Parametric Approach for the Normal Luenberger Function Observer Design in Second-order Descriptor Linear Systems

In this paper, the normal Luenberger function observer design for second-order descriptor linear systems is considered. It is shown that the main procedure of the design is to solve a so-called second-order generalized Sylvester-observer matrix equation. Based on an explicit parametric solution to this equation, a parametric solution to the normal Luenberger function observer design problem is given. The design degrees of freedom presented by explicit parameters can be further utilized to achieve some additional design requirements.

Design of Luenberger function observer with disturbance decoupling for matrix second-order linear systems-a parametric approach

A simple method for disturbance decoupling for matrix second-order linear systems is proposed directly in matrix second-order framework via Luenberger function observers based on complete parametric eigenstructure assignment. By introducing the H2 norm of the transfer function from disturbance to estimation error, sufficient and necessary conditions for disturbance decoupling in matrix second-order linear systems are established and are arranged into constraints on the design parameters via Luenberger function observers in terms of the closed-loop eigenvalues and the group of design parameters provided by the eigenstructure assignment approach. Therefore, the disturbance decoupling problem is converted into an eigenstructure assignment problem with extra parameter constraints. A simple example is investigated to show the effect and simplicity of the approach.

An Attempt to Make Non-Elementary Functions That Are Giving Solutions to Some Second-Order Nonlinear Autonomous ODEs

In this paper, we define an exponential function whose exponent is the product of a real number and the upper limit of integration in a non-elementary integral that can be arbitrary. We are using Abel’s methods, described by Armitage and Eberlein. The key is to start with a non-elementary integral function, differentiating and inverting, and then define a set of functions. Differentiating these functions twice give second-order nonlinear ODEs that have the defined set of functions as solutions.

ENUMERATING CORRELATION-IMMUNE BOOLEAN FUNCTIONS OF ORDER ONE

A large class of linear structural functions(LSF) satisfying the condition of correlational immunity of order one are constructed by studying the linear structural Boolean functions. With these new founded functions, the known enumeration bounds of correlation-immune functions of order one are greatly improved. In fact, the best, up to now, lower bound is found.

Second-Order Duality for Continuous Programming Containing Support Functions

A second-order dual problem is formulated for a class of continuous programming problem in which both objective and constrained functions contain support functions, hence it is nondifferentiable. Under second-order invexity and second-order pseudoinvexity, weak, strong and converse duality theorems are established for this pair of dual problems. Special cases are deduced and a pair of dual continuous problems with natural boundary values is constructed. A close relationship between duality results of our problems and those of the corresponding (static) nonlinear programming problem with support functions is briefly outlined.

Generating functions for powers of second-order recurrence sequences

For the sequences satisfying the recurrence relation of the second order,the generating functions for the products of the powers of these sequences are established.This study was from Carlita and Riordan who began a study on closed form of generating functions for powers of second-order recurrence sequences.This investigation was completed by Stnica.Inspired by the recent work of Istva＇n about the non-closed generating functions of the products of the powers of the second-order sequences,the authors give several extensions of Istva＇n＇s results in this paper.

Second-Order Correlation Function for Asymmetric-to-Symmetric Transitions due to Spectrally Indistinguishable Biexciton Cascade Emission

We report the observed photon bunching statistics of biexciton cascade emission at zero time delay in single quantum dots by second-order correlation function g（2） （T） measurements under continuous wave excitation. It is found that the bunching phenomenon is independent of the biexciton binding energy when it varies from 0.59 meV to nearly zero. The photon bunching takes place when the exeiton photon is not spectrally distinguishable from the biexciton photon, and either of them can trigger the %tart＇ in a Hanbury-Brown and Twiss setup. However, if the exciton energy is spectrally distinguishable from the biexciton, the photon statistics will become asymmetric and a cross-bunching lineshape can be obtained. The theoretical calculations based on a model of three-level rate-equation analysis are consistent with the result of g（2）（τ） correlation function measurements.

