Positivity for equations involving polyharmonic operators with Dirichlet boundary conditions (Q1359505): Difference between revisions

Based on Boggio's formula the authors derive estimates for Green's functions of polyharmonic operators in balls \(B\). These estimates are delicate and require a subtle analysis. Different types of maximum principles are then derived. At first, boundary value problems of the type \[ ((-\triangle)^m+A)u=f \text{ in }B, \;D_mu=0 \text{ on } \partial B, \] where \(A\) is a perturbation of the polyharmonic operator, are considered. Conditions are given which insure that a positive \(f\) implies that the solution is also positive. The same question is discussed for systems of equations. The use of the Neumann series plays a crucial role.