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For convex univalent functions we give instances where the sharp bound for various coefficient functionals are identical to those for the corresponding bound for the inverse function. We give instances where the sharp bounds differ and also…
We calculate the beta-functions for an open string sigma-model in the presence of a U(1) background. Passing to N=2 boundary superspace, in which the background is fully characterized by a scalar potential, significantly facilitates the…
The extremum of the Willmore-like functional for $m$-dimensional Riemannian surface immersed in $d$-dimensional Riemannian manifold under normal variations is studied and various cases of interest are examined. This study is used to relate…
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Necessary and sufficient conditions on the system of positive numbers $ M_{k_1}, M_{k_2}, M_{k_3}, M_{k_4}$, $0= k_1<k_2<k_3=r-2$, $k_4 = r$, which guarantee the existence of a function $x\in L_{\infty,\infty}^r(R)$, such that…
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A systematic presentation of spinors in various dimensions is given.
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