Heegaard Floer homology and genus one, one boundary component open books

Abstract: We compute the Heegaard Floer homology of any rational homology 3-sphere with an open book decomposition of the form (T,\phi), where T is a genus one surface with one boundary component. In addition, we compute the Heegaard Floer homology of any T^2-bundle over S^1 with first Betti number equal to one, and we compare our results with those of Lebow on the embedded contact homology of such torus bundles. We use these computations to place restrictions on Stein-filllings of the contact structures compatible with such open books, to narrow down somewhat the class of 3-braid knots with finite concordance order, and to identify all quasi-alternating links with braid index at most 3.


Consensus Problems in Networks of Agents under Nonlinear Protocols with Directed Interaction Topology

Abstract: The purpose of this short paper is to provide a theoretical analysis for the consensus problem under nonlinear protocols. A main contribution of this work is to generalize the previous consensus problems under nonlinear protocols for networks with undirected graphs to directed graphs (information flow). Our theoretical result is that if the directed graph is strongly connected and the nonlinear protocol is strictly increasing, then consensus can be realized. Some simple examples are also provided to demonstrate the validity of our theoretical result.


Virasoro constraints and descendant Hurwitz-Hodge Integrals

Abstract: Virasoro constraints are applied to degree zero Gromov-Witten theory of weighted projective stacks $\mathbb{P}(1,N)$ and $\mathbb{P}(1,1,N)$ to obtain formulas of descendant cyclic Hurwitz-Hodge integrals in higher genera.


Separating twists and the Magnus representation of the Torelli group

Abstract: The Magnus representation of the Torelli subgroup of the mapping class group of a surface is a homomorphism r: I_{g,1} -> GL_{2g}(Z[H]). Here H is the first homology group of the surface. This representation is not faithful; in particular, Suzuki previously described precisely when the commutator of two Dehn twists about separating curves is in the kernel of r. Using the trace of the Magnus representation, we apply a new method of showing that two endomorphisms generate a free group to prove that the images of two positive separating multitwists under the Magnus representation either commute or generate a free group, and we characterize when each case occurs.


New hook length formulas for binary trees

Abstract: We find two new hook length formulas for binary trees. The particularity of our formulas is that the hook length $h_v$ appears as an exponent.


On the Log-Concavity of Hilbert Series of Veronese Subrings and Ehrhart Series

Abstract: For every positive integer $n$, consider the linear operator $\U_{n}$ on polynomials of degree at most $d$ with integer coefficients defined as follows: if we write $\frac{h(t)}{(1 - t)^{d + 1}} = \sum_{m \geq 0} g(m) t^{m}$, for some polynomial $g(m)$ with rational coefficients, then $\frac{\U_{n}h(t)}{(1- t)^{d + 1}} = \sum_{m \geq 0} g(nm) t^{m}$. We show that there exists a positive integer $n_{d}$, depending only on $d$, such that if $h(t)$ is a polynomial of degree at most $d$ with nonnegative integer coefficients and $h(0) \geq 1$, then for $n \geq n_{d}$, $\U_{n}h(t)$ has simple, real, strictly negative roots and positive, strictly log concave and strictly unimodal coefficients. Applications are given to Ehrhart $\delta$-polynomials and unimodular triangulations of dilations of lattice polytopes, as well as Hilbert series of Veronese subrings of Cohen--MacCauley graded rings.


Super edge-graceful paths

Abstract: A graph $G(V,E)$ of order $|V|=p$ and size $|E|=q$ is called super edge-graceful if there is a bijection $f$ from $E$ to $\{0,\pm 1,\pm 2,...,\pm \frac{q-1}{2}\}$ when $q$ is odd and from $E$ to $\{\pm 1,\pm 2,...,\pm \frac{q}{2}\}$ when $q$ is even such that the induced vertex labeling $f^*$ defined by $f^*(x) = \sum_{xy\in E(G)}f(xy)$ over all edges $xy$ is a bijection from $V$ to $\{0,\pm 1,\pm 2...,\pm \frac{p-1}{2}\}$ when $p$ is odd and from $V$ to $\{\pm 1,\pm 2,...,\pm \frac{p}{2}\}$ when $p$ is even. \indent We prove that all paths $P_n$ except $P_2$ and $P_4$ are super edge-graceful.


The diffeomorphism groups of the real line are pairwise bihomeomorphic

Abstract: We prove that the group D^r(R) of C^r diffeomorphisms of the real line, endowed with the compact-open and Whitney C^r topologies, is bihomeomorphic to the group H(R) of homeomorphisms of the real line endowed with the compact-open and Whitney topologies. This implies that the diffeomorphism group D^r(R) endowed with the Whitney C^r topology is homeomorphic to the countable box-power of the separable Hilbert space.


On The Behavior of Subgradient Projections Methods for Convex Feasibility Problems in Euclidean Spaces

Abstract: We study some methods of subgradient projections for solving a convex feasibility problem with general (not necessarily hyperplanes or half-spaces) convex sets in the inconsistent case and propose a strategy that controls the relaxation parameters in a specific self-adapting manner. This strategy leaves enough user-flexibility but gives a mathematical guarantee for the algorithm's behavior in the inconsistent case. We present numerical results of computational experiments that illustrate the computational advantage of the new method.


Monodromy Filtrations and the Topology of Tropical Varieties

Abstract: We find restrictions on the topology of tropical varieties that arise from a certain natural class of varieties. We develop a theory of tropical degenerations that is a nonconstant coefficient analogue of Tevelev's theory of tropical compactifications, and use it to construct normal crossings degenerations of a subvariety X of a torus, under mild hypotheses on X. These degenerations allow us to construct a natural, "multiplicity-free" parameterization of Trop(X) by a topological space \Gamma_X. We give a geometric interpretation of the cohomology of \Gamma_X in terms of the action of a monodromy operator on the cohomology of X. This gives bounds on the Betti numbers of $\Gamma_X$ in terms of the Betti numbers of $X$. When $X$ is a sufficiently general complete intersection, this allows us to show that the cohomology of Trop(X) vanishes in degree less than dim(X). In addition, we give a description for the top power of the monodromy operator acting on middle cohomology in terms of the volume pairing on $\Gamma_X$.


Symplectic Dirac Operators on Hermitian Symmetric Spaces

Abstract: We describe the shape of the symplectic Dirac operators on Hermitian symmetric spaces. For this, we consider these operators as families of operators that can be handled more easily than the original ones.


Conjugacy Classes of Centralizers in $G_2$

Abstract: Let $G$ be an algebraic group of type $G_2$ over a field $k$ of characteristic $\neq 2,3$. In this paper we calculate centralizers of semisimple elements in anisotropic $G_2$. Using these, we show explicitly that there are six conjugacy classes of centralizers in the compact real form of $G_2$.


Cayley decompositions of lattice polytopes and upper bounds for h^*-polynomials

Abstract: We give an effective upper bound on the h^*-polynomial of a lattice polytope in terms of its degree and leading coefficient, confirming a conjecture of Batyrev. We deduce this bound as a consequence of a strong Cayley decomposition theorem which says, roughly speaking, that any lattice polytope with a large multiple that has no interior lattice points has a nontrivial decomposition as a Cayley sum of polytopes of smaller dimension. In an appendix, we interpret this result in terms of adjunction theory for toric varieties.


Phase Transition in the 1d Random Field ising model with long range interaction

Abstract: We study the one dimensional Ising model with ferromagnetic, long range interaction which decays as |i-j|^{-2+a}, 1/2< a<1, in the presence of an external random filed. we assume that the random field is given by a collection of independent identically distributed random variables, subgaussian with mean zero. We show that for temperature and strength of the randomness (variance) small enough with P=1 with respect to the distribution of the random fields there are at least two distinct extremal Gibbs measures.


