scholarly journals A Normal and Standard Form Analysis of the JWKB Asymptotic Matching Rule via the First Order Bessel’s Equation

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Coşkun Deniz
2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 762-769
Author(s):  
C. Deniz

The first-order Jeffreys–Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin method (called (JWKB)1) is a conventional semi-classical approximation method used in quantum mechanical systems for accurate solutions. It is known to give accurate energy and wave-function in the classically accessible region of the related quantum mechanical system defined by Schroedinger’s equation whereas the solutions in the classically inaccessible region require special treatment, conventionally known as the asymptotic matching rules. In this work, (JWKB)1 solution of the Bessel differential equation of the first order (called (BDE)1), chosen as a mathematical model, is studied by being transformed into the normal form via the change of dependent variable. General JWKB solution of the initial value problem where appropriately chosen initial values are applied is studied in both normal and standard form representations to be analyzed by the generalized JWKB asymptotic matching rules regarding the Sij matrix elements defined in the literature. Consequently, regions requiring first-order and zeroth-order JWKB approximations are determined successfully.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (04) ◽  
pp. 1740015 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Siemon ◽  
A. S. Holevo ◽  
R. F. Werner

Dynamical semigroups have become the key structure for describing open system dynamics in all of physics. Bounded generators are known to be of a standard form, due to Gorini, Kossakowski, Sudarshan and Lindblad. This form is often used also in the unbounded case, but rather little is known about the general form of unbounded generators. In this paper we first give a precise description of the standard form in the unbounded case, emphasizing intuition, and collecting and even proving the basic results around it. We also give a cautionary example showing that the standard form must not be read too naively. Further examples are given of semigroups, which appear to be probability preserving to first order, but are not for finite times. Based on these, we construct examples of generators which are not of standard form.


Author(s):  
Simon A. Neild ◽  
David J. Wagg

Vibration problems are naturally formulated with second-order equations of motion. When the vibration problem is nonlinear in nature, using normal form analysis currently requires that the second-order equations of motion be put into first-order form. In this paper, we demonstrate that normal form analysis can be carried out on the second-order equations of motion. In addition, for forced, damped, nonlinear vibration problems, we show that the invariance properties of the first- and second-order transforms differ. As a result, using the second-order approach leads to a simplified formulation for forced, damped, nonlinear vibration problems.


1985 ◽  
Vol 157 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon L. van Dommelen ◽  
Shan Fu Shen

It is suggested that current conceptions about unsteady rear-stagnation-point flow do not fully describe the physics, since they show discrepancies from recent numerical results. The previously neglected exponentially small rotational perturbation velocity above the boundary-layer proves to have a dominating influence on the final boundary-layer development. An asymptotic analysis reveals possible difficulties for common computational schemes for viscous flows. Failure of the usual asymptotic matching rule in the analysis is in accordance with Fraenkel's warning on logarithmic expansions.


2017 ◽  
Vol 816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehud Yariv

Because of the associated far-field logarithmic divergence, the transport problem governing two-dimensional phoretic self-propulsion lacks a steady solution when the Péclet number $\mathit{Pe}$ vanishes. This indeterminacy, which has no counterpart in three dimensions, is remedied by introducing a non-zero value of $\mathit{Pe}$, however small. We consider that problem employing a first-order kinetic model of solute absorption, where the ratio of the characteristic magnitudes of reaction and diffusion is quantified by the Damköhler number $\mathit{Da}$. As $\mathit{Pe}\rightarrow 0$ the dominance of diffusion breaks down at distances that scale inversely with $\mathit{Pe}$; at these distances, the leading-order transport represents a two-dimensional point source in a uniform stream. Asymptotic matching between the latter region and the diffusion-dominated near-particle region provides the leading-order particle velocity as an implicit function of $\log \mathit{Pe}$. Another scenario involving weak advection takes place under strong reactions, where $\mathit{Pe}$ and $\mathit{Da}$ are large and comparable. In that limit, the breakdown of diffusive dominance occurs at distances that scale as $\mathit{Da}^{2}/\mathit{Pe}$.


2019 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 11-35
Author(s):  
L. Hashchuk ◽  
P. Hashchuk

