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grandes-ecoles 2013 QII.A Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
We denote by $\mathcal { P } _ { 2 }$ the set of polynomial functions of degree $\leqslant 2$ from $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ to $\mathbb { R }$, that is, the maps from $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ to $\mathbb { R }$ of the form $$( x , y ) \mapsto a x ^ { 2 } + b x y + c y ^ { 2 } + d x + e y + f \quad \text { where } \quad ( a , b , c , d , e , f ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 6 }$$ A function $f \in \mathcal{C}^2(\mathbb{R}^2, \mathbb{R})$ satisfies (1) if and only if $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \mathbb{R}^2, \quad \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) \times \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) - \left( \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y ) \right) ^ { 2 } = 1$$
Determine the functions in $\mathcal { P } _ { 2 }$ satisfying (1) on $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QII.B Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
If $I$ is an interval of $\mathbb { R }$, we say that $u \in \mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } ( I , \mathbb { R } )$ satisfies (II.1) on $I$ if and only if $$\forall t \in I , \quad u ( t ) \left( u ( t ) + 2 t u ^ { \prime } ( t ) \right) = - 1$$
By stating precisely the theorem used, show that if $( t _ { 0 } , u _ { 0 } )$ is in $\left( \mathbb { R } ^ { * } \right) ^ { 2 }$, there exist an open interval $I$ of $\mathbb { R }$ containing $t _ { 0 }$ and a function $u \in \mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } ( I , \mathbb { R } )$ such that $u$ is a solution of (II.1) on $I$ and satisfies $u \left( t _ { 0 } \right) = u _ { 0 }$.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QII.C Power Series Solutions and Polynomial Solutions of DEs View
If $I$ is an interval of $\mathbb { R }$, we say that $u \in \mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } ( I , \mathbb { R } )$ satisfies (II.1) on $I$ if and only if $$\forall t \in I , \quad u ( t ) \left( u ( t ) + 2 t u ^ { \prime } ( t ) \right) = - 1$$
Let $J$ be a non-empty open interval of $\mathbb { R }$. Does there exist a polynomial function that is a solution of (II.1) on $J$?
grandes-ecoles 2013 QII.D Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
If $I$ is an interval of $\mathbb { R }$, we say that $u \in \mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } ( I , \mathbb { R } )$ satisfies (II.1) on $I$ if and only if $$\forall t \in I , \quad u ( t ) \left( u ( t ) + 2 t u ^ { \prime } ( t ) \right) = - 1$$ A function $f \in \mathcal{C}^2(\mathbb{R}^2, \mathbb{R})$ satisfies (1) if and only if $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \mathbb{R}^2, \quad \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) \times \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) - \left( \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y ) \right) ^ { 2 } = 1$$ Let $J$ be a non-empty open interval of $\mathbb { R }$, $\Omega ( J ) = \left\{ ( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , x y \in J \right\}$, $w$ in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } ( J , \mathbb { R } )$ and $W$ the function defined by $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \Omega ( J ) , \quad W ( x , y ) = w ( x y )$$
  1. [II.D.1)] Show that $\Omega ( J )$ is a non-empty open set.
  2. [II.D.2)] Show that $W$ is in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } ( \Omega ( J ) , \mathbb { R } )$ and that there is equivalence between
    1. [i.] $W$ satisfies (1) on $\Omega ( J )$,
    2. [ii.] $w ^ { \prime }$ satisfies (II.1) on $J$.
  3. [II.D.3)] Show that $W$ is the restriction to $\Omega ( J )$ of a function in $\mathcal { P } _ { 2 }$ if and only if $w$ is affine.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QII.E Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
A function $f \in \mathcal{C}^2(\Omega, \mathbb{R})$ satisfies (1) on $\Omega$ if and only if $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \Omega, \quad \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) \times \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) - \left( \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y ) \right) ^ { 2 } = 1$$ Let $\Omega$ be a non-empty open set of $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, $f$ in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } ( \Omega , \mathbb { R } )$ satisfying (1) on $\Omega$, $( a , b ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, $\Omega _ { a , b }$ the image of $\Omega$ by the translation of vector $( a , b )$ and $f _ { a , b }$ the function defined on $\Omega _ { a , b }$ by $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \Omega _ { a , b } , \quad f _ { a , b } ( x , y ) = f ( x - a , y - b )$$
Show that $f _ { a , b }$ satisfies (1) on $\Omega _ { a , b }$.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QII.F Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
A function $f \in \mathcal{C}^2(\mathbb{R}^2, \mathbb{R})$ satisfies (1) on $\mathbb{R}^2$ if and only if $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \mathbb{R}^2, \quad \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) \times \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) - \left( \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y ) \right) ^ { 2 } = 1$$ We denote by $\mathcal { P } _ { 2 }$ the set of polynomial functions of degree $\leqslant 2$ from $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ to $\mathbb { R }$.
