Existence Definition and 570 Threads

Existence is the ability of an entity to interact with physical or mental reality. In philosophy, it refers to the ontological property of being.

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  1. N

    Exploring 5D Existence: Time, Space, and Beyond

    If the fifth dimension can be seen at a right angle from a time line. Then could it be said "A object to be in the fifth dimension must exist in 2 planes at a given point in time and space."
  2. P

    Understanding existence theorem of (strong) solution of SDE

    I'm currently working my way through the existence theorem of strong solutions for the stochastic differential equation ## X_t = X_0 + \int_0^t b(s,X_s)ds + \int_0^t \sigma(s,X_s)Bs ##, Where ## \int_0^t \sigma(s,X_s)Bs ## is the Ito integral. The assumptions are: 1: ## b,\sigma ## are jointly...
  3. evinda

    MHB Is the Cartesian Product of Two Sets Well-Defined?

    Hello! (Wave) Sentence: If $A,B$ are sets, there is the (unique) set, of which the elements are exactly the following: $\langle a,b\rangle: a \in A \wedge b \in B$. Proof: Remark: $\langle a,b\rangle:=\{ \{a\},\{a,b\}\}$ If $a \in A$, then $\{ a \} \subset A \rightarrow \{ a \} \in...
  4. Stoney Pete

    Salmon's 'proof' for the existence of the empty set

    Hi guys, I stumbled upon this lovely quote from the philosopher of science Wesley Salmon: "The fool hath said in his heart that there is no null set. But if that were so, then the set of all such sets would be empty, and hence, it would be the null set. Q.E.D." (in Martin Gardner, Mathematical...
  5. U

    Rudin PMA Theorem 1.21 Existence of nth roots of positive reals

    Homework Statement For every real x>0 and every n>0 there is one and only one positive real y s.t. yn=x Homework Equations 0<y1<y2 ⇒ y1n<y2n E is the set consisting of all positive real numbers t s.t. tn<x t=[x/(x+1)]⇒ 0≤t<1. Therefore tn≤t<x. Thus t∈E and E is non-empty. t>1+x ⇒ tn≥t>x, s.t...
  6. C

    Existence of affine parameters of null geodesics

    We have a general spacetime interval ##ds^2 = g_{\mu \nu} dx^\mu dx^\nu##. One way to define an affine parameter is to define it to be any parameter ##u## which is related to the path length ##s## by ##u = as + b## for two constants ##a,b##. One can show that for the tangent vector ##u^\alpha =...
  7. DavideGenoa

    Two conditions of existence for Lebesgue integral

    Dear friends, I read in Kolmogorov-Fomin's that the following property of measurable real or complex valued functions ##\varphi,f## defined on measure space ##X##, proven in the text for ##\mu(X)<\infty## only, is also valid if ##X=\bigcup_n X_n## is not of finite measure, but it is the union of...
  8. F

    MHB Application of existence and uniqueness theorem

    Given the differential equation y'=4x^3y^3 with initial condition y(1)=0determine what the existence and uniqueness theorem can conclude about the IVP. I know the Existence and Uniquness theorem has two parts 1)check to see if the function is differentiable and 2)check to see if \frac{\partial...
  9. DavideGenoa

    Existence of surjective linear operator

    Dear friends, I read that, if ##A## is a bounded linear operator transforming -I think that such a terminology implies that ##A## is surjective because if ##B=A## and ##A## weren't surjective, that would be a counterexample to the theorem; please correct me if I'm wrong- a Banach space ##E##...
  10. Medicol

    Is There a Function G Such That G_x Equals -F_y and G_y Equals F_x in R?

