Solution to the “Three-Body Problem” in the Light of the Maximum Ordinality Principle, as a “Suggestion” for a Ri-Orientation of the Present Scientific Perspective in “Favor” of the “Irreducible Quality”

This paper presents the Solution to the “Three-body Problem” in the Light of the Maximum Ordinality Principle. In the first part, however, it starts with the Solution to the Solar System, made up of “11 Bodies”. This is because, in such a context, the “Three-body Problem” can be analyzed in its all descriptive possibilities. Nonetheless, the paper also presents the Solution to the “Three-body Problem” with reference to Systems totally independent from the Solar System, such as, for example, the “Triple Stars” and the “Triple Galaxies”. In this way, the paper offers a sufficiently complete framework concerning the Solution to the “Three-body Problem”, always in the Light of the Maximum Ordinality Principle, described in detail in Appendix A.

Maximum modulus principle estimates for one dimensional fractional diffusion equation

We present scheme I for solving one-dimensional fractional diffusion equation with variable coefficients based on the maximum modulus principle and two Grunwald approxima- tions. Scheme II is obtained by using classic Crank-Nicolson approximations in order to improve the time convergence. Schemes are proved to be unconditionally stable and second-order accuracy in spatial grid size for the problem with order of fractional derivative belonging to [（√17- 1）/2, 2] using the maximum modulus principle. A numerical example is given to confirm the theoretical analysis result.

Optimal harvesting for an age-dependent n-dimensional food chain model

This paper is concerned with optimal harvesting policy for an age-dependent n-dimensional food chain model. The existence and uniqueness of non-negative solution of the system are proved using the fixed point theorem. By Mazur＇s theorem, the existence of optimal control strategy is demonstrated and optimality conditions derived by means of normal cone.

OPTIMAL HARVESTING CONTROL PROBLEM FOR LINEAR AGE-DEPENDENT POPULATION DYNAMICS

An optimal harvesting problem for linear age-dependent population dynamics is investigated.By Mazur's Theorem,the existence of solutions of the optimal control problem (OH) is demonstrated.The first order necessary conditions of optimality for problem (OH) is obtained by the conception of normal cone. Finally,under suitable assumptions,the uniqueness of solutions of the optimal control problem (OH) is given.The results extend some known criteria.

Evolution of Quantum State for Mesoscopic Circuits with Dissipation

Based on the maximum entropy principle, we present a density matrix of mesoscopic RLC circuit to make it possible to analyze the connection of the initial condition with temperature. Our results show that the quantum state evolution is closely related to the initial condition, and that the system evolves to generalized coherent state if it is in ground state initially, and evolves to squeezed state if it is in excited state initially.

Optimal Error Estimates of Compact Finite Difference Discretizations for the Schrodinger-Poisson System

We study compact finite difference methods for the Schrodinger-Poisson equation in a bounded domain and establish their optimal error estimates under proper regularity assumptions on wave functionψand external potential V(x).The CrankNicolson compact finite difference method and the semi-implicit compact finite difference method are both of order O(h^(4)+τ^(2))in discrete l^(2),H^(1) and l^(∞) norms with mesh size h and time step τ.For the errors of compact finite difference approximation to the second derivative and Poisson potential are nonlocal,thus besides the standard energy method and mathematical induction method,the key technique in analysis is to estimate the nonlocal approximation errors in discrete l^(∞) and H^(1) norm by discrete maximum principle of elliptic equation and properties of some related matrix.Also some useful inequalities are established in this paper.Finally,extensive numerical results are reported to support our error estimates of the numerical methods.

OPTIMAL BIRTH CONTROL FOR AN AGE-DEPENDENT COMPETITION SYSTEM OF N SPECIES

In this paper, we investigate optimal policies for an age-dependent n-dimensional competition system, which is controlled by fertility. By using Dubovitskii-Milyutin＇s general theory, the maximum principles are obtained for the problems with free terminal states, infinite horizon, and target sets, respectively.

OPTIMAL MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF EXTRACTION MACHINERY

This paper considers a problem of optimal preventive maintenance and replacement schedule of equipment devoted to extracting resources from known deposits. Typical examples are oil drills, mine shovels, etc. At most one replacement of the existing machinery by a new one is allowed. The problem is formulated as an optimal control problem subject to the state constraint that the remaining deposit at any given time is nonnegative. We show that the optimal preventive maintenance, production rates, and the replacement and salvage times of the existing machinery and the new one, if required, can be obtained by solving sequentially a series of free-end-point optimal control problems. Moreover, an algorithm based on this result is developed and used to solve two illustrative examples.

Existence and Uniqueness of Positive Radial Solutions for a Class of Quasilinear Elliptic Systems

This article is concerned with the existence and uniqueness of positive radial solutions for a class of quasilinear elliptic system. With some reasonable assumptions on the nonlinear source functions and their coefficients, the existence and the upper and lower bounds of the positive solutions will be provided by using the fixed point theorem and the maximum principle for the quasilinear elliptic system.

OPTIMAL CONTROL FOR A NONLINEAR n-DIMENSIONAL COMPETING SYSTEM WITH AGE-STRUCTURE

This paper is concerned with optimal harvesting control of a first order partial differential equation system representing a nonlinear n-dimensional competitive population model with age-structure. By the Ekeland＇s variational principle, the existence and unique char- acterization of the optimal control strategy are established. The optimality conditions for the control problem are obtained by the concept of the normal cone.

OPTIMAL CONTROL PROBLEM FOR A PERIODIC PREDATOR-PREY MODEL WITH AGE-DEPENDENCE

In this paper,we investigate optimal policy for periodic predator-prey system with age-dependence.Namely,we consider the model with periodic vital rates and initial distribution.The existence of optimal control strategy is discussed by Mazur’s theorem and optimality condition is derived by means of normal cone.

OVERTAKING OPTIMAL HARVESTING FOR AN AGE-DEPENDENT n-DIMENSIONAL FOOD CHAIN MODEL

This paper is concerned with an optimal harvesting problem over an infinite horizon for age-dependent n-dimensional food chain model and the analysis of long-term behaviors of the optimal-controlled system. The existence of overtaking optimal policy is proved and a maximum principle is carefully derived by means of Dubovitskii-Milyutin functional analytical extremum theory. Weak and strong turnpike properties of optimal trajectories are established.