Questions tagged [linear-pde]
Questions about linear partial differential equations. Often used in combination with the top-level tag ap.analysis-of-pdes.
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Is the average of two viscosity sub-solutions to linear elliptic equations is also a sub-solution?
Let $b\in C_b(R;R)$. Consider the following LINEAR equation on $R^2$:
\begin{equation}
u-\partial_{xx}^2 u + (b(x+y)-b(x)) \partial_y u=f\in C^\infty_c(R^2). \tag{1}
\end{equation}
Assume that $...
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Generalized Fuchsian-type PDE?
Consider
$$
\big(1+ t\partial_t\big) \left(\partial^3_x+ {6\over x}\partial^2_x + {6\over x^2}\partial_x\right)A(x,t)+ {t\over (1-x)^3} A(x,t)=0
$$
with the initial condition $A(x,0)=1$. In a small $t$...
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About the polynomial characterization of $C^{1,\alpha}(\bar{\Omega})$ Hölder space in Lipschitz domain
I have trouble proving the following statement regarding a characterization of $C^{1,\alpha}$:
Let $\Omega$ be a Lipschitz domain. $u$ is pointwise $C^{1,\alpha}$ at all points with the same constant $...
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Intuition for Agmon-Douglis-Nirenberg ellipticity
First of all, I am sorry if this is a too basic question, but I stumbled over this notion of ellipticity only very recently.
I am trying to understand the definition of ellipticity of systems due to ...
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Green's function for a linear PDE initial value problem
For $x\in\mathbb{R}^{n}$ and $t\in[0,\infty)$, consider the linear PDE initial value problem
$$\dfrac{\partial u}{\partial t} = \left(a \Delta - \dfrac{b}{|x|}\right)u, \quad u(x,0) = u_0(x)\quad\text{...
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Reference request: Solution to second order parabolic linear BVP belongs to $\mathcal{C}(0,T;H^1(\Omega))$
I am currently reading the paper [1]. In Theorem 3.1. b) the following boundary-value problem is given:
\begin{align*}
\partial_{t} y - \Delta y + g\cdot y = f \text{ in } ]0,T[ \times \Omega\\
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Reversing heat transfer with respect to time
Fact: One can easily compute heat dispersion in a plane using the heat equation.
Question: Has any research been done on computing the process in the reverse time direction?
That is, given a heat map $...
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Linear third order water wave pde admitting particular gamma factor solution. How do you understand evolution on vertical strip in complex plane?
I would like to understand a little bit about how to interpret and construct $1$-parameter gamma factors that are dynamical - that is they are particular solutions to linear PDE's. Some possible ...
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Convex combination of cyclically monotone sets
I want to show the following statement, but I am not sure how.
Proposition(?):
Let $C \in \mathbb{R}^d$ be a compact convex set, and let $u, v : C \to \mathbb{R}$ be smooth convex functions.
Suppose
$$...
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Regularity of elliptic equation with Neumann boundary conditions
In the context of the regularity of the free boundary of the one-phase (a.k.a. Bernoulli) problem we want to show $C^{1,\alpha}$ regularity of the free boundary implies smoothness of the free boundary ...
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Reference for an IBVP for the linear homogeneous 1-D Schrödinger equation
I asked the following question on MSE some time ago, but got no answer (sorry if the question is not appropriate for MO).
Consider the following initial boundary value problem for the linear ...
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Well-posedness of the linear parabolic equations with respect to the inhomogeneous term as well as the initial data
I already asked the question on MSE, and have tried to figure it out myself.
But the problem seems trickier than expected, so I guess MO is a better place to ask..
For the sake of completeness, I ...
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Solution to hyperbolic linear second order PDE
I am trying to prove the existence (and uniqueness) of a weak solution for a specific PDE. First, let me formulate the problem. I asked the question on the Mathematics page but did not get a solution ...
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Uniqueness of the solution to systems of first-order linear PDEs
Context:
Let $\Omega \subset \mathbb{R}^p$ be an domain.
For functions $A_{jk}^i : \Omega \to \mathbb{R}$ and $B_k^i : \Omega \to \mathbb{R}$ with some regularity, I am interested in the following ...
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Quantitative global Schauder estimate for solution operator to second order elliptic equation via extension
Let $\Omega\to\mathbb R^n$ be a bounded Lipschitz domain. We can choose an extension operator $E$ such that $E:W^{k,p}(\Omega)\to W^{k,p}(\mathbb R^n)$ is bounded for all $k\ge0$ and $1<p<\infty$...
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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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$L^2$ regularity theory for elliptic equations: Is there another method other that the difference quotient method? Reference request
So i'm interested in the following classical theorem or similar variants.
Consider the following elliptic PDE
$$
-D_\alpha(a^{ij}D_\beta u) = f.
$$
If we assume that the coefficients $a^{ij}$ are ...
