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The form of the initial value constraints in Ashtekar's hamiltonian formulation of general relativity is recalled, and the problem of solving them is compared with that in the traditional metric variables. It is shown how the general…

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Motivated by the initial-boundary value problem for the Einstein equations, we propose a definition of symmetric hyperbolicity for systems of evolution equations that are first order in time but second order in space. This can be used to…

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In Einstein theory of gravity the initial configuration of metric field and its time derivative are related to matter configuration by four equations called constraints. We use the method of conformal metrics (York Method) to solve…

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We investigate the realization of a myriad of general local and nonlocal inhomogeneous elliptic and parabolic boundary value problems over classes of irregular regions. We present a unified approach in which either local or nonlocal…

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In this paper, we consider the initial boundary value problem in a cylindrical domain to the three dimensional primitive equations with full eddy viscosity in the momentum equations but with only horizontal eddy diffusivity in the…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2022-02-16 Jinkai Li , Guozhi Yuan

The Weiss variational principle in mechanics and classical field theory is a variational principle which allows displacements of the boundary. We review the Weiss variation in mechanics and classical field theory, and present a novel…

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In the derivation of the Einstein field equations via Hamilton's principle, the inclusion of a boundary term is essential to render the variational problem well-posed, as it addresses variations that do not vanish at the boundary of the…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2025-06-04 Ángel Cuevas , Javier Chagoya , C. Ortiz

Modifications of General Relativity usually include extra dynamical degrees of freedom, which to date remain undetected. Here we explore the possibility of modifying Einstein's theory by adding solely nondynamical fields. With the minimal…

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We consider a mixed type boundary value problem for a class of degenerate parabolic-hyperbolic equations. Namely, we consider a Cartesian product domain and split its boundary into two parts. In one of them we impose a Dirichlet boundary…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2022-08-24 Hermano Frid , Yachun Li

We consider a characteristic initial value problem for a class of symmetric hyperbolic systems with initial data given on two smooth null intersecting characteristic surfaces. We prove existence of solutions on a future neighborhood of the…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2016-03-29 Aurore Cabet , Piotr T. Chruściel , Roger Tagne Wafo

The Einstein theory of general relativity provides a peculiar example of classical field theory ruled by non-linear partial differential equations. A number of supplementary conditions (more frequently called gauge conditions) have also…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2016-11-23 Giampiero Esposito , Cosimo Stornaiolo

In this article we present a particular theory of gravity in which Einstein's field equations are modified by promoting Newton's constant $G$ to a covariant differential operator $G_\Lambda(\Box_g)$. The general idea was obviously outlined…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2016-07-15 Alain Dirkes

In standard general relativity the universe cannot be started with arbitrary initial conditions, because four of the ten components of the Einstein's field equations (EFE) are constraints on initial conditions. In the previous work it was…

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This review is dedicated to some recent results on Weyl theory, inverse problems, evolution of the Weyl functions and applications to integrable wave equations in a semistrip and quarter-plane. For overdetermined initial-boundary value…

Spectral Theory · Mathematics 2016-11-03 Alexander Sakhnovich

We derive, in 3+1 spacetime dimensions, two alternative systems of quasi-linear wave equations, based on Friedrich's conformal field equations. We analyse their equivalence to Einstein's vacuum field equations when appropriate constraint…

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Well-posedness for the initial value problem for a self-gravitating elastic body with free boundary in Newtonian gravity is proved. In the material frame, the Euler-Lagrange equation becomes, assuming suitable constitutive properties for…

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Variable-exponent fractional models attract increasing attentions in various applications, while the rigorous analysis is far from well developed. This work provides general tools to address these models. Specifically, we first develop a…

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In this manuscript, we put forth a general scheme for defining initial value problems from Einstein's equations of General Relativity constrained by homogeneous and isotropic expansion. The cosmological models arising as solutions are…

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A boundary value problem for a fractional power $0 < \varepsilon < 1$ of the second-order elliptic operator is considered. The boundary value problem is singularly perturbed when $\varepsilon \rightarrow 0$. It is solved numerically using a…

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The initial value problem is introduced after a thorough review of the essential geometry. The initial value equations are put into elliptic form using both conformal transformations and a treatment of the extrinsic curvature introduced…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2016-11-09 James W. York