Search results for "Morse theory"
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Morse Description and Geometric Encoding of Digital Elevation Maps
2004
Two complementary geometric structures for the topographic representation of an image are developed in this work. The first one computes a description of the Morse-topological structure of the image, while the second one computes a simplified version of its drainage structure. The topographic significance of the Morse and drainage structures of digital elevation maps (DEMs) suggests that they can been used as the basis of an efficient encoding scheme. As an application, we combine this geometric representation with an interpolation algorithm and lossless data compression schemes to develop a compression scheme for DEMs. This algorithm achieves high compression while controlling the maximum …
(p, 2)-Equations with a Crossing Nonlinearity and Concave Terms
2018
We consider a parametric Dirichlet problem driven by the sum of a p-Laplacian ($$p>2$$) and a Laplacian (a (p, 2)-equation). The reaction consists of an asymmetric $$(p-1)$$-linear term which is resonant as $$x \rightarrow - \infty $$, plus a concave term. However, in this case the concave term enters with a negative sign. Using variational tools together with suitable truncation techniques and Morse theory (critical groups), we show that when the parameter is small the problem has at least three nontrivial smooth solutions.
Stochastic factorizations, sandwiched simplices and the topology of the space of explanations
2003
We study the space of stochastic factorizations of a stochastic matrix V, motivated by the statistical problem of hidden random variables. We show that this space is homeomorphic to the space of simplices sandwiched between two nested convex polyhedra, and use this geometrical model to gain some insight into its structure and topology. We prove theorems describing its homotopy type, and, in the case where the rank of V is 2, we give a complete description, including bounds on the number of connected components, and examples in which these bounds are attained. We attempt to make the notions of topology accessible and relevant to statisticians.
Semianalyticity of isoperimetric profiles
2009
It is shown that, in dimensions $<8$, isoperimetric profiles of compact real analytic Riemannian manifolds are semi-analytic.
Differentiability of the isoperimetric profile and topology of analytic Riemannian manifolds
2012
Abstract We show that smooth isoperimetric profiles are exceptional for real analytic Riemannian manifolds. For instance, under some extra assumptions, this can happen only on topological spheres. To cite this article: R. Grimaldi et al., C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 347 (2009).
Tunnel effect and symmetries for Kramers–Fokker–Planck type operators
2011
AbstractWe study operators of Kramers–Fokker–Planck type in the semiclassical limit, assuming that the exponent of the associated Maxwellian is a Morse function with a finite number n0 of local minima. Under suitable additional assumptions, we show that the first n0 eigenvalues are real and exponentially small, and establish the complete semiclassical asymptotics for these eigenvalues.
Molecular shape analysis based upon the morse-smale complex and the connolly function
2003
Docking is the process by which two or several molecules form a complex. Docking involves the geometry of the molecular surfaces, as well as chemical and energetical considerations. In the mid-eighties, Connolly proposed a docking algorithm matching surface knobs with surface depressions. Knobs and depressions refer to the extrema of the Connolly function, which is defined as follows. Given a surface M bounding a three-dimensional domain X, and a sphere S centered at a point p of M, the Connolly function is equal to the solid angle of the portion of S containing within X.We recast the notions of knobs and depressions in the framework of Morse theory for functions defined over two-dimensiona…
Return to Equilibrium, Non-self-adjointness and Symmetries, Recent Results with M. Hitrik and F. Hérau
2014
In this talk we review some old and new results about the use of supersymmetric structures in semi-classical problems. Necessary and sufficient conditions are obtained for a real semiclassical partial differential operator of order two to possess a supersymmetric structure. For operators coming from a chain of oscillators, coupled to two heat baths, we show the non-existence of a smooth supersymmetric structure. The recent and new results all come from joint works with Michael Hitrik and Frederic Herau.
Multiple positive solutions of some elliptic problems via the Morse theory and the domain topology
1994
We use Morse theory to estimate the number of positive solutions of an elliptic problem in an open bounded setΩ ∉ ℝN. The number of solutions depends on the topology ofΩ, actually onP t (Ω), the Poincare polynomial ofΩ. More precisely, we obtain the following Morse relations: $$\sum\limits_{u \in K} {t^{\mu \left( u \right)} } = tP_t \left( \Omega \right) + t^2 [P_t \left( \Omega \right) - 1] + t\left( {1 + t} \right)\underset{\raise0.3em\hbox{$\smash{\scriptscriptstyle\thicksim}$}}{O} \left( t \right)$$ , where $$\underset{\raise0.3em\hbox{$\smash{\scriptscriptstyle\thicksim}$}}{O} \left( t \right)$$ is a polynomial with non-negative integer coefficients,K is the set of positive solutions …
Singular levels and topological invariants of Morse Bott integrable systems on surfaces
2016
Abstract We classify up to homeomorphisms closed curves and eights of saddle points on orientable closed surfaces. This classification is applied to Morse Bott foliations and Morse Bott integrable systems allowing us to define a complete invariant. We state also a realization Theorem based in two transformations and one generator (the foliation of the sphere with two centers).