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Let $\mathcal{T}$ be a (pseudo-)differential operator that admits the following kernel representation:

\begin{equation} \mathcal{T}f(x) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} K(x,t)f(t)dt. \end{equation}

What can be said about the kernel representation of $\mathcal{T}^{n} f(x)$ for $n \geq 2$? Is there a better way of computing the kernel for $\mathcal{T}^{n}$ than the following approach:

For instance the action of $\mathcal{T}^{2}$ can be computed as:

\begin{equation} \mathcal{T}^2f(x)=\mathcal{T}\mathcal{T}f(x)= \int_{-\infty}^{\infty}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} K(x,t_{1})K(t_{2},t_{1})f(t_{2})dt_{1}dt_{2}. \end{equation}

This approach gets really complicated if $n$ is a large number.

Edit: It is suggested in the comment section to be more specific. I am concerned with the translation-variant kernels in general. But, as a specific example, consider $K(x,t)=(1+x-t)e^{-\frac{(x-t)^2}{2}}$.

Thank you for your help.

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  • $\begingroup$ Not much can be said in this generality, I am afraid. $\endgroup$ Commented Sep 26, 2022 at 11:34
  • $\begingroup$ As a special case, for instance, consider the heat kernel. $\endgroup$
    – Mirar
    Commented Sep 26, 2022 at 11:47
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    $\begingroup$ Well, in the translation-invariant case of course you can say a lot. (I believe your question might attract more answers or comments if you make it more specific.) $\endgroup$ Commented Sep 26, 2022 at 11:54

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