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Higher order operators on networks: hyperbolic and parabolic theory

Analysis of PDEs 2020-12-11 v3

Abstract

We study higher-order elliptic operators on one-dimensional ramified structures (networks). We introduce a general variational framework for fourth-order operators that allows us to study features of both hyperbolic and parabolic equations driven by this class of operators. We observe that they extend to the higher-order case and discuss well-posedness and conservation of energy of beam equations, along with regularizing properties of polyharmonic heat kernels. A noteworthy finding is the discovery of a new class of well-posed evolution equations with Wentzell-type boundary conditions.

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@article{arxiv.1912.03297,
  title  = {Higher order operators on networks: hyperbolic and parabolic theory},
  author = {Federica Gregorio and Delio Mugnolo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1912.03297},
  year   = {2020}
}