Sheldon Hsiao-peng Lu. Transnational Chinese cinemas : identity, nationhood, gender

This article reviews the book Transnational Chinese Cinemas: Identity, Nationhood, Gender edited by Sheldon Hsiao-peng Lu

A note on "Problem of eigenvalues of stochastic Hamiltonian systems with boundary conditions"

The eigenvalue problem of stochastic Hamiltonian systems with boundary conditions was studied by Peng \cite{peng} in 2000. For one-dimensional case, denoting by $\{\lambda_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty}$ all the eigenvalues of such an eigenvalue problem, Peng proved that $\lambda_n\to +\infty$. In this short note, we prove that the growth order of $\lambda_n$ is the same as $n^2$ as $n\to +\infty$. Apart from the interesting of its own, by this result, the statistic period of solutions of FBSDEs can be estimated directly by corresponding coefficients and time duration.Comment: 7 page

Hajat besar Peng Kean

YU Peang Kean yang bakal membawa harapan tunggal negara dalam acara lawan pedang di Sukan Olimpik, London Julai ini optimis untuk cuba melakukan kejutan dan berusaha mencuri satu pingat daripada penyertaannya kali ini

Phase equilibria of polydisperse hydrocarbons: moment free energy method analysis

We analyze the phase equilibria of systems of polydisperse hydrocarbons by means of the recently introduced moment method. Hydrocarbons are modelled with the Soave-Redlick-Kwong and Peng-Robinson equations of states. Numerical results show no particular qualitative difference between the two equations of states. Furthermore, in general the moment method proves to be an excellent method for solving phase equilibria of polydisperse systems, showing excellent agreement with previous results and allowing a great improvement in generality of the numerical scheme and speed of computation.Comment: 12 pages, 2 figure

Extremal inverse eigenvalue problem for bordered diagonal matrices

AbstractThe following inverse eigenvalue problem was introduced and discussed in [J. Peng, X.Y. Hu, L. Zhang, Two inverse eigenvalue problems for a special kind of matrices, Linear Algebra Appl. 416 (2006) 336–347]: to construct a real symmetric bordered diagonal matrix A from the minimal and maximal eigenvalues of all its leading principal submatrices. However, the given formulae in [4, Theorem 1] to compute the matrix A may lead us to a matrix, which does not satisfy the requirements of the problem. In this paper, we rediscuss the problem to give a sufficient condition for the existence of such a matrix and necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of a nonnegative such a matrix. Results are constructive and generate an algorithmic procedure to construct the matrices

Peng Kean tamat kemarau 48 tahun

Yu Peng Kean (kanan) mungkin berdepan laluan sukar pada penyertaan pertama di Sukan Olimpik London tetapi bagi Persekutuan Lawan Pedang Malaysia (MFF), apa yang lebih membanggakan ialah atlit itu sudah berjaya mengakhiri kemarau 48 tanpa wakil ke temasya terunggul dunia itu

Quantification of the number of adsorbed bacteria on an optical waveguide

A simple method is presented for determining the number of bacteria adsorbed on a planar optical waveguide from measurements of a single effective refractive index. It requires only knowledge of the shape and mean size of the bacteria

[Iteration 2491-J]

When one considers the macro scale of human existence, it is ultimately a never-ending cycle of futility. We are born, some of us reproduce, and then we die. No matter what exists within that cycle, those facts remain true. However, a futile existence does not have to be a meaningless one. When one considers the micro scale of human existence, there is beauty and joy within the lives of individuals. Individuality is an essential component our existence, and it allows us to spend our time on this planet in a meaningful way. Futility, as a concept, is not inherently pessimistic. Futility can also be beautiful, not despite of its nature, but because of it. The concept can be both depressing and uplifting simultaneously. Futility, and this dissonant relationship are what I hope to examine in this thesis exploration. The title of my thesis, [Iteration 2491-J] references the importance of the iterative process throughout my journey of researching and creating my artwork. Not only, did iteration play a large role in the development of the physical artwork for my thesis exhibition, it also was an essential part of the implied narratives. The number 2491 is an homage to the single most influential piece of inspiration in my research, The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus. The number is a reversal of 1942, the year the essay was original published