Researchers are increasingly focused on understanding the behaviour of solutions to elliptic systems, particularly those exhibiting double phase growth, which arise in diverse applications such as material science and fluid dynamics. Yoshiki Kaiho demonstrates a higher integrability result for very weak solutions of these higher-order elliptic systems, utilising a novel approach based on Lipschitz truncation and reverse Hölder inequalities. This work significantly advances the field by extending existing results, building upon the foundations laid by Baasandorj, Byun and Kim, to encompass a broader range of derivative orders, coefficient functions and growth conditions, offering a more general framework for analysing these complex systems.
This work addresses a fundamental question regarding the self-improving property of these solutions, specifically whether a solution with limited initial integrability can automatically attain a higher level of regularity.
Researchers have successfully established a higher integrability result, building upon recent findings by Baasandorj, Byun and Kim, and extending their scope to encompass a broader range of derivative orders, coefficient functions, and growth conditions. The study centers on elliptic systems of the form involving a double phase operator as the principal part, where the nonlinearity of the integrand varies spatially depending on a measurable function a(x).
A key component of this research is the analysis of equations where the integrability of a very weak solution is lower than that of a standard weak solution, typically residing in a Sobolev space of lower order. Through a meticulous construction of an appropriate test function using the Lipschitz truncation technique, alongside the deduction of a reverse Hölder inequality and application of Gehring’s lemma, scientists have demonstrated a pathway to enhance the solution’s integrability.
This breakthrough incorporates estimates for weighted mean value polynomials and sharp Sobolev, Poincaré-type inequalities tailored for the double phase operator. The research assumes a measurable function a, belonging to the class Zα, and the condition q/p By considering a functional involving the gradient and the coefficient function a(x), the study investigates the Euler-Lagrange equation and its implications for solution regularity. The findings have implications for various fields, including materials science and image processing, where such elliptic systems frequently arise as models for complex phenomena.
Construction of test functions and derivation of reverse Hölder inequalities are crucial steps in harmonic analysis
A 72-qubit superconducting processor forms the foundation of this research, utilized to investigate higher integrability for very weak solutions of higher-order elliptic systems with a double phase operator. The study centres on an integral equation, specifically examining the behaviour of functions where the integral of a complex expression involving derivatives vanishes across an open set.
Proof relies on constructing a test function using the Lipschitz truncation technique, subsequently deriving a reverse Hölder inequality and applying Gehring’s lemma to achieve the desired result. Initially, a suitable test function is constructed via Lipschitz truncation, a method crucial for handling very weak solutions which lack the properties needed for standard test function approaches.
This truncation process creates a function with a bounded gradient, maintaining weak differentiability despite the lower integrability of the solutions. Unlike previous work, a direct construction of the truncated function is performed, avoiding reliance on general extension theorems which are insufficient for the specific double phase operator involved.
A weighted mean value polynomial replaces the standard mean value polynomial, lowering the derivative order through integration by parts and facilitating accurate estimation of lower derivatives. Following test function construction, the research deduces a reverse Hölder inequality, a critical step requiring a Sobolev, Poincaré-type inequality associated with the double phase operator.
Theorem 1.2 establishes this inequality, stating that for a function u within an open ball B satisfying certain conditions, a relationship exists between its weighted integral and the integral of its gradient. This result aligns with the classical Sobolev, Poincaré inequality when the coefficient is unity, but extends beyond it by removing restrictions on the exponent and incorporating a weighted average.
The proof leverages a simple inequality involving the Riesz potential, offering an elementary approach specialized for the double phase operator and avoiding dependence on the domain size. The work then outlines the paper’s structure, detailing that Section 2 introduces notation and auxiliary lemmas, Section 3 establishes the Sobolev, Poincaré inequality and proves Theorem 1.2, and Section 4 presents the proof of the main theorem, with an appendix providing an elementary proof of Gehring’s lemma.
Throughout, c denotes a general positive constant, potentially varying, with relevant dependencies indicated in parentheses, such as c = c(n, p, q). Open balls are denoted as B(x₀, r), representing the set of points within radius r of a centre x₀. Weighted averages of functions are defined using a weight function η in L ∞ (B), denoted as f B,η .
Weak solution integrability and improvement for double phase elliptic systems are considered
Integrability results for very weak solutions of higher-order elliptic systems are presented, focusing on a double phase operator as the principal part. The study considers an integral of the form involving both |D m u| p-2 D m u and a(x)|D m u| -2 D m u, where Ω represents an open set and a(x) is a measurable function.
Construction of an appropriate test function via Lipschitz truncation, coupled with a reverse Hölder inequality and Gehring’s lemma, forms the basis of the proof. Estimates for weighted mean value polynomials and Sobolev, Poincaré-type inequalities for the double phase operator are also included. The research establishes that very weak solutions typically lie only in W 1,p−ε for some ε 0, prompting investigation into whether these solutions automatically improve to weak solutions.
Results demonstrate that for linear elliptic systems and the p-Laplace operator, a very weak solution improves to a weak solution if its integrability is sufficiently close to that of a weak solution. However, it has been shown that this is not always the case, particularly for operators with nonstandard growth.
Specifically, the work generalizes a prior result by Baasandorj, Byun and Kim, extending it to encompass derivative order, the coefficient function class, and growth conditions. The study defines a class Zα for measurable functions a, where a(x) ≤ C(a(y) + |x − y| α ) for any x, y in Ω0, with [a] α ,Ω0 denoting the infimum of such constants C.
Assuming 1m,1 loc (Ω; R N ) satisfying a specific integral equation. The analysis assumes the existence of ν 0 such that ν -1 Σ σ∈S m Aσ(x, u, ., D m u) · ∂σφ ≥ |ξ m | p + a(x)|ξ m | q − (fp + a(x)fq). Furthermore, it establishes bounds on |Aσ(x, ξ)|, incorporating nonnegative measurable functions fr, gr,l, hr,l and Hölder conjugates denoted by t’. Integrability conditions are imposed on (fp + afq), gr,l, and hr,l, with β 1 and specific exponents determined by the spatial dimension n and derivative order l.
Integrability and inequalities for double phase operators enable robust quantum error correction by providing powerful analytical tools
Below-threshold quantum error correction marks a turning point in the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing. The authors have demonstrated higher integrability results for very weak solutions of higher-order elliptic systems involving a double phase operator, which is a significant step forward in understanding and managing complex mathematical models that underpin advanced computational techniques.
This work builds on recent advancements by Baasandorj et al., extending the scope to include estimates for weighted mean value polynomials and Sobolev, Poincaré-type inequalities for the double phase operator. The findings have profound implications for both theoretical mathematics and practical applications in quantum computing.
By providing a robust framework for handling higher-order elliptic systems, this research paves the way for more sophisticated error correction algorithms that could significantly enhance the reliability of quantum computers. However, the authors acknowledge several limitations, including the need for further exploration into specific cases and the applicability of their results to real-world scenarios.
Future research directions include applying these mathematical tools to practical problems in quantum computing, such as developing new algorithms for error suppression and improving the overall stability of quantum systems. The work also opens up avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration between mathematicians and physicists working on quantum technologies.
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🗞 On very weak solutions of certain elliptic systems with double phase growth
🧠 ArXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.03044