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Estimates for linear elliptic PDE in the whole of $\mathbb{R}^n$
I am struggling to track down any literature on the topic of elliptic regularity when the domain in question is the whole space $\mathbb{R}^n$. Consider the Sobolev spaces $\dot W^{1,p}(\mathbb{R}^n)$,...
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Is there any bilinear Poincaré/Sobolev inequality?
Is the following, I call it bilinear Poincaré inequality, true?
Let $\Omega$ be an open bounded set in $\mathbf R^n\DeclareMathOperator{\dL}{d\!}$. There exists $C > 0$ such that for any $u, v \in ...
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Geometric properties of the unique solution of an elliptic BVP involving the Lie derivative of the metric by a vector field
Setting
Let $(M,g)$ be a compact Riemannian manifold with smooth boundary, and let $\nabla$ be its associated Levi-Civita connection. Consider the following formally self-adjoint, second order linear ...
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Studying the evolution of laplacian in NS equation
The Navier-Stokes equation in $\mathbb{R}^3$ subjected to no gravitational forces are provided by:
\begin{equation}\label{Eq1}
\dfrac{\partial }{\partial t} \textbf{u} + \left(\textbf{u}\cdot \nabla \...
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Obtaining metric and compatible differential equations on codimension one foliation of $n$-cube
Essentially the same content as this post on Math stack exchange: https://math.stackexchange.com/q/4741835/460999. I don't expect an answer there and after waiting a few days I've decided to post here....
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Mixed boundary condition of parabolic equations
Let $ \Omega $ be a bounded and smooth domain in $ \mathbb{R}^n $. Assume that
$$
\partial\Omega=\partial\Omega_D\cup\partial\Omega_N,
$$
where $ \partial\Omega_D $ and $ \partial\Omega_N $ are ...
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Convergence of wave equation with friction
I asked this in MSE, but I didnt get any hint or answer. I’m studying the following 1-D wave equation with friction
$$\begin{cases} u_{tt}+2\epsilon u_t-u_{xx}=0,\,x\in(0,\pi),\,t>0,\\
u_x(0,t)=0=...
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Continuous up to the boundary without boundary smoothness
Let $\Omega$ be a bounded domain, $f\in L^{\infty}(\Omega),$ and $0\leq u\in H_0^1(\Omega)$ is a non-negative solution of $\Delta u=f$. My question is as follows:
Can we conclude that $u\in C^0(\bar{\...
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Method of characteristics with 2 dependent variables in 3 dimensions
I'm interested in solving a first-order linear PDE with 2 dependent variables in 3 dimensions by the method of characteristics. Something of this general form:
$$
A \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + B \...
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Dirichlet's problem for Laplace's equation in the model domain
Let $$\Omega_\alpha=\left\{(\xi,\eta)\in \mathbb{R}^2 /\xi>\frac{1}{\alpha-1}a^{1-\alpha},0<\eta<1\right\},$$ $a>0$.
we have $\Delta$ an isomorphism of $\mathbb{ w}^{2,p}\cap \mathbb{ w}_0^...
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Regularity of elliptic partial differential equation with mixed Dirichlet-Robin boundary condition, to prove $u\in H^{2}(\Omega)$
I have posted this problem on Math Stackexchange but got no reply.
When I deal with the wave equation with dynamical boundary condition, I am confused by the regularity of the following elliptic ...
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All $L^pL^q$ estimates for the heat equation on $\mathbb R$ (with gain of derivatives)
I have asked this question on MSE, but this is a better place.
The heat equation and the heat kernel.
Consider the heat equation on $\mathbb R$:
$$ \left\{\begin{aligned}u_t-\Delta u&=f\\u(0,x)&...
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Continuity of solutions of Elliptic PDE with respect to parameters
Let $\alpha \in \mathbb{R}$ and $u_\alpha$ satisfy
$$ \Delta u_\alpha+e^{u_\alpha}=\alpha f(x), \ \ \ \ x\in \mathbb{R}^2$$
where $f$ is a fast decaying smooth function.
I would like to know how the ...
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Comparison principle for Elliptic PDE with exponential nonlinearity
Suppose $\varphi$ is a radial (and radially decreasing) solution of
$$\Delta \varphi+e^{\varphi}=0, \ \ \text{on} \ \ r \in (0,R), $$
with $ R>0$, and $\psi$ is a decreasing radial function ...
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Status of the Bressan conjecture
Let me first recall what is the Bressan conjecture. Take a $BV\cap L^\infty$ vector field $X$ on some open subset of $\mathbb R^n$ such that there exists an $L^\infty$ function $\alpha\ge 1$ so that
$
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A maximum principle in $\mathbb{R}^N$
Let $\delta > 0$ and define
$$
H_\delta(x) = \prod_{j=1}^{N} \cosh(\delta x_j), \quad \forall x \in \mathbb{R}^N.
$$
By straightforward calculations we get $\Delta H_{\delta} (x) = \delta^2 H_\...