Exact Exponent of Remainder Term of Gelfond's Digit Theorem in Binary Case

Abstract: We give a simple formula for the exact exponent in the remainder term of the main Gelfond's digit theorem in the binary case.


Distinct Distances in Graph Drawings

Abstract: The \emph{distance-number} of a graph $G$ is the minimum number of distinct edge-lengths over all straight-line drawings of $G$ in the plane. This definition generalises many well-known concepts in combinatorial geometry. We consider the distance-number of trees, graphs with no $K^-_4$-minor, complete bipartite graphs, complete graphs, and cartesian products. Our main results concern the distance-number of graphs with bounded degree. We prove that $n$-vertex graphs with bounded maximum degree and bounded treewidth have distance-number in $\mathcal{O}(\log n)$. To conclude such a logarithmic upper bound, both the degree and the treewidth need to be bounded. In particular, we construct graphs with treewidth 2 and polynomial distance-number. Similarly, we prove that there exist graphs with maximum degree 5 and arbitrarily large distance-number. Moreover, as $\Delta$ increases the existential lower bound on the distance-number of $\Delta$-regular graphs tends to $\Omega(n^{0.864138})$.


Slicing surfaces and Fourier restriction conjecture

Abstract: We deal with the restriction phenomenon for the Fourier transform. We prove that each of the restriction conjectures for the sphere, the paraboloid, the elliptic hyperboloid in $\mathbb{R}^n$ implies that for the cone in $\mathbb{R}^{n+1}$. We also prove a new restriction estimate for any surface in $\mathbb{R}^3$ locally isometric to the plane and of finite type.


Some results on non-self-adjoint operators, a survey

Abstract: This text is a survey of recent results obtained by the author and collaborators on different problems for non-self-adjoint operators. The topics are: Kramers-Fokker-Planck type operators, spectral asymptotics in two dimensions and Weyl asymptotics for the eigenvalues of non-self-adjoint operators with small random perturbations. In the introduction we also review the notion of pseudo-spectrum and its relation to non-self-adjoint spectral problems.


Maximum pseudolikelihood estimator for exponential family models of marked Gibbs point processes

Abstract: This paper is devoted to the estimation of a vector $\bm {\theta}$ parametrizing an energy function of a Gibbs point process, via the maximum pseudolikelihood method. Strong consistency and asymptotic normality results of this estimator depending on a single realization are presented. In the framework of exponential family models, sufficient conditions are expressed in terms of the local energy function and are verified on a wide variety of examples.


On the Collatz Problem

Abstract: Taking a new approach towards analyzing the Collatz Problem, or, 3x+1 conjecture. Introducing some new functions, the Collatz-2 and Collatz-3 sequences, as well as deducing results related to Collatz-2 and Collatz-3 sequences.


Genericity of nondegenerate critical points and Morse geodesic functionals

Abstract: We consider a family of variational problems on a Hilbert manifold parameterized by an open subset of a Banach manifold, and we discuss the genericity of the nondegeneracy condition for the critical points. Based on an idea of B. White, we prove an abstract genericity result that employs the infinite dimensional Sard--Smale theorem. Applications are given by proving the genericity of metrics without degenerate geodesics between fixed endpoints in general (non compact) semi-Riemannian manifolds, in orthogonally split semi-Riemannian manifolds and in globally hyperbolic Lorentzian manifolds. We discuss the genericity property also in stationary Lorentzian manifolds.


Homogeneous Metrics with nonnegative curvature

Abstract: Given compact Lie groups H\subset G, we study the space of G-invariant metrics on G/H with nonnegative sectional curvature. For an intermediate subgroup K between H and G, we derive conditions under which enlarging the Lie algebra of K maintains nonnegative curvature on G/H. Such an enlarging is possible if (K,H) is a symmetric pair, which yields many new examples of nonnegatively curved homogeneous metrics. We provide other examples of spaces G/H with unexpectedly large families of nonnegatively curved homogeneous metrics.


Combinatorial and model-theoretical principles related to regularity of ultrafilters and compactness of topological spaces. III

Abstract: We generalize the results from "P. Lipparini, Productive $[\lambda,\mu]$-compactness and regular ultrafilters, Topology Proceedings, 21 (1996), 161--171"; in particular the present results apply to singular cardinals, too.


A class of matrix-valued polynomials generalizing Jacobi Polynomials

Abstract: A hierarchy of matrix-valued polynomials which generalize the Jacobi polynomials is found. Defined by a Rodrigues formula, they are also products of a sequence of differential operators. Each class of polynomials is complete, satisfies a two-step recurrence relation, integral inter-relations, and quasi-orthogonality relations.


On the $p$-adic distance between a point of finite order and a curve of genus higher or equal to two

Abstract: Let $A$ be an abelian variety over ${\bf C}_p$ ($p$ a prime number) and $V\hookrightarrow A$ a closed subvariety. The conjecture of Tate-Voloch predicts that the $p$-adic distance from a torsion point $T\not\in V({\bf C}_p)$ to the variety $V$ is bounded below by a strictly positive constant. This conjecture is proven by Hrushovski and Scanlon, when $A$ has a model over $\bar{{\bf C}}_p$. We give an explicit formula for this constant, in the case where $V$ is a curve embedded into its Jacobian and $V$ has a model over a number field. This explicit formula involves analytic and arakelovian invariants of the curve.


Ratios of Norms for Polynomials and Connected n-width Problems

Abstract: Let G be a bounded simply connected domain and E be a regular compact subset of G with connected complement. We investigate the asymptotic behavior of the Kolmogorov k-width, k=k(n), of the set of polynomials of degree at most n having the supremum norm at most 1 on G restricted to E in the space of continuous functions on E.


Asymptotic evolution of smooth curves under geodesic flow on hyperbolic manifolds - II

Abstract: Extending the earlier results for analytic curve segments, in this article we describe the asymptotic behaviour of evolution of a finite segment of a C^n-smooth curve under the geodesic flow on the unit tangent bundle of a finite volume hyperbolic n-manifold. In particular, we show that if the curve satisfies certain natural geometric conditions, the pushforward of the parameter measure on the curve under the geodesic flow converges to the normalized canonical Riemannian measure on the tangent bundle in the limit. We also study the limits of geodesic evolution of shrinking segments. We use Ratner's classification of ergodic invariant measures for unipotent flows on homogeneous spaces of SO(n,1), and an observation relating local growth properties of smooth curves and dynamics of linear SL(2,R)-actions.


Mixed sums of squares and triangular numbers (III)

Abstract: In this paper we confirm a conjecture of Sun which states that each positive integer is a sum of a square, an odd square and a triangular number. Given any positive integer m, we show that p=2m+1 is a prime congruent to 3 modulo 4 if and only if T_m=m(m+1)/2 cannot be expressed as a sum of two odd squares and a triangular number, i.e., p^2=x^2+8(y^2+z^2) for no odd integers x,y,z. We also show that a positive integer cannot be written as a sum of an odd square and two triangular numbers if and only if it is of the form 2T_m (m>0) with 2m+1 having no prime divisor congruent to 3 modulo 4.


Equivariant sl(n)-link homology

Abstract: For every positive integer $n$ we construct a bigraded homology theory for links, such that the corresponding invariant of the unknot is closely related to the U(n)-equivariant cohomology ring of $\mathbb{CP}^{n-1}$; our construction specializes to the Khovanov-Rozansky $sl_n$-homology. We are motivated by the "universal" rank two Frobenius extension studied by M. Khovanov in \cite{Kh3} for $sl_2$-homology.


Measures with positive Lyapunov exponent and conformal measures in rational dynamics

Abstract: Ergodic properties of rational maps are studied, generalising the work of F.\ Ledrappier. A new construction allows for simpler proofs of stronger results. Very general conformal measures are considered. Equivalent conditions are given for an ergodic invariant probability measure with positive Lyapunov exponent to be absolutely continuous with respect to a general conformal measure. If they hold, we can construct an induced expanding Markov map with integrable return time which generates the invariant measure.


