ANALYSIS OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL ELECTROMAGNETIC SCATTERING BY A PERFECTLY CONDUCTING OBSTACLE IN A HOMOGENEOUS CHIRAL ENVIRONMENT

The time-harmonic electromagnetic plane waves incident on a perfectly conducting obstacle in a homogeneous chiral environment are considered. A two-dimensional direct scattering model is established and the existence and uniqueness of solutions to the problem are discussed by an integral equation approach. The inverse scattering problem to find the shape of scatterer with the given far-field data is formulated. Result on the uniqueness of the inverse problem is proved.

Stability analysis of multi-group deterministic and stochastic epidemic models with vaccination rate

We discuss in this paper a deterministic multi-group MSIR epidemic model with a vaccination rate, the basic reproduction number Ro, a key parameter in epidemiology, is a threshold which determines the persistence or extinction of the disease. By using Lyapunov function techniques, we show if Ro is greater than 1 and the deterministic model obeys some conditions, then the disease will prevail, the infective persists and the endemic state is asymptotically stable in a feasible region. If Ro is less than or equal to 1, then the infective disappear so the disease dies out. In addition, stochastic noises around the endemic equilibrium will be added to the deterministic MSIR model in order that the deterministic model is extended to a system of stochastic ordinary differential equations. In the stochastic version, we carry out a detailed analysis on the asymptotic behavior of the stochastic model. In addition, regarding the value of Ro, when the stochastic system obeys some conditions and Ro is greater than 1, we deduce the stochastic system is stochastically asymptotically stable. Finally, the deterministic and stochastic model dynamics are illustrated through computer simulations.

Solving a Class of Nonlinear Programming Problems via a Homotopy Continuation Method

In this paper we present a homotopy continuation method for finding the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker point of a class of nonlinear non-convex programming problems. Two numerical examples are given to show that this method is effective. It should be pointed out that we extend the results of Lin et al. （see Appl. Math. Comput., 80（1996）, 209-224） to a broader class of non-convex programming problems.

The Existence of Periodic and Almost Periodic Solutions of Logistic Type Equation

In this paper, we study the Logistic type equation x= a（t）x -b（t）x^2＋ e（t）. Under the assumptions that e（t） is small enough and a（t）, b（t） are contained in some positive intervals, we prove that this equation has a positive bounded solution which is stable. Moreover, this solution is a periodic solution if a（t）, b（t） and e（t） are periodic functions, and this solution is an almost periodic solution if a（t）, b（t） and e（t） are almost periodic functions.

Instability of Solution of Phase Retrieval in Direct Diffraction Phase-Contrast Imaging with Partially Coherent X-Ray Source

The theoretical model of direct diffraction phase-contrast imaging with partially coherent x-ray source is expressed by an operator of multiple integral. It is presented that the integral operator is linear. The problem of its phase retrieval is described by solving an operator equation of multiple integral. It is demonstrated that the solution of the phase retrieval is unstable. The numerical simulation is performed and the result validates that the solution of the phase retrieval is unstable.

Exact Controllability for a Class of Nonlinear Evolution Control Systems

In this paper, we study the exact controllability of the nonlinear controlsystems. The controllability results by using the monotone operator theory are es-tablished. No compactness assumptions are imposed in the main results.

Multiple Solutions for the Eigenvalue Problem of Nonlinear Fractional Differential Equations

In this article, multiple solutions for the eigenvalue problem of nonlinear fractional differential equation is considered. We obtain the existence and multiplicity results of positive solutions by using some fixed point theorems.

Statistical Inference for the Parameter of Pareto Distribution Based on Progressively Type-I Interval Censored Sample

In this paper, the estimation of parameters based on a progressively typeI interval censored sample from a Pareto distribution is studied. Different methods of estimation are discussed, which include mid-point approximation estimator, the maximum likelihood estimator and moment estimator. The estimation procedures are discussed in details and compared via Monte Carlo simulations in terms of their biases.

On the Mathematical Model of Universal Co-kriging

Due to its complexities in both mathematicM formulations and applications, universal co-kriging （UCK） has not been sufficiently discussed in literature. An extended and simpler matrix formulation UCK with incorporation of a polynomial variable trend is proposed in this paper. Estimators of the value and expectation of a regionMized vector taken in a point are obtained on the basis of cross-covaxiance and cross-vaxiogram, respectively. The complex expressions of co-kriging with trend are greatly simplified by introducing special matrix operations, such as Kronecker product, into the formulations. This simplification offers a feasible and easier approach for computer coding of the UCK, and helps the practitioners to use the UCK technique conveniently in real cases.

