Duality by reproducing kernels (Q1864281)

Summary: Let \(A\) be a determined or overdetermined elliptic differential operator on a smooth compact manifold \(X\). Write \(\mathcal{S}_{A}(\mathcal{D})\) for the space of solutions of the system \(Au = 0\) in a domain \(\mathcal{D}\Subset X\). Using reproducing kernels related to various Hilbert structures on subspaces of \(\mathcal{S}_{A}(\mathcal{D})\), we show explicit identifications of the dual spaces. To prove the regularity of reproducing kernels up to the boundary of \(\mathcal{D}\), we specify them as resolution operators of abstract Neumann problems. The matter thus reduces to a regularity theorem for the Neumann problem, a well-known example being the \(\bar\partial\)-Neumann problem. The duality itself takes place only for those domains \(\mathcal{D}\) which possess certain convexity properties with respect to \(A\). The present work continues earlier joint work with \textit{M. Nacinovich} [Ann. Sc. Norm. Super. Pisa, Cl. Sci. (4) 26, 207-232 (1998; Zbl 0919.35040)].