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Dirichlet-to-Neumann map is analytic

Let $M^n$, $n \geq 2$, be a compact smooth manifold with boundary and let $I \ni t \mapsto g_t$ be an analytic (with respect to t) $1$-parameter family of Riemannian metrics on $M$. For each $t \in I$,...
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Research topics in microlocal analysis

Before asking this question here I did some research on web but I would like to get the opinion of those directly interested if there are any , (as I did in this thread Research topics in distribution ...
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Symbol estimates using metric on the phase space

Consider the symbols introduced by Beals and Fefferman in which the symbol estimates are of the form: \begin{equation}\tag{1} \label{eq1} |\partial_x^\beta\partial_\xi^\alpha a(x,\xi)| \leq C_{\...
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Oscillatory integrals and regularity

Let $U\subset\mathbb{R}^{d}$ be open and $N\in\mathbb{N}$. Furthermore, let $a\in\mathcal{S}^{m}_{\rho,\sigma}(U\times\mathbb{R}^{N})$ be a symbol and $\Phi\in C^{\infty}(U\times (\mathbb{R}^{N}\...
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Given composition rules, determining whether a continuous map between smooth functions is a pseudodifferential operator

Let $M$ be a closed manifold, and let $P:C^{\infty}(M)\rightarrow C^{\infty}(M)$ be a continuous linear map in the smooth Fréchet topologies. In what is to come, if it helps, one can assume further ...
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Is integration by parts allowed for the $J^s$ derivative, where $s \in \mathbb R$

I am having the following integral: $$I = \int u\, J^s(\partial_x \overline{u})- \overline{u}\, J^s(\partial_x u))dxdy$$ where $J^S= (I-\Delta)^\frac{2}{2}$, $\mathbb{R} \ni s \geq 1$ and $u=u(x,y)$, $...
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Motivation for and history of pseudo-differential operators

Suppose you start from partial differential equations and functional analysis (on $\mathbb R^n$ and on real manifolds). Which prominent example problems lead you to work with pseudo-differential ...
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Reasons behind different conventions for symbol of operator

I've come across two slightly different conventions for the symbol of a differential operator $D$ (let's say on $\mathbb{R}^n$) and haven't thought much about the motivation behind them until now. The ...
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Does the 'reproducing kernel formula' for a bounded open set $U$ define an equivalent norm on the Sobolev space $H^1_0(U)$

We refer to the 'reproducing convolution formula with a kernel' for an open bounded domain $U$ of $R^n$, $n \geq 2$ discussed in the paper of G. Talenti (Annali de Matematica, Dec 1976) on Best ...
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Asking a reference for a fact about nonlocal operators

Let assume that $u$ is smooth enough and $ -\Delta (u \phi) \in L^1(\Omega)$ for any $\phi \in C_c^{\infty}(\Omega)$. Then it easily follows that $ -\Delta u \in L^1_{\mathrm{loc}}(\Omega)$ by ...
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Square roots of the Laplace operator

In several places in the literature (e.g. this paper of Caffarelli and Silvestre), I've seen an integral formula for fractional Laplacians. I'd like to understand it. In this question, I'll stick to ...
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Holder continuity relative to Rellic-Kondrachov compactness via the nonlinear Aronsson operator

Connected to the question, Does Morrey's inequality contextually relate to Rellic-Kondrachov compactness? An analysis of the well-known nonlinear Aronsson operator gives $C^{(1, \frac{1}{3})}$ ...
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Does Morrey's inequality contextually relate to Rellic-Kondrachov compactness?

I have been reflecting on this question, and want to share my thinking thus far. I'd be grateful for the community's inputs. We refer to Morrey's inequality, Theorem 4 on pp 266 of Evan's book on PDE, ...
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$L^p$-estimates for elliptic pseudodifferential operators

Assume we have an pseudodifferential operator $P:\mathcal{S}(\mathbb{R}^n) \rightarrow \mathcal{S}(\mathbb{R}^n), Pf(x) = (2\pi)^{-n/2}\int\mathrm{d}\xi\; p(x,\xi)\,\hat{f}(\xi)e^{i\xi x}$ acting on ...
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Proof of Taylor's Schwartz kernel estimate of pseudodifferential operators

I am interested in the proof of the following result which gives an estimate on the Schwartz Kernel of a $\Psi$DO. There is one aspect the proof that is not clear to me which I would like to ask the ...
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Regularity and existence linear parabolic fractional equation

\begin{equation} \begin{cases} a(x, t)u_t+(-\Delta)^{\sigma}u+b(x,t)u=f(x,t), & \text{in } \mathbb{R}^n \times [0, T) \\ u(x,0)=u_0(x), & \text{in } \mathbb{R}^n \end{cases} \end{...
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Semiclassical analysis and reflection law

