FINITE p-GROUPS WHICH CONTAIN A SELF-CENTRALIZING CYCLIC NORMAL SUBGROUP

For any prime p, all finite noncyclic p-groups which contain a self-centralizing cyclic normal subgroup are determined by using cohomological techniques. Some applications are given, including a character theoretic description for such groups.

On the Factorization Numbers of a Class of Finite p-Groups

Let G be a group and A and B be subgroups of G.If G=AB,then G is said to be factorized by A and B.Let p be a prime number.The factorization numbers of a 2-generators abelian p-group and a modular p-group have been determined.Further,suppose that G is a finite p-group as follows G=<a,b|a^(p)^(n)=b^(p)^(m)=1,a^(b)=a^(p^(n-1)+1)>,where n≥2,m≥1.In this paper,the factorization number of G is computed completely,which is a generalization of the result of Saeedi and Farrokhi.

Factorization Numbers of a Class of Finite p-groups

Let p be a prime number and f_2(G) be the number of factorizations G = AB of the group G, where A, B are subgroups of G. Let G be a class of finite p-groups as follows,G = a, b | a^(p^n)= b^(p^m)= 1, a^b= a^(p^(n-1)+1), where n > m ≥ 1. In this article, the factorization number f_2(G) of G is computed, improving the results of Saeedi and Farrokhi in [5].

Finite p-groups with abelian maximal subgroups generated by two elements

Assume that G is a finite non-abelian p-group.If G has an abelian maximal subgroup whose number of Generators is at least n,then G is called an M_(n)-group.For p=2,M_(2)-groups have been classified.For odd prime p,this paper provides the isomorphism classification of M_(2)-groups,thereby achieving a complete classification of M_(2)-groups.

Finite p-Groups G with H'=G'for Each A2-Subgroup H^(*)

A finite p-group G is called an At-group if t is the minimal non-negative integer such that all subgroups of index pt of G are abelian.The finite p-groups G with H'=G'for all A2-subgroups H of G are classified completely in this paper.As an application,a problem proposed by Berkovich is solved.

Finite p-Groups all of Whose Subgroups of Index p^(3) are Abelian

Suppose that G is a finite p-group.If all subgroups of index p^(t)of G are abelian and at least one subgroup of index p^(t−1)of G is not abelian,then G is called an A_(t)-group.We useA0-group to denote an abelian group.From the definition,we know every finite non-abelian p-group can be regarded as an A_(t)-group for some positive integer t.A_(1)-groups and A_(2)-groups have been classified.Classifying A_(3)-groups is an old problem.In this paper,some general properties about A_(t)-groups are given.A_(3)-groups are completely classified up to isomorphism.Moreover,we determine the Frattini subgroup,the derived subgroup and the center of every A_(3)-group,and give the number of A_(1)-subgroups and the triple(μ_(0),μ_(1),μ_(2))of every A_(3)-group,whereμi denotes the number of A_(i)-subgroups of index p of A_(3)-groups.

Finite p-Groups with a Class of Complemented Normal Subgroups

Assume G is a finite group and H a subgroup of G. If there exists a subgroup K of G such that G = HK and H ∩ K = 1, then K is said to be a complement to H in G. A finite p-group G is called an NC-group if all its proper normal subgroups not contained in de（G） have complements. In this paper, some properties of NC-groups are investigated and some classes of NC-groups are classified. Keywords Finite p-groups, normal subgroups, subgroup complement

Finite p-groups whose non-normal subgroups have few orders

Suppose that G is a finite p-group. If G is not a Dedekind group, then G has a non-normal subgroup. We use p^M（G） and p^m（G） to denote the maximum and minimum of the orders of the non-normal subgroups of G, respectively. In this paper, we classify groups G such that M（G） 〈 2m（G） ^- 1. As a by-product, we also classify p-groups whose orders of non-normal subgroups are p^k and p^k＋1.

Finite p-Groups with Few Non-major k-Maximal Subgroups

A subgroup of index p^k of a finite p-group G is called a k-maximal subgroup of G.Denote by d(G) the number of elements in a minimal generator-system of G and by δ_k(G) the number of k-maximal subgroups which do not contain the Frattini subgroup of G.In this paper,the authors classify the finite p-groups with δ_(d(G))(G) ≤ p^2 and δ_(d(G)-1)(G) = 0,respectively.

Some unsolvable conjectures in finite p-groups

We survey some unsolvable conjectures in finite p-groups and their research progress.

