Hilbert spaces of analytic functions, inverse scattering and operator models. I (Q762742)

This paper develops a method for obtaining linear fractional representations of a given \(n\times n\) matrix valued function which is analytic and contractive in either the unit disc or the open upper half plane. The method depends upon the theory of reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces of vector valued functions developed by de Branges. A self- contained account of the relevant aspects of these spaces to this study is included. In addition, the methods alluded to above are used in conjunction with some ideas of Krein, to develop models for simple, closed symmetric [resp. isometric] operators with equal deficiency indices. A number of related issues and applications are also discussed. More precisely, the paper is divided into ten sections which cover the following: Introduction, Reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces, Embedding, J-inner matrices, Properties of \({\mathcal H}(U)\) spaces, The lossless inverse scattering problem, On the solutions of the inverse scattering problem, Operator models, Linear fractional transformations, parametrizations and entropy, and Examples and applications. The last three sections appear in part two of this paper which is published in ibid. 8, 145-180 (1985).