If $( x _ { 0 } , y _ { 0 } )$ is in $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, show that there exists an open set $U$ of $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ containing $( x _ { 0 } , y _ { 0 } )$ such that the set of functions in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } ( U , \mathbb { R } )$ satisfying (1) on $U$ and not coinciding on $U$ with any element of $\mathcal { P } _ { 2 }$ is infinite.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QIII.A Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
Recall the definition of a $\mathcal { C } ^ { 1 }$-diffeomorphism of $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ onto $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ and the theorem characterizing such a diffeomorphism among applications of class $\mathcal { C } ^ { 1 }$ from $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ to $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QIII.B Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
We consider $\alpha \in \mathbb { R } _ { + } ^ { * }$ and $F \in \mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \right)$. We assume that for all $( p , h ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \times \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ $$\left\langle d F _ { p } ( h ) , h \right\rangle \geqslant \alpha \| h \| ^ { 2 }$$ Let $p$ and $q$ be in $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$.
  1. [III.B.1)] Verify $$F ( q ) - F ( p ) = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } d F _ { p + t ( q - p ) } ( q - p ) \mathrm { d } t$$
  2. [III.B.2)] Show $$\langle F ( q ) - F ( p ) , q - p \rangle \geqslant \alpha \| q - p \| ^ { 2 }$$
grandes-ecoles 2013 QIII.C Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
We consider $\alpha \in \mathbb { R } _ { + } ^ { * }$ and $F \in \mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \right)$. We assume that for all $( p , h ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \times \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ $$\left\langle d F _ { p } ( h ) , h \right\rangle \geqslant \alpha \| h \| ^ { 2 }$$ Let $a \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ and $G ^ { a }$ be the map from $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ to $\mathbb { R }$ defined by $$\forall p \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \quad G ^ { a } ( p ) = \| F ( p ) - a \| ^ { 2 }$$
  1. [III.C.1)] If $p$ and $h$ are in $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, compute $d G ^ { a } { } _ { p } ( h )$.
  2. [III.C.2)] Show that $G ^ { a } ( p ) \rightarrow + \infty$ when $\| p \| \rightarrow + \infty$.
  3. [III.C.3)] Deduce that $G ^ { a }$ attains a global minimum on $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ at a point $p _ { 0 }$.
  4. [III.C.4)] Show that $F \left( p _ { 0 } \right) = a$.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QIII.D Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
We consider $\alpha \in \mathbb { R } _ { + } ^ { * }$ and $F \in \mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \right)$. We assume that for all $( p , h ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \times \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ $$\left\langle d F _ { p } ( h ) , h \right\rangle \geqslant \alpha \| h \| ^ { 2 }$$
Show that $F$ realizes a $\mathcal { C } ^ { 1 }$-diffeomorphism of $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ onto $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QIV.A Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
Let $f$ be in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } \right)$ satisfying (1) on $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$: $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \quad \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) \times \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) - \left( \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y ) \right) ^ { 2 } = 1$$ For $( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, let $u ( x , y ) = x + \frac { \partial f } { \partial x } ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) = y + \frac { \partial f } { \partial y } ( x , y )$ and $F ( x , y ) = ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) )$. We assume that $\frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) > 0$ for all $( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$.
If $( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, show that $\operatorname { Jac } F ( x , y ) - I _ { 2 }$ (where $I _ { 2 }$ denotes the identity matrix of order 2) is symmetric positive semidefinite. Deduce that $F$ is a $\mathcal { C } ^ { 1 }$-diffeomorphism of $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ onto $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QIV.B Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
Let $f$ be in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } \right)$ satisfying (1) on $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$: $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \quad \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) \times \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) - \left( \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y ) \right) ^ { 2 } = 1$$ For $( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, let $u ( x , y ) = x + \frac { \partial f } { \partial x } ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) = y + \frac { \partial f } { \partial y } ( x , y )$ and $F ( x , y ) = ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) )$. We assume that $\frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) > 0$ for all $( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$. Let $r ( x , y ) = \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) , s ( x , y ) = \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y )$ and $t ( x , y ) = \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y )$ so that, for all $( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$, $r ( x , y ) > 0$ and $r ( x , y ) t ( x , y ) - s ( x , y ) ^ { 2 } = 1$.
