Convexity and Concavity of $$\boldsymbol f$$-Potentials (Kolmogorov Means)

In the paper, we prove criteria for convexity and concavity of $$f$$ -potentials (Kolmogorov means, weighted quasi-arithmetic means), whose particular cases are the arithmetic, geometric, harmonic means, thermodynamic potential (exponential mean), cumulant generating function, and the $$\displaystyle L^{p}$$ -norm. Then we compute in quadratures all functions $$f$$ satisfying these criteria.

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Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics
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2026-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.1134/s1061920825601351
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Mathematical Inequalities and Applications
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Convexity and Concavity of $$\boldsymbol f$$-Potentials (Kolmogorov Means)

V.I. Bakhtin, N.A. Tsarev
Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics
Mathematical Inequalities and Applications
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Convexity and Concavity of $$\boldsymbol f$$-Potentials (Kolmogorov Means)

V.I. Bakhtin, N.A. Tsarev
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Abstract

In the paper, we prove criteria for convexity and concavity of $$f$$ -potentials (Kolmogorov means, weighted quasi-arithmetic means), whose particular cases are the arithmetic, geometric, harmonic means, thermodynamic potential (exponential mean), cumulant generating function, and the $$\displaystyle L^{p}$$ -norm. Then we compute in quadratures all functions $$f$$ satisfying these criteria.

Russian Journal of Mathematical PhysicsVol. 33(1)
Belarusian State University (BY), Institute of Mathematics (BY)
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Mathematical Inequalities and Applications
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