Real double coset spaces and their invariants

Abstract: Let G be a real form of a complex reductive group. Suppose that we are given involutions \sigma and \theta of G. Let H=G^\sigma denote the fixed group of \sigma and let K=G^\theta denote the fixed group of \theta. We are interested in calculating the double coset space H\backslash G/K. We use moment map and invariant theoretic techniques to calculate the double cosets, especially the ones that are closed. One salient point of our results is a stratification of a quotient of a compact torus over which the closed double cosets fiber as a collection of trivial bundles.


Graded mapping cone theorem, multisecants and syzygies

Abstract: Let $X$ be a reduced closed subscheme in $\mathbb P^n$. As a slight generalization of property $\textbf{N}_p$ due to Green-Lazarsfeld, we can say that $X$ satisfies property $\textbf{N}_{2,p}$ scheme-theoretically if there is an ideal $I$ generating the ideal sheaf $\mathcal I_{X/\P^n}$ such that $I$ is generated by quadrics and there are only linear syzygies up to $p$-th step (cf. \cite{EGHP1}, \cite{EGHP2}, \cite{V}). Recently, many algebraic and geometric results have been proved for projective varieties satisfying property $\textbf{N}_{2,p}$(cf. \cite{CKP}, \cite{EGHP1}, \cite{EGHP2} \cite {KP}). In this case, the Castelnuovo regularity and normality can be obtained by the blowing-up method as $\reg(X)\le e+1$ where $e$ is the codimension of a smooth variety $X$ (cf. \cite{BEL}). On the other hand, projection methods have been very useful and powerful in bounding Castelnuovo regularity, normality and other classical invariants in geometry(cf. \cite{BE}, \cite{K}, \cite{KP}, \cite{L} \cite {R}). In this paper, we first prove the graded mapping cone theorem on partial eliminations as a general algebraic tools and give some applications. Then, we bound the length of zero dimensional intersection of $X$ and a linear space $L$ in terms of graded Betti numbers and deduce a relation between $X$ and its projections with respect to the geometry and syzygies in the case of projective schemes satisfying property $\textbf{N}_{2,p}$ scheme-theoretically. In addition, we give not only interesting information on the regularity of fibers and multiple loci for the case of $\textbf{N}_{d,p}, d\ge 2$ but also geometric structures for projections according to moving the center.


Fourier series on compact symmetric spaces

Abstract: The Fourier coefficients F(t) of a function f on a compact symmetric space U/K are given by integration of f against matrix coefficients of irreducible representations of U. The coefficients depend on a spectral parameter t, which determines the representation, and they can be represented by elements F(t) in a common Hilbert space H. We obtain a theorem of Paley-Wiener type which describes the size of the support of f by means of the exponential type of a holomorphic H-valued extension of F, provided f is K-finite and of sufficiently small support. The result was obtained previously for K-invariant functions, to which case we reduce.


Cauchy-Pompeiu type formulas for d-bar on affine algebraic Riemann surfaces and some applications

Abstract: We have obtained the explicit versions and precisions for the Hodge-Riemann decomposition of formes on affine algebraic curve V. The main application consists in the construction of Faddeev-Green function for Laplacian on V. Basing on this [HM](arXiv:0804.3951 and J.Geom.Anal., 2008,18), we extended from the case X in C to the case of bordered Riemann surface X in V the R.Novikov (1988) scheme for the effective reconstruction of conductivity function sigma on X through Dirichlet-to-Neumann mapping on bX for solutions of d(sigma d^cU)=0. In Sec.4 we give a correction of the paper [HM].


Conditions implying the uniqueness of the weak$^*$-topology on certain group algebras

Abstract: We investigate possible preduals of the measure algebra $M(G)$ of a locally compact group and the Fourier algebra $A(G)$ of a separable compact group. Both of these algebras are canonically dual spaces and the canonical preduals make the multiplication separately weak$^*$-continuous so that these algebras are dual Banach algebras. In this paper we find additional conditions under which the preduals $C_0(G)$ of $M(G)$ and $C^*(G)$ of $A(G)$ are uniquely determined. In both cases we consider a natural coassociative multiplication and show that the canonical predual gives rise to the unique weak$^*$-topology making both the multiplication separately weak$^*$-continuous and the coassociative multiplication weak$^*$-continuous. In particular, dual cohomological properties of these algebras are well defined with this additional structure.


The ideal structure of reduced crossed products

Abstract: Let (A,G) be a C*-dynamical system with G discrete. In this paper we investigate the ideal structure of the reduced crossed product C*-algebra and in particular we determine sufficient - and in some cases also necessary - conditions for A to separate the ideals in Ax_rG. When A separates the ideals in Ax_rG, then there is a one-to-one correspondence between the ideals in Ax_rG and the invariant ideals in A. We extend the concept of topological freeness and present a generalization of the Rokhlin property. Exactness properties of (A,G) turns out to be crucial in these investigations.


On Estimation of Finite Population Proportion

Abstract: In this paper, we study the classical problem of estimating the proportion of a finite population. First, we consider a fixed sample size method and derive an explicit sample size formula which ensures a mixed criterion of absolute and relative errors. Second, we consider an inverse sampling scheme such that the sampling is continue until the number of units having a certain attribute reaches a threshold value or the whole population is examined. We have established a simple method to determine the threshold so that a prescribed relative precision is guaranteed. Finally, we develop a multistage sampling scheme for constructing fixed-width confidence interval for the proportion of a finite population. Powerful computational techniques are introduced to make it possible that the fixed-width confidence interval ensures prescribed level of coverage probability.


Hecke group algebras as quotients of affine Hecke algebras at level 0

Abstract: The Hecke group algebra $HW_0$ of a finite Coxeter group $W_0$, as introduced by the first and last author, is obtained from $W_0$ by gluing appropriately its 0-Hecke algebra and its group algebra. In this paper, we give an equivalent alternative construction in the case when $W_0$ is the classical Weyl group associated to an affine Weyl group $W$. Namely, we prove that, for $q$ not a root of unity, $HW_0$ is the natural quotient of the affine Hecke algebra through its level 0 representation. We further show that the level 0 representation is a calibrated principal series representation for a suitable choice of character, so that the quotient factors (non trivially) through the principal central specialization. This explains in particular the similarities between the representation theory of the classical 0-Hecke algebra and that of the affine Hecke algebra at this specialization.


On parahoric subgroups

Abstract: We prove some basic facts on parahoric subgroups and on Iwahori-Weyl groups.


Representations of Higher Rank Graph Algebras

Abstract: Let $\Fth$ be a $\Bk$-graph on a single vertex. We show that every irreducible atomic $*$-representation is the minimal $*$-dilation of a group construction representation. It follows that every atomic representation decomposes as a direct sum or integral of such representations. We characterize periodicity of $\Fth$ and identify a symmetry subgroup $H_\theta$ of $\bZ^\Bk$. If this has rank $s$, then $\ca(\Fth) \cong \rC(\bT^s) \otimes \fA$ for some simple C*-algebra $\fA$.


Mutation of cluster-tilting objects and potentials

Abstract: We prove that mutation of cluster-tilting objects in triangulated 2-Calabi-Yau categories is closely connected with mutation of quivers with potentials. This gives a close connection between 2-CY-tilted algebras and Jacobian algebras associated with quivers with potentials. We show that cluster-tilted algebras are Jacobian and also that they are determined by their quivers. There are similar results when dealing with tilting modules over 3-CY algebras. The nearly Morita equivalence for 2-CY-tilted algebras is shown to hold for the finite length modules over Jacobian algebras.


