Andrei Gabrielov

Zeros of eigenfunctions of some anharmonic oscillators (2009)

Re Eremenko, Andrei Gabrielov, Boris Shapiro

We study complex zeros of eigenfunctions of second order linear differential operators with real even polynomial potentials. For potentials of degree 4, we prove that all zeros of all eigenfunctions...

On the statistical mechanics of distributed seismicity (2009)

Gleb Morein, Donald L. Turcotte, Andrei Gabrielov

Bak, Tang & Wiesenfeld (1988) introduced the concept of self-organized criticality in terms of a cellular-automaton, sandpile model. A square grid of boxes was considered and at each time step a...

Zeros of eigenfunctions of some anharmonic oscillators (2009)

Re Eremenko, Andrei Gabrielov, Boris Shapiro

We study complex zeros of eigenfunctions of second order linear differential operators with real even polynomial potentials. For potentials of degree 4, we prove that all zeros of all eigenfunctions...

APPROXIMATION OF DEFINABLE SETS BY COMPACT FAMILIES, AND UPPER BOUNDS ON HOMOTOPY AND HOMOLOGY (2009)

Andrei Gabrielov, Nicolai Vorobjov

Abstract. We prove new upper bounds on homotopy and homology groups of o-minimal sets in terms of their approximations by compact o-minimal sets. In particular, we improve the known upper bounds on...

Irreducibility of some spectral determinants (2009)

Eremenko, Alexandre, Gabrielov, Andrei

This is a complement to our paper arXiv:0802.1461. We study irreducibility of spectral determinants of some one-parametric eigenvalue problems in dimension one with polynomial potentials.

Approximation of definable sets by compact families, and upper bounds on homotopy and homology (2009)

Gabrielov, Andrei, Vorobjov, Nicolai

We prove new upper bounds on homotopy and homology groups of o-minimal sets in terms of their approximations by compact o-minimal sets. In particular, we improve the known upper bounds on Betti...

Tangencies between holomorphic maps and holomorphic laminations (2008)

Eremenko, Alexandre, Gabrielov, Andrei

We prove that the set of leaves of a holomorphic lamination of codimension one that are non-transversal to a germ of a holomorphic map is discrete.

Geometry © 2004 Springer-Verlag New York, LLC Betti Numbers of Semialgebraic Sets Defined by Quantifier-Free Formulae ∗ (2008)

Andrei Gabrielov, Nicolai Vorobjov, Bath Ba Ay, Of A. Gabrielov, N. Vorobjov

Abstract. Let X be a semialgebraic set in R n defined by a Boolean combination of atomic formulae of the kind h ∗ 0 where ∗∈{>, ≥, =}, deg(h) <d, and the number of distinct polynomials...

Analytic continuation of eigenvalues of a quartic oscillator (2008)

Eremenko, Alexandre, Gabrielov, Andrei

We consider the Schrodinger operator on the real line with even quartic potential and study analytic continuation of eigenvalues, as functions of the coefficient of the potential. We prove several...

DIMACS Series in Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science On the Number of Connected Components of the Relative Closure of a Semi-Pfaffian Family (2008)

Andrei Gabrielov, Thierry Zell

Abstract. The notion of relative closure (X, Y)0 of a semi-Pfaffian couple (X, Y) was introduced by Gabrielov to give a description of the o-minimal structure generated by Pfaffian functions. In this...

Zeros of eigenfunctions of some anharmonic oscillators (2008)

Re Eremenko, Andrei Gabrielov, Boris Shapiro

We consider eigenvalue problems of the form −y ′ ′ + P(z)y = λy, y(−∞)=y(∞)=0, (1) where P is a real even polynomial with positive leading coefficient, which is called a potential. The...

Contents (2008)

Andrei Gabrielov, Dmitry Novikov, Boris Shapiro

To Vladimir Igorevich Arnold who taught us to study classics Abstract. We discuss the problem of finding an upper bound for the number of equilibrium points of a potential of several fixed point...

Analytic continuation of eigenvalues of a quartic oscillator (2008)

Re Eremenko, Andrei Gabrielov

We consider the Schrödinger operator on the real line with even quartic potential x 4 +αx 2 and study analytic continuation of eigenvalues, as functions of parameter α. We prove several properties...