Six New Sets of the Non-Elementary Jef-Family-Functions that Are Giving Solutions to Some Second-Order Nonlinear Autonomous ODEs

In this paper, we define some new sets of non-elementary functions in a group of solutions x(t) that are sine and cosine to the upper limit of integration in a non-elementary integral that can be arbitrary. We are using Abel’s methods, described by Armitage and Eberlein. The key is to start with a non-elementary integral function, differentiating and inverting, and then define a set of three functions that belong together. Differentiating these functions twice gives second-order nonlinear ODEs that have the defined set of functions as solutions. We will study some of the second-order nonlinear ODEs, especially those that exhibit limit cycles. Using the methods described in this paper, it is possible to define many other sets of non-elementary functions that are giving solutions to some second-order nonlinear autonomous ODEs.

On Two New Groups of Non-Elementary Functions That Are Giving Solutions to Some Second-Order Nonlinear Autonomous ODEs

In this paper, we define a group of solutions x(t) that are sine and cosine to the upper limit of integration in a non-elementary integral that can be arbitrary. We will also define a group of solutions x(t) that are equal to the amplitude. This is a generalized amplitude function. We are using Abel’s methods, described by Armitage and Eberlein. And finally, we define an exponential function whose exponent is the product of a complex number and the upper limit of integration in a non-elementary integral that can be arbitrary. At least three groups of non-elementary functions are special cases of this complex function.

Four New Examples of the Non-Elementary Expo-Elliptic Functions That Are Giving Solutions to Some Second-Order Nonlinear Autonomous ODEs

In this paper, we define four new examples of the non-elementary expo-elliptic functions. This is an exponential function whose exponent is the product of a real number and the upper limit of integration in a non-elementary integral that can be arbitrary. We are using Abel’s methods, described by Armitage and Eberlein. We will study some of the second-order nonlinear ODEs, especially those that exhibit limit cycles, and systems of nonlinear ODEs that these functions are giving solutions to.

Infinitely many periodic solutions for second-order Hamiltonian systems

The existence of high energy periodic solutions for the second-order Hamiltonian system -ü（t）＋A（t）u（t）=▽F（t,u（t）） with convex and concave nonlinearities is studied, where F（t, u） = F1（t,u）＋F2（t,u）. Under the condition that F is an even functional, infinitely many solutions for it are obtained by the variant fountain theorem. The result is a complement for some known ones in the critical point theory.

A Compound Algorithm of Denoising Using Second-Order and Fourth-Order Partial Differential Equations

In this paper, we propose a compound algorithm for the image restoration. The algorithm is a convex combination of the ROF model and the LLT model with a parameter function 0. The numerical experiments demonstrate that our compound algorithm is efficient and preserves the main advantages of the two models. In particular, the errors of the compound algorithm in L2 norm between the exact images and corresponding restored images are the smallest among the three models. For images with strong noises, the restored images of the compound algorithm are the best in the corresponding restored images. The proposed algorithm combines the fixed point method, an improved AMG method and the Krylov acceleration. It is found that the combination of these methods is efficient and robust in the image restoration.

Effects of Second-Order Sum-and Difference-Frequency Wave Forces on the Motion Response of a Tension-Leg Platform Considering the Set-down Motion

This paper presents a study on the motion response of a tension-leg platform(TLP) under first-and second-order wave forces, including the mean-drift force, difference and sum-frequency forces. The second-order wave force is calculated using the full-field quadratic transfer function(QTF). The coupled effect of the horizontal motions, such as surge, sway and yaw motions, and the set-down motion are taken into consideration by the nonlinear restoring matrix. The time-domain analysis with 50-yr random sea state is performed. A comparison of the results of different case studies is made to assess the influence of second-order wave force on the motions of the platform. The analysis shows that the second-order wave force has a major impact on motions of the TLP. The second-order difference-frequency wave force has an obvious influence on the low-frequency motions of surge and sway, and also will induce a large set-down motion which is an important part of heave motion. Besides, the second-order sum-frequency force will induce a set of high-frequency motions of roll and pitch. However, little influence of second-order wave force is found on the yaw motion.

QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR A CLASS OF SECOND-ORDER NONLINEAR SYSTEM WITH DELAY

The second-order nonlinear system with delay x ' (t) + f(x(t),x ' (t)) + g(x(t),x ' (t))psi (x(t-tau)) = p(t) being considered. Four theorems on the stability of zero solution, the boundedness of the solutions, the existence of the periodic solutions, the existence and uniqueness of the stationary oscillation are obtained by means of the Liapunov's second method, The conclusion in the literatures are generalized.

Closed-form steady-state solutions for forced vibration of second-order axially moving systems

Second-order axially moving systems are common models in the field of dynamics, such as axially moving strings, cables, and belts. In the traditional research work, it is difficult to obtain closed-form solutions for the forced vibration when the damping effect and the coupling effect of multiple second-order models are considered.In this paper, Green's function method based on the Laplace transform is used to obtain closed-form solutions for the forced vibration of second-order axially moving systems. By taking the axially moving damping string system and multi-string system connected by springs as examples, the detailed solution methods and the analytical Green's functions of these second-order systems are given. The mode functions and frequency equations are also obtained by the obtained Green's functions. The reliability and convenience of the results are verified by several examples. This paper provides a systematic analytical method for the dynamic analysis of second-order axially moving systems, and the obtained Green's functions are applicable to different second-order systems rather than just string systems. In addition, the work of this paper also has positive significance for the study on the forced vibration of high-order systems.

On Second-order Sufficient Conditions in Constrained Nonsmooth Optimization

In this paper, we establish a second-order sufficient condition for constrained optimization problems of a class of so called t-stable functions in terms of the first-order and the second-order Dini type directional derivatives. The result extends the corresponding result of [D. Bednarik and K. Pastor, Math. Program. Ser. A, 113（2008）, 283-298] to constrained optimization problems.

Weak value amplification via second-order correlated technique

We propose a new framework combining weak measurement and second-order correlated technique. The theoretical analysis shows that weak value amplification （WVA） experiment can also be implemented by a second-order correlated system. We then build two-dimensional second-order correlated function patterns for achieving higher amplification factor and discuss the signal-to-noise ratio influence. Several advantages can be obtained by our proposal. For instance, detectors with high resolution are not necessary. Moreover, detectors with low saturation intensity are available in WVA setup. Finally, type-one technical noise can be effectively suppressed.

The Second-Order Differential Equation System with the Feedback Controls for Solving Convex Programming

In this paper, we establish the second-order differential equation system with the feedback controls for solving the problem of convex programming. Using Lagrange function and projection operator, the equivalent operator equations for the convex programming problems under the certain conditions are obtained. Then a second-order differential equation system with the feedback controls is constructed on the basis of operator equation. We prove that any accumulation point of the trajectory of the second-order differential equation system with the feedback controls is a solution to the convex programming problem. In the end, two examples using this differential equation system are solved. The numerical results are reported to verify the effectiveness of the second-order differential equation system with the feedback controls for solving the convex programming problem.

Construction of Resilient Functions

Bastd on the relationship between nonlinearity and resiliency of amulti-output function, we present a method for constructing noninterseeling linear codes frompacking design. Through these linear codes, we obtain n-variable, m-output, t-resilient functionswith very high nonlinearity. Their nonlinearities are currently the best results for most of cases.

On Continuous Programming with Support Functions

A second-order Mond-Weir type dual problem is formulated for a class of continuous programming problems in which both objective and constraint functions contain support functions;hence it is nondifferentiable. Under second-order strict pseudoinvexity, second-order pseudoinvexity and second-order quasi-invexity assumptions on functionals, weak, strong, strict converse and converse duality theorems are established for this pair of dual continuous programming problems. Special cases are deduced and a pair of dual continuous problems with natural boundary values is constructed. A close relationship between the duality results of our problems and those of the corresponding (static) nonlinear programming problem with support functions is briefly outlined.