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New results on systems of generalized vector quasi-equilibrium problems
In this paper, we firstly prove the existence of the equilibrium for the
generalized abstract economy. We apply these results to show the existence of
solutions for systems of vector quasi-equilibrium problems with multivalued
trifunctions. Secondly, we consider the generalized strong vector
quasi-equilibrium problems and study the existence of their solutions in the
case when the correspondences are weakly naturally quasi-concave or weakly
biconvex and also in the case of weak-continuity assumptions. In all
situations, fixed-point theorems are used.Comment: 24 page
Decentralized Maximum Likelihood Estimation for Sensor Networks Composed of Nonlinearly Coupled Dynamical Systems
In this paper we propose a decentralized sensor network scheme capable to
reach a globally optimum maximum likelihood (ML) estimate through
self-synchronization of nonlinearly coupled dynamical systems. Each node of the
network is composed of a sensor and a first-order dynamical system initialized
with the local measurements. Nearby nodes interact with each other exchanging
their state value and the final estimate is associated to the state derivative
of each dynamical system. We derive the conditions on the coupling mechanism
guaranteeing that, if the network observes one common phenomenon, each node
converges to the globally optimal ML estimate. We prove that the synchronized
state is globally asymptotically stable if the coupling strength exceeds a
given threshold. Acting on a single parameter, the coupling strength, we show
how, in the case of nonlinear coupling, the network behavior can switch from a
global consensus system to a spatial clustering system. Finally, we show the
effect of the network topology on the scalability properties of the network and
we validate our theoretical findings with simulation results.Comment: Journal paper accepted on IEEE Transactions on Signal Processin
Basic Types of Coarse-Graining
We consider two basic types of coarse-graining: the Ehrenfests'
coarse-graining and its extension to a general principle of non-equilibrium
thermodynamics, and the coarse-graining based on uncertainty of dynamical
models and Epsilon-motions (orbits). Non-technical discussion of basic notions
and main coarse-graining theorems are presented: the theorem about entropy
overproduction for the Ehrenfests' coarse-graining and its generalizations,
both for conservative and for dissipative systems, and the theorems about
stable properties and the Smale order for Epsilon-motions of general dynamical
systems including structurally unstable systems. Computational kinetic models
of macroscopic dynamics are considered. We construct a theoretical basis for
these kinetic models using generalizations of the Ehrenfests' coarse-graining.
General theory of reversible regularization and filtering semigroups in
kinetics is presented, both for linear and non-linear filters. We obtain
explicit expressions and entropic stability conditions for filtered equations.
A brief discussion of coarse-graining by rounding and by small noise is also
presented.Comment: 60 pgs, 11 figs., includes new analysis of coarse-graining by
filtering. A talk given at the research workshop: "Model Reduction and
Coarse-Graining Approaches for Multiscale Phenomena," University of
Leicester, UK, August 24-26, 200
Fuzzy games with a countable space of actions and applications to systems of generalized quasi-variational inequalities
In this paper, we introduce an abstract fuzzy economy (generalized fuzzy
game) model with a countable space of actions and we study the existence of the
fuzzy equilibrium. As applications, two types of results are obtained. The
first ones concern the existence of the solutions for systems of generalized
quasi-variational inequalities with random fuzzy mappings which we define. The
last ones are new random fixed point theorems for correspondences with values
in complete countable metric spaces.Comment: 18 page
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