Finite p-Groups all of Whose Maximal Subgroups Either are Metacyclic or Have a Derived Subgroup of Order ≤ p

The groups as mentioned in the title are classified up to isomorphism. This is an answer to a question proposed by Berkovich and Janko.

A stable implicit nodal integration-based particle finite element method(N-PFEM)for modelling saturated soil dynamics

In this study,we present a novel nodal integration-based particle finite element method(N-PFEM)designed for the dynamic analysis of saturated soils.Our approach incorporates the nodal integration technique into a generalised Hellinger-Reissner(HR)variational principle,creating an implicit PFEM formulation.To mitigate the volumetric locking issue in low-order elements,we employ a node-based strain smoothing technique.By discretising field variables at the centre of smoothing cells,we achieve nodal integration over cells,eliminating the need for sophisticated mapping operations after re-meshing in the PFEM.We express the discretised governing equations as a min-max optimisation problem,which is further reformulated as a standard second-order cone programming(SOCP)problem.Stresses,pore water pressure,and displacements are simultaneously determined using the advanced primal-dual interior point method.Consequently,our numerical model offers improved accuracy for stresses and pore water pressure compared to the displacement-based PFEM formulation.Numerical experiments demonstrate that the N-PFEM efficiently captures both transient and long-term hydro-mechanical behaviour of saturated soils with high accuracy,obviating the need for stabilisation or regularisation techniques commonly employed in other nodal integration-based PFEM approaches.This work holds significant implications for the development of robust and accurate numerical tools for studying saturated soil dynamics.

Semicomplete Finite p-Groups of Class 2

Let G be a group and G＇ be its commutator subgroup. An automorphism α of a group G is called an IA-automorphism if x^-1α（x） ∈G＇ for each x∈G. The set of all IA-automorphisms of G is denoted by IA（G）. A group G is called semicomplete if and only if IA（G） = Inn（G）, where Inn（G） is the inner automorphism group of G. In this paper we completely characterize semicomplete finite p-groups of class 2; we also classify all semicomplete finite p-groups of order p^n （n≤5）, where p is an odd prime. This completes our work in 2011.

Finite Deformation, Finite Strain Nonlinear Dynamics and Dynamic Bifurcation in TVE Solids with Rheology

This paper presents a mathematical model consisting of conservation and balance laws (CBL) of classical continuum mechanics (CCM) and ordered rate constitutive theories in Lagrangian description derived using entropy inequality and the representation theorem for thermoviscoelastic solids (TVES) with rheology. The CBL and the constitutive theories take into account finite deformation and finite strain deformation physics and are based on contravariant deviatoric second Piola-Kirchhoff stress tensor and its work conjugate covariant Green’s strain tensor and their material derivatives of up to order m and n respectively. All published works on nonlinear dynamics of TVES with rheology are mostly based on phenomenological mathematical models. In rare instances, some aspects of CBL are used but are incorrectly altered to obtain mass, stiffness and damping matrices using space-time decoupled approaches. In the work presented in this paper, we show that this is not possible using CBL of CCM for TVES with rheology. Thus, the mathematical models used currently in the published works are not the correct description of the physics of nonlinear dynamics of TVES with rheology. The mathematical model used in the present work is strictly based on the CBL of CCM and is thermodynamically and mathematically consistent and the space-time coupled finite element methodology used in this work is unconditionally stable and provides solutions with desired accuracy and is ideally suited for nonlinear dynamics of TVES with memory. The work in this paper is the first presentation of a mathematical model strictly based on CBL of CCM and the solution of the mathematical model is obtained using unconditionally stable space-time coupled computational methodology that provides control over the errors in the evolution. Both space-time coupled and space-time decoupled finite element formulations are considered for obtaining solutions of the IVPs described by the mathematical model and are presented in the paper. Factors or the physics influencing dynamic response and dynamic bifurcation for TVES with rheology are identified and are also demonstrated through model problem studies. A simple model problem consisting of a rod (1D) of TVES material with memory fixed at one end and subjected to harmonic excitation at the other end is considered to study nonlinear dynamics of TVES with rheology, frequency response as well as dynamic bifurcation phenomenon.

Finite Size Effect on Gluon Dissociation of J/ψin Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions

Thermal quantities,including the the entropy density and gluon spectrum,of quark matter within a box that is finite in the longitudinal direction are calculated using a bag model.Under the assumption of entropy conservation,the corresponding gluon dissociation rate of J/ψis studied.It reaches a maximum at a certain longitudinal size L_(m),below which the suppression is weak even if the temperature becomes higher than that without the finite size effect,and above which the dissociation rate approaches to the thermodynamic limit gradually with increasing longitudinal size of the fireball.

