I read [here][1] the following: > The parametrix is a useful concept in the study of elliptic > differential operators and, more generally, of hypoelliptic > pseudodifferential operators with variable coefficient, since for such > operators over appropriate domains a parametrix can be shown to exist, > can be somewhat easily constructed and be a smooth function away > from the origin. Having found the analytic expression of the > parametrix, it is possible to compute the solution of the associated > fairly general elliptic partial differential equation by solving an > associated Fredholm integral equation: also, the structure itself of > the parametrix reveals properties of the solution of the problem > without even calculating it, like its smoothness and other > qualitative properties. Does anyone know any reference (books/papers) where I can find more infomation about using parametrix and Fredholm integral equations for attacking hypoellipticity problems? Thanks [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parametrix