We investigate uniqueness of solutions to the initial value problem for degenerate parabolic equations, posed in bounded domains, where no boundary conditions are prescribed. In order to obtain uniqueness, we need that the solutions satisfy certain integral growth conditions, which are crucially related to the degeneracy of the operator near the boundary. In particular, such solutions can be unbounded near the boundary. Our hypothesis on the behavior of the operator at the boundary is optimal; in fact, we show that if it fails, then nonuniqueness of solutions prevails.

Integral conditions for uniqueness of solutions to degenerate parabolic equations

Punzo F.
2019-01-01

Abstract

We investigate uniqueness of solutions to the initial value problem for degenerate parabolic equations, posed in bounded domains, where no boundary conditions are prescribed. In order to obtain uniqueness, we need that the solutions satisfy certain integral growth conditions, which are crucially related to the degeneracy of the operator near the boundary. In particular, such solutions can be unbounded near the boundary. Our hypothesis on the behavior of the operator at the boundary is optimal; in fact, we show that if it fails, then nonuniqueness of solutions prevails.
2019
Degenerate parabolic equations; Unbounded solutions; Uniqueness of solutions
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