I was curious about the following vague question. In pseudodifferential calculus and semi-classical analysis there are various theorems that relate geodesics of the underlying space to the behavior of ...
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Well-posedness for a wave equation with degenerate coefficients

Let $\Omega$ be a bounded domain with smooth boundary and consider the following initial boundary value problem: \begin{equation}\label{pf0} \begin{aligned} \begin{cases} t\partial_t(t\partial_t u)-\...
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Reference for singular integral operators such as $(-\Delta)^{-1}$ or $\nabla(-\Delta)^{-1}$

I'm currently working on understanding certain mean-field limits in kinetic theory, and the equations I'm working with are usually of the form $$\partial_t f +v\cdot\nabla_x f \pm c\nabla(-\Delta)^{-1}...
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Principal symbol of a non-local operator and Atiyah–Singer index formula

I am trying to understand the Atiyah–Singer index formula for pseudo-differential operators. As far as I understood, the Fredholm index of the operator $A$ on a manifold can be computed just from the ...
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The order of regularity improving for elliptic operator with rough coefficients

Let $\frac12<\alpha<1$ and let $L(x)$ be a first order overdetermined elliptic operator with coefficients in $C^\alpha$. We means $L(x)=\sum_{j=1}^nA_j(x)\partial_j$ where $A_j:\mathbb R^n\to\...
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Metric on the phase space

I am studying PDEs whose symbols satisfy \begin{equation} |\partial^\alpha_\xi\partial^\beta_xp(x,\xi)| \lesssim M(x,\xi)\Psi(x,\xi)^{-|\alpha|}\Phi(x,\xi)^{-|\beta|} \end{equation} for all multi-...
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Question on definition of Dirichlet to Neumann operator

Assume $\Omega$ is an open, bounded subset of $\mathbb R^3$ with a $C^2-$ boundary $\partial \Omega= \Gamma$. For $f \in H^{1/2}(\Gamma)$, let $F \in H^1(\Omega)$ denote the weak solution of the ...
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PDE on an open ball with prescribed value on some open subsets

Suppose that we have a $r$-order differential operator $L:C^r(B^n, \mathbb{R})\to C^0(B^n,\mathbb{R})$ where $B^n $ is the open unitary ball in $\mathbb{R}^n$ (we can assume for simplicity that it ...
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Pseudodifferential operators on compact manifolds with boundary

I have heard that the square root of the Dirichlet (or the Neumann) Laplacian is not a pseudodifferential operator on compact manifolds with boundary. The context in which this was said was that ...
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Support of a microlocal defect measure

I'm trying to complete the proof of the Theorem 6.1 in the notes https://www.math.u-psud.fr/~nb/articles/coursX.pdf, which ensures, under certain conditions, that the support of the microlocal defect ...
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Parametrix of external product of elliptic operators

Let $S$ and $T$ be Dirac-type operators on vector bundles $E\rightarrow M$ and $F\rightarrow N$ respectively, where $M$ and $N$ are manifolds. Suppose $Q_S$ and $Q_T$ are parametrices for $S$ and $T$. ...
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Pseudo-differential operators with compactly supported symbols

If the symbol $p(x,\xi)$ of a pseudodifferential operator $P$ has compact $x$-support, then for any Schwartz function $f$, $Pf$ has compact $x$-support. Is the reverse true? Namely that if some PDO $...
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Positive form for a homogeneous elliptic pde

I have a pde of the following form: \begin{align} &P(x,D)u = f \text{ on } \Omega, \\ &P(x,D) = \sum\limits_{|\alpha|=2m}a_\alpha(x)D^{\alpha}, \end{align} where one can assume that $f$ ...
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Accessible reference for (scattering) $\Psi DO$'s on manifolds

I am currently trying to understand Hassell, Tao, and Wunsch's paper on Strichartz estimates on non-trapping asymptotically conic manifolds, however, my understanding of pseudodifferential operators ...
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Propagation of Singularities

I'm following the book "Elementary Introduction To The Theory Of Pseudodifferential Operators" by X. S. Raymond and the Joshi Lectures Notes - https://arxiv.org/pdf/math/9906155.pdf - to prove the ...
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Production of $H^s$ singularities in the strictly hyperbolic Cauchy problem

This question is a spin-off from Hyperbolic PDEs - Proof that the restriction of a locally $H^s$ solution to a spacelike hypersurface is locally in $H^s$ as I am trying to find a solution without ...
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Do pseudo-differential operators form a sheaf of algebras?

Let $M$ be a smooth manifold. I have been trying to figure out from the literature I know whether (any flavor of) pseudo-differential operators form a sheaf of algebras (w.r.t. the usual topology on ...
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Is every continuous microlocal operator a pseudo-differential operator?

