On the Vinogradov \({\mathcal C}\)-spectral sequence for determined systems of differential equations (Q1385083)

The paper deals primarily with terms \(E_1^{p,n-1}\), \(p > 1\), of the \({\mathcal C}\)-spectral sequence associated with a determined system of nonlinear partial differential equations in dimension \(n\). Vinogradov's original description of \(E_1^{p,q}\) [J. Math. Anal. Appl. 100, 41-129 (1984; Zbl 0548.58015)] in terms of Spencer type cohomology is reproduced in a condensed way and completed with new useful formulas. The author gives a workable presentation of the groups \(E_1^{p,n-1}\) for a determined system of evolution equations with \(n - 1\) spatial variables. A vanishing theorem for \(E_1^{p,n-1}\), \(p \geq 3\), is proved for systems of order \(> 1\) with nondegenerate symbol. Finally, a complete description of \(E_1^{2,n-1}\) for scalar linear evolution equations with constant coefficients is given.