183 research outputs found
Singular vanishing-viscosity limits of gradient flows: the finite-dimensional case
In this note we study the singular vanishing-viscosity limit of a gradient
flow set in a finite-dimensional Hilbert space and driven by a smooth, but
possibly non convex, time-dependent energy functional. We resort to ideas and
techniques from the variational approach to gradient flows and rate-independent
evolution to show that, under suitable assumptions, the solutions to the
singularly perturbed problem converge to a curve of stationary points of the
energy, whose behavior at jump points is characterized in terms of the notion
of Dissipative Viscosity solution. We also provide sufficient conditions under
which Dissipative Viscosity solutions enjoy better properties, which turn them
into Balanced Viscosity solutions. Finally, we discuss the generic character of
our assumptions.Comment: 27 page
Sharp geometric inequalities for closed hypersurfaces in manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature
In this paper we consider complete noncompact Riemannian manifolds
with nonnegative Ricci curvature and Euclidean volume growth, of dimension . We prove a sharp Willmore-type inequality for closed hypersurfaces
in , with equality holding true if and only if
is isometric to a truncated cone over
. An optimal version of Huisken's Isoperimetric Inequality for
-manifolds is obtained using this result. Finally, exploiting a natural
extension of our techniques to the case of parabolic manifolds, we also deduce
an enhanced version of Kasue's non existence result for closed minimal
hypersurfaces in manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature.Comment: Any comment is welcome
Dimension reduction via Gamma convergence for soft active materials
We present a rigorous derivation of dimensionally reduced theories for thin sheets of nematic elastomers, in the finite bending regime. Focusing on the case of twist nematic texture, we obtain 2D and 1D models for wide and narrow ribbons exhibiting spontaneous flexure and torsion. We also discuss some variants to the case of twist nematic texture, which lead to 2D models with different target curvature tensors. In particular, we analyse cases where the nematic texture leads to zero or positive Gaussian target curvature, and the case of bilayers. \ua9 2017 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrech
Media devices in pre-school children: the recommendations of the Italian pediatric society
BACKGROUND: Young children are too often exposed to mobile devices (MD) and most of them had their own device. The adverse effects of a early and prolonged exposure to digital technology on pre-school children has been described by several studies. Aim of the study is to analyze the consequences of MD exposure in pre-school children. METHODS: We analyzed the documented effects of media exposure on children's mental and physical health. RESULTS: According to recent studies, MD may interfere with learning, children development, well being, sleep, sight, listening, caregiver-child relationship. DISCUSSION: Pediatricians should be aware of both the beneficial and side effects of MD and give advice to the families, according to children's age. CONCLUSION: In according to literature, the Italian Pediatric Society suggest that the media device exposure in childhood should be modulated by supervisors
COVID 19 vaccine in the pediatric age: the recommendation of the Italian Pediatric Society
Vaccine is an important and effective tool to protect from preventable infectious diseases. Neverthless, in the COVID-19 pandemic era, scientific and accurate information are required to responde to false and misleading information on efficacy and safety of immunization in the pediatric age
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