Analytic continuation of eigenvalues of a quartic oscillator (2008)

Re Eremenko, Andrei Gabrielov

We consider the Schrödinger operator on the real line with even quartic potential x 4 +αx 2 and study analytic continuation of eigenvalues, as functions of parameter α. We prove several properties...

Aftershock identification (2007)

Zaliapin, Ilya, Gabrielov, Andrei, Keilis-Borok, Vladimir, Wong, Henry

Earthquake aftershock identification is closely related to the question ``Are aftershocks different from the rest of earthquakes?'' We give a positive answer to this question and introduce a general...

Approximation of definable sets by compact families, and upper bounds on homotopy and homology (2007)

Gabrielov, Andrei, Vorobjov, Nicolai

We prove new upper bounds on homotopy and homology groups of o-minimal sets in terms of their approximations by compact o-minimal sets. In particular, we improve the known upper bounds on Betti...

Predictability of extreme events in a branching diffusion model (2007)

Gabrielov, Andrei, Keilis-Borok, Vladimir, Zaliapin, Ilya

We propose a framework for studying predictability of extreme events in complex systems. Major conceptual elements -- direct cascading or fragmentation, spatial dynamics, and external driving -- are...

High energy eigenfunctions of one-dimensional Schrodinger operators with polynomial potentials (2007)

Eremenko, Alexandre, Gabrielov, Andrei, Shapiro, Boris

For a class of one-dimensional Schrodinger operators with polynomial potentials that includes Hermitian and PT-symmetric operators, we show that the zeros of scaled eigenfunctions have a limit...

Zeros of eigenfunctions of some anharmonic oscillators (2006)

Eremenko, Alexandre, Gabrielov, Andrei, Shapiro, Boris

We study eigenfunctions of Schrodinger operators -y"+Py on the real line with zero boundary conditions, whose potentials P are real even polynomials with positive leading coefficients. For quartic...

Elementary proof of the B. and M. Shapiro conjecture for rational functions (2005)

Eremenko, Alexandre, Gabrielov, Andrei

We give a new elementary proof of the following theorem: if all critical points of a rational function g belong to the real line then there exists a fractional linear transformation L such that L(g)...

Vorobjov Betti numbers of semi-algebraic sets defined by quantifier-free formulae, Discrete and Computational Geometry (2005)

Andrei Gabrielov, Andrei Gabrielov, Nicolai Vorobjov, Nicolai Vorobjov

Abstract. Let X be a semialgebraic set in R n defined by a Boolean combination of atomic formulae of the kind h ∗ 0where∗∈{>, ≥,=}, deg(h) <d, and the number of distinct polynomials h...

Elementary proof of the B. and M. Shapiro conjecture for rational functions (2005)

Alex Eremenko, Andrei Gabrielov

We give a new elementary proof of the following theorem: if all critical points of a rational function g belong to the real line then there exists a fractional linear transformation φ such that φ...

Elementary proof of the B. and M. Shapiro conjecture for rational functions (2005)

Alex Eremenko, Andrei Gabrielov

We give a new elementary proof of the following theorem: if all critical points of a rational function g belong to the real line then there exists a fractional linear transformation φ such that φ...

Inverse Cascade in Percolation Model: Hierarchical Description of Time-dependent Scaling (2004)

Gabrielov, Andrei, Wong, Henry Hang Lam, Zaliapin, Ilya

The dynamics of a 2D site percolation model on a square lattice is studied using the hierarchical approach introduced by Gabrielov et al., Phys. Rev. E, 60, 5293-5300, 1999. The key elements of the...

Mystery of point charges (2004)

Gabrielov, Andrei, Novikov, Dmitry, Shapiro, Boris

We discuss the problem of finding an upper bound for the number of equilibrium points of a potential of several fixed point charges in R^n. This question goes back to J.C.Maxwell and M.Morse. Using...

Complexity of computations with Pfaffian and Noetherian functions (2004)

Andrei Gabrielov, Nicolai Vorobjov

This paper is a survey of the upper bounds on the complexity of basic algebraic and geometric operations with Pfaffian and Noetherian functions, and with sets definable by these functions. Among...

Multiscale Trend Analysis (2004)

Ilya Zaliapin, Andrei Gabrielov, Vladimir Keilis-borok

This paper introduces a multiscale analysis based on optimal piecewise linear approximations of time series. An optimality criterion is formulated and on its base a computationally effective...

