Intertwining of simple characters in GL(n)

Let $F$ be a non-Archimedean local field and let $G$ be the general linear group $G = \text{\rm GL}_n(F)$. Let $\theta_1$, $\theta_2$ be simple characters in $G$. We show that $\theta_1$ intertwines with $\theta_2$ if and only if $\theta_1$ is endo-equivalent to $\theta_2$. We also show that any simple character in $G$ is a $G$-type.Comment: 7 page

Unicity of types for supercuspidal representations of p-adic SL2

We consider the question of unicity of types on maximal compact subgroups for supercuspidal representations of SL2 over a nonarchimedean local field of odd residual characteristic. We introduce the notion of an archetype as the SL2-conjugacy class of a typical representation of a maximal compact subgroup, and go on to show that any archetype in SL2 is restricted from one in GL2. From this it follows that any archetype must be induced from a Bushnell-Kutzko type. Given a supercuspidal representation π of SL2(F), we give an additional explicit description of the number of archetypes admitted by π in terms of its ramification. We also describe a relationship between archetypes for GL2 and SL2 in terms of L-packets, and deduce an inertial Langlands correspondence for SL2

Computer program for stress, stability, and vibration of complex branched shells of revolution: BOSOR 4

Code is easy to use yet is general with respect to: (a) type of analysis to be performed; (b) geometry of shell meridian; (c) type of wall construction; (d) type of boundary conditions, ring supports, and branching configuration; and (e) type of loading

Building Blocks: Investment in Renewable and Non-Renewable Technologies

Over the last several years, there has been a nation-wide intensification of policies directed at increasing the level of renewable sources of electricity.  These environmental policy changes have occurred against a backdrop of shifting economic regulation in power markets that has fundamentally redefined the mechanisms through which investors in power plants earn revenues. Rather than base payments upon costs, revenues in many regions are now based upon fluctuating energy prices and, in some cases, supplemental payments for installed capacity. This paper studies the interaction between these two major forces that are currently dominating the economic landscape of the electricity industry.  Using data from the western U.S., we examine how the large-scale expansion of intermittent resources of generation could influence long-run equilibrium prices and investment decisions under differing wholesale power market designs.  We find that as the level of wind penetration increases, the equilibrium investment mix of other resources shifts towards less baseload and more peaking capacity.  As wind penetration increases, an “average” wind producer earns increasingly more revenue under markets with capacity payments than those that base compensation on energy revenues.   Investment; Renewable Energy; Capacity Markets

Adverse Selection and Emissions Offsets

Programs where firms sell emissions ``offsets'' to reduce their emissions continue to provide important complementsto traditional environmental regulations. However in many cases, particularly with current and prospective climate change policy, they continue to be very�controversial. The problem of adverse selection lies at the heart of this controversy, as critics of�offset programs continue to produce evidence that these projects are paying firms for actions they�would have undertaken anyway, and are not producing ``additional'' reductions. This paper explores�the theoretical sources of non-additional offsets. �An important distinction arises between sales that indicate adverse selection and those that reveal information about aggregate emissions levels.��adverse selection; Emissions Markets; Offsets; Climate Policy

Ownership Advantages in Cross-border Real Estate Development: Some Evidence from European Markets

Drawing upon European industry and country case studies, this paper investigates the scope and drivers of cross-border real estate development. It is argued that the real estate development process encompasses a diverse range of activities and actors. It is inherently localised, the production process is complex and emphermal, and the outputs are heterogeneous. It analyses a transactions database of European real estate markets to provide insights into the extent of, and variations in, market penetration by non-domestic real estate developers. The data were consistent with the expectation that non-domestic real estate developers from mature markets would have a high level of market penetration in immature markets. Compared to western European markets, the CEE real estate office sales by developers were dominated by US, Israeli and other EU developers. This pattern is consistent with the argument that non-domestic developers have substantial Dunning-type ownership advantages when entering immature real estate markets. However, the data also suggested some unexpected patterns. Relative to their GDP, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and Israel accounted for large proportions of sales by developers. All are EU countries (except Israel) with small, open, affluent, highly traded economies. Further, the data also indicate that there may be a threshold where locational disadvantages outweigh ownership advantages and deter cross-border real estate development

Recent turbulent drag reduction research at Langley Research Center

Three areas are discussed: oscillatory longitudinal curvature, large eddy breakup devices, and small longitudinal surface striations. The first two concepts produced sizable local turbulent skin friction reductions, but further research is required to optimize the effect, reduce parasitic device drag, and provide a net increase in vehicle performance. The surface striations, due to large wetted area increased for a given planform, have not yet yielded a planform-averaged skin friction reduction. Heat transfer data indicated such surfaces may have useful application in heat exchangers

Calculation of turbulent free mixing: Status and problems

An overview of turbulence closure methods is presented along with discussions concerning which method works where and which approaches deserve further development. A table is given which lists the various computational techniques together with their prime usage areas. In addition, free mixing phenomena which were not specifically included in the basic data considered for the conference are summarized