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Cyclic vectors for the translation operator
Let $b\in \mathbb{R}\neq 0$, and consider the translation operators:
$$
\begin{align}
T_b:C(\mathbb{R}) & \rightarrow C(\mathbb{R})\\
f &\mapsto f(\cdot + b).
\end{align}
$$
*Are there known ...
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$T$ is tempered distribution that is harmonic,then $T$ is polynomial
QUESTION. How do I show that if $T$ is a tempered distribution that is harmonic, then $T$ is a polynomial?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Approximation of a $C^{\infty}_c$ function by tensor products
Suppose that $f \in C^{\infty}_c ( \mathbb{R}^2 )$, i.e. $f$ is a $C^{\infty}$ function with compact support defined on $\mathbb{R}^2$. The following link
Approximation of smooth compactly supported ...
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Real interpolation for vector-valued Sobolev spaces
I am having trouble finding any results concerning real interpolation of vector-valued Sobolev spaces. Namely, I would like to know if a continuous embedding of the type,
$$
L^p(0,T;X_1)\cap W^{1,p}(0,...
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Estimating the size of $\Omega_r=\{x\in\Omega: \text{dist}(x,\partial\Omega)<r \}$
Let $\Omega$ be a bounded domain in $\Bbb R^n$. Define
$$
\Omega_r=\{x\in\Omega: \text{dist}(x,\partial\Omega)<r \},
$$
i.e. it the ring of thickness $r$ at the boundary of $\Omega$. Intuitively, ...
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Adjoint of the multiplication operator on a Sobolev space
Let $f\colon\mathbb{R}^n\rightarrow\mathbb{C}$ be a bounded function with a bounded first derivative. Then the multiplication operator $H^1(\mathbb{R}^n)\ni x\mapsto A_f x:=fx\in H^1(\mathbb{R}^n)$ is ...
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Different Metrics for Baire Space and their induced Topologies
The Baire-Space is the set of all infinite sequences of integers, i.e.
$$
\mathcal N = \omega^{\omega}.
$$
On this space usually the following metric is given
$$
d(\alpha, \beta) = \left\{ \begin{...
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Minimality properties of James' space
I am interested in the following question about James' quasi-reflexive Banach space $\mathcal{J}$:
Does there exists a non-Hilbertian subspace $X$ of $\mathcal{J}$ such that $X$ isomorphically ...
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Uniqueness of the "weak solution" to Fokker-Plank PDE
Let $C_b^2(\mathbb R_+)$ be the set of functions $f: \mathbb R_+\to\mathbb R$ s.t. $f, f' ,f''$ are bounded and $f(0)=0$. Consider a measurable function $p: \mathbb R_+^2\to\mathbb R_+$ satisfying
$$\...
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Hilbert space representation of a vector in terms of a continuous eigenbasis
Let $\mathscr{H}$ be a complex Hilbert space and $A$ be an Hermitian operator $A: \mathscr{H}\to \mathscr{H}$. Suppose, for a moment, that $A$ has a set of discrete eigenvalues $\{\lambda_{n}\}_{n\in \...
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Mikusiński's approach to Bochner integrals; replace absolute by unconditional?
In the book The Bochner Integral, Mikusiński described an approach to Lebesgue and Bochner integrals via absolutely convergent series corresponding to step functions:
Defn. Let $X$ be a Banach space. ...
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Which test functions are the divergence of a vector field?
The following apparently elementary question came out of a somewhat naive attempt to
prove that every distribution $u\in \mathscr D'(\mathbb R^2)$ with $\partial_1 u=\partial_2 u =0$ is a constant ...
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Reference request: Baire's theorem for operator ranges
Let $F$ be a Banach space. A vector subspace $U \subseteq F$ is called an operator range if there exists a Banach space $E$ and a bounded linear mapping $T: E \to F$ such that $TE=U$. By a quotient ...
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Analytic dependence on the metric
It is often used implicitly that the maps which associate to metrics curvature quantities (Riemann, Ricci, scalar curvature) and Differential operators like the Laplacian are analytic maps between ...
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trace-class embeddings
There is a classical theorem of Riesz-Kolmogorov that characterizes compact embedding in $L^p$-spaces of some subspace of them. A generalization to arbitrary metric spaces has been recently obtained ...
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Ultracoproducts of C(X)-algebras
Let $X$ be a metrizable compact topological space, let $\mathcal U$ be an ultrafilter, and denote by $X^{\mathcal U}$ the ultracopower of $X$ with respect to $\mathcal U$.
As a C$^*$-algebraist, I ...
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Finite dimensional approximations of operators on Hilbert spaces
Let $e_1,e_2,\dots$ be a Schauder basis for a Hilbert space $(V , \langle \cdot , \cdot \rangle)$. Let $A:V \to V$ be an operator. Finally, let $V_n = {\rm span}( e_1, \dots, e_n)$. Let $i_n : V_n \...