Size effect on transverse free vibrations of ultrafine nanothreads

Due to their unique properties and appealing applications,low dimensional sp^(3)carbon nanostructures have attracted increasing attention recently.Based on the beam theory and atomistic studies,this work carries out a comprehensive investigation on the vibrational properties of the ultrathin carbon nanothreads(NTH).Size effect is observed in transverse free vibrations of NTHs.To quantify such effects,the modified couple stress theory(MCST)is utilized to modify the Timoshenko beam theory.According to the first four order frequencies of NTHs from atomistic simulations,the critical length scale parameter of MCST is calibrated as 0.1 nm.It is shown that MCST has minor effect on the first four order modal shapes,except for the clamped boundary.MCST makes the modal shapes at the clamped boundary closer to those observed in atomistic simulations.This study suggests that to some extent the MCST-based Timoshenko beam theory can well describe the transverse vibration characteristics of the ultrafine NTHs,which are helpful for designing and fabricating the NTH-based nanoscale mechanical resonators.

The Existence of Positive Periodic Solutions for a Kind of Delay Logistic Equations

In the present paper, we consider the existence of positive periodic solutions for a kind of delay Logistic equations. By using a fixed point theorem in cones, we give some new existence results of single and multiple positive periodic solutions for a kind of delay Logistic equations. Some biomathematical models are presented to illustrate our results.

Underground water quality model inversion of genetic algorithm

The underground water quality model with non-linear inversion problem is ill-posed, and boils down to solving the minimum of nonlinear function. Genetic algorithms are adopted in a number of individuals of groups by iterative search to find the optimal solution of the problem, the encoding strings as its operational objective, and achieving the iterative calculations by the genetic operators. It is an effective method of inverse problems of groundwater, with incomparable advantages and practical significances.

A PML Method for Electromagnetic Scattering from Two-dimensional Overfilled Cavities

In this paper, we consider electromagnetic scattering problems for two-dimensional overfilled cavities. A half ringy absorbing perfectly matched layer （PML） is introduced to enclose the cavity, and the PML formulations for both TM and TE polarizations are presented. Existence, uniqueness and convergence of the PML solutions are considered. Numerical experiments demonstrate that the PML method is efficient and accurate for solving cavity scattering problems.

Multi-agent Coordinated Control and Collision Avoidance with Unknown Disturbances

The formation problem of multi-agent systems via coordinated control is investigated,where the multiple agents can achieve the common velocity with leader and avoid collision during the evolution.In the real-world situation,the communication is often disturbed and inaccurate.Hence,the unknown disturbances are considered in the velocity measurements,which is assumed to be bounded and does not need to be modelled.Moreover,a complicated nonlinear interaction among agents is presented in the design of control.Based on the existing work of multi-agent systems,a flocking control protocol is proposed to address the formation problem in the dynamic topology.The stability analysis is given to prove that the velocities of all agents can converge to the velocity of leader and the stable motion with collision avoidance can be achieved eventually.Finally,some simulations are presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

Superlinear Fourth-order Elliptic Problem without Ambrosetti and Rabinowitz Growth Condition

This paper deals with superlinear fourth-order elliptic problem under Navier boundary condition. By using the mountain pass theorem and suitable truncation, a multiplicity result is established for all λ〉 0 and some previous result is extended.

Upper Large Deviations for Mixing Random Sequence

In this article, we prove upper large deviations for the empirical measure generated by stationary mixing random sequence under some suitable assumptions and upper large deviations for the mixing random sequence.

Optimal control approach to stability criteria on Hill's equations

This paper gives a tutorial on how to prove Lyapunov type criteria by optimal control methods. Firstly, we consider stability criteria on Hill’s equations with nonnegative potential. By optimal control methods developed in 1990s, we obtain several stability criteria including Lyapunov’s criterion, Neǐgauz and Lidskiǐ’s criterion. Secondly, we present stability criteria on Hill’s equations with sign-changing potential in which Brog’s criterion and Krein’s criterion are included.

Two-phase Method without Any Artificial Variable

A method is provided to achieve an initial basic feasible solution of a linear programming in this paper. This method dose not need introducing any artificial variable, but needs only solving an auxiliary linear programming. Compared with the traditional two-phase method, it has advantages of saving the memories and reducing the computational efforts.

Renormalization group methods for a Mathieu equation with delayed feedback

This paper presents the application of the renormalization group （RG） methods to the delayed differential equation. By analyzing the Mathieu equation with time delay feedback, we get the amplitude and phase equations, and then obtain the approximate solutions by solving the corresponding RG equations. It shows that the approximate solutions obtained from the RG method are superior to those from the conventionally perturbation methods.

Stochastic Nonlinear Beam Equations with Lévy Jump

In this paper, we study stochastic nonlinear beam equations with Levy jump, and use Lyapunov functions to prove existence of global mild solutions and asymptotic stability of the zero solution.