We find the minimum number $k=\mu'(\Sigma)$ for any surface $\Sigma$, such that every $\Sigma$-embeddable non-bipartite graph is not $k$-extendable. In particular, we construct the so-called bow-tie graphs $C_6\bowtie P_n$, and show that they are $3$-extendable. This confirms the existence of an infinite number of $3$-extendable non-bipartite graphs which can be embedded in the Klein bottle.

Hongliang Lu David G. L. Wang

In this paper we have studied Kaluza-Klein string cosmological model within the framework of f(R; T) theory of gravity, where R is the Ricci scalar and T is the trace of the stress energy momentum tensor. We have obtained the solution of the corresponding field equations by using a time varying deceleration parameter. We also discussed various physical and dynamical properties of the model. The variation of different cosmological parameters are shown graphically for specific values of the parameters of the model.

D. D. Pawar G. G. Bhuttampalle P. K. Agrawal

We give a combinatorial description of the embedded contact homology chain complex of the unit cotangent bundle of the Klein bottle with the standard flat Riemannian metric. Using pseudoholomorphic curves coming from the associated differential, we find an obstruction theorem for symplectic embeddings of toric domains $X_\Omega \subset \mathbb{C}^2$ into the unit disk cotangent bundle $D^*K$. As an application we compute the Gromov width of $D^*K$.

Marcelo Miranda Vinicius G. B. Ramos

This article studies the volume of compact quotients of reductive homogeneous spaces. Let $G/H$ be a reductive homogeneous space and $\Gamma$ a discrete subgroup of $G$ acting properly discontinuously and cocompactly on $G/H$. We prove that the volume of $\Gamma \backslash G/H$ is the integral, over a certain homology class of $\Gamma$, of a $G$-invariant form on $G/K$ (where $K$ is a maximal compact subgroup of $G$). As a corollary, we obtain a large class of homogeneous spaces the compact quotients of which have rational volume. For instance, compact quotients of pseudo-Riemannian spaces of constant curvature $-1$ and odd dimension have rational volume. This contrasts with the Riemannian case. We also derive a new obstruction to the existence of compact Clifford--Klein forms for certain homogeneous spaces. In particular, we obtain that $\mathrm{SO}(p,q+1)/\mathrm{SO}(p,q)$ does not admit compact quotients when $p$ is odd, and that $\mathrm{SL}(n,\mathbb{R})/\mathrm{SL}(m,\mathbb{R})$ does not admit compact quotients when $m$ is even.

Nicolas Tholozan

Let f:A-->B be a covering map. We say A has e filtered ends with respect to f (or B) if for some filtration {K_n} of B by compact subsets, A - f^{-1}(K_n) "eventually" has e components. The main theorem states that if Y is a (suitable) free H-space, if K < H has infinite index, and if Y has a positive finite number of filtered ends with respect to H\Y, then Y has one filtered end with respect to K\Y. This implies that if G is a finitely generated group and K < H < G are subgroups each having infinite index in the next, then 0 < {\tilde e}(G)(H) < \infty implies {\tilde e}(G)(K) = 1, where {\tilde e}(.)(.) is the number of filtered ends of a pair of groups in the sense of Kropholler and Roller.

Tom Klein

This paper provides a linear time algorithm in the number of edges that, given a simple 3-connected non-planar graph G with a Klein bottle rotation system, outputs a straight line drawing of G with no crossings on the flat Klein bottle.

François Doré Enrico Formenti

We discuss the possibility of intermediate gauge coupling unification in unified models of string origin. Useful relations of the \beta-function coefficients are derived, which ensure unification of couplings when Kaluza--Klein excitations are included above the compactification scale. We apply this procedure to two models with SU(3)\times SU(3)_L\times SU(3)_R and SU(4)\times O(4) gauge symmetries.

G. K. Leontaris N. D. Tracas

The M-theory interpretation of certain D=10 IIA p-branes implies the existence of worldvolume Kaluza-Klein modes which are expected to appear as 0-brane/p-brane bound states preserving 1/4 of the spacetime supersymmetry. We construct the corresponding solutions of the effective supergravity theory for $p=1,4$, and show that no such solution exists for $p=8$.

G. Papadopoulos P. K. Townsend

The paper presents soliton-breather models of particles tunneling on the example of Klein-Gordon and Schrodinger equation nonlinear breathers. It is shown that in this case the non-linearity registration should lead to spatial restrictions in breathers wave properties observation and to appearance of radiation during tunneling. The paper also presents a new type of Schrodinger equation, which leads to the solutions localization in a space three-dimensional spherically symmetric case.

R. K. Salimov E. G. Ekomasov

The Kerman-Klein-Donau-Frauendorf (KKDF) model is a linearized version of the Kerman-Klein (equations of motion) formulation of the nuclear many-body problem. In practice, it is a generalization of the standard core-particle coupling model that, like the latter, provides a description of the spectroscopy of odd nuclei in terms of the properties of neighboring even nuclei and of single-particle properties, that are the input parameters of the model. A divers sample of recent applications attest to the usefulness of the model. In this paper, we first present a concise general review of the fundamental equations and properties of the KKDF model. We then derive a corresponding formalism for odd-odd nuclei that relates their properties to those of four neighboring even nuclei, all of which enter if one is to include both multipole and pairing forces. We treat these equations in two ways. In the first we make essential use of the solutions of the neighboring odd nucleus problem, as obtained by the KKDF method. In the second, we relate the properties of the odd-odd nuclei directly to those of the even nuclei. For both choices, we derive equations of motion, normalization conditions, and an expression for transition amplitudes. We also solve the problem of choosing the subspace of physical solutions that arises in an equations of motion approach that includes pairing interactions.

A. Klein P. Protopapas S. G. Rohozinski K. Starosta