    Suppose all second partial derivatives of F = F (x, y) are continuous and F_{xx} + F_{yy} = 0 on an open rectangle R. Show that F_ydx - F_xdy = 0 is exact on R, and therefore there’s a function G such that G_x = −F_y and Gy = F_x in R. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈To prove that F_ydx + F_xdy = 0 is exact on R...
  11. M

    Understanding Uniqueness and Existence Theorems for ODE's

    How to understand Uniqueness and existence theorem for first order and second order ODE's intuitively?
  12. Math Amateur

    MHB Existence of Finite Fields with p^n Elements

    I am reading Beachy and Blair's book: Abstract Algebra (3rd Edition) and am currently studying Theorem 6.5.7. I need help with the proof of the Theorem. Theorem 6.5.7 and its proof read as follows:In the above proof, Beachy and Blair write: By Lemma 6.5.4, the set of all roots of f(x) is a...
  13. N

    Proving the existence of the arithmetic-geometric mean

    Homework Statement Given: 1. a_{1} < b_{1} 2. a_{n} = \sqrt{a_{n-1}b_{n-1}} 3. b_{n} = \frac{a_{n-1} + B_{n-1}}{2} 4. The sequences a_{n} and b_{n} are convergent. Prove: The sequences a_{n} and b_{n} have the same limit. The Attempt at a Solution Assume by contradiction that...
  14. D

    Does the Existence of the Axis of Evil Mean a Special Frame of Reference?

    Does the existence of the "Axis of Evil" observed by WMAP and Planck mean that there is a special frame of reference in the universe?
  15. Entanglement

    Evidence of photon existence and Blackbody Radiation

    How does the blackbody radiation prove the existence of photons or quanta as Planck described it, I've understood how the photoelectric effect proves the existence of photons, but the blackbody radiation seems quite vague to me. I would like a basic explanation for this, thanks in advance.
  16. AwesomeTrains

    Existence of limit of a function with a parameter

    Homework Statement For what values of a, from the reals, does the limit exist? lim_{x\rightarrow2} (\frac{1}{2-x}-\frac{a}{4-x^{2}}) Homework Equations I chose a so that the denominator would be one. By putting the fractions together. The Attempt at a Solution When a = 4 the...
  17. Einj

    XYZ spectroscopy and the existence of possible 4-quark states

    Hi everyone, I've been studying the so-called XYZ spectroscopy and the existence of possible 4-quark states. The LHCb collaboration recently confirmed the existence of a particle called Z(4430)^-. This particle is the unambiguous evidence for the existence of 4-quark states. From what I...
  18. K

    Prove Existence of Real Number

    Homework Statement a.) Prove ## \exists x, x \in \mathbb{R} | x^3 -x^2 = 5## I know that x = 2.1163, but how do I find this without a calculator? b.) Prove that ## \not \exists x, x \in \mathbb{R} | x^4 - 2x^2 +2 =0##The Attempt at a Solution x^2 ( x-1 )=5 for part a)? =====================...
  19. S

    Exploring the 'Quantum Domain': A Look at a Higher Level of Existence

    What is 'Quantum Domain'? I read something about it being a level of existence... If it is a level of existence, what sort of classification of existence are we talking about?
  20. J

    Do Positive Numbers Necessitate the Existence of Their Negative Counterparts?

    If counting/positive numbers exist, do they imply the existence of negative numbers? I'd say yes, because there's always a bijection that maps the lowest counting number of the set to the highest, then the second lowest to the second highest, etc. This reversal of order/mirroring is possible...
  21. K

    MHB Fixed point, interval of existence, & stability

    Investing function fc(x) = (6/x)+(x/2)-c where 0<= c <=3 a) Use alegbra to find the positive fixed point (in terms of c) and identify its exact interval of existence b) Use algebra and calculus to find the exact interval of stability of the fixed point c) Use algebra to find the points of the 2...
  22. J

    Is There Experimental Proof of Photon Existence Beyond Emission and Absorption?

    Hi to everyone! I'm searching information about evidences of photons existence. It seems like the photoelectric effect isn't for itself a proof of photons existence. Some people tried a semi-classical discussion of this effect (Lamb - "The Photoelectric effect without photons"). I'm...
  23. M

    Can Introductory Vector Calculus Prove C = Curl A?

