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The Best Piecewise Linearization of Nonlinear Functions ()

In this paper, we propose a method for finding the best piecewise linearization of nonlinear functions. For this aim, we try to obtain the best approximation of a nonlinear function as a piecewise ...
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Finite Dimensional Approximation of the Monodromy Operator of a Periodic Delay Differential Equation with Piecewise Constant Orthonormal Functions ()

Linear Periodic Differential Equations (PDDEs) have been of importance for studying problems of vibration, mechanics, astronomy, electric circuits, biology among others in [1] several examples of ...
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On a second order differential equation with piecewise constant mixed arguments

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions of a class of second order differential equations with piecewise constant mixed arguments ...
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Discretization of Electric Current Volume Integral Equation With Piecewise Linear Basis Functions

Abstract: The electric current volume integral equation formulation is discretized with piecewise linear basis and testing functions. The resulting weak formulation is more complicated, and contains ...
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Minimization of a Piecewise Quadratic Function Arising in Production Scheduling

In the study of production scheduling to meet random fluctuations in supply and demand, a probabilistic measure of effectiveness can be used. This measure is a piecewise quadratic positive definite ...
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Combined Field Integral Equation Using Multibranch RWG Functions for Electromagnetic Scattering From Piecewise Homogeneous Dielectric Objects With Junctions

Abstract: A new method that utilizes multibranch Rao–Wilton–Glisson (MB-RWG) functions and the electric and magnetic current combined field integral equations is proposed for analyzing piecewise ...