Classical Results Research Articles

Sharpening Littlewood subordination principle with univalent symbol

AbstractLet be a subharmonic function on the open unit disc , centered at the origin of the complex plane, and let be a holomorphic function such that . A classical result, known as Littlewood subordination principle, states , where and are integral means over the circle of radius centered at the origin, of the functions and , respectively. In this note, we obtain an unexpected improvement of Littlewood subordination principle in the case when the function is univalent, by proving that where . We also list some applications of this result including an improved variant of Rogosinski theorem with univalent symbol.

A novel iterative process for numerical reckoning of fixed points via generalized nonlinear mappings with qualitative study

Abstract This manuscript is devoted to constructing a novel iterative scheme and reckoning of fixed points for generalized contraction mappings in hyperbolic spaces. Also, we establish Δ \Delta and strong convergence results by the considered iteration under the class of mappings satisfying condition (E). Moreover, some qualitative results of the suggested iteration, like weak w 2 {w}^{2} -stability and data dependence results, are discussed. Furthermore, to test the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed iteration, practical experiments are given. To support the theoretical results, illustrative examples are presented. Finally, our results improve and generalize several classical results in the literature of fixed point iterations.

The Liouville current of holomorphic quadratic differential metrics

In this paper we study the Liouville current of flat cone metrics coming from a holomorphic quadratic differential. Anja Bankovic and Christopher J. Leininger proved in Bankovic and Leininger (Trans Am Math Soc 370:1867–1884, 2018) that for a fixed closed surface, there is an injection map from the space of flat cone metrics to the space of geodesic currents. We manage to show that metrics coming from holomorphic quadratic differentials can be distinguished from other flat metrics by just looking at the geodesic currents. The key idea is to analyze the support of Liouville current, which is a topological invariant independent of the metric, and get information about cone angles and holonomy. The holonomy part involves some subtlety of relationship between singular foliation and geodesic lamination. We also obtain a new proof of a classical result that almost all simple geodesics of a quadratic differential metric will be dense in the surface. Furthermore, for other flat cone metrics, there is no simple dense geodesic.

Central Limit Theorems via Analytic Combinatorics in Several Variables

The field of analytic combinatorics is dedicated to the creation of effective techniques to study the large-scale behaviour of combinatorial objects. Although classical results in analytic combinatorics are mainly concerned with univariate generating functions, over the last two decades a theory of analytic combinatorics in several variables (ACSV) has been developed to study the asymptotic behaviour of multivariate sequences. In this work we survey ACSV from a probabilistic perspective, illustrating how its most advanced methods provide efficient algorithms to derive limit theorems, and comparing the results to past work deriving limit theorems. Using the results of ACSV, we provide a SageMath package that can automatically compute (and rigorously verify) limit theorems for a large class of combinatorial generating functions. To illustrate the techniques involved, we also establish an explicit local central limit theorems for a family of combinatorial classes whose generating functions are linear in the variables tracking each parameter. Applications covered by this result include the distribution of cycles in certain restricted permutations (proving a limit theorem stated as a conjecture in recent work of Chung et al.), integer compositions, and n-colour compositions with varying restrictions and values tracked. Key to establishing these explicit results in an arbitrary dimension is an interesting symbolic determinant, which we compute by conjecturing and then proving an appropriate LU-factorization. It is our hope that this work provides readers a blueprint to apply the powerful tools of ACSV in their own work, making them more accessible to combinatorialists, probabilists, and those in adjacent fields.

Chen-Chvátal’s conjecture for graphs with restricted girth

A classic result in Euclidean geometry asserts that every non-collinear set of n points in the Euclidean plane determines at least n distinct lines. Chen and Chvátal conjectured that this holds for an arbitrary finite metric space, with an appropriate definition of line. This conjecture remains open even for graph metrics. In this paper, sufficient conditions on the girth to guarantee that a graph satisfies the conjecture are stated. We first study the existence of a universal line generated by an edge. Then, we focus on graphs of order n and maximum girth g with respect to their radius r. We prove that graphs with minimum degree δ ≥ 4 and girth g = 2r+1 or g = 2r have at least n distinct lines and we also partially solve the case when δ = 3. Graphs with cut-vertices are also studied, providing several upper bounds on the diameter, in terms of the girth, in order to assure that the graph satisfies the Chen-Chvátal conjecture. Finally, we prove that any triangle-free graph of order n, diameter 3 and minimum degree δ ≥ 4 has more than n distinct lines and we also partially solve the case when δ = 3.

