Calculating a class of integrals encountered in theoretical chemistry
In this article, we study the approximation of a probability measure on by its empirical measure interpreted as a random quantization. As error criterion we consider an averaged th moment Wasserstein metric. In the case where , we establish fine upper and lower bounds for the error, ahigh resolution formula. Moreover, we provide a universal estimate based on moments, a Pierce type estimate. In particular, we show that quantization by empirical measures is of optimal order under weak assumptions....
A new algorithm which generalizes the E-algorithm is presented. It is called the -algorithm. Some results on convergence acceleration for the -algorithm are proved. Some applications are given.
Our primary goal in this preamble is to highlight the best of Vasil Popov’s mathematical achievements and ideas. V. Popov showed his extraordinary talent for mathematics in his early papers in the (typically Bulgarian) area of approximation in the Hausdorff metric. His results in this area are very well presented in the monograph of his advisor Bl. Sendov, “Hausdorff Approximation”.