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Topologies for which $\mathcal{M}(X)\otimes \mathcal{M}(Y)$ is dense in $\mathcal{M}(X\times Y)$
Are there complete TVS topologies for which $\mathcal{M}(X)\otimes \mathcal{M}(Y)$ is dense in $\mathcal{M}(X\times Y)$
This question is strongly linked to
is the space of all borel measures on $\...
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Characterisation of the square root of the Laplacian as a Dirichlet to Neumann mapping
I am looking for a (classical and/or oldest) reference giving the characterisation of the operator $(-\Delta)^{\frac 12}$ as the Dirichlet to Neumann map $w_y$ where $w$ is the harmonic extension on ...
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Non-separable Laplace-Beltrami eigenfunctions have isolated critical points (reference request)
Consider the Laplace-Beltrami operator on a compact manifold. Generically, Uhlenbeck has shown that eigenfunctions of the Laplace-Beltrami operator are Morse functions.
But there are some manifolds, ...
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Definition of the Stratonovich integral in Hilbert spaces
Let
$T>0$
$(\Omega,\mathcal A,\operatorname P)$ be a probability space
$\mathcal F=(\mathcal F_t)_{t\in[0,\:T]}$ be a filtration on $(\Omega,\mathcal A,\operatorname P)$
$B$ be a (standard, real-...
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Can we define smooth diffeomorphisms on the Hilbert cube $[0,1]^\mathbb{N}$ ? Has it been done in the literature?
Can we define smooth diffeomorphisms on the Hilbert cube$[0,1]^\mathbb{N}$ ? Has it been done in the literature?
For example, let $E$ be the set of bijections $f$ of the Hilbert cube, such that $f((...
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Invertible unbounded linear maps defined on a Hilbert space
It is well-known that, assuming the axiom of choice, there are unbounded linear maps defined not only on a dense subset but on all of Hilbert space. Is it possible that such a map is invertible?
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Hardy-Littlewood-Sobolev inequality in Lorentz spaces
Hardy-Littlewood-Sobolev inequality states that if $1<p<q<\infty$, $1/r=1-1/p+1/q$, then we have
$$\left\|\frac{1}{|x|^{n/r}}\ast f\right\|_{L^q(\mathbb R^n)}\le\|f\|_{L^p(\mathbb R^n).}$$
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Every convex sequentially closed set is closed
Let $X$ be a vector space. A vector (not necessarily Hausdorff) topology on $X$ will be called convex sequential if every convex sequentially closed subset of $X$ is closed.
Is there some description ...
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Restricting a function defined on an étale groupoid to an isotropy group
Let $\mathcal G$ be an étale groupoid, let $x$ be a point in the unit space of $\mathcal G$, and let $\mathcal G(x)$
be the isotropy group of $x$.
If $f$ is a continuous, complex valued, compactly ...
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Continuity in Banach space for non-linear maps
I want to find an example of a Banach space $X$ and a continuous map $f:X\rightarrow X$ such that $f$ is not bounded on the unit ball. I do not doubt that such an example exists, but I cannot make it ...
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Example of empty projection in strictly convex Banach space
Let $X$ be a strictly convex Banach space, let $C\subseteq X$ be a nonempty closed convex set, and let $P_C$ be the set-valued metric projection
$$P_C(x) = \{y\in C : \|x-y\| = d(x,C)\} . $$
We know ...
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Prove $\int_{\mathbb R^N \setminus \Omega} |x - z|^{-N-s} dz \approx dist(x,\partial \Omega)^{-s}$, $s \in (0,2)$
Let $\Omega \subset \mathbb R^N$ and $s \in (0,2)$. Under what assumptions on $\partial \Omega$ do we have
$$\int_{\mathbb R^N \setminus \Omega} |x - z|^{-N-s} dz \approx \mathrm{dist}(x,\partial \...
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Reduce PDE to ODE by dilation symmetry
I am reading Rodrigues, Henrion, and Cantwell - Symmetries and analytical solutions of the Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman equation for a class of optimal control problems, p.753.
Consider the following PDE: ...
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Continuity upgrade for nonlinear maps
Let $E,F,G$ be topological vector spaces such that $F\subset G$ with continuous embedding.
By continuity upgrade I mean the following phenomenon: In some circumstances a continuous linear map $f:E\...
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Abstract ODE; PDE; uniqueness of solution
I have a somewhat vague question regarding an abstract ODE in a Banach space.
Suppose $A:D(A) \subset X \rightarrow X$ is some linear operator (let's assume it's closed) and maybe add some other ...
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An extremal type problem on segments
I am interested in the following extremal-type problem.
