We present some new error estimates for the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions obtained by the Rayleigh-Ritz method, the common variational method to solve eigenproblems. The errors are bounded in terms of the error of the best approximation of the eigenfunction under consideration by functions in the ansatz space. In contrast to the classical theory, the approximation error of eigenfunctions other...

We introduce a variational method for approximating distribution functions of dynamics with a “Liouville operator” L̂, in terms of a nonequilibrium action functional for two independent (left and right) trial states. The method is valid for deterministic or stochastic Markov dynamics, and for stationary or time-dependent distributions. A practical Rayleigh-Ritz procedure is advanced, whose input...

Most iterative algorithms for eigenpair computation consist of two main steps: a subspace update (SU) step that generates bases for approximate eigenspaces, followed by a Rayleigh-Ritz (RR) projection step that extracts approximate eigenpairs. So far the predominant methodology for the SU step is based on Krylov subspaces that builds orthonormal bases piece by piece in a sequential manner. In t...

Numerical computation of optimum values for nonlinear parameters in a Rayleigh-Ritz variational trial function is considerably more difBcult than numerical computation of optimum values for linear parameters. Thus, an analytic understanding of the mechanisms that determine these optimum values can be quite useful. Uniform asymptotic expansions can be used to explore these mechanisms for the non...

The article touches on two themes in which Larry Brown has been interested, namely foundations, and mathematical analysis of Bayesian decision theory. In the section on foundations, a new formulation of the problem of testing is given, and is theoretically explored. The formulation strikes a balance between false discoveries and missed discoveries. Basic higher order asymptotic theory for the α...

In the present paper, the free vibration of moderately thick trapezoidal plates has been studied. The analysis is based on the Mindlin shear deformation theory. The solutions are determined using the pb-2 Rayleigh-Ritz method. The transverse displacement and the rotations of the plate are approximated by Ritz functions defined as two dimensional polynomials of the trapezoidal domain variables a...

Using  principle  of  minimum  total  potential  energy  approach  in conjunction  with  Rayleigh-Ritz  method,  the  electro-thermo- mechanical  axial  buckling  behavior  of  piezoelectric  polymeric cylindrical  shell  reinforced  with  double-walled  boron-nitride nanotube  (DWBNNT)  is  investigated. Coupling  between  electrical and mechanical  fields  are  considered  according  to  ...

The uniform formulation of dynamic vibration analysis multispan beams is presented by using an efficient domain decomposition method in this paper. Firstly, the structure divided into several equal sections based on method. Next, artificial spring used to simulate complex boundaries and continuity condition beam. Finally, admissible displacement functions are expanded through Jacobi orthogonal ...

A theoretical analysis of the buckling mono-axially compressed rectangular grid is carried out. The composed two orthogonal orders continuous beams, simply supported at ends. critical load determined by different models: (i) Kirchhoff’s homogeneous orthotropic plate, and (ii) a system solved Rayleigh-Ritz method. Parametric studies are out numerical examples developed. analytical solutions vali...

The Rayleigh–Ritz method is widely used for eigenvalue approximation. Given a matrix X with columns that form an orthonormal basis for a subspace X , and a Hermitian matrix A, the eigenvalues of XHAX are called Ritz values of A with respect to X . If the subspace X is A-invariant, then the Ritz values are some of the eigenvalues of A. If the A-invariant subspace X is perturbed to give rise to a...