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On The Spectral Properties Of The Regular Sturm-Liouville Problem With The Lag Argument For Which Its Boundary Conditions Depends On The Spectral Parameter, Mehmet Bayramoğlu, Kevser Özden Köklü, Oya Baykal Jan 2002

On The Spectral Properties Of The Regular Sturm-Liouville Problem With The Lag Argument For Which Its Boundary Conditions Depends On The Spectral Parameter, Mehmet Bayramoğlu, Kevser Özden Köklü, Oya Baykal

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, the asymptotic expression of the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the Sturm-Liouville equation with the lag argument y''(t) + \lambda^2 y(t) + M(t)y (t - \Delta(t)) = 0 and the spectral parameter in the boundary conditions \lambda y(0) +y'(0) = 0 \lambda^{2}y(\pi) + y'(\pi) = 0 y(t - \Delta(t)) = y(0)\varphi(t - \Delta(t)), t - \Delta(t) < 0 has been founded in a finite interval, where M(t) and \Delta(t) \geq 0 are continuous functions on [0, \pi], \lambda > 0 is a real parameter, \varphi(t) is an initial function which is satisfied with the condition \varphi(0) = 1 and continuous in the initial set.


On The Evolution Of Simple Material Structures, Marek Elźanowski, Ernst Binz Jan 2002

On The Evolution Of Simple Material Structures, Marek Elźanowski, Ernst Binz

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

The evolution of a distribution of material inhomogeneities is investigated by analyzing the evolution of the corresponding material connections. Some general geometric relations governing such evolutions are derived. These relations are then analyzed by looking at the restrictions imposed by the material symmetry group.


Conformal Laplacian And Conical Singularities, Boris Botvinnik, Serge Preston Jan 2002

Conformal Laplacian And Conical Singularities, Boris Botvinnik, Serge Preston

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

We study a behavior of the conformal Laplacian operator $\L_g$ on a manifold with \emph{tame conical singularities}: when each singularity is given as a cone over a product of the standard spheres. We study the spectral properties of the operator $\L_g$ on such manifolds. We describe the asymptotic of a general solution of the equation $\L_g u = Q u^{\alpha}$ with 1≤α≤n+2 near each singular point. In particular, we derive the asymptotic of the Yamabe metric near such singularity.


The Evolution Of Cell Colonies In Volvocacean Algae : Investigation By Theoretical Analysis And Computer Simulation., Frank Noe Jan 2002

The Evolution Of Cell Colonies In Volvocacean Algae : Investigation By Theoretical Analysis And Computer Simulation., Frank Noe

Theses

This thesis presents a mathematical analysis and computational simulation which is used to investigate the evolution of cell colonies. The evolutionary transition from unicellular to cell colony form is a prerequesite for multicellular life as it exists abundantly on earth. This transition has occured numerous times independently so that we expect a high selective advantage to be associated with it. The photosynthetic green algae order Volvocaceae is an appropriate set of model organisms for the study of the evolution of cell colonies since it comprises living unicellular organisms, cell colonies, and multicellular organisms of different shapes, sizes and levels of …


Ideal Theory In Prüfer Domains - An Unconventional Approach, Edward Mosteig Jan 2002

Ideal Theory In Prüfer Domains - An Unconventional Approach, Edward Mosteig

Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science Faculty Works

In Prüfer domains of finite character, ideals are represented as finite intersections of special ideals which are proper generalizations of the classical primary ideals. We show that representations of ideals as shortest intersections of primal or quasi-primary ideals exist and are unique. Moreover, every non-zero ideal is the product of uniquely determined pairwise comaximal quasi-primary ideals. Semigroups of primal and quasi-primary ideals with fixed associated primes are also investigated in arbitrary Prüfer domains. Their structures can be described in terms of the value groups of localizations.