Let us define $\Psi$ by
$$\Psi(x)=\max_{f\in L^2[0,x] \,\,\text{with}\,\,\|f\|_2=1}\Bigg|\int_0^x\int_0^xf(t)f(s)\ln|t-s|dsdt\Bigg|$$
on $(0,\...
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Renorming of $C[0,1]$ for a strictly convex dual
Let $C[0,1]$ be the space of all Real valued continuous functions on $[0,1]$ with the usual supremum norm. Does there exist an equivalent renorming on $C[0,1]$ such that the corresponding dual norm is ...
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On Köthe sequence spaces
I asked this a week ago at math.stackexchange, but without success.
As far as I understand, there are several meanings of the notion of the Köthe sequence space, in particular, Hans Jarchow in his "...
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Positivity of the Coulomb energy in two dimensions
In dimensions $d\geq 3$ the Coulomb energy is always non-negative (since the Fourier transform of $\frac{1}{\|\cdot\|^{d-2}}$ is non-negative). What can one say about positivity properties of the ...
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Asymptotic formula for fractional Laplacian
For the solution of
$$
\begin{cases}
\lambda u^\epsilon - \frac{\epsilon^2}{2} \Delta u^\epsilon = 0 &\text{in } \Omega \\
u^\epsilon=1 & \text{on } \partial \Omega
\end{cases}
$$
Varadhan ...
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Generating $H^{\infty}(X)$
Let $X$ be a domain in $\mathbb{C}^d$ and let $\mathbb{D}$ be the open unit disk in $\mathbb{C}$. Consider the Banach algebra $H^{\infty}(X)$ consisting of bounded holomorphic functions on $X$ with ...
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Characterization of the Laplace Transform
One of the main properties of the Laplace transform is given by the convolution theorem.
$$\mathcal{L}(f*g)=\mathcal{L}(f)\cdot\mathcal{L}(g)$$
Question: Is there a full characterization of the ...
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Contractivity of Neumann Laplacian
I have an intriguing and probably simple question: reading the articles and books of Wolfgang Arendt on semigroups of linear operators, I found on many places properties of the Neumann Laplacian.
In ...
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Gaussian kernel eigenfunctions
I'm a newbie and may be this question is bit simple for you but pardon me if it's too simple and provide me some references.
What is the eigenfunction of a multivariate Gaussian kernel:
\begin{...
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Good reference for noncommutative $L^p$ spaces
I'm looking for good references to learn about $L^p$ spaces associated with von Neumann algebras. I already know about Uffe Haagerup's paper "$L^p$-spaces associated with an arbitrary von Neumann ...
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Regarding unital positive operators
Let $\Omega$ be a domain in $\mathbb{C}^n$. Let $\mathbb{D}$ denote the open unit disc in $\mathbb{C}$. Let $C_b(\Omega)$ and $C_b(\mathbb{D})$ denote the space of all bounded continuous complex ...
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Heat equation and evolution of number of critical points
Let $u_0$ be a smooth function on the unit sphere $S^1$ and assume that $u(t,x)$ is a smooth solution of the heat equation with initial data $u(0,x)=u_0(x)$. How one can apply the maximum principle to ...
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What is a generalized limit?
In the proof of Lemma 1.3 in the paper "The ideal structure of a groupoid C* algebra", Journal of Operator Theory 1991 by Jean Renault, I found the notion of a generalized limit of a net without any ...
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Is the space of trace class operators finitely representable in an $L^1$-space?
I am interested in knowing whether the space of trace class operators is (crudely) finitely representable in an $L^1$-space. I suspect that the answer is negative but I am unable to find any argument ...
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Local solutions of renormalized stochastic PDE
To illustrate the problem consider the mild formulation of the $\Phi^4_2$ model on $[0,T]\times \mathbb{T}^d$: $$\phi=P_r\phi_0+\int_0^rP_{r-q}(-\phi^3(q))dq+Y_r \ \ \ \ \ \ (1)$$ where $(P_r)_{r \...
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Where to learn about parabolic Hölder spaces and when to use them
Is there a good resource from where I can learn about parabolic Hölder spaces? I see quite a few different definitions of this space in different papers. I am clueless about why, for example, one may ...
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Is every closed subspace of the Schwartz space densely embedded into its dual space?
My original question is from this ME post but I think I need a broader understanding for this.
The Schwartz space $\mathcal{S}$ and its subspaces are examples of nuclear spaces. In fact, any closed ...
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Chain rule for fractional laplacian
Does anyone know a formula of chain rule for fractional laplacian?
say we take the fractional laplacian of order a on function $g(U(x))$ $x\in \mathbb{R}^2$, $U \in \mathbb{R}$, $g \colon \mathbb{R} \...
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