  1. [IV.B.1)] Show that there exist two functions $\varphi$ and $\psi$ in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 1 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } \right)$ such that $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \left\{ \begin{array} { l } \varphi ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) ) = x - \frac { \partial f } { \partial x } ( x , y ) \\ \psi ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) ) = - y + \frac { \partial f } { \partial y } ( x , y ) \end{array} \right.$$
  2. [IV.B.2)] Compute $\frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial u } ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) ) , \frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial v } ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) ) , \frac { \partial \psi } { \partial u } ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) )$ and $\frac { \partial \psi } { \partial v } ( u ( x , y ) , v ( x , y ) )$ (which we will abbreviate as $\frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial u } , \frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial v } , \frac { \partial \psi } { \partial u }$ and $\frac { \partial \psi } { \partial v }$) in terms of $r ( x , y ) , s ( x , y )$ and $t ( x , y )$ (which we will abbreviate as $r , s$ and $t$).
  3. [IV.B.3)] Show that $\frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial u }$ and $\frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial v }$ are bounded on $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$.
  4. [IV.B.4)] Show, using the first part, that $\frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial u }$ and $\frac { \partial \varphi } { \partial v }$ are constant.
  5. [IV.B.5)] Deduce that $r , s$ and $t$ are constant.
grandes-ecoles 2013 QIV.C Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
Let $f$ be in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } \right)$ satisfying (1) on $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$: $$\forall ( x , y ) \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \quad \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) \times \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial y ^ { 2 } } ( x , y ) - \left( \frac { \partial ^ { 2 } f } { \partial x \partial y } ( x , y ) \right) ^ { 2 } = 1$$ We denote by $\mathcal { P } _ { 2 }$ the set of polynomial functions of degree $\leqslant 2$ from $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ to $\mathbb { R }$.
Show that the only functions in $\mathcal { C } ^ { 2 } \left( \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , \mathbb { R } \right)$ satisfying (1) on $\mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ belong to $\mathcal { P } _ { 2 }$.
grandes-ecoles 2014 QIVC Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
Let $M \in \mathbb{R}_+^* \cup \{+\infty\}$ and $f : {]-\infty, M[} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a continuous function such that $$\forall (x, y) \in {\left]-\infty, \frac{M}{2}\right[}^2, \quad 2f(x+y) = f(2x) + f(2y) \tag{IV.1}$$
Show that $f'' = 0$, then that the set of continuous solutions of equation (IV.1) forms an $\mathbb{R}$-vector space, for which we will determine a basis.
grandes-ecoles 2014 QIII.C.4 Eigenvalue Problems and Operator-Based DEs View
We assume $\alpha = 1$ and use the notation $V_n(z) = U_{n+1}(z,-1)$, and $$\varphi_1(y) : t \mapsto \left(1-t^2\right)y''(t) - 3t\,y'(t)$$ By differentiating twice the function $t \mapsto (\sin t)\,V_n(\cos t) - \sin((n+1)t)$, show that for all $n \in \mathbb{N}$, $V_n$ is an eigenvector of $\varphi_1$.
grandes-ecoles 2014 QIII.C.5 Eigenvalue Problems and Operator-Based DEs View
We assume $\alpha = 1$. We denote $\|\cdot\|$ the norm associated with $S_1$, $T_k$ the unique polynomial eigenvector of $\varphi_1$ of degree $k$, of norm 1 and with positive leading coefficient, and $V_n(z) = U_{n+1}(z,-1)$. Deduce that, for all $n \in \mathbb{N}$, $V_n$ and $T_n$ are proportional. Explicitly state the proportionality coefficient.