A Sufficient Condition For The Uniqueness Of Positive Steady State To A Reaction Diffusion System, Joon Hyuk Kang, Yun Oh Jan 2002

A Sufficient Condition For The Uniqueness Of Positive Steady State To A Reaction Diffusion System, Joon Hyuk Kang, Yun Oh

Faculty Publications

In this paper, we concentrate on the uniqueness of the positive solution for the general elliptic system { Δu + u(g1(u) - g 2(v)) = 0 in R+ × Ω, Δν + v(h 1(u) - h2(v)) = 0 u|∂Ω = v| ∂Ω = 0. This system is the general model for the steady state of a competitive interacting system. The techniques used in this paper are upper-lower solutions, maximum principles and spectrum estimates. The arguments also rely on some detailed properties for the solution of logistic equations.


On The Modular Curve X(6) And Surfaces Admitting Genus 2 Fibrations, Gülay Karadoğan Jan 2002

On The Modular Curve X(6) And Surfaces Admitting Genus 2 Fibrations, Gülay Karadoğan

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we study the moduli spaces of surfaces admitting nonsmooth genus 2 fibrations with slope \lambda = 6 (necessarily) over curves of genus \geq 1. We determine the structure of each connected component of these moduli spaces. Our results fill the gap of earlier work in the literature to complete the picture of the moduli spaces of genus 2 fibrations over curves of genus \geq 2 except for the case of \lambda = 4.


Monoidal Extensions Of A Cohen-Macaulay Unique Factorization Domain, William J. Heinzer, Aihua Li, Louis J. Ratliff, David E. Rush Jan 2002

Monoidal Extensions Of A Cohen-Macaulay Unique Factorization Domain, William J. Heinzer, Aihua Li, Louis J. Ratliff, David E. Rush

Department of Mathematics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Let A be a Noetherian Cohen-Macaulay domain, b, c1,...,cg an A-sequence, J = (b, c1,...,cg) A, and B = A[J/b]. Then B is Cohen-Macaulay, there is a natural one-to-one correspondence between the sets AssB(B/bB) and AssA(A/J), and each q ∈ AssA(A/J) has height g + 1. If B does not have unique factorization, then some height-one prime ideals P of B are not principal. These primes are identified in terms of J and P∩A, and we consider the question of how far from principal they can be. If A is integrally closed, necessary and sufficient conditions are given for B …


Variables Related To The Successful Completion Of The First Course In Business Calculus At Three Jamaican Universities, Martin Nkhrama Richards Jan 2002

Variables Related To The Successful Completion Of The First Course In Business Calculus At Three Jamaican Universities, Martin Nkhrama Richards

Dissertations

Problem. Many students at all levels of the education system in Jamaica perform poorly at mathematics. In particular, the results of both the Caribbean Examinations Council and Business Calculus 1 at the university level have reflected a declining trend in mathematics performance in recent years. Consequently, this study sought to investigate the variables related to the successful completion of the first course in business calculus at Jamaican universities. To this end, the study looked at perceptions of students and their professors regarding students' cognitive, affective, and professor effectiveness variables impacting success.

Method. The sample for this study consisted of 389 …


Transverse Group Actions On Bundles, Ian M. Anderson, Mark E. Fels Jan 2002

Transverse Group Actions On Bundles, Ian M. Anderson, Mark E. Fels

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications

An action of a Lie group G on a bundle is said to be transverse if it is projectable and if the orbits of G on E are diffeomorphic under π to the orbits of G on M. Transverse group actions on bundles are completely classified in terms of the pullback bundle construction for G-invariant maps. This classification result is used to give a full characterization of the G invariant sections of E for projectable group actions.


On Minimal Regular Graphs With Given Constraintsm, Che Sheng Gan Jan 2002

On Minimal Regular Graphs With Given Constraintsm, Che Sheng Gan

Student Works (2000-2009)

A classical question in graph theory has been the search of cages. The problem of determining the smallest (r,g)-cage is unsolved for most pairs of (r,g) and is extremely hard in the general case. Finding the crossing number of a graph is another challenging problem in graph theory. The crossing numbers of very few classes of graphs arc known. In this thesis, we would like to (a) investigate those smallest regular graphs with given girths and having small crossing numbers. In particular, we investigate those smallest regular graphs with given girths and crossing number c, for c ∈ {0, 1, …