Invariance of Gromov--Witten theory under a simple flop

Abstract: We show that the generating functions of Gromov--Witten invariants with ancestors are invariant under a simple flop, for all genera, after an analytic continuation in the extended K\"ahler moduli space. This is a sequel to [LLW].


Interaction cohomology of forward or backward self-similar systems

Abstract: We investigate the dynamics of forward or backward self-similar systems (iterated function systems) and the topological structure of their invariant sets. We define a new cohomology theory (interaction cohomology) for forward or backward self-similar systems. We show that under certain conditions, the space of connected components of the invariant set is isomorphic to the inverse limit of the spaces of connected components of the realizations of the nerves of finite coverings${\cal U} $ of the invariant set, where each ${\cal U}$ consists of (backward)images of the invariant set under elements of finite word length. Inparticular, we give a criterion for the invariant set to be connected. Moreover, we give a sufficient condition for the first cohomology group to have infinite rank. As an application, we obtain many results on the dynamics of finitely generated semigroups of polynomials on the complex plane. Moreover, we define postunbranched systems and we investigate the interaction cohomology groups of such systems. Many examples are given.


A deconvolution estimate and localization in spline-type spaces

Abstract: In this article some explicit estimates on the decay of the convolutive inverse of a sequence are proved. They are derived from the functional calculus for Sobolev algebras. Applications include localization in spline-type spaces and oversampling schemes.


The concrete theory of numbers : New Mersenne conjectures. Simplicity and other wonderful properties of numbers $L(n) = 2^{2n}\pm2^n\pm1$

Abstract: New Mersenne conjectures. The problems of simplicity, common prime divisors and free from squares of numbers $L(n) = 2^{2n}\pm2^n\pm1$ are investigated. Wonderful formulas $gcd $ for numbers $L (n) $ and numbers repunit are proved.


A Quasi-Newton Approach to Nonsmooth Convex Optimization Problems in Machine Learning

Abstract: We extend the well-known BFGS quasi-Newton method and its memory-limited variant LBFGS to the optimization of nonsmooth convex objectives. This is done in a rigorous fashion by generalizing three components of BFGS to subdifferentials: the local quadratic model, the identification of a descent direction, and the Wolfe line search conditions. We prove that under some technical conditions, the resulting subBFGS algorithm is globally convergent in objective function value. We apply its memory-limited variant (subLBFGS) to L_2-regularized risk minimization with the binary hinge loss. To extend our algorithm to the multiclass and multilabel settings, we develop a new, efficient, exact line search algorithm. We prove its worst-case time complexity bounds, and show that our line search can also be used to extend a recently developed bundle method to the multiclass and multilabel settings. We also apply the direction-finding component of our algorithm to L_1-regularized risk minimization with logistic loss. In all these contexts our methods perform comparable to or better than specialized state-of-the-art solvers on a number of publicly available datasets. An open source implementation of our algorithms is freely available.


A binomial-coefficient identity arising from the middle discrete series of SU(2,2)

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to give an elementary proof of certain identities on binomials and state an answer to Remark 8.2 in Takahiro Hayata, Harutaka Koseki, and Takayuki Oda, Matrix coefficients of the middle discrete series of SU(2,2), J. Funct. Anal. 185 (2001), 297-341.


A quantitative Mean Ergodic Theorem for uniformly convex Banach spaces

Abstract: We provide an explicit uniform bound on the local stability of ergodic averages in uniformly convex Banach spaces. Our result can also be viewed as a finitary version in the sense of T. Tao of the Mean Ergodic Theorem for such spaces and so generalizes similar results obtained for Hilbert spaces by Avigad, Gerhardy and Towsner (arXiv:0706.1512v2 [math.DS]) and T. Tao (arXiv:0707.1117v1 [math.DS]).


Automorphisms of real rational surfaces and weighted blow-up singularities

Abstract: Let X be a singular real rational surface obtained from a smooth real rational surface by performing weighted blow-ups. Denote by Aut(X) the group of algebraic automorphisms of X into itself. Let n be a natural integer and let e=[e_1,...,e_l] be a partition of n. Denote by X^e the set of l-tuples (P_1,...,P_l) of distinct nonsingular curvilinear infinitely near points of X of orders (e_1,...,e_l). We show that the group Aut(X) acts transitively on X^e. This statement generalizes earlier work where the case of the trivial partition e=[1,...,1] was treated under the supplementary condition that X is nonsingular. As an application we classify singular real rational surfaces obtained from nonsingular surfaces by performing weighted blow-ups.


The real quadrangle of type E6

Abstract: We give a geometric interpretation of the building associated to the real Lie group E_6(-14) in terms of its 54-dimensional module.


On the isolated singularities of the solutions of the Gaussian curvature equation for nonnegative curvature

Abstract: The precise asymptotic behaviour of the solutions to the twodimensional curvature equation $\Delta u=k(z) e^{2 u}$ with $e^{2 u} \in L^1$ for bounded nonnegative curvature functions $-k(z)$ near isolated singularities is obtained.


Functional inequalities derived from the Brunn-Minkowski inequalities for quermassintegrals

Abstract: We use Brunn-Minkowski inequalities for quermassintegrals to deduce a family of inequalities of Poincar\'e type on the unit sphere and on the boundary of smooth convex bodies in the $n$-dimensional Euclidean space.


The Hijazi inequality on conformally parabolic manifolds

Abstract: We prove the Hijazi inequality, an estimate for Dirac eigenvalues, for complete manifolds of finite volume. Under some additional assumptions on the dimension and the scalar curvature, this inequality is also valid for elements of the essential spectrum. This allows to prove the conformal version of the Hijazi inequality on conformally parabolic manifolds if the spin analog to the Yamabe invariant is positive.


Remark on the Boundedness of the Cauchy Singular Integral Operator on Variable Lebesgue Spaces with Radial Oscillating Weights

Abstract: Recently V. Kokilashvili, N. Samko, and S. Samko have proved a sufficient condition for the boundedness of the Cauchy singular integral operator on variable Lebesgue spaces with radial oscillating weights over Carleson curves. This condition is formulated in terms of Matuszewska-Orlicz indices of weights. We prove a partial converse of their result.


A Bergman kernel proof of the Kawamata subadjunction theorem

Abstract: The main purpose of the following article is to give a proof of Y. Kawamata's celebrated subadjunction theorem in the spirit of our previous work on Bergman kernels. We will use two main ingredients : an $\displaystyle L^{2\over m}$--extension theorem of Ohsawa-Takegoshi type (which is also a new result) and a more complete version of our former results.


Formality of Cyclic Chains

Abstract: We prove a conjecture raised by Tsygan, namely the existence of an L-infinity-quasiisomorphism of L-infinity-modules between the cyclic chain complex of smooth functions on a manifold and the differential forms on that manifold. Concretely, we prove that the obvious u-linear extension of Shoikhet's morphism of Hochschild chains solves Tsygan's conjecture.


Witt vectors. Part 1

Abstract: This is the first part of a 2 part survey on the functor of the big and p-adic Witt vectors.


A characterization of quaternionic projective space by the conformal-Killing equation

Abstract: We prove that a compact quaternionic-K\"{a}hler manifold of dimension $4n\geq 8$ admitting a conformal-Killing 2-form which is not Killing, is isomorphic to the quaternionic projective space, with its standard quaternionic-K\"{a}hler structure.