Relative closure and the complexity of Pfaffian elimination (2003)

Andrei Gabrielov

We introduce the “relative closure ” operation on one-parametric families of semi-Pfaffian sets. We show that finite unions of sets obtained with this operation (“limit sets”) constitute a...

Degrees of real Grassmann varieties (2001)

Eremenko, Alex, Gabrielov, Andrei

The paper has been withdrawn by the authors, due to an error in the proof of Theorem 1.1. Corrected version is published in Discrete and Computational Geometry, 28 (2002) 331-347.

Complexity of cylindrical decompositions of sub-Pfaffian sets (2001)

Andrei Gabrielov, Nicolai Vorobjov

Abstract. We construct an algorithm for a cylindrical cell decomposition of aclosedcubeI n ⊂ R n compatible with a “restricted ” sub-Pfaffian subset Y ⊂ I n, provided an oracle deciding...

Colliding Casding Model for Earthquake Prediction (2000)

Andreigaeilc Depa Gcl, Andrei Gabrielov, Ilya Zaliapin, William I. Newman

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Colliding cascades model for earthquake prediction (2000)

Andrei Gabrielov, Ilya Zaliapin, William I. Newman

1.1 The model We explore here the process wherein seismicity undergoes a qualitative change, culminating in a major earthquake. This is done for synthetic seismicity generated by the model of...

Complexity Of Cylindrical Decompositions Of Sub-Pfaffian Sets (1999)

Andrei Gabrielov, Nicolai Vorobjov

We construct an algorithm for a cylindrical cell decomposition of a closed cube I n # R n compatible with a "restricted" sub-Pfaffian subset Y # I n , provided an oracle deciding...

Frontier and Closure of a Semi-Pfaffian Set (1998)

Andrei Gabrielov

For a semi-Pfaffian set, i.e., a real semi-analytic set defined by equations and inequalities between Pfaffian functions in an open domain G, the frontier and closure in G are represented as...

Multiplicity of a zero of an analytic function on a trajectory of a vector field (1997)

Gabrielov, Andrei

Let P(x) be a germ at the origin of an analytic function in C^n, where x = (x_1,..., x_n), and let \xi = \xi_1(x) d/dx_1 + ... + \xi_n(x) d/dx_n be a germ at the origin of an analytic vector field....

Multiplicity Of A Zero Of An Analytic Function On A Trajectory Of A Vector Field (1997)

Andrei Gabrielov

. The multiplicity # of a zero of a restriction of an analytic function P in C n to a trajectory of a vector #eld # with analytic coe#cients is equal to the sum of the Euler characteristics of Milnor...

Counter-Examples to Quantifier Elimination for Fewnomial and Exponential Expressions (1997)

Andrei Gabrielov

Introduction. The famous Tarski-Seidenberg [10,11] theorem asserts that any real semialgebraic expression with quantifiers is equivalent to a real semialgebraic expression without quantifiers, i.e.,...

Multiplicity Of A Noetherian Intersection (1997)

Andrei Gabrielov, Askold Khovanskii

. A di#erential ring of analytic functions in several complex variables is called a ring of Noetherian functions if it is finitely generated as a ring and contains the ring of all polynomials. In...

Complements of Subanalytic Sets and Existential Formulas for Analytic Functions (1995)

Andrei Gabrielov

We show that the complement of a subanalytic set defined by real analytic functions from any subalgebra closed under differentiation is a subanalytic set defined by the functions from the same...

Asymmetric Abelian Avalanches and Sandpiles (1994)

Andrei Gabrielov

We consider two classes of threshold failure models, Abelian avalanches and sandpiles, with the redistribution matrices satisfying natural conditions guaranteeing absence of infinite avalanches. We...

Abelian Avalanches and Tutte Polynomials (1992)

Andrei Gabrielov

: We introduce a class of deterministic lattice models of failure, Abelian avalanche #AA# models, with continuous phase variables, similar to discrete Abelian sandpile #ASP# models. We investigate...

Avalanches, Sandpiles And Tutte Decomposition (1992)

Andrei Gabrielov

Sandpile and avalanche models of failure were introduced recently (Bak et al., 1987, and an avalanche of publications with references to this paper) to simulate processes of different nature...