Theoretical background. A number of researches claim that the classical theory of dynamic systems ignores spe-cial cases of incomplete equivalence of mathematic transformations descriptions. Sometimes it is even argued that (con-trary to a prevailing paradigm) the study of purely discriminatory polynomial of control system (the system of differen-tial equations) fails to guarantee the correct judgments about the parametrical stability and system’s stability factors as the probably wrong interpretation of stability may result in accidents and even catastrophes caused by a defectively designed object. Such conclusion obviously ensues from the fact that there are examples of the systems that have the same discriminatory polynomial but differ substantially in the parametrical stability and stability factors under the vari-Bulletin of Lviv State University of Li fe Safety, №19, 2019 35 able parameters. These researches are concerned about the fact that generally used packages of applied programs – for they usually require the equivalent in the classical sense consolidation of differential equations system to a single “standard” form – are not able to secure the veracity of dynamic systems computation and to guarantee the correctness of their characteristics analysis without the application of additional controlling subprograms. For example, there may exist the risks of stability losses in the initial system, however being brought to the differential equations of first order, as a common practice, these risk will become absolutely imperceptible, and, as a result, the source of dangerous casual-ties may occur – accidents and catastrophes in case of the system material embodiment. Thus it is categorically declared the necessity of substantial researches in correctness of the results of engineers and IT specialists and of relevant amendments of bachelors and masters degrees curriculum. The purpose of the research. Thus, it is natural that there is a necessity to find out whether the previously imper-ceptible risks of accidents and catastrophes do exist and whether the classical dynamic systems theory does not take into consideration the unexpected possibilities of its problems correctness losses as a result (in the process) of their equiva-lent transformations. The aim of this article is to substantiate the essence and content of this kind “discoveries”. The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the system’s simple examples that are to prove the possible risks from the equivalent, in classical sense, transformations of mathematical descriptions.Results and discussion. It has been found out that after the equivalent transformations instability as well as incor-rectness in fact do not “hide”, they do not become invisible and untraceable. The researchers rather consciously do not pay attention to the possible substantial deformations of the system. For indeed, in case of the reduction of the system description to the form of the normal system of differential equations of first order the possibilities of the stability loss become invisible not because the transformations were nonequivalent but because the variability of the system order is not prognosticated, and, therefore, the treatments of initial (where the change of order is obvious) and final systems differ considerably. Here at, the controller equation — the defined first integral — is the manifestation of one more possible system order which cannot be ignored. Actually, much depends on how we define, see, read, interpret the ana-lytical description of a certain phenomenon or process. Different characteristic determinants that identify, materially, different dynamic systems may correspond to the same characteristic polynomial. The determinant may be consciously equivalently transformed (deformed), and any transformed (deformed) determinant will identify a new system. Thus, any transformation – is, without exaggeration, the creation of something new, something different. The process of solving simple linear differential equations with fixed factor and their variation with the aim of so-lutions stability or analytical descriptions correctness evaluation is reduced to the solution of a relevant algebraic prob-lem and the research of its properties and characteristics. Consequently, there is no point in expecting any enigmatic or dramatic unexpectancies when the research is sophisticated and profound. Conclusions. The characteristic determinant reflects the properties of any system more deeply than the character-istic polynomial does. Any equivalent transformations of the system are always visible in the structure of the determi-nant, even if they are not defined in its equation roots (zeroes). In the result of equivalent transformations there certainly emerges a new formation – it looks like the same system but with new properties (otherwise there will be no necessity in any transformations). The loss of robustness is treated as an unexpectancy occurring as a result of motivated defor-mation of the system which is easy prognosticated. Nonrobust systems could have their own perspective. Their exten-sive application is advancing.


2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Povinelli ◽  
Gabrielle C. Glorioso ◽  
Shannon L. Kuznar ◽  
Mateja Pavlic

Abstract Hoerl and McCormack demonstrate that although animals possess a sophisticated temporal updating system, there is no evidence that they also possess a temporal reasoning system. This important case study is directly related to the broader claim that although animals are manifestly capable of first-order (perceptually-based) relational reasoning, they lack the capacity for higher-order, role-based relational reasoning. We argue this distinction applies to all domains of cognition.


1979 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
Clinton B. Ford

A “new charts program” for the Americal Association of Variable Star Observers was instigated in 1966 via the gift to the Association of the complete variable star observing records, charts, photographs, etc. of the late Prof. Charles P. Olivier of the University of Pennsylvania (USA). Adequate material covering about 60 variables, not previously charted by the AAVSO, was included in this original data, and was suitably charted in reproducible standard format.Since 1966, much additional information has been assembled from other sources, three Catalogs have been issued which list the new or revised charts produced, and which specify how copies of same may be obtained. The latest such Catalog is dated June 1978, and lists 670 different charts covering a total of 611 variables none of which was charted in reproducible standard form previous to 1966.


1984 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 461-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Hart

ABSTRACTThis paper models maximum entropy configurations of idealized gravitational ring systems. Such configurations are of interest because systems generally evolve toward an ultimate state of maximum randomness. For simplicity, attention is confined to ultimate states for which interparticle interactions are no longer of first order importance. The planets, in their orbits about the sun, are one example of such a ring system. The extent to which the present approximation yields insight into ring systems such as Saturn's is explored briefly.


Author(s):  
Richard J. Spontak ◽  
Steven D. Smith ◽  
Arman Ashraf

Block copolymers are composed of sequences of dissimilar chemical moieties covalently bonded together. If the block lengths of each component are sufficiently long and the blocks are thermodynamically incompatible, these materials are capable of undergoing microphase separation, a weak first-order phase transition which results in the formation of an ordered microstructural network. Most efforts designed to elucidate the phase and configurational behavior in these copolymers have focused on the simple AB and ABA designs. Few studies have thus far targeted the perfectly-alternating multiblock (AB)n architecture. In this work, two series of neat (AB)n copolymers have been synthesized from styrene and isoprene monomers at a composition of 50 wt% polystyrene (PS). In Set I, the total molecular weight is held constant while the number of AB block pairs (n) is increased from one to four (which results in shorter blocks). Set II consists of materials in which the block lengths are held constant and n is varied again from one to four (which results in longer chains). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has been employed here to investigate the morphologies and phase behavior of these materials and their blends.


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