Approximate Controllability for Linear Stochastic Differential Equations in Infinite Dimensions

Abstract: The objective of the paper is to investigate the approximate controllability property of a linear stochastic control system with values in a separable real Hilbert space. In a first step we prove the existence and uniqueness for the solution of the dual linear backward stochastic differential equation. This equation has the particularity that in addition to an unbounded operator acting on the Y-component of the solution there is still another one acting on the Z-component. With the help of this dual equation we then deduce the duality between approximate controllability and observability. Finally, under the assumption that the unbounded operator acting on the state process of the forward equation is an infinitesimal generator of an exponentially stable semigroup, we show that the generalized Hautus test provides a necessary condition for the approximate controllability. The paper generalizes former results by Buckdahn, Quincampoix and Tessitore (2006) and Goreac (2007) from the finite dimensional to the infinite dimensional case.


Smooth conjugacy of Anosov diffeomorphisms on higher dimensional tori

Abstract: Let $L$ be a hyperbolic automorphism of $\mathbb T^d$, $d\ge3$. We study the smooth conjugacy problem in a small $C^1$-neighborhood $\mathcal U$ of $L$. The main result establishes $C^{1+\nu}$ regularity of the conjugacy between two Anosov systems with the same periodic eigenvalue data. We assume that these systems are $C^1$-close to an irreducible linear hyperbolic automorphism $L$ with simple real spectrum and that they satisfy a natural transitivity assumption on certain intermediate foliations. We elaborate on the example of de la Llave of two Anosov systems on $\mathbb T^4$ with the same constant periodic eigenvalue data that are only H\"older conjugate. We show that these examples exhaust all possible ways to perturb $C^{1+\nu}$ conjugacy class without changing periodic eigenvalue data. Also we generalize these examples to majority of reducible toral automorphisms as well as to certain product diffeomorphisms of $\mathbb T^4$ $C^1$-close to the original example.


CMC tori of revolution in $\mathbb{S}^3$: additional data on the spectra of their Jacobi operators

Abstract: We prove a theorem about elliptic operators with symmetric potential functions, defined on a function space over a closed loop. The result is similar to a known result for a function space on an interval with Dirichlet boundary conditions. These theorems provide accurate numerical methods for finding the spectra of those operators over either type of function space. As an application, we numerically compute the Morse index of constant mean curvature tori of revolution in the unit 3-sphere $\mathbb{S}^3$, confirming that every such torus has Morse index at least five, and showing that other known lower bounds for this Morse index are close to optimal.


Maximum Probability and Relative Entropy Maximization. Bayesian Maximum Probability and Empirical Likelihood

Abstract: Works, briefly surveyed here, are concerned with two basic methods: Maximum Probability and Bayesian Maximum Probability; as well as with their asymptotic instances: Relative Entropy Maximization and Maximum Non-parametric Likelihood. Parametric and empirical extensions of the latter methods - Empirical Maximum Maximum Entropy and Empirical Likelihood - are also mentioned. The methods are viewed as tools for solving certain ill-posed inverse problems, called Pi-problem, Phi-problem, respectively. Within the two classes of problems, probabilistic justification and interpretation of the respective methods are discussed.


On the global boundedness of Fourier integral operators

Abstract: We consider a class of Fourier integral operators, globally defined on $\mathbb{R}^{d}$, with symbols and phases satisfying product type estimates (the so-called $SG$ or scattering classes). We prove a sharp continuity result for such operators when acting on the modulation spaces $M^p$. The minimal loss of derivatives is shown to be $d|1/2-1/p|$. This global perspective produces a loss of decay as well, given by the same order. Strictly related, striking examples of unboundedness on $L^p$ spaces are presented.


The M/M/1 queue is Bernoulli

Abstract: The classical output theorem for the M/M/1 queue, due to Burke (1956), states that the departure process from a stationary M/M/1 queue, in equilibrium, has the same law as the arrivals process, that is, it is a Poisson process. In this paper we show that the associated measure-preserving transformation is metrically isomorphic to a two-sided Bernoulli shift. We also discuss some extensions of Burke's theorem where it remains an open problem to determine if, or under what conditions, the analogue of this result holds.


Highly Degenerate Harmonic Mean Curvature Flow

Abstract: We study the evolution of a weakly convex surface $\Sigma_0$ in $\R^3$ with flat sides by the Harmonic Mean Curvature flow. We establish the short time existence as well as the optimal regularity of the surface and we show that the boundaries of the flat sides evolve by the curve shortening flow. It follows from our results that a weakly convex surface with flat sides of class $C^{k,\gamma}$, for some $k\in \mathbb{N}$ and $0 < \gamma \leq 1$, remains in the same class under the flow. This distinguishes this flow from other, previously studied, degenerate parabolic equations, including the porous medium equation and the Gauss curvature flow with flat sides, where the regularity of the solution for $t >0$ does not depend on the regularity of the initial data.


Quantum Gross Laplacian and Applications

Abstract: In this paper, we introduce and study a noncommutative extension of the Gross Laplacian, called quantum Gross Laplacian. Then, applying the quantum Gross Laplacian to the particular case where the operator is the multiplication operator, we find a relation between classical and quantum Gross Laplacian. As application, we give explicit solution of linear quantum white noise differential equation. In particular, we give a explicit solution of the quantum Gross heat equation.


The noisy veto-voter model: a Recursive Distributional Equation on [0,1]

Abstract: We study a particular example of a recursive distributional equation (RDE) on the unit interval. We identify all invariant distributions, the corresponding "basins of attraction" and address the issue of endogeny for the associated tree-indexed problem, making use of an extension of a recent result of Warren.


Inverse conductivity problem on Riemann surfaces

Abstract: An electrical potential U on a bordered Riemann surface X with conductivity function sigma>0 satisfies equation d(sigma d^cU)=0. The problem of effective reconstruction of sigma is studied. We extend to the case of Riemann surfaces the reconstruction scheme given, firstly, by R.Novikov (1988) for simply connected X. We apply for this new kernels for dbar on affine algebraic Riemann surfaces constructed in Henkin, arXiv:0804.3761


Partial pluricomplex energy and integrability exponents of plurisubharmonic functions

Abstract: We give a sufficient condition on the Monge-Amp\`ere mass of a plurisubharmonic function $u$ for $\exp (- 2 u)$ to be locally integrable. This gives a pluripotential theoretic proof of a theorem by J-P. Demailly.


The commutative Moufang loops with minimum conditions for subloops I

Abstract: The structure of the commutative Moufang loops (CML) with minimum condition for subloops is examined. In particular it is proved that such a CML $Q$ is a finite extension of a direct product of a finite number of the quasicyclic groups, lying in the centre of the CML $Q$. It is shown that the minimum conditions for subloops and for normal subloops are equivalent in a CML. Moreover, such CML also characterized by different conditions of finiteness of its multiplication groups.


The commutative Moufang loops with minimum conditions for subloops II

Abstract: It is proved that the following conditions are equivalent for an infinite non-associative commutative Moufang loop $Q$: 1) $Q$ satisfies the minimum condition for subloops; 2) if the loop $Q$ contains a centrally solvable subloop of class $s$, then it satisfies the minimum condition for centrally solvable subloops of class $s$; 3) if the loop $Q$ contains a centrally nilpotent subloop of class $n$, then it satisfies the minimum condition for centrally nilpotent subloops of class $n$; 4) $Q$ satisfies the minimum condition for non-invatiant associative subloops. The structure of the commutative Moufang loops, whose infinite non-associative subloops are normal, is examined.


The commutative Moufang loops with maximum conditions for subloops

Abstract: It is proved that the maximum condition for subloops in a commutative Moufang loop $Q$ is equivalent with the conditions of finite generating of different subloops of the loop $Q$ and different subgroups of the multiplication group of the loop $Q$. An analogue equivalence is set for the commutative Moufang $ZA$-loops.


On some criterions of finiteness conditions in commutative Moufang loops

Abstract: The various finiteness conditions in commutative Moufang loops are characterized using the notions of centralizer of subloops and centralizer of subgroups of its multiplication group.


