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Parametrisations for null temperature functions: nonuniqueness of solutions to the heat equation

Disclaimer. I expect this is a highly open problem, but maybe I'm wrong and someone has come up with some answers besides those given here. In any case, all information appreciated, thanks! Definition....
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Space of sections of a fibre bundle with non-compact base space

Let $\pi: E \rightarrow M$ be a fiber bundle over the manifold M and denote by $\Gamma(E)$ the space of smooth sections of $E$. For compact $M$ it is well known (Hamilton 1982, Part II Corollary 1.3.9)...
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Trouble understanding Lax method for KDV equation for inverse scattering method

I am trying to learn the Lax pair condition on my own so that I can eventually learn the inverse scattering method. I am following a paper by Tuncay Aktosun ("Inverse scattering transform and the ...
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Regularity of solution of $(-\Delta + w)f = 0$

I am studying the following Schrödinger equation: $$(-\Delta + w)f = 0$$ which represents a quantum state with zero energy. Here $w$ and $f$ are defined on $\mathbb{R}^{3}$. For simplicity, let us ...
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Schrödinger equation approximation – continuity of eigenvalues with respect to potential

The question has been crossposted from Stackexchange after receiving no answers. Setup: the time-independent Schrödinger equation (eigenvalue problem): $(-\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}\Delta +V)\psi = E\psi$ (On ...
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Can two eigenfunctions be almost linearly dependent in a region?

Consider the Schrödinger operator $H=-\Delta+|x|^a$ on $\mathbb{R}$, where $a>0$. Since the potential is growing at $\infty$, we have compact resolvent thus the eigenvalues are discrete and tend to ...
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Generalizing Kato-Seiler-Simon-type inequalities to diamagnetic operators

I recently learned about estimates one can perform with operators on $L^2(\mathbb{R}^n)$ given as $f(x)g(-i\nabla)$, see Chapter 4 in Trace Ideals and their Applications by Professor Barry Simon (the ...
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Linearization stability condition

The following is a theorem from Fischer and Marsden's 1975's paper: Linearization stability of nonlinear PDEs. Theorem. Let $X, Y$ be Banach manifolds and $\Phi: X \rightarrow Y$ be $C^1$. Let $x_0 \...
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$H^s$ norm of dispersive semigroup

The Bourgain space is $X^{s,b} := X^{s,b}(\mathbb R \times \mathbb{T}^3)$ is the completion of $C^\infty (\mathbb R; H^s(\mathbb{T}^3))$ under the norm $$\| u\|_{X^{s,b}}:= \|e^{- i t \triangle} u(t,x)...
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Plummer and Coulomb kernel for the Poisson equation

Consider the $d$-dimensional Coulomb "kernel" defined by: \begin{equation} x \in \mathbb{R}^{d} \mapsto g(x):=\left\{\begin{array}{ll} \log \frac{1}{|x|} & \text { if } d=2 \\ \frac{1}{|...
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Regularity of a Fokker-Planck PDE with unbounded coefficient

Let $A$ be a positive definite symmetric matrix, let $b\in C^1(\mathbb R^d\!\times\!(0,\infty))\cap C(\mathbb R^d\!\times\![0,\infty))$ taking values in $\mathbb R^d$. Consider the parabolic PDE $$ \...
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Bound for the $\ell^3$ norm for the one-dimensional propagator

Problem: In Appendix (A.6) of Main paper is written $$\lVert K(x; t_0, t_1, t_2, \frac{1}{2\pi}q_1, \frac{1}{2\pi}q_2)\rVert_3 \leq \prod_{\nu=1}^{d} \lVert p_{R^{\nu}}^{(d=1)}\rVert_3 \leq C \...
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Linearized NLS/GP around a soliton and the spectrum of the evolution operator

I apologize if this has been asked before but so far I haven't found it anywhere. Consider the Nonlinear Schrödinger equation with a potential (i.e. Gross- Pitaevskii) in $\mathbb{R}^{d}$ $$i\Psi_{t} =...
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Well-posedness of hyperbolic system with constant coefficients in finite domains

I'm studying the PDE $$ \frac{\partial u}{\partial t} + A_x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + A_y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y} + A_z\frac{\partial u}{\partial z} = 0 $$ with $A_x, A_y, A_z$ being ...
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How to compute the functional derivative of the following functional encountered in electrical impedance tomography?

Note: I have raised this question in Mathematical stack exchange but it received no attention. That is why I proceed to here to ask this question. Please tell me if this is not appropriate, thank you....
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Determining what happens to the spectrum of Schrödinger operator as boundary condition changes

I recently came across a problem in research, and I'm asking about it here after trying in math stack exchange with no luck. Suppose I have a metric graph $G$ (or even a closed interval, to make ...
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Rigorous stability analysis of infinite dimensional ODEs : How to bound the tails?

