Generalized Close-to-Convexity Related with Bounded Boundary Rotation

The class Pα,m[A, B] consists of functions p, analytic in the open unit disc E with p(0) = 1 and satisfy p(z) = (m/4 + ½) p1(z) – (m/4 – 1/2) p2(z), m ≥ 2, and p1, p2 are subordinate to strongly Janowski function (1+Az/1+Bz)α, α ∈ (0, 1] and −1 ≤ B < A ≤ 1. The class Pα,m[A, B] is used to define Vα,m[A, B] and Tα,m[A, B; 0; B1], B1 ∈ [−1, 0). These classes generalize the concept of bounded boundary rotation and strongly close-to-convexity, respectively. In this paper, we study coefficient bounds, radius problem and several other interesting properties of these functions. Special cases and consequences of main results are also deduced.

Bohr phenomenon for operator-valued functions

We establish Bohr inequalities for operator-valued functions, which can be viewed as analogues of a couple of interesting results from scalar-valued settings. Some results of this paper are motivated by the classical flavour of Bohr inequality, while others are based on a generalized concept of the Bohr radius problem.

Addressing nonlinear transient diffusion in porous media through transformations

The nonlinear differential equation describing flow of a constant compressibility liquid in a porous medium is examined in terms of the Kirchhoff and Cole-Hopf transformations. A quantitative measure of the applicability of representing flow by a slightly compressible liquid – which leads to a linear differential equation, the Theis equation – is identified. The classical Theis problem and the finite-well-radius problem in a system that is infinite in its areal extent are used as prototypes to address concepts discussed. This choice is dictated by the ubiquity of solutions that depend on these archetypal examples for examining transient diffusion. Notwithstanding that the Kirchhoff and Cole-Hopf transformations arrive at a linear differential equation, for the specific purposes of this work – the estimation of the hydraulic properties of rocks, the Kirchhoff transformation is much more advantageous in a number of ways; these are documented. Insights into the structure of the nonlinear solution are provided. The results of this work should prove useful in many contexts of mathematical physics though developed in the framework of applications pertaining to the earth sciences.

On generalized gamma-Bazilevic functions

In this paper, we define and study the class [Formula: see text] of generalized gamma-Bazilevic functions. Our main focus is to discuss certain problems such as inclusion results, covering theorem and radius problem.

Sensitivity Analysis of a Species Conserving Genetic Algorithm's Parameters for Addressing the Niche Radius Problem

Niche Genetic Algorithms (NGA) are a special category of Genetic Algorithms (GA) that solve problems with multiple optima. These algorithms preserve genetic diversity and prevent the GA from converging on a single optima. Many NGAs suffer from the Niche Radius Problem (NRP), which is the problem of correctly setting a radius parameter for optimal results. While the selection of the radius value has been widely researched, the effects of other GA parameters on genetic diversity is not well known. This research is a parameter sensitivity analysis on the other parameters in a GA, namely mutation rate, number of individuals and number of generations.

The Galactic WC and WO stars

Wolf-Rayet stars of the carbon sequence (WC stars) are an important cornerstone in the late evolution of massive stars before their core collapse. As core-helium burning, hydrogen-free objects with huge mass-loss, they are likely the last observable stage before collapse and thus promising progenitor candidates for type Ib/c supernovae. Their strong mass-loss furthermore provides challenges and constraints to the theory of radiatively driven winds. Thus, the determination of the WC star parameters is of major importance for several astrophysical fields. With Gaia DR2, for the first time parallaxes for a large sample of Galactic WC stars are available, removing major uncertainties inherent to earlier studies. In this work, we re-examine a previously studied sample of WC stars to derive key properties of the Galactic WC population. All quantities depending on the distance are updated, while the underlying spectral analyzes remain untouched. Contrasting earlier assumptions, our study yields that WC stars of the same subtype can significantly vary in absolute magnitude. With Gaia DR2, the picture of the Galactic WC population becomes more complex: We obtain luminosities ranging from logL/L⊙ = 4.9–6.0 with one outlier (WR 119) having logL/L⊙ = 4.7. This indicates that the WC stars are likely formed from a broader initial mass range than previously assumed. We obtain mass-loss rates ranging between log Ṁ = −5.1 and −4.1, with Ṁ ∝ L0.68 and a linear scaling of the modified wind momentum with luminosity. We discuss the implications for stellar evolution, including unsolved issues regarding the need of envelope inflation to address the WR radius problem, and the open questions in regard to the connection of WR stars with Gamma-ray bursts. WC and WO stars are progenitors of massive black holes, collapsing either silently or in a supernova that most-likely has to be preceded by a WO stage.