On Stochastic Inequalities And Comparisons Of Reliability Measures For Weighted Distributions, Broderick O. Oluyede, E. Olusegun George Jan 2002

On Stochastic Inequalities And Comparisons Of Reliability Measures For Weighted Distributions, Broderick O. Oluyede, E. Olusegun George

Mathematical Sciences: Faculty Publications

Inequalities, relations and stochastic orderings, as well as useful ageing notions for weighted distributions are established. Also presented are preservation and stability results and comparisons for weighted and length-biased distributions. Relations for length-biased and equilibrium distributions as examples of weighted distributions are also presented.


Geometric Integrators For Hamiltonian Pdes, Dmitry Karpeev Jan 2002

Geometric Integrators For Hamiltonian Pdes, Dmitry Karpeev

Computer Science Theses & Dissertations

We consider methods for systematic construction of algorithms for a class of time-dependent PDEs with Hamiltonian structure. These systems possess phase space geometry and constants of the motion that need to be preserved by the integration algorithm to reflect the qualitative features of the system.

We exploit the structure of Hamiltonian systems, in particular their variational formulation based on a Lagrangian, and the dual covariant formulation, to expose the geometric features of the system that have natural analogs when discretized. We emphasize the local space-time approach to the constructions, making them amenable to parallelization and preconditioning using domain decomposition methods, …


Medical Inference System On Arthritis Using Fuzzy Relational Theory, Chee Kau Lim Jan 2002

Medical Inference System On Arthritis Using Fuzzy Relational Theory, Chee Kau Lim

Student Works (2000-2009)

Fuzzy relational theory is a branch in the study of fuzzy sets theory. According to this theory, mapping among two sets can be carried out in four ways, which arc represented by circle product, sub-triangular product, super-triangular product and square product. Each of these products can be abstracted into inference structures. which is useful in designing the inference engine of an expert system. Based on the revised version [DeBaets and Kerre 1993. Hallam and Yew l998a] of fuzzy relational theory. a series of 18 inference structures, namely sub-K inference structures (denoted as Kt to Kl8) are constructed. Based on these …


Dimensionality-Reducing Expansion, Boundary Type Quadrature Formulas, And The Boundary Element Method, Tian-Xiao He Jan 2002

Dimensionality-Reducing Expansion, Boundary Type Quadrature Formulas, And The Boundary Element Method, Tian-Xiao He

Scholarship

This paper discusses the connection between boundary quadrature formulas constructed by using solutions of partial differential equations and boundary element schemes.


Like A Bridge Over Colored Water: A Mathematical Review Of The Rainbow Bridge: Rainbows In Art, Myth, And Science, John A. Adam Jan 2002

Like A Bridge Over Colored Water: A Mathematical Review Of The Rainbow Bridge: Rainbows In Art, Myth, And Science, John A. Adam

Mathematics & Statistics Faculty Publications

Commenting on a recent book, the author discusses various views of the rainbow: its role in culture, its scientific description, and its mathematical theory.


A Note On Computing The Generalized Inverse A^(2)_{T,S} Of A Matrix A, Xiezhang Li, Yimin Wei Jan 2002

A Note On Computing The Generalized Inverse A^(2)_{T,S} Of A Matrix A, Xiezhang Li, Yimin Wei

Mathematical Sciences: Faculty Publications

The generalized inverse A T,S (2) of a matrix A is a {2}-inverse of A with the prescribed range T and null space S. A representation for the generalized inverse A T,S (2) has been recently developed with the condition σ (GA| T)⊂(0,∞), where G is a matrix with R(G)=T andN(G)=S. In this note, we remove the above condition. Three types of iterative methods for A T,S (2) are presented if σ(GA|T) is a subset of the open right half-plane and they are extensions of existing computational procedures of A T,S (2), including special cases such as the weighted Moore-Penrose …


On Inequalities And Partial Orderings For Weighted Reliability Measures, Broderick O. Oluyede Jan 2002

On Inequalities And Partial Orderings For Weighted Reliability Measures, Broderick O. Oluyede

Mathematical Sciences: Faculty Publications

Inequalities, relations and partial ordering for weighted reliability measures are presented. Inequalities for Lévy distance measure for weighted distributions are obtained in terms of the parent distributions. Reliability inequalities and stability results are established for weighted distributions with monotone hazard and mean residual life functions.