Efficiency and Incidence of Taxation with Free Entry and Love-of-Variety Preferences

We develop a theory of commodity taxation featuring imperfect competition along with love-of-variety preferences and endogenous firm entry and exit. We derive new formulas for the efficiency and pass-through of specific and ad valorem taxes. These formulas unify existing canonical ones and feature a new term capturing the effect of variety on consumer surplus. As a proof of concept, we use theoretical formulas to identify love-of-variety preferences in an empirical application. Our welfare analysis shows that the marginal excess burden is sensitive to the estimated love of variety, which overturns classical results on the desirability of ad valorem versus specific taxation. (JEL D11, D21, D91, H25)

A singular Yamabe problem on manifolds with solid cones

Abstract We study the existence of conformal metrics on noncompact Riemannian manifolds with noncompact boundary, which are complete as metric spaces and have negative constant scalar curvature in the interior and negative constant mean curvature on the boundary. These metrics are constructed on smooth manifolds obtained by removing d-dimensional submanifolds from certain n-dimensional compact spaces locally modelled on generalized solid cones. We prove the existence of such metrics if and only if d > n - 2 2 {d>\frac{n-2}{2}} . Our main theorem is inspired by the classical results by Aviles–McOwen and Loewner–Nirenberg, known in the literature as the “singular Yamabe problem”.

Boundary dynamics for holomorphic sequences, non-autonomous dynamical systems and wandering domains

There are many classical results, related to the Denjoy–Wolff theorem, concerning the relationship between orbits of interior points and orbits of boundary points under iterates of holomorphic self-maps of the unit disc. Here, we address such questions in the very general setting of sequences (Fn) of holomorphic maps between simply connected domains. We show that, while some classical results can be generalised, with an interesting dependence on the geometry of the domains, a much richer variety of behaviours is possible. One of our main results is new even in the classical setting.Our methods apply in particular to non-autonomous dynamical systems, when (Fn) are forward compositions of holomorphic maps, and to the study of wandering domains in holomorphic dynamics.The proofs use techniques from geometric function theory, measure theory and ergodic theory, and the construction of examples involves a ‘weak independence’ version of the second Borel–Cantelli lemma and the concept from ergodic theory of ‘shrinking targets’.

Arranging Countably Infinite Abelian Groups

Summary An interesting result due to Nash-Williams (1959) can be used to construct enumerations of countably infinite abelian groups using sets of generators. In addition to providing a more accessible proof of this classical result, we compute, for any such group and any collection of generators, the cardinality of the set of such enumerations. These results can also be interpreted in terms of Cayley graphs for groups.

Irreducible graded bimodules over algebras and a Pierce decomposition of the Jacobson radical

It is well known that the ring radical theory can be approached via language of modules. In this work, we present some generalizations of classical results from module theory, in the two-sided and graded sense. Let G be a group, F an algebraically closed field with char ( F ) = 0 ,   A a finite dimensional G-graded associative F -algebra and M a G-graded unitary A -bimodule. We proved that if A = M n ( F σ [ H ] ) with an elementary-canonical G-grading, where H is a finite abelian subgroup of G and σ ∈ Z 2 ( H , F * ) , then M being irreducible graded implies that there exists a nonzero homogeneous element w ∈ M satisfying M = B w and B w = w B . Another result we proved generalizes the last one: if G is abelian, A is simple graded and M is finitely generated, then there exist nonzero homogeneous elements w 1 , w 2 , … , w n ∈ M such that M = A w 1 ⊕ A w 2 ⊕ ⋯ ⊕ A w n   , where w i A = A w i ≠ 0 for all i = 1 , 2 , … , n , and each A w i is irreducible. The elements wi ’s are associated with the irreducible characters of G. We also describe graded bimodules over graded semisimple algebras. And we finish by presenting a Pierce decomposition of the graded Jacobson radical of any finite dimensional F -algebra with a G-grading.

