Automatic Differentiation in Automatic Generation of the Linearized Equations of Motion

In the ongoing search for mathematically efficient methods of predicting the motion of vehicle and other multibody systems, and presenting the associated results, one of the avenues of continued interest is the linearization of the equations of motion. While linearization can potentially result in reduced fidelity in the model, the benefits in computational speed often make it the pragmatic choice. Linearization techniques are also useful in modal and stability analysis, model order reduction, and state and input estimation. This paper explores the application of automatic differentiation to the generation of the linearized equations of motion. Automatic differentiation allows one to numerically evaluate the derivative of any function, with no prior knowledge of the differential relationship to other functions. It exploits the fact that every computer program must evaluate every function using only elementary arithmetic operations. Using automatic differentiation, derivatives of arbitrary order can be computed, accurately to working precision, with minimal additional computational cost over the evaluation of the base function. There are several freely available software libraries that implement automatic differentiation in modern computing languages. In the paper, several example multibody systems are analyzed, and the computation times of the stiffness matrix are compared using direct evaluation and automatic differentiation. The results show that automatic differentiation can be surprisingly competitive in terms of computational efficiency.

Time-Decay Estimates for Linearized Two-Phase Navier–Stokes Equations with Surface Tension and Gravity

The aim of this paper is to show time-decay estimates of solutions to linearized two-phase Navier-Stokes equations with surface tension and gravity. The original two-phase Navier-Stokes equations describe the two-phase incompressible viscous flow with a sharp interface that is close to the hyperplane xN=0 in the N-dimensional Euclidean space, N≥2. It is well-known that the Rayleigh–Taylor instability occurs when the upper fluid is heavier than the lower one, while this paper assumes that the lower fluid is heavier than the upper one and proves time-decay estimates of Lp-Lq type for the linearized equations. Our approach is based on solution formulas for a resolvent problem associated with the linearized equations.

On periodic solutions for one-phase and two-phase problems of the Navier–Stokes equations

This paper is devoted to proving the existence of time-periodic solutions of one-phase or two-phase problems for the Navier–Stokes equations with small periodic external forces when the reference domain is close to a ball. Since our problems are formulated in time-dependent unknown domains, the problems are reduced to quasilinear systems of parabolic equations with non-homogeneous boundary conditions or transmission conditions in fixed domains by using the so-called Hanzawa transform. We separate solutions into the stationary part and the oscillatory part. The linearized equations for the stationary part have eigen-value 0, which is avoided by changing the equations with the help of the necessary conditions for the existence of solutions to the original problems. To treat the oscillatory part, we establish the maximal $$L_p$$ L p –$$L_q$$ L q regularity theorem of the periodic solutions for the system of parabolic equations with non-homogeneous boundary conditions or transmission conditions, which is obtained by the systematic use of $${\mathcal R}$$ R -solvers developed in Shibata (Diff Int Eqns 27(3–4):313–368, 2014; On the $${{\mathcal {R}}}$$ R -bounded solution operators in the study of free boundary problem for the Navier–Stokes equations. In: Shibata Y, Suzuki Y (eds) Springer proceedings in mathematics & statistics, vol. 183, Mathematical Fluid Dynamics, Present and Future, Tokyo, Japan, November 2014, pp 203–285, 2016; Comm Pure Appl Anal 17(4): 1681–1721. 10.3934/cpaa.2018081, 2018; $${{\mathcal {R}}}$$ R boundedness, maximal regularity and free boundary problems for the Navier Stokes equations, Preprint 1905.12900v1 [math.AP] 30 May 2019) to the resolvent problem for the linearized equations and the transference theorem obtained in Eiter et al. ($${{\mathcal {R}}}$$ R -solvers and their application to periodic $$L_p$$ L p estimates, Preprint in 2019) for the $$L_p$$ L p boundedness of operator-valued Fourier multipliers. These approaches are the novelty of this paper.

Scalar cosmological perturbations in M-theory with higher-derivative corrections

We investigate the inflationary expansion of the universe induced by higher-curvature corrections in M-theory. The inflationary evolution of the geometry is discussed in K. Hiraga and Y. Hyakutake, Prog. Theor. Exp. Phys. 2018, 113B03 (2018), which we follow to analyze metric perturbations around the background. We especially focus on scalar perturbations and analyze linearized equations of motion for the scalar perturbations. By solving these equations explicitly, we evaluate the power spectrum of the curvature perturbation. The scalar spectrum index is estimated under some assumptions, and we show that it becomes close to 1.

Equilibria and stability of four point vortices on a sphere

This paper discusses the problem of finding the equilibrium positions of four point vortices, of generally unequal circulations, on the surface of a sphere. A random search method is developed which uses a modification of the linearized equations to converge on distinct equilibria. Many equilibria (47 and possibly more) may exist for prescribed circulations and angular impulse. A linear stability analysis indicates that they are generally unstable, though stable equilibria do exist. Overall, there is a surprising diversity of equilibria, including those which rotate about an axis opposite to the angular impulse vector.

Stretching of a cylindrical rod of variable cross-section in the theory of small elastic-plastic

В работе рассматривается растяжение бесконечно длинного цилиндрического стержня переменного сечения. Используются результаты решения линеаризированных уравнений теории малых упругопластических деформаций [1-7] в случае осесимметричной задачи. Предполагается, что в начальном состоянии имеет место простое растяжение. We considers the stretching of an infinitely long cylindrical rod of variable cross-section. The results of solving the linearized equations of the theory of small elastic-plastic deformations [1-7] in the case of an axisymmetric problem are used. It is assumed that a simple stretch occurs in the initial state.

Notes Regarding the Dynamics of an Airplane subjected to Vertical Gusts

The behavior of the aircraft within turbulent atmosphere is a key aspect of design. Many books and articles deal with this topic. The current paper presents studies related to predicting the responses of aircraft flying through vertical gusts. The equations describing the dynamics of the longitudinal channel of the airplane are written to include the effect of the vertical wind. The paper includes comparisons of results provided by non-linear and linearized equations of motion.