Subvexormal Functions and Subvex Functions

Subvexormal functions and subinvexormal functions are proposed, whose properties are shared commonly by most generalized convex functions and most generalized invex functions, respectively. A necessary and sufficient condition for a subvexormal function to be subinvexormal is given in the locally Lipschitz and regular case. Furthermore, subvex functions and subinvex functions are introduced. It is proved that the class of strictly subvex functions is equivalent to that of functions whose local minima are global and that, in the locally Lipschitz and regular case, both strongly subvex functions and strongly subinvex functions can be characterized as functions whose relatively stationary points (slight extension of stationary points) are global minima.     

半严格不变凸函数

文章在Banach空间中定义了一种新的广义凸函数—半严格不变凸函数.对于满足局部Lipschitz条件的半严格不变凸函数,得到了它的广义Clarke次微分性质.文中还讨论了半严格不变凸函数与不变凸函数及半严格预不变凸函数之间的关系,得到了半严格不变凸函数的一些性质.     

强预拟不变凸函数与强拟不变凸函数

本文提出了两类新的广义凸函数—强预拟不变凸函数与强拟不变凸函数.讨论了强预拟不变凸函数与强拟不变凸函数间的关系,强拟不变凸函数与强伪不变凸函数间的关系.研究了强预拟不变凸函数在多目标优化中的应用.     

半严格不变凸函数

文章在Banach空间中定义了一种新的广义凸函数—半严格不变凸函数.对于满足局部Lipschitz条件的半严格不变凸函数,得到了它的广义Clarke次微分性质.文中还讨论了半严格不变凸函数与不变凸函数及半严格预不变凸函数之间的关系,得到了半严格不变凸函数的一些性质.     

集合上的递归函数

本文在Ｊｅｎｓｅｎ和Ｋａｒｐ工作的基础上引进了集合上的递归函数的概念．研究了递归集函数的初步性质，讨论了递归集函数与Ｊｅｎｓｅｎ和Ｋａｒｐ定义的原始递归集函数及递归数论函数之间的关系，并给出了ＺＦＣ的可定义集模型上递归集函数的范式定理．     

Filled functions for unconstrained global optimization

The paper is concerned with the filled functions for global optimization of a continuous function of several variables. More general forms of filled functions are presented for smooth and nonsmooth optimizations. These functions have either two adjustable parameters or one adjustable parameter. Conditions on functions and on the values of parameters are given so that the constructed functions are desired filled functions.     

Cross-product of Bessel functions: Monotonicity patterns and functional inequalities

In this paper, we study the Dini functions and the cross-product of Bessel functions. Moreover, we are interested on the monotonicity patterns for the cross-product of Bessel and modified Bessel functions. In addition, we deduce Redheffer-type inequalities, and the interlacing property of the zeros of Dini functions and the cross-product of Bessel and modified Bessel functions. Bounds for logarithmic derivatives of these functions are also derived. The key tools in our proofs are some recently developed infinite product representations for Dini functions and cross-product of Bessel functions.     

A new type of the generalized Bézier curves

In this paper, we improve the generalized Bernstein basis functions introduced by Han, et al. The new basis functions not only inherit the most properties of the classical Bernstein basis functions, but also reserve the shape parameters that are similar to the shape parameters of the generalized Bernstein basis functions. The degree elevation algorithm and the conversion formulae between the new basis functions and the classical Bernstein basis functions are obtained. Also the new Q-Bézier curve and surface...     

广义部分Bent函数和广义Bent函数的关系

Bent函数是一类特殊的布尔函数,因其非线性性和稳定性在密码学和通信等领域有很重要的应用,但它们数量少,不平衡且无相关免疫性,为了弥补Bent函数的不足,Claud Carlet提出了部分Bent函数的概念,部分Bent函数是包含Bent函数的更大的函数类,后来,人们又将这两种函数概念先后都拓广到了环zm^n(m为正整数）上,分别被称为zm^n上的广义Bent函数和广义部分Bent函数,本文利用zp^n(p为素数）上广义部分Bent函数的Chrestenson循环谱特征讨论了zp^n上的广义部分Bent函数和广义Bent函数之间的关系,给出了这两种函数之间的函数关系式和谱值关系式。     

Properties and construction of NCP functions

The nonlinear complementarity or NCP functions were introduced by Mangasarian and these functions are proved to be useful in constrained optimization and elsewhere. Interestingly enough there are only two general methods to derive such functions, while the known or used NCP functions are either individual constructions or modifications of the few individual NCP functions such as the Fischer-Burmeister function. In the paper we analyze the elementary properties of NCP functions and the various techniques used to obtain such functions from old ones. We also prove some new nonexistence results on the possible forms of NCP functions. Then we develop and analyze several new methods for the construction of nonlinear complementarity functions that are based on various geometric arguments or monotone transformations. The appendix of the paper contains the list and source of the known NCP functions.     

Prox-regular functions in variational analysis

The class of prox-regular functions covers all l.s.c., proper, convex functions, lower- functions and strongly amenable functions, hence a large core of functions of interest in variational analysis and optimization. The subgradient mappings associated with prox-regular functions have unusually rich properties, which are brought to light here through the study of the associated Moreau envelope functions and proximal mappings. Connections are made between second-order epi-derivatives of the functions and proto-derivatives of their subdifferentials. Conditions are identified under which the Moreau envelope functions are convex or strongly convex, even if the given functions are not.

