Remarks on algebraic Lagrangian formalism (Q1383894)

This paper describes an axiomatic approach to the notion of adjoint differential operators in the framework of the algebraic Lagrangian formalism. The author first recalls the notion of a right connection of order \(l\) and defines a dual structure of order \(l\) for a module over a commutative algebra over a commutative ring. He shows that the existence of a dual structure of order 1 is equivalent to the existence of a right connection of order one. Next, the example of flat right connections is discussed. The author proves that on a module equipped with a dual structure of order \(l\) adjoints of differential operators of order up to \(l\) can be defined. Also, the Green formula is valid in this case.