Moduli spaces of (G,h)-constellations

Given a reductive group G acting on an affine scheme X over C and a Hilbert function h: Irr G → N_0, we construct the moduli space M_Ө(X) of Ө-stable (G,h)-constellations on X, which is a common generalisation of the invariant Hilbert scheme after Alexeev and Brion and the moduli space of Ө-stable G-constellations for finite groups G introduced by Craw and Ishii. Our construction of a morphism M_Ө(X) → X//G makes this moduli space a candidate for a resolution of singularities of the quotient X//G. Furthermore, we determine the invariant Hilbert scheme of the zero fibre of the moment map of an action of Sl_2 on (C²)⁶ as one of the first examples of invariant Hilbert schemes with multiplicities. While doing this, we present a general procedure for the realisation of such calculations. We also consider questions of smoothness and connectedness and thereby show that our Hilbert scheme gives a resolution of singularities of the symplectic reduction of the action.

Higher order Sobolev Spaces and polyharmonic boundary value problems in Carnot Groups

The main task of this work is to present a concise survey on the theory of certain function spaces in the contexts of Hörmander vector fields and Carnot Groups, and to discuss briefly an application to some polyharmonic boundary value problems on Carnot Groups of step 2.

La trasformata di Radon e la sua applicazione nella ricostruzione di immagini

Scopo di questo lavoro è mostrare una soluzione al problema della ricostruzione delle immagini basata sullo strumento matematico della trasformata di Radon. In un primo momento si introdurrà il problema legato ad un particolare ambito, quello medico; ci si focalizzerà, infatti sui principi di funzionamento della TAC (tomografia assiale computerizzata)e si cercherà di chiarire dal punto di vista fisico come la trasformata di Radon del coefficiente di attenuazione del materiale sia utile per visualizzare degli organi o comunque degli oggetti che altrimenti non potrebbero essere visibili, se non rompendo la struttura che li contiene. Dopo aver raccontato un po' di storia della TAC, sarà necessario quindi definire tale trasformata, le sue principali proprietà e trovare una formula per la sua inversione. Si mostrerà che la sola formula d'inversione non potrà essere utilizzata a livello pratico; si ricaverà allora un algoritmo di retroproiezione filtrata, basato sulla trasformata di Radon, applicato per visualizzare delle immagini tramite TAC.

Fibered knots and links in lens spaces

La tesi propone alcuni esempi di link fibrati in spazi lenticolari. Sfruttando la compatibilità fra le mosse di chirurgia intera e la nozione di open book decomposition, si ricava un esempio di link fibrato prima in L(p,1), per poi generalizzarlo a L(p,q). Si conclude determinando una struttura di contatto equivalente alla open book relativa agli spazi del tipo L(p,1).

Cooperative Cognitive Wireless Networks over TV White and Gray Spaces

Wireless networks rapidly became a fundamental pillar of everyday activities. Whether at work or elsewhere, people often benefits from always-on connections. This trend is likely to increase, and hence actual technologies struggle to cope with the increase in traffic demand. To this end, Cognitive Wireless Networks have been studied. These networks aim at a better utilization of the spectrum, by understanding the environment in which they operate, and adapt accordingly. In particular recently national regulators opened up consultations on the opportunistic use of the TV bands, which became partially free due to the digital TV switch over. In this work, we focus on the indoor use of of TVWS. Interesting use cases like smart metering and WiFI like connectivity arise, and are studied and compared against state of the art technology. New measurements for TVWS networks will be presented and evaluated, and fundamental characteristics of the signal derived. Then, building on that, a new model of spectrum sharing, which takes into account also the height from the terrain, is presented and evaluated in a real scenario. The principal limits and performance of TVWS operated networks will be studied for two main use cases, namely Machine to Machine communication and for wireless sensor networks, particularly for the smart grid scenario. The outcome is that TVWS are certainly interesting to be studied and deployed, in particular when used as an additional offload for other wireless technologies. Seeing TVWS as the only wireless technology on a device is harder to be seen: the uncertainity in channel availability is the major drawback of opportunistic networks, since depending on the primary network channel allocation might lead in having no channels available for communication. TVWS can be effectively exploited as offloading solutions, and most of the contributions presented in this work proceed in this direction.