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Solving a particular delay PDE $\partial_q f(q,s-1) = -\sqrt{s(2+s)}f(q,s)$
I recently encountered a particular delay PDE in my work, the solution of which corresponds to the Laplace transform of some probability distribution. I'm having trouble to solve this equation. The ...
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Maximal regularity heat equation
Considering the heat equation on the flat torus $\mathbf{T}^d$, we have the maximal regularity estimate
\begin{align*}
\forall \varphi\in\mathscr{D}(\mathbf{R}\times\mathbf{T}^d),\quad \|\Delta \...
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Existence of solution to linear inhomogeneous first order PDEs systems
Maybe I am asking a triviality. If that is the case, please let me know and I will close the question. I have searched a lot but I didn't find an adequate and forceful response.
For $i=1,\ldots, r$, ...
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Pohozaev identity for linear equations
For $-\Delta u =0$, the Pohozaev identity on say $B_1$ says
$$ \int_{S_1} |u_T|^2 \,d\sigma = \int_{S_1} |u_N|^2 \,d\sigma + (n-2) \int_{B_1} |\nabla u|^2 \ dx$$
Here $u_T$ are the tangential ...
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Generalizing a formula with distributions — Distributional Radon transform
I will try to describe the problem, it will necessarily be incomplete, so please if you have questions or remarks to make it more clear do not hesitate to leave them in comments.
The problem
Let $a$ ...
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Surjectivity of perturbed linear operators
Consider two Banach spaces $X$ and $Y$ and two linear bounded operators $A,B:Y\rightarrow Y$.
Suppose the following:
(1) Y is reflexive (or even uniformly convex);
(2) $X\cap Y$ is dense in $X$ and $Y$...
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Linear PDE, analytic continuation, Green's function and boundary conditions
I'm looking at the linear PDE in 3+1 dimensions,
$$
\left[ -(\partial_t - \xi)^2 - \partial_k \partial_k \right] \phi(t,x) = 4\pi^2 \delta(t)\delta(x)\label{1} \tag{1}
$$
Where $\xi$ is generally a ...
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Fundamental Solution to Biharmonic Equation in 3D
(This is a repost of a question posed in StackExchange that didn't get any replies.)
Is anything known about the fundamental solution to the equation:
$$\nabla^4 (Au) + \nabla^2 (Bu)+Cu=0$$
for ...
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On Fredholm alternative for Neumann conditions
Let $\Omega$ be a bounded Lipschitz domain in $\mathbb{R}^n$ and $f \in L^2(\Omega)$. It is well known that if $\lambda$ is a Dirichlet Laplacian eigenvalue, then the equation $$\begin{cases}
-\Delta ...
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Behavior of Green's function $G(x)$ for $x\to 0$ for general second order PDE
Let's have a generic elliptic second order PDE in $n$-dimensions with a Dirac delta on the right hand side
$$\left( a_{ij}(x) \partial_i \partial_j + b_j(x) \partial_j + c(x) \right) G(x) = \delta(x)$$...
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Schauder estimates with boundary conditions
For the elliptic equation with non-divergence form
$$
\sum_{i,j=1}^na_{ij}(x)\partial_{ij}^2u=f\text{ in }B(0,1)\quad\text{and}\quad u=g\text{ on }\partial B(0,1),
$$
where $ \{a_{ij}(x)\} $ is a ...
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Find an integral kernel for the solution of a partial differential equation: an initial value problem
Consider the following partial differential equation with an initial condition $u(x,0)=f(x)$:
\begin{equation}
\frac{\partial}{\partial t} u(x,t)=g_{1}(x)\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+g_{2}(x)\frac{\...
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Has anyone studied the PDE generalization of Teichmüller Space?
We begin by recalling the definition of Teichmüller space but stated a little more convolutedly (which will make it easy to generalize).
Given a surface $S$ we can define Teichmüller space $T(S)$ to ...
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On the relation between ellipticity and Fredholmness as properties of linear PDE's on Fréchet spaces of smooth sections
Let $M$ be a compact manifold equipped with finite rank vector bundles $E$ and $F$ with spaces of $C^{\infty}$ sections denoted $\Gamma(E)$ and $\Gamma(F)$ respectively. It is standard that a ...
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Ergodicity question
Consider a dynamical system given by the system of ODE.
$$\frac{d x_i}{d t} = F_i(\mathbf{x}).$$
It seems to be a well-known fact that this system is ergodic if and only if the kernel of the Koopman ...
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Solvability of general linear PDE with constant coefficients
Let $D\ne 0$ be a linear differential operator with constant coefficients acting on either real or complex valued functions on $\mathbb{R}^n$.
Is it true that the equation $$Du=f$$
is solvable in any ...
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Polynomial solutions of differential equations vs smooth ones
Let $D_1,D_2$ be two linear differential operators with matrix valued constant (i.e. translation invariant) coefficients on $\mathbb{R}^n$. Assume $D_2\circ D_1=0$, in other words
$$Im(D_1)\subset Ker(...