Characterizations of EP, normal and Hermitian elements in rings using generalized inverses

The properties and some equivalent characterizations of equal projection（ EP）, normal and Hermitian elements in a ring are studied by the generalized inverse theory. Some equivalent conditions that an element is EP under the existence of core inverses are proposed. Let a∈R , then a is EP if and only if aa a^# = a^#aa . At the same time, the equivalent characterizations of a regular element to be EP are discussed.Let a∈R, then there exist b∈R such that a = aba and a is EP if and only if a∈R , a = a ba. Similarly, some equivalent conditions that an element is normal under the existence of core inverses are proposed. Let a∈R , then a is normal if and only if a^＊a = a a^＊. Also, some equivalent conditions of normal and Hermitian elements in rings with involution involving powers of their group and Moore-Penrose inverses are presented. Let a∈R ∩R^#, n∈N, then a is normal if and only if a^＊ a^＋（ a^#） n = a^# a＊（ a^＋） ^n. The results generalize the conclusions of Mosiet al.

Membrane finite element method for simulating fluid flow in porous medium

A new membrane finite element method for modeling fluid flow in a porous medium is presented in order to quickly and accurately simulate the geo-membrane fabric used in civil engineering. It is based on discontinuous finite element theory, and can be easily coupled with the normal Galerkin finite element method. Based on the saturated seepage equation, the element coefficient matrix of the membrane element method is derived, and a geometric transform relation for the membrane element between a global coordinate system and a local coordinate system is obtained. A method for the determination of the fluid flux conductivity of the membrane element is presented. This method provides a basis for determining discontinuous parameters in discontinuous finite element theory. An anti-seepage problem regarding the foundation of a building is analyzed by coupling the membrane finite element method with the normal Galerkin finite element method. The analysis results demonstrate the utility and superiority of the membrane finite element method in fluid flow analysis of a porous medium.

On the Existence for Some Special Primitive Elements in Finite Fields

Let F_q be a finite field of characteristic p. In this paper, by using the index sum method the authors obtain a sufficient condition for the existence of a primitive elementα∈ F_(q^n) such that α + α^(-1)is also primitive or α + α^(-1)is primitive and α is a normal element of F_(q^n) over F_q.