grandes-ecoles 2014 Q3b Integral Equations Reducible to DEs View
We denote by $K$ the function defined from $[0,1]^2$ to $\mathbb{R}$ by the following relation: $K(s,t) = (1-s)t$ if $0 \leq t \leq s \leq 1$ and $K(s,t) = (1-t)s$ otherwise. We denote by $T$ the application defined on $E = C([0,1], \mathbb{R})$, equipped with the norm $\|.\|_2 = \sqrt{\int_0^1 |f(x)|^2 \, dx}$, by the relation: $$\forall f \in E, \quad \forall s \in [0,1], \quad T(f)(s) = \int_0^1 K(s,t) f(t) \, dt$$ Let $f \in E$. By decomposing $T(f)$ into two integrals, show that $T(f)$ is a $C^2$ function and express $(T(f))'$ then $(T(f))''$.
grandes-ecoles 2014 Q11 Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
Let $T$ be a strictly positive real number. We denote by $E(T)$ the set consisting of pairs $(u,v)$ of continuous functions on $[0,T]$ with real values.
A Carnot path controlled by $(u,v) \in E(T)$ is a map $\gamma : [0,T] \rightarrow \mathcal{M}_3(\mathbf{R})$ of class $C^1$ solution of the matrix differential equation: $$\left\{\begin{array}{l} \gamma'(t) = u(t)\gamma(t)M_{1,0,0} + v(t)\gamma(t)M_{0,1,0} \\ \gamma(0) = I_3 \end{array}\right.$$ where $M_{1,0,0}$ and $M_{0,1,0}$ are as defined in the first part.
(a) For all $(u,v) \in E(T)$, justify the existence of a unique Carnot path controlled by $(u,v)$.
(b) Show that $\gamma$ satisfies $$\forall t \in [0,T], \quad \gamma(t) \in \mathbf{H}$$ and explicitly calculate, as a function of $t$, $u$ and $v$, the functions $p(t)$, $q(t)$ and $r(t)$ such that $$\gamma(t) = \exp\left(M_{p(t),q(t),r(t)}\right).$$
grandes-ecoles 2014 Q12 Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
For all $(\theta, \varphi) \in \mathbf{R}^2$ and $t \in \mathbf{R}$, we define the controls $$u_{\theta,\varphi}(t) = \sin(\theta - \varphi t) \quad \text{and} \quad v_{\theta,\varphi}(t) = \cos(\theta - \varphi t)$$ and we denote $\gamma_{\theta,\varphi}(t) = \exp\left(M_{p(t),q(t),r(t)}\right)$ the Carnot path controlled by $(u_{\theta,\varphi}, v_{\theta,\varphi})$.
(a) We assume $\varphi \neq 0$. Calculate $p(t)$ and $q(t)$ and verify that $$r(t) = \frac{t\varphi - \sin(t\varphi)}{2\varphi^2}$$
(b) Similarly calculate $\gamma_{\theta,0}(t)$.
grandes-ecoles 2014 Q13 Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
The Carnot sphere is the set: $$B(1) = \left\{(p,q,r) \in \mathbf{R}^3 \mid \exists (\theta,\varphi) \in [-\pi,\pi] \times [-2\pi,2\pi], \quad \gamma_{\theta,\varphi}(1) = \exp\left(M_{p,q,r}\right)\right\}.$$
We define the functions $f$ and $g$ on $]0, 2\pi]$ by: $$f(s) = \frac{2(1-\cos s)}{s^2} \quad \text{and} \quad g(s) = \frac{s - \sin s}{2s^2}$$
Show that $f$ and $g$ extend by continuity to $[0, 2\pi]$; that $f$ is then a continuous bijection from $[0, 2\pi]$ onto a set to be specified; and that $g$ attains its maximum at $\pi$.
grandes-ecoles 2014 Q14 Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
The Carnot sphere is the set: $$B(1) = \left\{(p,q,r) \in \mathbf{R}^3 \mid \exists (\theta,\varphi) \in [-\pi,\pi] \times [-2\pi,2\pi], \quad \gamma_{\theta,\varphi}(1) = \exp\left(M_{p,q,r}\right)\right\}.$$
The functions $f$ and $g$ on $[0, 2\pi]$ are defined by: $$f(s) = \frac{2(1-\cos s)}{s^2} \quad \text{and} \quad g(s) = \frac{s - \sin s}{2s^2}$$ (extended by continuity at $0$).
Show that if $(p,q,r) \in B(1)$ with $r \geq 0$ then $r = g \circ f^{-1}(p^2 + q^2)$.