Let $\mathcal S'=\mathcal S'(\mathbb R^n)$ be the Schwartz distribution space. Suppose $A\colon\mathcal S'\to\mathcal S'$ is linear, continuous and microlocal. By being microlocal I mean that the wave ...
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BVPs for elliptic PDOs: When do Green functions ($L^2$ inverses) define pseudo-differential operators in the interior?

I asked the following question on math.SE (https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/2420298/bvps-for-elliptic-pdos-when-do-green-functions-l2-inverses-define-pseudo-d) just over two months ago, and it ...
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Is every continuous endomorphism of the Schwartz space a pseudo-differential operator?

Let $\mathcal{S}:= \mathcal{S}(\mathbb{R}^n)$ be the Schwartz space of smooth functions with rapid decay. The question is pretty simply stated in the title. Pseudo-differential act continuously on the ...
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when a pseudo-differential operators to be compact?

In the theory of Pseudo-differential operators,when a symbol $a(x,\xi)\in S^{0}$,then the operator $a(x,D)$ defined by$$a(x,D)u=\int{e^{ix\xi}a(x,\xi)\widehat{u}}d \xi$$ is $L^2$ bounded.$ $ My ...
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Smoothness of distributions defined by oscillation integrals

In M.A. Shubin's book Pseudodifferential Operators and Spectral Theory, we have the following statement. Let $X\subset\mathbb{R}^n$ be an open set, and fix a symbol $a\in S_{\varrho,\delta}^m(X\...
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Poisson Equation across a Hypersurface [closed]

Let $\mathbb{B}(0,1) \subset \mathbb{R}^3$ denote the unit ball. Let $\Gamma = \{x_3=0\}$. Let us assume $f \in L^2(B)$ .Consider the problem $ \triangle u = f $ in $\mathbb{B}$ in the weak sense such ...
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Implicit function theorem for operators

Let $P: (-a,a) \rightarrow \Psi_h^0(\mathbb{R}),$ be a pseudodifferential operator in Weyl quantization with $(-a,a) \ni z \mapsto P(z)$ depending smoothly on this parameter $z$. Note that this ...
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Convergence of PDE/PsiDE - expansion of pseudo-differential operators

I have am working with a nonlinear pseudo-differential evolution equation of the form $$u_t + \mathcal{N}(u) + \mathcal{D}_{\epsilon} u = 0$$ where $\mathcal{N}$ is a nonlinear operator and $\mathcal{...
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Normal form of Principal type $\Psi$DO's

Suppose we have a pseudo differential operator of principal type with a complex symbol and such that the poisson bracket of the real and imaginary parts on the characteristic set is non-negative.I ...
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Fourier transform of $C^\infty_0$, smooth functions vanishing at infinity

Is there a proper description of the space $$\{\hat f\ | \ f\in C^\infty \ s.t. \forall \alpha\in\mathbb{N}^n,\forall \epsilon>0\exists K\subseteq \mathbb{R}^n\ K\ \text{compact};\ \sup_{x\in \...
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Contact manifolds and pseudodifferential operators

By way of background, I am currently trying to understand the theory of pseudodifferential operators in the context of contact geometry. I have some knowledge of pseudodifferential operators on ...
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Characterization of inverse differential operators

If I have a partial differential operator $p(D)$, where $p$ is a polynomial with constant coefficients and $D$ is the derivative in Euclidean space. Its inverse is easily described in Fourier space: $\...
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Easy Garding Inequality

Easy Garding Inequality states that if $a=a(x,\xi)$ is a symbol in $S=\{a\in C^{\infty}||\partial_{\alpha}a|<C_{\alpha} \hspace{2mm} \forall \alpha\}$ with $a\geq \gamma >0 $ on $\mathbb{R}^{2n}$...
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Commutator representation of certain smoothing operators

I have a question regarding the classical trace $\text{Tr} \colon \Psi^{-\infty}(S^1)\to \mathbb C$ on pseudodifferential operators of infinite negative order (i.e. smoothing operators), defined over ...
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Positivity of semiclassical pseudodifferential operators

Let me first give some background. (My reference is Martinez's book An introduction to semiclassical and microlocal analysis) Let $m\in\mathbb{R}$, and $p(x,\xi):\mathbb{R}^n_x\times\mathbb{R}^n_\xi\...
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Hypoelliptic pseudodifferential operators and Fredholm equations?

I read here the following: The parametrix is a useful concept in the study of elliptic differential operators and, more generally, of hypoelliptic pseudodifferential operators with variable ...
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Pseudodifferential operators on spaces with boundary

Consider the upper half space $\mathbb{R}^n_{+} = \{x = (x_1,..,x_n) \in \mathbb{R}^n : x_n \geq 0\}$. Consider the Laplacian on this space with either the Dirichlet boundary condition or the Neumann ...