Analytically Continued Hypergeometric Expression Of The Incomplete Beta Function, Jack C. Straton Jan 2002

Analytically Continued Hypergeometric Expression Of The Incomplete Beta Function, Jack C. Straton

Physics Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Incomplete Beta Function is rewritten as a Hypergeometric Function that is the analytic continuation of the conventional form, a generalization of the finite series, which simpifies the Stieltjes transform of powers of a monomial divided by powers of a binomial.


Ten Day Pre-Calc Syllabus, Douglas J. Shaw Jan 2002

Ten Day Pre-Calc Syllabus, Douglas J. Shaw

Faculty Work

No abstract provided.


[Introduction To] Generalized Analytic Continuation, William T. Ross, Harold S. Shapiro Jan 2002

[Introduction To] Generalized Analytic Continuation, William T. Ross, Harold S. Shapiro

Bookshelf

The theory of generalized analytic continuation studies continuations of meromorphic functions in situations where traditional theory says there is a natural boundary. This broader theory touches on a remarkable array of topics in classical analysis, as described in the book. This book addresses the following questions: (1) When can we say, in some reasonable way, that component functions of a meromorphic function on a disconnected domain, are "continuations" of each other? (2) What role do such "continuations" play in certain aspects of approximation theory and operator theory? The authors use the strong analogy with the summability of divergent series …


Preface, Alexander Kurz Jan 2002

Preface, Alexander Kurz

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

No abstract provided.


The Classification Of Low Dimensional Nilpotent Lie Algebras, Kimberli C. Tripp Jan 2002

The Classification Of Low Dimensional Nilpotent Lie Algebras, Kimberli C. Tripp

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Nilpotent Lie algebras are the fundamental building blocks for generic (not semi-simple) Lie algebras. In particular, the classification of nilpotent algebras is the first step in classifying and identifying solvable Lie Algebras. The problem of classifying nilpotent Lie algebras was first studied by Umlauf [9] in 1891. More recently, classifications have been given up to dimension six using different techniques by Morosov (1958) [7], Skjelbred and Sund (1977) [8], and up to dimension five by Dixmier (1958) [2]. Using Morosov's method of classification by maximal abelian ideals, Winternitz reproduced the Morosov classification obtaining different canonical forms for the algebras. The …


A Recommendation For Determining The Efficacy Of Weight Removal Estimates For The Pacific Cod Longline Cdq Fishery, Anna L. Furniss Jan 2002

A Recommendation For Determining The Efficacy Of Weight Removal Estimates For The Pacific Cod Longline Cdq Fishery, Anna L. Furniss

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In January 2000, the Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development contacted the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding concerns over the methods used to determine catch estimates for the Pacific Cod Community Development Quota (CDQ) fishery. Currently, NMFS determines catch estimates for the Pacific Cod CDQ fishery based on the data collected by observers from the North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program (NPGOP).

Observer estimates for catch are based on the random sampling methods for a longline fishing vessel as described in the North Pacific Groundfish Observer Manual. These sampling methods provide an official total catch (OTC) estimate for each …


[Introduction To] Data Structures With Java: A Laboratory Approach, Joe Kent, Lewis Barnett Iii Jan 2002

[Introduction To] Data Structures With Java: A Laboratory Approach, Joe Kent, Lewis Barnett Iii

Bookshelf

This book is designed to present the key topics in the second course for computer science students using the Java programming language. For convenience, we cover exceptions and file operations in Java, although this may have been covered in the first course. We also cover material on the binary representation of data and Java's bitwise operations, with applications.These are topics needed for computer organization an operating systems courses.