State and establish a converse.
One may give the shape of the function $s \mapsto g \circ f^{-1}(s^2)$ for $s \in [0,1]$ and in particular the tangent lines at $s=0$ and $s=1$.
grandes-ecoles 2014 Q15 Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
The Carnot sphere is the set: $$B(1) = \left\{(p,q,r) \in \mathbf{R}^3 \mid \exists (\theta,\varphi) \in [-\pi,\pi] \times [-2\pi,2\pi], \quad \gamma_{\theta,\varphi}(1) = \exp\left(M_{p,q,r}\right)\right\}.$$
Show the existence of a constant $c_1 > 0$ such that for all $(p,q,r) \in B(1)$, we have $$c_1^{-1} \leq p^2 + q^2 + |r| \leq c_1$$
grandes-ecoles 2014 Q16 Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
The Carnot sphere is the set: $$B(1) = \left\{(p,q,r) \in \mathbf{R}^3 \mid \exists (\theta,\varphi) \in [-\pi,\pi] \times [-2\pi,2\pi], \quad \gamma_{\theta,\varphi}(1) = \exp\left(M_{p,q,r}\right)\right\}.$$
(a) Show that for all $(p,q,r) \in \mathbf{R}^3 \setminus \{(0,0,0)\}$, there exists a unique $\lambda > 0$ such that: $$(\lambda p, \lambda q, \lambda^2 r) \in B(1).$$
(b) Deduce that for every point $A \in \mathbf{H}$, there exists a positive real $T(A)$ and parameters $(\theta, \varphi)$ (also depending on $A$) such that $A$ is the endpoint of the Carnot path controlled by $(u_{\theta,\varphi}, v_{\theta,\varphi}) \in E(T(A))$.
(c) Show the existence of a constant $c_2 > 0$ such that for all $(p,q,r) \in \mathbf{R}^3$, $$c_2^{-1}\sqrt{p^2 + q^2 + |r|} \leq T\left(\exp\left(M_{p,q,r}\right)\right) \leq c_2\sqrt{p^2 + q^2 + |r|}$$
grandes-ecoles 2015 Q12 Solving Separable DEs with Initial Conditions View
We are given $f : \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \rightarrow \mathbb { C }$ and $g : \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \rightarrow \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ two functions continuous and 1-periodic in each of their arguments, and $\omega \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } , x \in \mathbb { R }$ two parameters. We consider the following problem $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } F ^ { \prime } ( t ) = f ( \alpha ( t ) ) \\ \alpha ^ { \prime } ( t ) = \omega + x g ( \alpha ( t ) ) \end{array} \right.$$ with the initial conditions $F ( 0 ) = 0$ and $\alpha ( 0 ) = ( 0,0 )$, where $\alpha : \mathbb { R } \rightarrow \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ and $F : \mathbb { R } \rightarrow \mathbb { C }$ are the unknown functions. We assume that $f$ has zero average, that is $\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } f \left( \theta _ { 1 } , \theta _ { 2 } \right) d \theta _ { 1 } d \theta _ { 2 } = 0$.
We assume $x = 0$. Determine the unique solution $( F , \alpha )$ of system (3) with initial conditions $F ( 0 ) = 0$ and $\alpha ( 0 ) = ( 0,0 )$.
grandes-ecoles 2015 Q13 Solving Separable DEs with Initial Conditions View
We are given $f : \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \rightarrow \mathbb { C }$ and $g : \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 } \rightarrow \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$ two functions continuous and 1-periodic in each of their arguments, and $\omega \in \mathbb { R } ^ { 2 }$. We consider the system $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } F ^ { \prime } ( t ) = f ( \alpha ( t ) ) \\ \alpha ^ { \prime } ( t ) = \omega \end{array} \right.$$ with $F(0)=0$, $\alpha(0)=(0,0)$. We assume that $f$ has zero average. The vector $\omega = \left( \omega _ { 1 } , \omega _ { 2 } \right)$ is said to be resonant if there exists $\left( k _ { 1 } , k _ { 2 } \right) \in \mathbb { Z } ^ { 2 } \backslash \{ ( 0,0 ) \}$ such that $k _ { 1 } \omega _ { 1 } + k _ { 2 } \omega _ { 2 } = 0$.
Show that, if $\omega$ is resonant, there exists a function $f$ for which $F ( t ) = t$.