Decomposition of BPS moduli spaces and asymptotics of supersymmetric partition functions

We present a prototype for Wilsonian analysis of asymptotics of supersymmetric partition functions of non-abelian gauge theories. Localization allows expressing such partition functions as an integral over a BPS moduli space. When the limit of interest introduces a scale hierarchy in the problem, asymptotics of the partition function is obtained in the Wilsonian approach by i) decomposing (in some suitable scheme) the BPS moduli space into various patches according to the set of light fields (lighter than the scheme dependent cut-off Λ) they support, ii) localizing the partition function of the effective field theory on each patch (with cut-offs set by the scheme), and iii) summing up the contributions of all patches to obtain the final asymptotic result (which is scheme-independent and accurate as Λ → ∞). Our prototype concerns the Cardy-like asymptotics of the 4d superconformal index, which has been of interest recently for its application to black hole microstate counting in AdS5/CFT4. As a byproduct of our analysis we obtain the most general asymptotic expression for the index of gauge theories in the Cardy-like limit, encompassing and extending all previous results.

On rational Abel – Poisson means on a segment and approximations of Markov functions

Approximations on the segment [−1, 1] of Markov functions by Abel – Poisson sums of a rational integral operator of Fourier type associated with the Chebyshev – Markov system of algebraic fractions in the case of a fixed number of geometrically different poles are investigated. An integral representation of approximations and an estimate of uniform approximations are found. Approximations of Markov functions in the case when the measure µ satisfies the conditions suppµ = [1, a], a > 1, dµ(t) = φ(t)dt and φ(t) ≍ (t − 1)α on [1, a], a are studied and estimates of pointwise and uniform approximations and the asymptotic expression of the majorant of uniform approximations are obtained. The optimal values of the parameters at which the majorant has the highest rate of decrease are found. As a corollary, asymptotic estimates of approximations on the segment [−1, 1] are given by the method of rational approximation of some elementary Markov functions under study.

Dynamic Effects in Nucleation of Receptor Clusters

Nucleation theory has been widely applied for the interpretation of critical phenomena in nonequilibrium systems. Ligand-induced receptor clustering is a critical step of cellular activation. Receptor clusters on the cell surface are treated from the nucleation theory point of view. The authors propose that the redistribution of energy over the degrees of freedom is crucial for forming each new bond in the growing cluster. The expression for a kinetic barrier for new bond formation in a cluster was obtained. The shape of critical receptor clusters seems to be very important for the clustering on the cell surface. The von Neumann entropy of the graph of bonds is used to determine the influence of the cluster shape on the kinetic barrier. Numerical studies were carried out to assess the dependence of the barrier on the size of the cluster. The asymptotic expression, reflecting the conditions necessary for the formation of receptor clusters, was obtained. Several dynamic effects were found. A slight increase of the ligand mass has been shown to significantly accelerate the nucleation of receptor clusters. The possible meaning of the obtained results for medical applications is discussed.

The Abel – Poisson means of conjugate Fourier – Chebyshev series and their approximation properties

Herein, the approximation properties of the Abel – Poisson means of rational conjugate Fourier series on the system of the Chebyshev–Markov algebraic fractions are studied, and the approximations of conjugate functions with density | x |s , s ∈(1, 2), on the segment [–1,1] by this method are investigated. In the introduction, the results related to the study of the polynomial and rational approximations of conjugate functions are presented. The conjugate Fourier series on one system of the Chebyshev – Markov algebraic fractions is constructed. In the main part of the article, the integral representation of the approximations of conjugate functions on the segment [–1,1] by the method under study is established, the asymptotically exact upper bounds of deviations of conjugate Abel – Poisson means on classes of conjugate functions when the function satisfies the Lipschitz condition on the segment [–1,1] are found, and the approximations of the conjugate Abel – Poisson means of conjugate functions with density | x |s , s ∈(1, 2), on the segment [–1,1] are studied. Estimates of the approximations are obtained, and the asymptotic expression of the majorant of the approximations in the final part is found. The optimal value of the parameter at which the greatest rate of decreasing the majorant is provided is found. As a consequence of the obtained results, the problem of approximating the conjugate function with density | x |s , s ∈(1, 2), by the Abel – Poisson means of conjugate polynomial series on the system of Chebyshev polynomials of the first kind is studied in detail. Estimates of the approximations are established, as well as the asymptotic expression of the majorants of the approximations. This work is of both theoretical and applied nature. It can be used when reading special courses at mathematical faculties and for solving specific problems of computational mathematics.