Recycling the city: a sustainable planning framework to reduce, reuse and recycle urban residual spaces

Cities are key locations where Sustainability needs to be addressed at all levels, as land is a finite resource. However, not all urban spaces are exploited at best, and land developers often evaluate unused, misused, or poorly-designed urban portions as impracticable constraints. Further, public authorities lose the challenge to enable and turn these urban spaces into valuable opportunities where Sustainable Urban Development may flourish. Arguing that these spatial elements are at the centre of SUD, the paper elaborates a prototype in the form of a conceptual strategic planning framework, committed to an effective recycling of the city spaces using a flexible and multidisciplinary approach. Firstly, the research focuses upon a broad review of Sustainability literature, highlighting established principles and guidelines, building a sound theoretical base for the new concept. Hence, it investigates origins, identifies and congruently suggests a definition, characterisation and classification for urban “R-Spaces”. Secondly, formal, informal and temporary fitting functions are analysed and inserted into a portfolio meant to enhance adaptability and enlarge the choices for the on-site interventions. Thirdly, the study outlines ideal quality requirements for a sustainable planning process. Then, findings are condensed in the proposal, which is articulated in the individuation of tools, actors, plans, processes and strategies. Afterwards, the prototype is tested upon case studies: Solar Community (Casalecchio di Reno, Bologna) and Hyllie Sustainable City Project, the latter developed via an international workshop (ACSI-Camp, Malmö, Sweden). Besides, the qualitative results suggest, inter alia, the need to right-size spatial interventions, separate structural and operative actors, involve synergies’ multipliers and intermediaries (e.g. entrepreneurial HUBs, innovation agencies, cluster organisations…), maintain stakeholders’ diversity and create a circular process open for new participants. Finally, the paper speculates upon a transfer of the Swedish case study to Italy, and then indicates desirable future researches to favour the prototype implementation.

Teorema di Radon-Nikodym e Statistica

Il presente elaborato vuole illustrare alcuni risultati matematici di teoria della misura grazie ai quali si sono sviluppate interessanti conseguenze nel campo della statistica inferenziale relativamente al concetto di statistica sufficiente. Il primo capitolo riprende alcune nozioni preliminari e si espone il teorema di Radon-Nikodym, sulle misure assolutamente continue, con conseguente dimostrazione. Il secondo capitolo dal titolo ‘Applicazioni alla statistica sufficiente’ si apre con le definizioni degli oggetti di studio e con la presentazione di alcune loro proprietà matematiche. Nel secondo paragrafo si espongono i concetti di attesa condizionata e probabilità condizionata in relazione agli elementi definiti nel paragrafo iniziale. Si entra nel corpo di questo capitolo con il terzo paragrafo nel quale definiamo gli insiemi di misura, gli insiemi di misura dominati e il concetto di statistica sufficiente. Viene qua presentato un importante teorema di caratterizzazione delle statistiche sufficienti per insiemi dominati e un suo corollario che descrive la relativa proprietà di fattorizzazione. Definiamo poi gli insiemi omogenei ed esponiamo un secondo corollario al teorema, relativo a tali insiemi. Si considera poi l’esempio del controllo di qualità per meglio illustrare la nozione di statistica sufficiente osservando una situazione più concreta. Successivamente viene introdotta la nozione di statistica sufficiente a coppie e viene enunciato un secondo teorema di caratterizzazione in termini di rapporto di verosimiglianza. Si procede quindi ad un confronto tra questi due tipi di sufficienza. Tale confronto viene operato in due situazioni differenti e porta a risultati diversi per ogni caso. Si conclude dunque l’elaborato marcando ancora l’effettiva bontà di una statistica sufficiente in termini di informazioni contenute al suo interno.

Negotiating conservation: the construction of meaningful spaces in a world heritage debate

According to one’s personal biography, social background and the resultant degree of affectedness, a person has certain ideas about the meaning of, in our example, a World Heritage Site (WHS), what he or she can expect from it and what his or her relation to it can and should be. The handling of potentially different meaningful spaces is decisive, when it comes to the negotiation of pathways towards the sustainable development of a WHS region. Due to the fact that – in a pluralistic world – multiple realities exist, they have to be taken seriously and adequately addressed. In this article we identified the ways the Jungfrau-Aletsch- WHS was constructed by exploring the visual and verbal representations of the WHS during the decision-making process (1998-2001). The results demonstrate that in the visual representations (images), the WHS was to a large extent presented as an unspoiled natural environment similar to a touristy promotion brochure. Such a ‘picture-book’-like portrait has no direct link to the population’s daily needs, their questions and anxieties about the consequences of a WHS label. By contrast, the verbal representations (articles, letters-to-the-editor, comments) were dominated by issues concerning the economic development of the region, fears of disappropriation, and different views on nature. Whereas visual and verbal representations to a large extent differ significantly, their combination might have contributed to the final decision of the majority of people concerned to support the application for inscription of the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region into the World Heritage list. The prominence of economic arguments and narratives about intergenerational responsibility in the verbal representations and their combination with the aesthetic appeal of the natural environment in the visual representations might have built a common meaningful space for one part of the population.