Some Extensions Of Loewner's Theory Of Monotone Operator Functions, Daniel Alpay, Vladimir Bolotnikov, A. Dijksma, J. Rovnyak, A. Dijksma Jan 2002

Some Extensions Of Loewner's Theory Of Monotone Operator Functions, Daniel Alpay, Vladimir Bolotnikov, A. Dijksma, J. Rovnyak, A. Dijksma

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Several extensions of Loewner’s theory of monotone operator functions are given. These include a theorem on boundary interpolation for matrix-valued functions in the generalized Nevanlinna class. The theory of monotone operator functions is generalized from scalar- to matrix-valued functions of an operator argument. A notion of -monotonicity is introduced and characterized in terms of classical Nevanlinna functions with removable singularities on a real interval. Corresponding results for Stieltjes functions are presented.


Vertex-Unfoldings Of Simplicial Manifolds, Erik D. Demaine, David Eppstein, Jeff Erickson, George W. Hart, Joseph O'Rourke Jan 2002

Vertex-Unfoldings Of Simplicial Manifolds, Erik D. Demaine, David Eppstein, Jeff Erickson, George W. Hart, Joseph O'Rourke

Computer Science: Faculty Publications

We present an algorithm to unfold any triangulated 2-manifold (in particular, any simplicial polyhedron) into a non-overlapping, connected planar layout in linear time. The manifold is cut only along its edges. The resulting layout is connected, but it may have a disconnected interior; the triangles are connected at vertices, but not necessarily joined along edges. We extend our algorithm to establish a similar result for simplicial manifolds of arbitrary dimension.


Proceedings Of The First International Conference On Neutrosophy, Neutrosophic Logic, Neutrosophic Set, Neutrosophic Probability And Statistics, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2002

Proceedings Of The First International Conference On Neutrosophy, Neutrosophic Logic, Neutrosophic Set, Neutrosophic Probability And Statistics, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In 1960s Abraham Robinson has developed the non-standard analysis, a formalization of analysis and a branch of mathematical logic, that rigorously defines the infinitesimals. Informally, an infinitesimal is an infinitely small number. Formally, x is said to be infinitesimal if and only if for all positive integers n one has xxx < 1/n. Let &>0 be a such infinitesimal number. The hyper-real number set is an extension of the real number set, which includes classes of infinite numbers and classes of infinitesimal numbers. Let’s consider the non-standard finite numbers 1+ = 1+&, where “1” is its standard part and “&” its non-standard part, …


Randomness And Optimal Estimation In Data Sampling, Florentin Smarandache, Mohammad Khosnevisan, Housila P. Singh, S Saxena, Sarjinder Singh Jan 2002

Randomness And Optimal Estimation In Data Sampling, Florentin Smarandache, Mohammad Khosnevisan, Housila P. Singh, S Saxena, Sarjinder Singh

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

The purpose of this book is to postulate some theories and test them numerically. Estimation is often a difficult task and it has wide application in social sciences and financial market. In order to obtain the optimum efficiency for some classes of estimators, we have devoted this book into three specialized sections: Part 1. In this section we have studied a class of shrinkage estimators for shape parameter beta in failure censored samples from two-parameter Weibull distribution when some 'apriori' or guessed interval containing the parameter beta is available in addition to sample information and analyses their properties. Some estimators …


A Note On Interpolation In The Generalized Schur Class. I. Applications Of Realization Theory, Daniel Alpay, T. Constantinescu, A. Dijksma, J. Rovnyak, A. Dijksma Jan 2002

A Note On Interpolation In The Generalized Schur Class. I. Applications Of Realization Theory, Daniel Alpay, T. Constantinescu, A. Dijksma, J. Rovnyak, A. Dijksma

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Realization theory for operator colligations on Pontryagin spaces is used to study interpolation and factorization in generalized Schur classes. Several criteria are derived which imply that a given function is almost the restriction of a generalized Schur function. The role of realization theory in coefficient problems is also discussed; a solution of an indefinite Carathéodory-Fejér problem is obtained, as well as a result that relates the number of negative (positive) squares of the reproducing kernels associated with the canonical coisometric, isometric, and unitary realizations of a generalized Schur function to the number of negative (positive) eigenvalues of matrices derived from …