JSJ Decompositions of Coxeter Groups

Abstract: The idea of "JSJ-decompositions" for 3-manifolds began with work of Waldhausen and was developed later through work of Jaco, Shalen and Johansen. It was shown that there is a finite collection of 2-sided, incompressible tori that separate a given closed irreducible 3-manifold into pieces with strong topological structure. Sela introduced the idea of JSJ-decompositions for groups, an idea that has flourished in a variety of directions. The general idea is to consider a certain class X of groups and splittings of groups in X by groups in another class Y. E.g. Rips and Sela considered splittings of finitely presented groups by infinite cyclic groups. For an arbitrary group G in X the goal is to produce a unique graph of groups decomposition T of G with edge groups in Y so that T reveals all graph of groups decompositions of G with edge groups in Y. More specifically, if V is a vertex group of T then either there is no Y-group that splits both G and V, or V has a special "surface group-like" structure. It is standard to call vertex groups of the second type "orbifold groups". For a finitely generated Coxeter system (W,S) we produce a reduced JSJ-decomposition T for splittings of W over virtually abelian subgroups. We show T is unique with each vertex and edge group generated by a subset of S (and so T is "visual"). The construction of T is algorithmic. If V, a subset of S, generates an orbifold vertex group of T then V is the disjoint union of K and M, where < M > is virtually abelian, < K > is virtually a closed surface group or virtually free and < V > is the direct product of < M > and < K >.


On Frattini subloops and normalizers of commutative Moufang loops

Abstract: Let $L$ be a commutative Moufang loop (CML) with multiplication group $\frak M$, and let $\frak F(L)$, $\frak F(\frak M)$ be the Frattini subgroup and Frattini subgroup of $L$ and $\frak M$ respectively. It is proved that $\frak F(L) = L$ if and only if $\frak F(\frak M) = \frak M$ and is described the structure of this CLM. Constructively it is defined the notion of normalizer for subloops in CML. Using this it is proved that if $\frak F(L) \neq L$ then $L$ satisfies the normalizer condition and that any divisible subgroup of $\frak M$ is an abelian group and serves as a direct factor for $\frak M$.


Metaheuristics and Their Hybridization to Solve the Bi-objective Ring Star Problem: a Comparative Study

Abstract: This paper presents and experiments approaches to solve a new bi-objective routing problem called the ring star problem. It consists of locating a simple cycle through a subset of nodes of a graph while optimizing two kinds of cost. The first objective is the minimization of a ring cost that is related to the length of the cycle. The second one is the minimization of an assignment cost from non-visited nodes to visited ones. In spite of its obvious bi-objective formulation, this problem has always been investigated in a single-objective way. To tackle the bi-objective ring star problem, we first investigate different stand-alone search methods. Then, we propose two cooperative strategies that combines two multiple objective metaheuristics: an elitist evolutionary algorithm and a population-based local search. We apply this new hybrid approaches to well-known benchmark test instances and demonstrate their effectiveness in comparison to non-hybrid algorithms and to state-of-the-art methods.


Hyperlinear and sofic groups: a brief guide

Abstract: Relatively recently, two new classes of (discrete, countable) groups have been isolated: hyperlinear groups and sofic groups. They come from different corners of mathematics (operator algebras and symbolic dynamics, respectively), and were introduced independently from each other, but are closely related nevertheless. Hyperlinear groups have their origin in Connes' Embedding Conjecture about von Neumann factors of type $II_1$, while sofic groups, introduced by Gromov, are motivated by Gottschalk Surjunctivity Conjecture (can a shift $A^G$ contain a proper isomorphic copy of itself, where $A$ is a finite discrete space and $G$ is a group?). Groups from both classes can be characterized as subgroups of metric ultraproducts of families of certain metric groups (formed in the same way as ultraproducts of Banach spaces): unitary groups of finite rank lead to hyperlinear groups, symmetric groups of finite rank - to sofic groups. We offer an introductory guide to some of the main concepts, results, and sources of the theory, following Connes, Gromov, Benjamin Weiss, Kirchberg, Ozawa, Radulescu, Elek and Szab\'o, and others, and discuss open questions which are for the time being perhaps more numerous than the results.


Limit Theorems for Translation Flows

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to obtain an asymptotic expansion for ergodic integrals of translation flows on flat surfaces of higher genus (Theorem 1) and to give a limit theorem for these flows (Theorem 2).


True amplitude one-way propagation in heterogeneous media

Abstract: This paper deals with the numerical analysis of two one-way systems derived from the general complete modeling proposed by M.V. De Hoop. The main goal of this work is to compare two different formulations in which a correcting term allows to improve the amplitude of the numerical solution. It comes out that even if the two systems are equivalent from a theoretical point of view, nothing of the kind is as far as the numerical simulation is concerned. Herein a numerical analysis is performed to show that as long as the propagation medium is smooth, both the models are equivalent but it is no more the case when the medium is associated to a quite strongly discontinuous velocity.


Growth of Sobolev norms and controllability of Schr\"odinger equation

Abstract: In this paper we obtain a stabilization result for the Schr\"odinger equation under generic assumptions on the potential. Then we consider the Schr\"odinger equation with a potential which has a random time-dependent amplitude. We show that if the distribution of the amplitude is sufficiently non-degenerate, then any trajectory of system is almost surely non-bounded in Sobolev spaces.


On the doubled tetrus

Abstract: The tetrus is a sort of big brother to the tripus, W.P. Thurston's example of a compact hyperbolic 3-manifold with totally geodesic boundary. We describe a sixfold cover of the double of the tetrus, itself a double, which fibers over the circle with fiber a closed surface of genus 19. We also record arithmeticity of the doubles and certain twisted doubles of the tripus and tetrus, and point out some consequences regarding families of covers.


Maximum likelihood estimation of a multidimensional log-concave density

Abstract: Let X_1, ..., X_n be independent and identically distributed random vectors with a log-concave (Lebesgue) density f. We first prove that, with probability one, there exists a unique maximum likelihood estimator of f. The use of this estimator is attractive because, unlike kernel density estimation, the method is fully automatic, with no smoothing parameters to choose. Although the existence proof is non-constructive, we are able to reformulate the issue of computation in terms of a non-differentiable convex optimisation problem, and thus combine techniques of computational geometry with Shor's r-algorithm to produce a sequence that converges to the maximum likelihood estimate. For the moderate or large sample sizes in our simulations, the maximum likelihood estimator is shown to provide an improvement in performance compared with kernel-based methods, even when we allow the use of a theoretical, optimal fixed bandwidth for the kernel estimator that would not be available in practice. We also present a real data clustering example, which shows that our methodology can be used in conjunction with the Expectation--Maximisation (EM) algorithm to fit finite mixtures of log-concave densities. An R version of the algorithm is available in the package LogConcDEAD -- Log-Concave Density Estimation in Arbitrary Dimensions.


Numerical Algorithms for Finding Balanced Metrics on Vector Bundles

Abstract: In \cite{D3}, Donaldson defines a dynamical system on the space of Fubini-Study metrics on a polarized compact K\"ahler manifold. Sano proved that if there exists a balanced metric for the polarization, then this dynamical system always converges to the balanced metric (\cite{S}). In \cite{DKLR}, Douglas, et. al., conjecture that the same holds in the case of vector bundles. In this paper, we give an affirmative answer to their conjecture.


Which Ambient Spaces Admit Isoperimetric Inequalities for Submanifolds?

Abstract: We give simple conditions on an ambient manifold that are necessary and sufficient for isoperimetric inequalities (for submanifolds) to hold.


On sublattice determinants in reduced bases

Abstract: We prove several inequalities on the determinants of sublattices in LLL-reduced bases. They generalize the inequalities on the length of the shortest vector proven by Lenstra, Lenstra, and Lovasz, and show that LLL-reduction finds not only a short vector, but more generally, sublattices with small determinants. We also prove new upper bounds on the product of the norms of the first few vectors.