    Homework Statement Given that the divergence of a vector C = 0, show that there exists a vector A such that C = curl A. Homework Equations See above. The Attempt at a Solution No clue. Can this be proved with introductory vector calculus? That's all I know, including many of the...
  24. O

    MHB Maximal Existence Interval for DE with Continuous Derivative

    I am given that a DE with the form x' = f(x) is defined on the interval (c,b) where f has continuous derivative on its domain How do i show that if f(p) = f(q) = 0 and x(t) is between p and q then the maximal interval of existence of x is (-∞, ∞)
  25. O

    MHB Proof of Existence: IVP w/ Continuous I & b in I

    i was given that f is a real alued function defined on an open interval I with IVP x'(t) = f(x(t)) where x(s) = b how would I go to prove that if I is continuous on I and b is in I then there exists a postive number say k and a solution x for the initial value problem defined on (s-k,s+k)
  26. M

    MHB Some questions about the existence of the optimal approximation

    Hey! :o I am looking at the following that is related to the existence of the optimal approximation. $H$ is an euclidean space $\widetilde{H}$ is a subspace of $H$ We suppose that $dim \widetilde{H}=n$ and $\{x_1,x_2,...,x_n\}$ is the basis of $\widetilde{H}$. Let $y \in \widetilde{H}$ be...
  27. K

    Prove Existence Unique Real Solution

    Homework Statement Prove Existence Unique Real Solution to ## x^{3} + x^{2} -1 =0 ## between ## x= \frac{2}{3} \text{and} x=1## The Attempt at a Solution ## x^{2} ( x+1) =1 ## I know that the solution is x =0.75488, but this came from some website. How do I find this number without a calculator?
  28. Seydlitz

    Simple Proof for the existence of eigenvector

    Hello, My question is this. Is it possible to prove that there exist an eigenvectors for a symmetric matrix without discussing about what eigenvalues are and going into details with characteristic equations, determinants, and so on? This my short proof for that: (The only assumption is ##A##...
  29. ShayanJ

    Metric and existence of parallel lines

    I don't know very much about differential geometry but from the things I know I think that the metric is somehow the quantity which specifies what kind of a geometry we're talking about(Though not sure about this because different coordinate systems on the same manifold can lead to different...
  30. E

    Casimir plates prevent photon existence only perpendicular to them?

    Does Casimir plates prevent photon existence only perpendicular to them? I mean, Casimir attraction arises from the fact that the plates prevent some wavelenghts of photons to exist in between them, so an imbalance arises and pushes the plates together, right? But what about photons in other...
  31. N

    Existence of Hodge Dual: obvious or non-trivial?

    Some sources I have checked define the Hodge dual of a form \omega \in \Omega^p as the object such that \forall \eta \in \Omega^p: \eta \wedge \omega^\star = g(\eta,\omega) \textrm{ Vol} (where "Vol" is a chosen volume form). I can see that there can be only one form with such a solution...
  32. Math Amateur

    MHB Existence of Tensor Products - Keith Conrad - Tensor Products I - Theorem 3.2

    I am reading and trying to follow the notes of Keith Conrad on Tensor products, specifically his notes: Tensor Products I (see attachment ... for the full set of notes see Expository papers by K. Conrad ). I would appreciate some help with Theorem 3.2 which reads as follows: (see attachment...
  33. B

    Existence and Uniqueness Theorem

    Hello Everyone. I have a question. Suppose I have a differential equation for which I want to find the values at which \displaystyle f(x,y) and \displaystyle \frac{\partial f}{\partial y} are discontinuous, that I might know the points at which more than one solution exists. Suppose that...
  34. alyafey22

    MHB Existence of Laplace transform

    Prove the following Suppose that $f$ is piecewise continuous on [0,\infty) and of exponential order $c$ then \int^\infty_0 e^{-st} f(t)\, dt is analytic in the right half-plane for \mathrm{Re}(s)>c
  35. Sudharaka

    MHB The Existence of Symmetric Matrices in Subspaces

    Hi everyone, :) Here's a question I am stuck on. Hope you can provide some hints. :) Problem: Let \(U\) be a 4-dimensional subspace in the space of \(3\times 3\) matrices. Show that \(U\) contains a symmetric matrix.
  36. M

    Proving existence of unique fixed point on a compact space

    Homework Statement . Let ##(M,d)## be a metric space and let ##f:M \to M## be a continuous function such that ##d(f(x),f(y))>d(x,y)## for every ##x, y \in M## with ##x≠y##. Prove that ##f## has a unique fixed point The attempt at a solution. The easy part is always to prove unicity...
  37. T

    MHB Existence of a Basis of a Vector Space

    Let n be a positive integer, and for each $j = 1,..., n$ define the polynomial $f_j(x)$ by f_j(x) = $\prod_{i=1,i \ne j}^n(x-a_i)$ The factor $x−a_j$ is omitted, so $f_j$ has degree n-1 a) Prove that the set $f_1(x),...,f_n(x)$ is a basis of the vector space of all polynomials of degree ≤ n -...
  38. Sudharaka

    MHB Can Any Bivector Be Decomposed Using a Specific Basis?