My question is about linear stability analysis of dynamical systems obtained by discretizing linear(ized) partial differential equations. Consider, $\dot{x}=Ax$, where $x$ is the infinite dimensional ...
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Uniqueness of solution to Cauchy problem with quadratic nonlinearity

Consider the non-linear differential operator $$\mathfrak{L}: \ C^2((0,T)\times\mathbb{R}^2)\ni\varphi\equiv\varphi(t,x,y) \, \mapsto \, \partial_x^2\varphi + (\partial_x\varphi)^2.$$ For $U\subset\...
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Estimate of a solution of Schroedinger equation for a free particle

Let $\psi(x,t)$ be a solution of the Schroedinger on the line $$i\frac{\partial \psi}{\partial t}=-\frac{1}{2m}\frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial x^2}.$$ One assumes that $\psi(x,0)$ "behaves well" as $...
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Conditions on the Hamiltonian of a classical system that yeild essentially self-adjoint quantum Hamiltonian

What are the conditions on the Hamiltonian of a classical system that under these conditions the quantum Hamiltonian obtained via Weyl quantization will be essentially self-adjoint in $L_2(\mathbb{R}^...
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Derivation of the vortex filament equation from Euler equation

How can the vortex filament equation $$\partial_t \chi = \partial_s \chi \wedge \partial_{ss} \chi,$$ where $\chi(t,s)$ is a curve in $\mathbb R^3$, be derived from the Euler equation $$\partial_t \...
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Harmonic oscillator in spherical coordinates

It is probably the most well-known result in quantum mechanics that the harmonic oscillator can be solved by supersymmetry. More precisely, the operator $$-\frac{d^2}{dx^2}+x^2$$ can be ...
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Existence of solutions to time-dependent Schrödinger equations

I would like to know what is known about evolution equations of the form $$iy'(t)=H_0y(x,t)+u(t)V(x)y(x,t)$$ and $y(0)=y_0 \in D(H_0)$ where $V$ is not a bounded operator, but an unbounded one, $u \...
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Meromorphic continuation of resolvent of free Laplacian on homogeneous Sobolev space

Let $n \ge 2$. Set $\dot{H}^1(\mathbb{R}^n)$ to be the homogeneous Sobolev space, defined as the Hilbert completion of $C_0^\infty(\mathbb{R}^n)$ with respect to the norm $\| \varphi \|^2_{\dot{H}^1} \...
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A nice function space closed with the operation $x \cdot \nabla $

I am studying a certain model kinetic equation. To study that system, I have to find a function space, which is a subspace of $L^1 (\mathbb{R}^d)$ and the operator $f \rightarrow x \cdot \nabla_x f$, ...
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Scattering of relativistic particle by long-range potential

Let $\mathcal{H}=L^2(\mathbb{R}^3)$, $H_0=\sqrt{-\Delta+M^2}$, ($M$ is a positive constant, $\Delta$ is the laplacian) and $H=H_0+V(\vec{x})$ (where $V(\vec{x})$ is the operator of ...
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Existence and uniqueness for two-dimensional time-dependent Schrödinger equation

I currently have to deal with time-dependent Schrödinger equations in two variables on bounded domains and wanted to find out about uniqueness and existence of solutions. Unfortunately, I am a ...
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One-parameter group of unitary operators and Core

Question : For what condition on $V$ (we can take it smooth, bounded, whatever necessary), the one-parameter unitary group $U(t)$ associated to the seladjoint operator $A=-\Delta+V$ on $\mathbb{R}^n$ ...
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Quantum Mechanics and bilinear optimal control theory

I was wondering whether there are any rigorous results about the optimal controllability of Schrödinger operators. So my question is something like this: Let $i \partial_t \psi(x,t) = H_0(x)\psi(x,t)...
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Weak solutions for a PDE of fourth order

I deal with two-dimensional Kirchhoff equation with $L^\infty$ coefficient and distributional right hand side: $$ \Delta\Delta w+u(x,y)\left(\alpha^2\frac{\partial w}{\partial t}+\beta^2w\right)+\...
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Energy inequalities for Sobolev spaces of negative integer

I asked this question in mathematics stackexchange and couldn't get an answer. Let $\phi\in H^{s}$ such that the following energy inequality is true: $$\|\phi(t,\cdot)\|_s \le\int^t_0 C \| P\phi(t,\...
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Well-posedness of heat equation with distributional right hand side

The question is about well-posedness of heat equation $$ \frac{\partial\Theta}{\partial t}=\alpha^2\Delta\Theta+p(t)\delta(x-u(t))\delta(y-v(t)),~~ (x,y,t)\in\Omega\times[0,T], $$ subjected to ...
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A special Integral Kernel

Does there exist either one / general class of non-negative definite , symmetric Integral Kernel map satisfying the following properties ?? $f(x)=(Kg)(x)=\int_{\Omega}K(x,y)g(y)dy$ $K:L^2(\...
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Localization of Laplacian eigenfunction on the unit square?

Let A be the unit square, $\{u_k\}$ is the set of all L2-normalized Laplacian eigenfunctions with Dirichlet boundary condition. Is it true that for any open subset V, $C_V = \inf\limits_k \int\...
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fundamental solution of radial wave equation

i am trying to find resources on the derivation of the fundamental solution to the radial wave equation. any suggestions of or links to books, papers, and/or notes would be much appreciated. i have ...
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Characterizing the harmonic oscillator creation and annihilation operators in a rotationally invariant way

I am interested in a characterization of the creation and annihilation operators that is in some sense invariant under $O(n)$ rotations of $\mathbb{R}^n$: Background The Harmonic Oscillator on $\...