Distinguishing Number of Countable Homogeneous Relational Structures

Abstract: The distinguishing number of a graph $G$ is the smallest positive integer $r$ such that $G$ has a labeling of its vertices with $r$ labels for which there is no non-trivial automorphism of $G$ preserving these labels. Albertson and Collins computed the distinguishing number for various finite graphs, and Imrich, Klav\v{z}ar and Trofimov computed the distinguishing number of some infinite graphs, showing in particular that the Random Graph has distinguishing number 2. We compute the distinguishing number of various other finite and countable homogeneous structures, including undirected and directed graphs, and posets. We show that this number is in most cases two or infinite, and besides a few exceptions conjecture that this is so for all primitive homogeneous countable structures.


The problem of the body of revolution of minimal resistance

Abstract: Newton's problem of the body of minimal aerodynamic resistance is traditionally stated in the class of {\it convex} axially symmetric bodies with fixed length and width. We state and solve the minimal resistance problem in the wider class of axially symmetric but {\it generally nonconvex} bodies. The infimum in this problem is not attained. We construct a sequence of bodies minimizing the resistance. This sequence approximates a convex body with smooth front surface, while the surface of approximating bodies becomes more and more complicated. The shape of the resulting convex body and the value of minimal resistance are compared with the corresponding results for Newton's problem and for the problem in the intermediate class of axisymmetric bodies satisfying the {\it single impact} assumption \cite{CL1}. In particular, the minimal resistance in our class is smaller than in Newton's problem; the ratio goes to 1/2 as (length)/(width of the body) $\to 0$, and to 1/4 as (length)/(width) $\to +\infty$.


Infinitely many solution for prescribed curvature problem on $S^N$

Abstract: We consider the following prescribed scalar curvature problem on $ S^N$ (*)$$\left\{\begin{array}{l} - \Delta_{S^N} u + \frac{N(N-2)}{2} u = \tilde{K} u^{\frac{N+2}{N-2}} {on} S^N, u >0 \end{array}\right. $$ where $ \tilde{K}$ is positive and rotationally symmetric. We show that if $\tilde{K}$ has a local maximum point between the poles then equation (*) has {\bf infinitely many non-radial positive} solutions, whose energy can be made arbitrarily large.


Infinitely many positive solutions for the nonlinear Shcrodinger equations in $R^N$

Abstract: We consider the following nonlinear problem in $\R^N$ $$\label{eq} - \Delta u +V(|y|)u=u^{p},\quad u>0 {in} \R^N, u \in H^1(\R^N) $$ where $V(r)$ is a positive function, $1<p <\frac{N+2}{N-2}$. We show that if $V(r)$ has the following expansion: There are constants $a>0$, $m>1$, $\theta>0$, and $V_0>0$, such that \[ V(r)= V_0+\frac a {r^m} +O\bigl(\frac1{r^{m+\theta}}\bigr),\quad \text{as $r\to +\infty$,} \] then \eqref{eq} has {\bf infinitely many non-radial positive} solutions, whose energy can be made arbitrarily large.


On the principal symbols of $K_{\mathbb C}$-invariant differential operators on Hermitian symmetric spaces

Abstract: Let $(G,K)$ be one of the following classical irreducible Hermitian symmetric pairs of noncompact type: $(SU(p,q), S(U(p) \times U(q))),(Sp(n,R), U(n))$, or $(SO*(2n), U(n))$. Let $G_{\mathbb C}$ and $K_{\mathbb C}$ be complexifications of $G$ and $K$, respectively, and let $P$ be a maximal parabolic subgroup of $G_{\mathbb C}$ whose Levi subgroup is $K_{\mathbb C}$. Let $V$ be the holomorphic part of the complexifiaction of the tangent space at the origin of $G/K$. It is well known that the ring of $K_{\mathbb C}$-invariant differential operators on $V$ has a generating system $\{\varGamma_k \}$ given in terms of determinant or Pfaffian that plays an essential role in the Capelli identities. Our main result of this paper is that determinant or Pfaffian of the ``moment map'' on the holomorphic cotangent bundle of $G_{\mathbb C}/P$ provides a generating function for the principal symbols of $\varGamma_k$'s.


Eigenvalue distributions and Weyl laws for semi-classical non-self-adjoint operators in 2 dimensions

Abstract: In this note we compare two recent results about the distribution of eigenvalues for semi-classical pseudodifferential operators in two dimensions. For classes of analytic operators A. Melin and the author obtained a complex Bohr-Sommerfeld rule, showing that the eigenvalues are situated on a distorted lattice. On the other hand, with M. Hager we showed in any dimension that Weyl asymptotics holds with probability close to 1 for small random perturbations of the operator. In both cases the eigenvalues distribute to leading order according two smooth densities and we show here that the two densities are in general different.


On the exceptional locus of the birational projections of normal surface singularity into a plane

Abstract: Given a normal surface singularity $(X, Q)$ and a birational morphism to a non- singular surface $\pi : X \to S$, we investigate the local geometry of the exceptional divisor $L$ of $\pi$. We prove that the dimension of the tangent space to $L$ at $Q$ equals the number of exceptional components meeting at $Q$. Consequences relative to the existence of such birational projections contracting a prescribed number of irreducible curves are deduced. A new characterization of minimal singularities is obtained in these terms.


Geometric construction of cluster algebras and cluster categories

Abstract: In this note we explain how to obtain cluster algebras from triangulations of (punctured) discs following the approach of S. Fomin, M. Shapiro and D. Thurston. Furthermore, we give a description of m-cluster categories via diagonals (arcs) in (punctured) polygons and of m-cluster categories via powers of translation quivers as given in joint work with R. Marsh.


A family of series representations of the multiparameter fractional Brownian motion

Abstract: We derive a family of series representations of the multiparameter fractional Brownian motion in the centred ball of radius $R$ in the $N$-dimensional space $\mathbb{R}^N$. Some known examples of series representations are shown to be the members of the family under consideration.


A note on standard systems and ultrafilters

Abstract: Let $(M,\scott X) \models \ACA$ be such that $P_\scott X$, the collection of all unbounded sets in $\scott X$, admits a definable complete ultrafilter and let $T$ be a theory extending first order arithmetic coded in $\scott X$ such that $M$ thinks $T$ is consistent. We prove that there is an end-extension $N \models T$ of $M$ such that the subsets of $M$ coded in $N$ are precisely those in $\scott X$. As a special case we get that any Scott set with a definable ultrafilter coding a consistent theory $T$ extending first order arithmetic is the standard system of a recursively saturated model of $T$.


On the geometry of the $B$-connection on quasi-K\"ahler manifolds with Norden metric

Abstract: The $B$-connection on almost complex manifolds with Norden metric is an analogue of the first canonical connection of Lihnerovich in Hermitian geometry. In the present paper it is considered a $B$-connection in the class of the quasi-K\"ahler manifold with Norden metric. Some necessary and sufficient conditions are derived for the corresponding curvature tensor to be K\"ahlerian. Curvature properties for this connection are obtained. Conditions are given for the considered manifolds to be isotropic-K\"ahler.


Lie groups as 4-dimensional Riemannian or pseudo-Riemannian almost product manifolds with nonintegrable structure

Abstract: A Lie group as a 4-dimensional pseudo-Riemannian manifold is considered. This manifold is equipped with an almost product structure and a Killing metric in two ways. In the first case Riemannian almost product manifold with nonintegrable structure is obtained, and in the second case - a pseudo-Riemannian one. Each belongs to a 4-parametric family of manifolds, which are characterized geometrically.


