THE RIEMANN PROBLEM FOR ISENTROPIC COMPRESSIBLE EULER EQUATIONS WITH DISCONTINUOUS FLUX

We consider the singular Riemann problem for the rectilinear isentropic compressible Euler equations with discontinuous flux,more specifically,for pressureless flow on the left and polytropic flow on the right separated by a discontinuity x=x(t).We prove that this problem admits global Radon measure solutions for all kinds of initial data.The over-compressing condition on the discontinuity x=x(t)is not enough to ensure the uniqueness of the solution.However,there is a unique piecewise smooth solution if one proposes a slip condition on the right-side of the curve x=x(t)+0,in addition to the full adhesion condition on its left-side.As an application,we study a free piston problem with the piston in a tube surrounded initially by uniform pressureless flow and a polytropic gas.In particular,we obtain the existence of a piecewise smooth solution for the motion of the piston between a vacuum and a polytropic gas.This indicates that the singular Riemann problem looks like a control problem in the sense that one could adjust the condition on the discontinuity of the flux to obtain the desired flow field.

Radon Measure Solutions to Riemann Problems for Isentropic Compressible Euler Equations of Polytropic Gases

We solve the Riemann problems for isentropic compressible Euler equations of polytropic gases in the class of Radon measures,and the solutions admit the concentration of mass.It is found that under the requirement of satisfying the over-compressing entropy condition:(i)there is a unique delta shock solution,corresponding to the case that has two strong classical Lax shocks;(ii)for the initial data that the classical Riemann solution contains a shock wave and a rarefaction wave,or two shocks with one being weak,there are infinitely many solutions,each consists of a delta shock and a rarefaction wave;(iii)there are no delta shocks for the case that the classical entropy weak solutions consist only of rarefaction waves.These solutions are self-similar.Furthermore,for the generalized Riemann problem with mass concentrated initially at the discontinuous point of initial data,there always exists a unique delta shock for at least a short time.It could be prolonged to a global solution.Not all the solutions are self-similar due to the initial velocity of the concentrated point-mass(particle).Whether the delta shock solutions constructed satisfy the over-compressing entropy condition is clarified.This is the first result on the construction of singular measure solutions to the compressible Euler system of polytropic gases,that is strictly hyperbolic,and whose characteristics are both genuinely nonlinear.We also discuss possible physical interpretations and applications of these new solutions.

A robust algorithm for moving interface of multi-material fluids based on Riemann solutions

In the paper, the numerical simulation of interface problems for multiple material fluids is studied. The level set function is designed to capture the location of the material interface. For multi-dimensional and multi-material fluids, the modified ghost fluid method needs a Riemann solution to renew the variable states near the interface. Here we present a new convenient and effective algorithm for solving the Riemann problem in the normal direction. The extrapolated variables are populated by Taylor series expansions in the direction. The anti-diffusive high order WENO difference scheme with the limiter is adopted for the numerical simulation. Finally we implement a series of numerical experiments of multi-material flows. The obtained results are satisfying, compared to those by other methods.

THE RIEMANN PROBLEM WITH DELTA INITIAL DATA FOR THE NON-ISENTROPIC IMPROVED AW-RASCLE-ZHANG MODEL

In this paper,we study the Radon measure initial value problem for the nonisentropic improved Aw-Rascle-Zhang model.For arbitrary convex F(u)in this model we construct the Riemann solutions by elementary waves andδ-shock waves using the method of generalized characteristic analysis.We obtain the solutions constructively for initial data containing the Dirac measure by taking the limit of the solutions for that with three piecewise constants.Moreover,we analyze different kinds of wave interactions,including the interactions of theδ-shock waves with elementary waves.

The Perturbed Riemann Problem for a Geometrical Optics System

The perturbed Riemann problem for a hyperbolic system of conservation laws arising in geometrical optics with three constant initial states is solved.By studying the interactions among of the delta-shock,vacuum,and contact discontinuity,fourteen kinds of structures of Riemann solutions are obtained.The compound wave solutions consisting of delta-shocks,vacuums,and contact discontinuities are found.The single and double closed vacuum cavitations develop in solutions.Furthermore,it is shown that the solutions of the Riemann problem for the geometrical optics system are stable under certain perturbation of the initial data.Finally,the numerical results completely coinciding with theoretical analysis are presented.

Two-Dimensional Riemann Problems:Transonic Shock Waves and Free Boundary Problems

We are concerned with global solutions of multidimensional(M-D)Riemann problems for nonlinear hyperbolic systems of conservation laws,focusing on their global configurations and structures.We present some recent developments in the rigorous analysis of two-dimensional(2-D)Riemann problems involving transonic shock waves through several prototypes of hyperbolic systems of conservation laws and discuss some further M-D Riemann problems and related problems for nonlinear partial differential equations.In particular,we present four different 2-D Riemann problems through these prototypes of hyperbolic systems and show how these Riemann problems can be reformulated/solved as free boundary problems with transonic shock waves as free boundaries for the corresponding nonlinear conservation laws of mixed elliptic-hyperbolic type and related nonlinear partial differential equations.

Riemann Boundary Value Problems on the Curve of Parabola

In this paper, we study Riemann boundary value problems on the Curve of Parabola. We characterized the functions which are intergrable on the Curve of Parabola. We also study the asymptotic behaviors of Cauchy-type integral and Cauchy principal value integral on the Curve of Parabola at infinity. At the end, we discuss the Riemann boundary value problems for sectionally holomorphic functions with the Curve of Parabola as their jump curve and obtain the explicit form.