On the Symbol Error Probability of STBC-NOMA with Timing Offsets and Imperfect Successive Interference Cancellation

Due to the ability to handle a large number of users, low latency, and high data rates, NON-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) is considered a promising access technology for next-generation communication systems. However, as the number of users increases, each user experiences a greater number of successive interference cancellations (SIC), causing the system’s performance to decline. With the increase in the number of users, the fraction of power allocated to each user becomes smaller. Cooperative communication in downlink NOMA is considered as a potential approach to enhance the reliability, capacity, and performance over wireless channels. Space-time block code (STBC)-aided cooperative NOMA (CNOMA) offers an opportunity to improve the weak users’ signal-to-interference-plus-noise (SINR) through strong user cooperation. In this paper, we study the symbol error probability (SEP) performance of the STBC-NOMA and derive the asymptotic expression for SEP when the network is impaired with imperfect SIC (ipSIC) and timing offsets. The simulation results show that the performance of STBC-NOMA was degraded significantly with an increase in the imperfection of SIC and timing errors and that traditional orthogonal access schemes, such as orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) and time division multiple access (TDMA), should be used after a threshold SIC level.

Perturbations of the Gravitational Energy in the TEGR: Quasinormal Modes of the Schwarzschild Black Hole

We calculate the gravitational energy spectrum of the perturbations of a Schwarzschild black hole described by quasinormal modes, in the framework of the teleparallel equivalent of general relativity (TEGR). We obtain a general formula for the gravitational energy enclosed by a large surface of constant radius r, in the region m<<r<<∞, where m is the mass of the black hole. Considering the usual asymptotic expression for the perturbed metric components, we arrive at finite values for the energy spectrum. The perturbed energy depends on the two integers n and l that describe the quasinormal modes. In this sense, the energy perturbations are discretized. We also obtain a simple expression for the decrease of the flux of gravitational radiation of the perturbations.

Spikes and localised patterns for a novel Schnakenberg model in the semi-strong interaction regime

An analysis is undertaken of the formation and stability of localised patterns in a 1D Schanckenberg model, with source terms in both the activator and inhibitor fields. The aim is to illustrate the connection between semi-strong asymptotic analysis and the theory of localised pattern formation within a pinning region created by a subcritical Turing bifurcation. A two-parameter bifurcation diagram of homogeneous, periodic and localised patterns is obtained numerically. A natural asymptotic scaling for semi-strong interaction theory is found where an activator source term \[a = O(\varepsilon )\] and the inhibitor source \[b = O({\varepsilon ^2})\] , with ε2 being the diffusion ratio. The theory predicts a fold of spike solutions leading to onset of localised patterns upon increase of b from zero. Non-local eigenvalue arguments show that both branches emanating from the fold are unstable, with the higher intensity branch becoming stable through a Hopf bifurcation as b increases beyond the \[O(\varepsilon )\] regime. All analytical results are found to agree with numerics. In particular, the asymptotic expression for the fold is found to be accurate beyond its region of validity, and its extension into the pinning region is found to form the low b boundary of the so-called homoclinic snaking region. Further numerical results point to both sub and supercritical Hopf bifurcation and novel spikeinsertion dynamics.

Boundary stabilization for a star-shaped network of variable coefficients strings linked by a point mass

<p style='text-indent:20px;'>This study is concerned with the pointwise stabilization for a star-shaped network of <inline-formula><tex-math id="M1">\begin{document}$ N $\end{document}</tex-math></inline-formula> variable coefficients strings connected at the common node by a point mass and subject to boundary feedback dampings at all extreme nodes. It is shown that the closed-loop system has a sequence of generalized eigenfunctions which forms a Riesz basis for the state Hilbert space. As a consequence, the spectrum-determined growth condition fulfills. In the meanwhile, the asymptotic expression of the spectrum is presented, and the exponential stability of the system is obtained by giving the optimal decay rate. We prove also that a phenomenon of lack of uniform stability occurs in the absence of damper at one extreme node. This paper reconfirmed the main stability results given by Hansen and Zuazua [SIAM J. Control Optim., <b>33</b> (1995), 1357-1391] in a very particular case.</p>

On the Transmission Probabilities in Quantum Key Distribution Systems over FSO Links

In this paper, we investigate the transmission probabilities in three cases (depending only on the legitimate receiver, depending only the eavesdropper, and depending on both legitimate receiver and eavesdropper) in quantum key distribution (QKD) systems over free-space optical links. To be more realistic, we consider a generalized pointing error scenario, where the azimuth and elevation pointing error angles caused by stochastic jitters and vibrations in the legitimate receiver platform are independently distributed according to a non-identical normal distribution. Taking these assumptions into account, we derive approximate expressions of transmission probabilities by using the Gaussian quadrature method. To simplify the expressions and get some physical insights, some asymptotic analysis on the transmission probabilities is presented based on asymptotic expression for the generalized Marcum Q-function when the telescope gain at the legitimate receiver approaches to infinity. Moreover, from the asymptotic expression for the generalized Marcum Q-function, the asymptotic outage probability over Beckmann fading channels (a general channel model including Rayleigh, Rice, and Hoyt fading channels) can be also easily derived when the average signal-to-noise ratio is sufficiently large, which shows the diversity order and array gain.