Numerical Methods and Approximation Theory

A special issue of Axioms (ISSN 2075-1680). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematical Analysis".

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Department of Mathematics, Technical University of Cluj Napoca, 400114 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Dear Colleagues,

The purpose of this Special Issue is to collect new articles on topics from the fields of numerical methods and approximation theory. These fields have developed tremendously in recent years, obtaining many applications. For example, the literature in the field of approximation of functions with positive and linear operators is quite rich. Numerical methods have been developed well for approximating the solutions of different types of equations (differential equations, equations with partial derivatives, and integral equations).

The connection between pure and applied mathematics is important (practical applications must be supported by rigorously proven theoretical results). In many studies, practical examples are presented to justify the applicability of theoretical results. Articles related to the two fields are welcome in this Special Issue (for example, inequalities or special functions that appear in the field of approximation of functions).

Prof. Dr. Marius Birou
Prof. Dr. Ana-Maria Acu
Dr. Carmen Violeta Muraru
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Keywords

  • approximation by positive linear operators
  • degree of approximation
  • iterates of positive linear operators
  • interpolation operators
  • quadrature formulas
  • numerical algorithms
  • numerical methods for partial differential equations
  • fixed point theory
  • special functions in approximations
  • inequalities in approximations

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Flexible and Efficient Iterative Solutions for General Variational Inequalities in Real Hilbert Spaces
by Emirhan Hacıoğlu, Müzeyyen Ertürk, Faik Gürsoy and Gradimir V. Milovanović
Axioms 2025, 14(4), 288; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14040288 - 11 Apr 2025
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This paper introduces a novel Picard-type iterative algorithm for solving general variational inequalities in real Hilbert spaces. The proposed algorithm enhances both the theoretical framework and practical applicability of iterative algorithms by relaxing restrictive conditions on parametric sequences, thereby expanding their scope of [...] Read more.
This paper introduces a novel Picard-type iterative algorithm for solving general variational inequalities in real Hilbert spaces. The proposed algorithm enhances both the theoretical framework and practical applicability of iterative algorithms by relaxing restrictive conditions on parametric sequences, thereby expanding their scope of use. We establish convergence results, including a convergence equivalence with a previous algorithm, highlighting the theoretical relationship while demonstrating the increased flexibility and efficiency of the new approach. The paper also addresses gaps in the existing literature by offering new theoretical insights into the transformations associated with variational inequalities and the continuity of their solutions, thus paving the way for future research. The theoretical advancements are complemented by practical applications, such as the adaptation of the algorithm to convex optimization problems and its use in real-world contexts like machine learning. Numerical experiments confirm the proposed algorithm’s versatility and efficiency, showing superior performance and faster convergence compared to an existing method. Full article
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Approximation Results: Szász–Kantorovich Operators Enhanced by Frobenius–Euler–Type Polynomials
by Nadeem Rao, Mohammad Farid and Mohd Raiz
Axioms 2025, 14(4), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14040252 - 27 Mar 2025
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This research focuses on the approximation properties of Kantorovich-type operators using Frobenius–Euler–Simsek polynomials. The test functions and central moments are calculated as part of this study. Additionally, uniform convergence and the rate of approximation are analyzed using the classical Korovkin theorem and the [...] Read more.
This research focuses on the approximation properties of Kantorovich-type operators using Frobenius–Euler–Simsek polynomials. The test functions and central moments are calculated as part of this study. Additionally, uniform convergence and the rate of approximation are analyzed using the classical Korovkin theorem and the modulus of continuity for Lebesgue measurable and continuous functions. A Voronovskaja-type theorem is also established to approximate functions with first- and second-order continuous derivatives. Numerical and graphical analyses are presented to support these findings. Furthermore, a bivariate sequence of these operators is introduced to approximate a bivariate class of Lebesgue measurable and continuous functions in two variables. Finally, numerical and graphical representations of the error are provided to check the rapidity of convergence. Full article
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Approximation and the Multidimensional Moment Problem
by Octav Olteanu
Axioms 2025, 14(1), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14010059 - 14 Jan 2025
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The aim of this paper is to apply polynomial approximation by sums of squares in several real variables to the multidimensional moment problem. The general idea is to approximate any element of the positive cone of the involved function space with sums whose [...] Read more.
The aim of this paper is to apply polynomial approximation by sums of squares in several real variables to the multidimensional moment problem. The general idea is to approximate any element of the positive cone of the involved function space with sums whose terms are squares of polynomials. First, approximations on a Cartesian product of intervals by polynomials taking nonnegative values on the entire R2, or on R+2, are considered. Such results are discussed in Lμ1R2 and in CS1×S2-type spaces, for a large class of measures, μ, for compact subsets Si, i=1,2 of the interval [0,+). Thus, on such subsets, any nonnegative function is a limit of sums of squares. Secondly, applications to the bidimensional moment problem are derived in terms of quadratic expressions. As is well known, in multidimensional cases, such results are difficult to prove. Directions for future work are also outlined. Full article
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The Invariant Subspace Problem for Separable Hilbert Spaces
by Roshdi Khalil, Abdelrahman Yousef, Waseem Ghazi Alshanti and Ma’mon Abu Hammad
Axioms 2024, 13(9), 598; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms13090598 - 2 Sep 2024
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In this paper, we prove that every bounded linear operator on a separable Hilbert space has a non-trivial invariant subspace. This answers the well-known invariant subspace problem. Full article
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On the Approximation of the Hardy Z-Function via High-Order Sections
by Yochay Jerby
Axioms 2024, 13(9), 577; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms13090577 - 25 Aug 2024
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The Z-function is the real function given by Z(t)=eiθ(t)ζ12+it, where ζ(s) is the Riemann zeta function, and θ(t) is [...] Read more.
The Z-function is the real function given by Z(t)=eiθ(t)ζ12+it, where ζ(s) is the Riemann zeta function, and θ(t) is the Riemann–Siegel theta function. The function, central to the study of the Riemann hypothesis (RH), has traditionally posed significant computational challenges. This research addresses these challenges by exploring new methods for approximating Z(t) and its zeros. The sections of Z(t) are given by ZN(t):=k=1Ncos(θ(t)ln(k)t)k for any NN. Classically, these sections approximate the Z-function via the Hardy–Littlewood approximate functional equation (AFE) Z(t)2ZN˜(t)(t) for N˜(t)=t2π. While historically important, the Hardy–Littlewood AFE does not sufficiently discern the RH and requires further evaluation of the Riemann–Siegel formula. An alternative, less common, is Z(t)ZN(t)(t) for N(t)=t2, which is Spira’s approximation using higher-order sections. Spira conjectured, based on experimental observations, that this approximation satisfies the RH in the sense that all of its zeros are real. We present a proof of Spira’s conjecture using a new approximate equation with exponentially decaying error, recently developed by us via new techniques of acceleration of series. This establishes that higher-order approximations do not need further Riemann–Siegel type corrections, as in the classical case, enabling new theoretical methods for studying the zeros of zeta beyond numerics. Full article
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