     

Hypergeometric Solutions of Soliton Equations

We consider multivariable hypergeometric functions related to Schur functions and show that these hypergeometric functions are tau functions of the KP hierarchy and are simultaneously the ratios of Toda lattice tau functions evaluated at certain values of higher Toda lattice times. The variables of the hypergeometric functions are related to the higher times of those hierarchies via a Miwa change of variables. The discrete Toda lattice variable shifts the parameters of the hypergeometric functions. We construct the determinant representation and the integral representation of a special type for the KP tau functions. We write a system of linear differential and difference equations on these tau functions, which play the role of string equations.     

Locally tensor product functions

We present in this paper a family of functions which are tensor product functions in subdomains, while not having the usual drawback of functions which are tensor product functions in the whole domain. With these functions we can add more points in some region without adding points on lines parallel to the axes. These functions are linear combinations of tensor product polynomial B-splines, and the knots of different B-splines are less connected together than with usual polynomial B-splines. Approximation of functions, or data, with such functions gives satisfactory results, as shown by numerical experimentation. AMS subject classification 41A15, 41A63, 65Dxx     

Indefinite integrals of products of special functions

A method is given for deriving indefinite integrals involving squares and other products of functions which are solutions of second-order linear differential equations. Several variations of the method are presented, which applies directly to functions which obey homogeneous differential equations. However, functions which obey inhomogeneous equations can be incorporated into the products and examples are given of integrals involving products of Bessel functions combined with Lommel, Anger and Weber functions. Many new integrals are derived for a selection of special functions, including Bessel functions, associated Legendre functions, and elliptic integrals. A number of integrals of products of Gauss hypergeometric functions are also presented, which seem to be the first integrals of this type. All results presented have been numerically checked with Mathematica.     

Semi-B-Preinvex Functions

In this note, a class of functions, called semi-B-preinvex function, which are a generalization of the semipreinvex functions and the B-vex functions, is introduced. Examples are given to show that there exist functions which are semi-B-preinvex functions, but are neither semipreinvex nor B-vex. A property of the semi-B-preinvex functions is obtained.Communicated by F. GiannessiThis research was partially supported by a Science Committee Project, Research Foundation of Chongqing, Grant 8409. The authors are thankful to the referees and Prof. F. Giannessi for suggestions and comments which helped to give the present form to this paper.     

一般遞歸函數的構成

<正> 引言 在本文中我們所討論的悉限於非負整數,故本文內备變元及函數的值均限於非負整數. 如果有一系列的有限個等式,使得對於任意指定的值a_1,a_2,…,a_r,互可依照這些等式在有限次步驟內把函數F(x_1,x_2,…,x_r)在(a_1,a_2,…,a_r)點的值計算出來,則函數F(x_1,x_2,…,x_r)名曰一般遞歸函數.     

Computing Special Functions by Using Quadrature Rules

The usual tools for computing special functions are power series, asymptotic expansions, continued fractions, differential equations, recursions, and so on. Rather seldom are methods based on quadrature of integrals. Selecting suitable integral representations of special functions, using principles from asymptotic analysis, we develop reliable algorithms which are valid for large domains of real or complex parameters. Our present investigations include Airy functions, Bessel functions and parabolic cylinder functions. In the case of Airy functions we have improvements in both accuracy and speed for some parts of Amos's code for Bessel functions.     

A note on pair-formation functions

In this paper, we take a closer look at two harmonic mean functions [1, 2] and two minimum functions (moving dominance function [3] and group-specific minimum function), in two sex multigroup populations. Comparisons between these functions are focused on proportionate mixing. We show that under some special conditions, the two harmonic mean functions are identical; and under the mixing framework of Castillo-Chavez and Busenberg [4], the two minimum functions are also identical (for both proportionate and nonproportionate mixing). Simulations of a simple demographic model with the four functions are also performed to confirm the above mentioned identity and to illustrate the behavior of these functions.     

Properties of boolean functions with a tree decomposition

Boolean functions that have a multiple disjoint decomposition scheme in the form of a tree are considered. Properties of such functions are given for the case that the functions are increasing, unate, and/or have no vacuous variables. The functions with a binary decomposition scheme are of special interest. The modulus of sensitivity is defined, and evaluated for some classes of functions. The modulus of sensitivity is interesting from the point of view of semantic information processing. It is found that the sensitivity for the class of functions with a given disjoint binary decomposition scheme is much smaller than for the unrestricted class of boolean functions. This indicates that these functions are potentially useful in pattern recognition of discrete data.The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the National Research Council of Canada through a postdoctoral fellowship and an operating grant respectively.     

Toward a Unified Theory of Generalized Functions: Convergence

Generalized functions are usually treated as bounded linear functionals on spaces of test functions. Here they are considered as objects which ?convolute”? with test functions and satisfy a certain associativity condition. In this setting simple definitions are given for convergence of sequences of test functions and generalized functions, definitions which do not depend on particular properties of the space of test functions. It is shown that for the most commonly used spaces, these general definitions reduce to the standard ones.