Optimal investment and reinsurance to reach a bequest goal with random time solvency regulation

ABSTRACT This paper studies optimal investment and proportional reinsurance policies for an insurer with Markov regime-switching model and random time solvency regulation. The goal of the insurer is to maximise the probability that its wealth exceeds a predetermined level l before the regulatory time arrives. By constructing an auxiliary control problem without regime switching, together with the classical results on Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman (HJB) equation and fixed-point method, we prove the regularity of the value function. When the current state of the Markov chain is given, we found that the optimal policies for an insurer in a multiple-regime market is the same as those in a single-regime market. Explicit optimal policies can be derived when the premium is calculated by the expectation principle. For more general cases, numerical schemes for value functions and feedback optimal policies are given by the Markov chain approximating method.

Novel results for separate families of fuzzy-dominated mappings satisfying advanced locally contractions in b-multiplicative metric spaces with applications

The objective of this research is to present new fixed point theorems for two separate families of fuzzy-dominated mappings. These mappings must satisfy a unique locally contraction in a complete b-multiplicative metric space. Also, we have obtained novel results for families of fuzzy-dominated mappings on a closed ball that meet the requirements of a generalized locally contraction. This research introduces new and challenging fixed-point problems for families of ordered fuzzy-dominated mappings in ordered complete b-multiplicative metric spaces. Moreover, we demonstrate a new concept for families of fuzzy graph-dominated mappings on a closed ball in these spaces. Additionally, we present novel findings for graphic contraction endowed with graphic structure. These findings are groundbreaking and provide a strong foundation for future research in this field. To demonstrate the uniqueness of our novel findings, we provide evidence of their applicability in obtaining the common solution of integral and fractional differential equations. Our findings have resulted in modifications to several contemporary and classical results in the research literature. This provides further evidence of the originality and impact of our work.

Bottom spectrum of three-dimensional manifolds with scalar curvature lower bound

A classical result of Cheng states that the bottom spectrum of complete manifolds of fixed dimension and Ricci curvature lower bound achieves its maximal value on the corresponding hyperbolic space. The paper establishes an analogous result for three-dimensional complete manifolds with scalar curvature lower bound subject to some necessary topological assumptions. The rigidity issue is also addressed and a splitting theorem is obtained for such manifolds with the maximal bottom spectrum.

A variational proof of a disentanglement theorem for multilinear norm inequalities

The basic disentanglement theorem established by the present authors states that estimates on a weighted geometric mean over (convex) families of functions can be disentangled into quantitatively linked estimates on each family separately. On the one hand, the theorem gives a uniform approach to classical results including Maurey's factorisation theorem and Lozanovskiĭ's factorisation theorem, and, on the other hand, it underpins the duality theory for multilinear norm inequalities developed in our previous two papers.In this paper we give a simple proof of this basic disentanglement theorem. Whereas the approach of our previous paper was rather involved – it relied on the use of minimax theory together with weak*-compactness arguments in the space of finitely additive measures, and an application of the Yosida–Hewitt theory of such measures – the alternate approach of this paper is rather straightforward: it instead depends upon elementary perturbation and compactness arguments.

On a Dowker-Type Problem for Convex Disks with Almost Constant Curvature

A classical result of Dowker (Bull. Amer. Math. Soc. 50: 120-122, 1944) states that for any plane convex body 𝐾, the areas of the maximum (resp. minimum) area convex 𝑛-gons inscribed (resp. circumscribed) in 𝐾 is a concave (resp. convex) sequence. It is known that this theorem remains true if we replace area by perimeter, or convex 𝑛-gons by disk-𝑛-gons, obtained as the intersection of 𝑛 closed Euclidean unit disks. It has been proved recently that if 𝐶 is the unit disk of a normed plane, then the same properties hold for the area of 𝐶-𝑛-gons circumscribed about a 𝐶-convex disk 𝐾 and for the perimeters of 𝐶-𝑛-gons inscribed or circumscribed about a 𝐶-convex disk 𝐾, but for a typical origin-symmetric convex disk 𝐶 with respect to Hausdorff distance, there is a 𝐶-convex disk 𝐾 such that the sequence of the areas of the maximum area 𝐶-𝑛-gons inscribed in 𝐾 is not concave. The aim of this paper is to investigate this question if we replace the topology induced by Hausdorff distance with a topology induced by the surface area measure of the boundary of 𝐶.

