In this paper, we study the homogenization and localization of a spectral transport equation posed in a locally periodic heterogeneous domain. This equation models the equilibrium of particles interacting with an underlying medium in the presence of a creation mechanism such as, for instance, neutrons in nuclear reactors. The physical coefficients of the domain are $\epsilon$-periodic functions modulated by a macroscopic variable, where $\epsilon$ is a small parameter. The mean free path of the particles is also...

In this paper, we study the homogenization and localization of a spectral transport equation posed in a locally periodic heterogeneous domain. This equation models the equilibrium of particles interacting with an underlying medium in the presence of a creation mechanism such as, for instance, neutrons in nuclear reactors. The physical coefficients of the domain are ε-periodic functions modulated by a macroscopic variable, where ε is a small parameter. The mean free path of the particles...

We are concerned with the asymptotic analysis of optimal control problems for $1$-D partial differential equations defined on a periodic planar graph, as the period of the graph tends to zero. We focus on optimal control problems for elliptic equations with distributed and boundary controls. Using approaches of the theory of homogenization we show that the original problem on the periodic graph tends to a standard linear quadratic optimal control problem for a two-dimensional homogenized system, and...

We are concerned with the asymptotic analysis of optimal control problems for 1-D partial differential equations defined on a periodic planar graph, as the period of the graph tends to zero. We focus on optimal control problems for elliptic equations with distributed and boundary controls. Using approaches of the theory of homogenization we show that the original problem on the periodic graph tends to a standard linear quadratic optimal control problem for a two-dimensional homogenized system,...

We study the homogenization of parabolic or hyperbolic equations like$${\rho }_{\epsilon }\frac{{\partial }^n{u}_{\epsilon }}{\partial t^n}-\mathrm{div}\left(a_{\epsilon }\nabla u_{\epsilon }\right)=f\text{in}\Omega \times (0,T)+\text{boundary}\text{conditions},n\in \{1,2\},$$when the coefficients ${\rho }_{\epsilon }$, $a_{\epsilon }$ (defined in $Ø$) take possibly high values on a $\epsilon$-periodic set of grain-like inclusions of vanishing measure. Memory effects arise in the limit problem.

We study the homogenization of parabolic or hyperbolic equations like $${\rho }_{\epsilon }\frac{{\partial }^n{u}_{\epsilon }}{\partial t^n}-\mathrm{div}\left(a_{\epsilon }\nabla u_{\epsilon }\right)=f\text{in}Ø\times (0,T)+\text{boundary}\text{conditions},n\in \{1,2\},$$ when the coefficients ${\rho }_{\epsilon }$, $a_{\epsilon }$ (defined in Ω) take possibly high values on a ε-periodic set of grain-like inclusions of vanishing measure. Memory effects arise in the limit problem.

We give a first contribution to the homogenization of many-body structures that are exposed to large deformations and obey the noninterpenetration constraint. The many-body structures considered here resemble cord-belts like they are used to reinforce pneumatic tires. We establish and analyze an idealized model for such many-body structures in which the subbodies are assumed to be hyperelastic with a polyconvex energy density and shall exhibit an initial brittle bond with their neighbors. Noninterpenetration...

We give a first contribution to the homogenization of many-body structures that are exposed to large deformations and obey the noninterpenetration constraint. The many-body structures considered here resemble cord-belts like they are used to reinforce pneumatic tires. We establish and analyze an idealized model for such many-body structures in which the subbodies are assumed to be hyperelastic with a polyconvex energy density and shall exhibit an...

Si studia l'omogeneizzazione di problemi di tipo Neumann per funzionali integrali del Calcolo delle Variazioni definiti su funzioni soggette a vincoli puntuali di tipo oscillante sul gradiente, in ipotesi minimali sui vincoli. I risultati ottenuti sono dedotti mediante l'introduzione di nuove tecniche di $\mathrm{\Gamma }$-convergenza, unitamente ad un risultato di ricostruzione per funzioni affini a tratti, che permettono la dimostrazione di un teorema generale di omogeneizzazione per funzionali integrali a valori...

Si studia il comportamento asintotico di una classe di funzionali integrali che possono dipendere da misure concentrate su strutture periodiche multidimensionali, quando tale periodo tende a 0. Il problema viene ambientato in spazi di Sobolev rispetto a misure periodiche. Si dimostra, sotto ipotesi generali, che un appropriato limite può venire definito su uno spazio di Sobolev usuale usando tecniche di $\mathrm{\Gamma }$-convergenza. Il limite viene espresso come un funzionale integrale il cui integrando è caratterizzato...

Homogenization of periodic functionals, whose integrands possess possibly multi-well structure, is treated in terms of Young measures. More precisely, we characterize the $\Gamma$-limit of sequences of such functionals in the set of Young measures, extending the relaxation theorem of Kinderlherer and Pedregal. We also make precise the relationship between our homogenized density and the classical one.

Homogenization of periodic functionals, whose integrands possess possibly multi-well structure, is treated in terms of Young measures. More precisely, we characterize the Γ-limit of sequences of such functionals in the set of Young measures, extending the relaxation theorem of Kinderlherer and Pedregal. We also make precise the relationship between our homogenized density and the classical one.

We consider quasilinear optimal control problems involving a thick two-level junction Ωε which consists of the junction body Ω0 and a large number of thin cylinders with the cross-section of order 𝒪(ε2). The thin cylinders are divided into two levels depending on the geometrical characteristics, the quasilinear boundary conditions and controls given on their lateral surfaces and bases respectively. In addition, the quasilinear boundary conditions depend on parameters ε, α, β and the...

We consider quasilinear optimal control problems involving a thick two-level junction Ωε which consists of the junction body Ω0 and a large number of thin cylinders with the cross-section of order 𝒪(ε2). The thin cylinders are divided into two levels depending on the geometrical characteristics, the quasilinear boundary conditions and controls given on their lateral surfaces and bases respectively. In addition, the quasilinear boundary...

We consider quasilinear optimal control problems involving a thick two-level junction Ωε which consists of the junction body Ω0 and a large number of thin cylinders with the cross-section of order 𝒪(ε2). The thin cylinders are divided into two levels depending on the geometrical characteristics, the quasilinear boundary conditions and controls given on their lateral surfaces and bases respectively. In addition, the quasilinear boundary...