A general theorem on continuity and compactness of the Uryson operator (Q1353466)

This paper is concerned with the continuity and compactness of the Uryson integral operator. This operator works on general spaces containing ideal spaces (\(L_p\)-spaces and Orlicz spaces). A theorem is proved allowing to construct growth conditions on the generating function and ensuring that the operator is continuous and compact. An application to nonlinear Volterra-Uryson equation is given. The existence proof of a local solution is obtained.