Statistical Complexity of Quantum Learning

AbstractLearning problems involve settings in which an algorithm has to make decisions based on data, and possibly side information such as expert knowledge. This study has two main goals. First, it reviews and generalizes different results on the data and model complexity of quantum learning, where the data and/or the algorithm can be quantum, focusing on information‐theoretic techniques. Second, it introduces the notion of copy complexity, which quantifies the number of copies of a quantum state required to achieve a target accuracy level. Copy complexity arises from the destructive nature of quantum measurements, which irreversibly alter the state to be processed, limiting the information that can be extracted about quantum data. As a result, empirical risk minimization is generally inapplicable. The paper presents novel results on the copy complexity for both training and testing. To make the paper self‐contained and approachable by different research communities, an extensive background material is provided on classical results from statistical learning theory, as well as on the distinguishability of quantum states. Throughout, the differences between quantum and classical learning are highlighted by addressing both supervised and unsupervised learning, and extensive pointers are provided to the literature.

Dispersion and attenuation relations in flexoelectricity

The dispersion relations in flexoelectricity are examined for plane time-harmonic waves that propagate in the flexoelectric materials. In contrast to classic elastodynamics, dispersion is observed in the displacement field due to two micro-structural and two micro-inertial lengths that emerge from the electromechanical coupling. In the absence of such coupling, we return to the classic elastodynamic results. The problem dissociates in longitudinal and transverse waves, as is the case in classic elastodynamics. The group velocity of the mechanical field is also the velocity of the energy transfer across the planes of the waves. An optical branch of the dispersion relation appears due to the polarization field that follows the mechanical field. The longitudinal and transverse velocities of the plane waves was found to depend on the corresponding microstructural lengths and are less than or equal to the classic plane wave velocities because the micro-inertial lengths are greater than or equal to the micro-structural length. The opposite effect is expected when we encounter flexoelectric metamaterials in which case the micro-inertial lengths are less than the micro-structural length.

Best possible upper bounds on the restrained domination number of cubic graphs

AbstractA dominating set in a graph is a set of vertices such that every vertex in is adjacent to a vertex in . A restrained dominating set of is a dominating set with the additional restraint that the graph obtained by removing all vertices in is isolate‐free. The domination number and the restrained domination number are the minimum cardinalities of a dominating set and restrained dominating set, respectively, of . Let be a cubic graph of order . A classical result of Reed states that , and this bound is best possible. To determine the best possible upper bound on the restrained domination number of is more challenging, and we prove that .

A note on the 𝑉-invariant

Let R R be a finitely generated N \mathbb N -graded algebra domain over a Noetherian ring and let I I be a homogeneous ideal of R R . Given P ∈ A s s ( R / I ) P\in Ass(R/I) one defines the v v -invariant v P ( I ) v_P(I) of I I at P P as the least c ∈ N c\in \mathbb N such that P = I : f P=I:f for some f ∈ R c f\in R_c . A classical result of Brodmann [Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 74 (1979), pp. 16–18] asserts that A s s ( R / I n ) Ass(R/I^n) is constant for large n n . So it makes sense to consider a prime ideal P ∈ A s s ( R / I n ) P\in Ass(R/I^n) for all the large n n and investigate how v P ( I n ) v_P(I^n) depends on n n . We prove that v P ( I n ) v_P(I^n) is eventually a linear function of n n . When R R is the polynomial ring over a field this statement has been proved independently also by Ficarra and Sgroi in their recent preprint [Asymptotic behaviour of the v \text {v} -number of homogeneous ideals, https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.14243, 2023].

Minimal extensions in smooth dynamics

AbstractA classical result of Fathi and Herman from 1977 states that a smooth compact connected manifold without boundary admitting a locally free action of a 1-torus, respectively, an almost free action of a 2-torus, admits a minimal diffeomorphism, respectively, a minimal flow. In the first part of our paper we study the existence of locally free and almost free actions of tori on homogeneous spaces of compact connected Lie groups, thus providing new examples of spaces admitting minimal diffeomorphisms or flows. In the second part we combine the ideas of Fathi and Herman with our recent ideas to study the existence of minimal skew products over certain minimal flows with general connected Lie groups as acting groups. Our results apply to so called flows with free cycles. In the last part of our work we study the existence of free cycles in homogeneous flows.