THE RIEMANN PROBLEM WITH DELTA INITIAL DATA FOR THE ONE-DIMENSIONAL CHAPLYGIN GAS EQUATIONS

In this article, we study the Riemann problem with delta initial data for the one-dimensional Chaplygin gas equations. Under the generalized Rankine-Hugoniot conditions and the entropy condition, we constructively obtain the global existence of generalized solutions that explicitly exhibit four kinds of different structures. Moreover, we obtain the stability of generalized solutions by making use of the perturbation of the initial data.

ON SOLUTION OF A KIND OF RIEMANN BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM WITH SQUARE ROOTS

Solution of the Riemann boundary value problem with square roots (1.1) for analytic functions proposed in [1] is reconsidered, which was solved under certain assumptions on the branch points appeared. Here the work is continued without these assumptions and the problem is solved in the general case.

MULTI-DIMENSIONAL RIEMANN PROBLEM OF SCALAR CONSERVATION LAW

This paper considers multi-dimensional Riemann problem in another kind of view. The author gets solution of (1.1)(1.2) in Theorem 3.4 and proves itu uniqueness. A new method of solution constructing is applied, which is different from the usual self-similar transformation. The author also discusses some generalized concepts in multi-dimensional situation (such as 'convex condition', 'left value' and 'right value', etc). An example is finally given to demonstrate that rarefaction wave solution of (1.1)(1.2) is not self-similar.

A Generalized Riemann Boundary Value Problem

The generalized Riemann boundary value problem for analytic functions is considered, where the unknown function may have branch points of the second order. Under certain assumptions, its general solution as well as the condition of solvability is obtained when the solution is required to be of finite order at infinity.

ON RIEMANN BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM FOR POLYANALYTIC FUNCTIONS ON THE REAL AXIS

In this article, Riemann boundary value problem with different factors for polyanalytic functions on the real axis is studied. The expression of solution and sufficient and necessary condition for solvability of the non-homogeneous Riemann boundary value problem are obtained.

Non-Homogeneous Riemann Boundary Value Problem with Radicals

The solution of the non-homogeneous Riemann boundary value problem with radicals (1. 2) together with its condition of solvability is obtained for arbitrary positive integersp andq, which generalizes the results for the casep=q=2.

RIEMANN BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM WITH RESPECT TO THE PERTURBATION OF BOUNDARY CURVE TO BE AN OPEN ARC

By dint of the stability of Cauchy-type integral with kernel density of class H＊ for an open arc, this paper discusses the stability of the solution of Riemann boundary value problem with respect to the perturbation of boundary curve to be an open arc.

RIEMANN BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS FOR SOME K-REGULAR FUNCTIONS IN CLIFFORD ANALYSIS

In this paper,we study the R m（m〉0） Riemann boundary value problems for regular functions,harmonic functions and bi-harmonic functions with values in a universal clifford algebra C（Vn,n）.By using Plemelj formula,we get the solutions of R m（m〉0） Riemann boundary value problems for regular functions.Then transforming the Riemann boundary value problems for harmonic functions and bi-harmonic functions into the Riemann boundary value problems for regular functions,we obtain the solutions of R m（m〉0） Riemann boundary value problems for harmonic functions and bi-harmonic functions.

TWO-DIMENSIONAL RIEMANN PROBLEMS:FROM SCALAR CONSERVATION LAWS TO COMPRESSIBLE EULER EQUATIONS

In this paper we survey the authors＇ and related work on two-dimensional Riemann problems for hyperbolic conservation laws, mainly those related to the compressible Euler equations in gas dynamics. It contains four sections： 1. Historical review. 2. Scalar conservation laws. 3. Euler equations. 4. Simplified models.

ON HOMOGENEOUS RIEMANN BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS OF HIGHER DEGREE

General solution for homogeneous Riemann problems of higher degree is considered. By introducing the concept of loop as well as cross-point, the problem is solved in detail for the quadratic case. The cubic and the quartic ones are also analysed.

A Class of Quasi-Linear Riemann-Hilbert Problems for General Holomorphic Functions in the Unit Disk

In this paper, a class of quasi linear Riemann Hilbert problems for general holomorphic functions in the unit disk was studied. Under suitable hypotheses, the existence of solutions of the Hardy class H 2 to this problem was proved by means of Tikhonov's fixed point theorem and corresponding theories for general holomorphic functions.

Guckenheimer structure of solution of Riemann problem with four pieces of constants in two space dimensions for scalar conservation laws

By using the generalized characteristic analysis method, the two-dimensional four-wave Riemann problem for scalar conservation laws, which is nonconvex along the y direction, was studied. Riemann solutions, which involve the Guckenheimer structure, were constructed.

Reconsideration on Homogeneous Quadratic Riemann Boundary Value Problem

The homogeneous quadratic riemann boundary value problem (1) with H?lder continuous coefficients for the normal case was considered by the author in 1997. But the solutions obtained there are incomplete. Here its general method of solution is obtained. Key words homogeneous quadratic Riemann boundary value problem - ordinary and special nodes - index - sectionally holomorphic function CLC number O 175.5 Foundation item: Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (19871064)Biography: Lu Jian-ke (1922-), male, Professor, research direction: complex analysis and its applications.