A connection with skew symmetric torsion and K\"ahler curvature tensor on quasi-K\"ahler manifolds with Norden metric

Abstract: There is considered a connection with skew symmetric torsion on a quasi-K\"ahler manifold with Norden metric. Some necessary and sufficient conditions are derived for the corresponding curvature tensor to be K\"ahlerian. In the case when this tensor is K\"ahlerian, some relations are obtained between its scalar curvature and the scalar curvature of other curvature tensors. Conditions are given for the considered manifolds to be isotropic-K\"ahler.


Reconstruction of p-disconnected graphs

Abstract: We prove that Kelly-Ulam conjecture is true for p-disconnected graphs.


Convex bodies and algebraic equations on affine varieties

Abstract: Given an affine variety X and a finite dimensional vector space of regular functions L on X, we associate a convex body to (X, L) such that its volume is responsible for the number of solutions of a generic system of functions from L. This is a far reaching generalization of usual theory of Newton polytopes (which is concerned with toric varieties). As applications we give new, simple and transparent proofs of some well-known theorems in both algebraic geometry (e.g. Hodge Index Theorem) and convex geometry (e.g. Alexandrov-Fenchel inequality). Our main tools are classical Hilbert theory on degree of subvarieties of a projective space (in algebraic geometry) and Brunn-Minkowski inequality (in convex geometric).


Logarithmic components of the vacant set for random walk on a discrete torus

Abstract: This work continues the investigation, initiated in a recent work by Benjamini and Sznitman, of percolative properties of the set of points not visited by a random walk on the discrete torus (Z/NZ)^d up to time uN^d in high dimension d. If u>0 is chosen sufficiently small it has been shown that with overwhelming probability this vacant set contains a unique giant component containing segments of length c_0 log N for some constant c_0 > 0, and this component occupies a non-degenerate fraction of the total volume as N tends to infinity. Within the same setup, we investigate here the complement of the giant component in the vacant set and show that some components consist of segments of logarithmic size. In particular, this shows that the choice of a sufficiently large constant c_0 > 0 is crucial in the definition of the giant component.


Hermitian Curvature Flow

Abstract: We define a functional for Hermitian metrics using the curvature of the Chern connection. The Euler-Lagrange equation for this functional is an elliptic equation for Hermitian metrics. Solutions to this equation are related to K\"ahler-Einstein metrics, and are automatically K\"ahler-Einstein under certain conditions. Given this, a natural parabolic flow equation arises. We prove short time existence and regularity results for this flow, as well as stability for the flow near K\"ahler-Einstein metrics with negative or zero first Chern class.


Generalization of a criterion for semistable vector bundles

Abstract: It is known that a vector bundle E on a smooth projective curve Y defined over an algebraically closed field is semistable if and only if there is a vector bundle F on Y such that the cohomologies of E\otimes F vanish. We extend this criterion for semistability to vector bundles on curves defined over perfect fields. Let X be a geometrically irreducible smooth projective curve defined over a perfect field k, and let E be a vector bundle on X. We prove that E is semistable if and only if there is a vector bundle F on $X$ such that the cohomologies of E\otimes F vanish. We also give an explicit bound for the rank of $F$.


Gaussian limits for generalized spacings

Abstract: Nearest neighbor cells in $R^d,d\in\mathbb{N}$, are used to define coefficients of divergence ($\phi$-divergences) between continuous multivariate samples. For large sample sizes, such distances are shown to be asymptotically normal with a variance depending on the underlying point density. In $d=1$, this extends classical central limit theory for sum functions of spacings. The general results yield central limit theorems for logarithmic $k$-spacings, information gain, log-likelihood ratios and the number of pairs of sample points within a fixed distance of each other.


Optimization of operational aircraft parameters Reducing Noise Emission

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to develop a model and a minimization method to provide flight path optimums reducing aircraft noise in the vicinity of airports. Optimization algorithm has solved a complex optimal control problem, and generates flight paths minimizing aircraft noise levels. Operational and safety constraints have been considered and their limits satisfied. Results are here presented and discussed.


The first moment of quadratic Dirichlet L-functions

Abstract: We obtain an asymptotic formula for the smoothly weighted first moment of primitive quadratic Dirichlet L-functions at the central point, with an error term that is "square-root" of the main term. Our approach uses a recursive technique that feeds the result back into itself, successively improving the error term.


The Cops and Robber game on graphs with forbidden (induced) subgraphs

Abstract: The two-player, complete information game of Cops and Robber is played on undirected finite graphs. A number of cops and one robber are positioned on vertices and take turns in sliding along edges. The cops win if, after a move, a cop and the robber are on the same vertex. The minimum number of cops needed to catch the robber on a graph is called the cop number of that graph. In this paper, we study the cop number in the classes of graphs defined by forbidding one or more graphs as either subgraphs or induced subgraphs. In the case of a single forbidden graph we completely characterize (for both relations) the graphs which force bounded cop number. En passant, we bound the cop number in terms of tree-width.


The Other Group of as Galois Extension

Abstract: Let $k\subseteq K$ be a finite Galois extension of fields with Galois group $G$. Let $\mathscr{G}$ be the automorphism $k$-group scheme of $K$. We construct a canonical $k$-subgroup scheme $\underline{G}\subset\mathscr{G}$ with the property that $Spec_k(K)$ is a $k$-torsor for $\underline{G}$. $\underline{G}$ is a constant $k$-group if and only if $G$ is abelian, in which case $G=\underline{G}$.


Tiling tripartite graphs with 3-colorable graphs

Abstract: For a fixed integer h>=1, let G be a tripartite graph with N vertices in each vertex class, N divisible by 6h, such that every vertex is adjacent to at least 2N/3+h-1 vertices in each of the other classes. We show that if N is sufficiently large, then G can be tiled perfectly by copies of K_{h,h,h}. This extends the work in [19] and also gives a sufficient condition for tiling by any (fixed) 3-colorable graph. Furthermore, we show that this minimum-degree condition is best possible and provide very tight bounds when N is divisible by h but not by 6h.


Cohomology Jumping Loci and Relative Malcev Completion

Abstract: Two standard invariants used to study the fundamental group G of the complement X of a hyperplane arrangement are the Malcev completion of G and the cohomology groups of X with coefficients in rank one local systems. In this paper, we develop a tool that unifies these two approaches. This tool is the Malcev completion S_p of G relative to a homomorphism p from G into (C^*)^N. This is a prosolvable group that is tightly controlled by the cohomology groups of X with coefficients in rank one local systems. The prounipotent radical U_p of the relative completion S_p corresponds to a pronilpotent Lie algebra u_p. We provide an example of a hyperplane complement X for which this algebra is not quadratically presented. In addition, we show that if X is a hyperplane complement and Y is a subtorus of the character torus, then S_p is combinatorially determined for general p in Y. Finally, we show that the relative completion S_p is generally constant over subvarieties of the character torus.


Locally constant n-operads as higher braided operads

Abstract: We introduce a category of locally constant $n$-operads which can be considered as the category of higher braided operads. For $n=1,2,\infty$ the homotopy category of locally constant $n$-operads is equivalent to the homotopy category of classical nonsymmetric, braided and symmetric operads correspondingly.


Mirabolic Langlands duality and the quantum Calogero-Moser system

Abstract: We give a generic spectral decomposition of the derived category of twisted D-modules on a moduli stack of mirabolic vector bundles on a curve X in characteristic p: that is, we construct an equivalence with the derived category of quasi-coherent sheaves on a moduli stack of mirabolic local systems on X. This equivalence may be understood as a tamely ramified form of the geometric Langlands equivalence. When X has genus 1, this equivalence generically solves (in the sense of noncommutative geometry) the quantum Calogero-Moser system.


Syzygies of multiplier ideals on singular varieties

Abstract: It was recently established by the first two authors that multiplier ideals on a smooth variety satisfy some special syzygetic properties. The purpose of this note is to show how some of these can be extended to the singular setting.