where T ≥ 2 is a positive integer andΔu k u k 1 −u k is the forward difference operator. Throughout this paper, we denote by Z a, b the discrete interval {a, a 1, . . . , b}, where a and b are integers and a < b. We consider in 1.1 two different boundary conditions: a Dirichlet boundary condition u 0 0 and a Neumann boundary condition Δu T 0 . In the literature, the boundary condition considere...

The aim of this paper is to derive spectral and condition number estimates of the singlelayer operator for low-frequency multiple scattering problems. This work extends the analysis initiated in [6] to dense media. Estimates are obtained first in the case of circular cylinders by Fourier analysis and are next formally adapted to disks, ellipses and rectangles in the framework of boundary elemen...

In this work we deduce an explicit Sommerfeld-type radiation condition able to prove uniqueness for the problem of outgoing wave propagation in isotropic elastic half-spaces with free boundary condition. The expression is obtained by a rigorous asymptotic analysis of the Green’s function associated with this problem. Observe that this is an exterior problem with unbounded frontier. The main dif...

This note concerns a nonlinear differential equation problem in which both the nonlinearity in the equation and its solution are determined by prescribed data. The question under consideration arises from a study of two-dimensional steady parallel-flows of a perfect fluid governed by Euler’s equations and a free-boundary condition, when the distribution of vorticity is arbitrary but prescribed.

The aim of this paper is to derive spectral and condition number estimates of the single-layer operator for low-frequency multiple scattering problems. This work extends to dense media the analysis initiated in [7]. Estimates are obtained first in the case of circular cylinders by Fourier analysis and are next formally adapted to disks, ellipses and rectangles in the framework of boundary eleme...

Distributed sensing of structural states is essential to vibration control, health monitoring and shape control of precision structronic systems. Paraboloidal shells of revolution are widely used in aerospace, telecommunication, etc. structures. However, distributed sensing of paraboloidal shell structures is rarely investigated over the years. Micro-sensing characteristics, sensor segmentation...

Thin-walled structures like crash boxes may be used as energy absorption members in automotive chassis. There have been many studies addressing the behaviors of energy absorption members on frontal crash. These researches have attempted to predict the energy absorption and maximum impact load in shell structures. The energy absorption and maximum impact load depend on many parameters including ...

We consider stability properties of discrete-time bilinear lters. Simple su cient conditions are given for bounded-input bounded-output stability (with not necessarily zero initial conditions), lp stability, and three other important types of stability. In particular, conditions are given under which asymptotically periodic inputs produce asymptotically periodic outputs with the same period. Re...

We consider a massless scalar field in 1+1 dimensions satisfying a Robin boundary condition (BC) at a non-relativistic moving boundary. We derive a Bogoliubov transformation between input and output bosonic field operators, which allows us to calculate the spectral distribution of created particles. The cases of Dirichlet and Neumann BC may be obtained from our result as limiting cases. These t...

L-band and C-band microwave radar observations can help to measure the properties of snow cover on land by providing information about he soil-snow boundary condition. In this theoretical study, we xamine the sensitivities of microwave radar measurements to soil and snow characteristics, and we compare a simple model with previously published data. These data show that the thermal insulation pr...