On the approximation of SBV functions (Q2360056)

Summary: In this paper we deal with the approximation of \(\mathrm{SBV}\) functions in the strong BV topology. In particular, we provide three approximation results. The first one, Theorem A, concerns general SBV functions; the second one, Theorem B, concerns \(\mathrm{SBV}\) functions with absolutely continuous part of the gradient in \(L^p,\,p>1\); and the third one, Theorem C, concerns \(\mathrm{SBV}^p\) functions, that is, those \(\mathrm{SBV}\) functions for which not only the absolutely continuous part of the gradient is in \(L^p\), but also the jump set has finite \(\mathcal{H}^{N-1}\)-measure. The last result generalizes the previously known approximation theorems for \(\mathrm{SBV}^p\) functions, see [\textit{A. Braides} and \textit{V. Chiadò Piat}, J. Math. Pures Appl. (9) 75, No. 6, 595--626 (1996; Zbl 0880.49010); \textit{G. Cortesani} and \textit{R. Toader}, Nonlinear Anal., Theory Methods Appl. 38, No. 5, 585--604 (1999; Zbl 0939.49024)]. As we discuss, the first and the third result are sharp. We conclude with a simple application of our results.