Profiling Electronic and Phononic Band Structures of Semiconductors at Finite Temperatures: Methods and Applications

Semiconductor devices are often operated at elevated temperatures that are well above zero Kelvin,which is the temperature in most first-principles density functional calculations.Computational approaches to com-puting and understanding the properties of semiconductors at finite temperatures are thus in critical demand.In this review,we discuss the recent progress in computationally assessing the electronic and phononic band structures of semiconductors at finite temperatures.As an emerging semiconductor with particularly strong temperature-induced renormalization of the electronic and phononic band structures,halide perovskites are used as a representative example to demonstrate how computational advances may help to understand the band struc-tures at elevated temperatures.Finally,we briefly illustrate the remaining computational challenges and outlook promising research directions that may help to guide future research in this field.

Recurrent Neural Network Inspired Finite-Time Control Design

Dear Editor,This letter is concerned with the role of recurrent neural networks(RNNs)on the controller design for a class of nonlinear systems.Inspired by the architectures of RNNs,the system states are stacked according to the dynamic along with time while the controller is represented as the neural network output.To build the bridge between RNNs and finite-time controller,a novel activation function is imposed on RNNs to drive the convergence of states at finite-time and propel the overall control process smoother.Rigorous stability proof is briefly provided for the convergence of the proposed finite-time controller.At last,a numerical simulation example is presented to illustrate the efficiency of the proposed strategy.Neural networks can be classified as static(feedforward)and dynamic(recurrent)nets[1].The former nets do not perform well in dealing with training data and using any information of the local data structure[2].In contrast to the feedforward neural networks,RNNs are constituted by high dimensional hidden states with dynamics.

FINITE RANGE SET WITH TRUNCATED MULTIPLICITY FOR MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS ON SOME COMPLEX DISC

In this paper,we consider the truncated multiplicity finite range set problem of meromorphic functions on some complex disc.By using the value distribution theory of meromorphic functions,we establish a second main theorem for meromorphic functions with finite growth index which share meromorphic functions(may not be small functions).As its application,we also extend the result of a finite range set with truncated multiplicity.

Electromagnetic responses on microstructures of duplex stainless steels based on 3D cellular and electromagnetic sensor finite element models

Microstructures determine mechanical properties of steels,but in actual steel product process it is difficult to accurately control the microstructure to meet the requirements.General microstructure characterization methods are time consuming and results are not rep-resentative for overall quality level as only a fraction of steel sample was selected to be examined.In this paper,a macro and micro coupled 3D model was developed for nondestructively characterization of steel microstructures.For electromagnetic signals analysis,the relative permeability value computed by the micro cellular model can be used in the macro electromagnetic sensor model.The effects of different microstructure components on the relative permeability of duplex stainless steel(grain size,phase fraction,and phase distribu-tion)were discussed.The output inductance of an electromagnetic sensor was determined by relative permeability values and can be val-idated experimentally.The findings indicate that the inductance value of an electromagnetic sensor at low frequency can distinguish dif-ferent microstructures.This method can be applied to real-time on-line characterize steel microstructures in process of steel rolling.

Crystal plasticity finite element simulations on extruded Mg-10Gd rod with texture gradient

The mechanical properties of an extruded Mg-10Gd sample, specifically designed for vascular stents, are crucial for predicting its behavior under service conditions. Achieving homogeneous stresses in the hoop direction, essential for characterizing vascular stents, poses challenges in experimental testing based on standard specimens featuring a reduced cross section. This study utilizes an elasto-visco-plastic self-consistent polycrystal model(ΔEVPSC) with the predominant twinning reorientation(PTR) scheme as a numerical tool, offering an alternative to mechanical testing. For verification, various mechanical experiments, such as uniaxial tension, compression, notched-bar tension, three-point bending, and C-ring compression tests, were conducted. The resulting force vs. displacement curves and textures were then compared with those based on the ΔEVPSC model. The computational model's significance is highlighted by simulation results demonstrating that the differential hardening along with a weak strength differential effect observed in the Mg-10Gd sample is a result of the interplay between micromechanical deformation mechanisms and deformation-induced texture evolution. Furthermore, the study highlights that incorporating the axisymmetric texture from the as-received material incorporating the measured texture gradient significantly improves predictive accuracy on the strength in the hoop direction. Ultimately, the findings suggest that the ΔEVPSC model can effectively predict the mechanical behavior resulting from loading scenarios that are impossible to realize experimentally, emphasizing its valuable contribution as a digital twin.