    Hi everyone, :) I am trying to find an approach to solve this but yet could not find a meaningful one. Hope you can give me a hint to solve this problem. Problem: Prove that for any bivector \(\epsilon\in\wedge^2(V)\) there is a basis \(\{e_1,\,\cdots,\,e_n\}\) of \( V \) such that...
  39. L

    Proving Existence of Min. Distance in ##S## from ##p_0##

    Homework Statement Prove that if ##S## is a nonempty closed subset of ##E^n## and ##p_0\in E^n## then ##\min\{d(p_0,p):p\in S\}## exists. 2. The attempt at a solution If ##p_0## was in ##S## why would ##\min\{d(p_0,p):p\in S\} = 0?## Is it just because it is the minimum? How about if ##p_0...
  40. L

    Proving the Existence of ##x## for ##f(x)=x##

    Homework Statement Let ##f## be a continuous map from ##[0,1]## to ##[0,1].## Show that there exists ##x## with ##f(x)=x.## 2. The attempt at a solution I have ##f## being a continuous map from ##[0,1]## to ##[0,1]## thus ##f: [0,1]\to [0,1]##. Then I know from the intermediate value...
  41. M

    Does the existence of a potential render a space inhomogeneous?

    A common definition of an inertial frame is that it is a reference frame in which space and time are homogeneous and isotropic; see, for instance, Landau and Lifshitz's Classical Mechanics. L&L also use homogeneity and isotropy to justify the functional form of the Lagrangian. But intuitively...
  42. V

    Infinity -just maths or any physical existence?

    Iam wondering whether 'infinity' has real physical existence or just a mathematical paradox? If it does have a physical existence why don't we come across any quantity which is physically eternal? Someone please help..
  43. F

    Does this article support the existence of FTL particles?

    I would like to know how this article applies to the possible existence of FTL particles. Does it point to a possible violation of c as the ultimate speed limit of a particle? In layman's terms what is this paper saying? http://arxiv.org/abs/1309.3713 Thanks
  44. A

    Is Uniqueness Necessary in Mathematical Measures?

    My book has a theorem of the uniqueness of the Lebesgue measure. But my question is: Is it necessarily a good thing that something in mathematics is unique and seems to indicate that this is very important. But my question is? Would the theory of measures fail if there existed another measure...
  45. D

    Can a Non-Monotonic, Bounded Function Have a Limit?

    Hi all, I have a quick question about limits. This is something I should know but shame on me I forgot. If a function is bounded both above and below but isn't monotonic and is not necessarily continuous at all points, how do I go about proving its limit exists? In particular I am thinking...
  46. S

    Existence of solution legendre equation

    Hi all, I have my exam in differential equations in one week so I will probably post a lot of question. I hope you won't get tired of me! Homework Statement This is Legendres differential equation of order n. Determine an interval [0 t_0] such that the basic existence theorem guarantees...
  47. K

    Suppose space comes into existence

    Question : suppose space comes into existence (expansion of space) where ever there is a local lack of mass or energy and also suppose things do come in and out of existence (for example virtual particles). If so, could the singularity of the big bang have undergone a cascade of points of...
  48. mathworker

    MHB Proving the Existence of K for Prime P and 10^K Mod P = 1

    Prove or disprove for every prime P there is a K such that 10^k=1\text{mod}P. I arrived at this statement while proving something and can't find progress here is the problem which may doesn't matter but if you wan't to find the origin [here]
  49. F

    The existence of point particles and an infinite universe

    It seems to me that the question as to whether the universe is infinite or not carries the same validity as the question as to electron, quarks, etc. being infinitesimal or otherwise stated being modeled as point particles. It seems to me that these two quandaries are linked and perhaps can...
  50. S

    Why Do Bounded Mediums Have Specific Eigenfrequencies?

    in waves and oscillations i read that any bounded medium oscillates in a particular freuency...why is it so?i need a proper reason for this
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