Positive operators and integral representation (Q2479780)

A new criterion of positivity of generalized functions and operators on the test function space of entire functions on the dual space of a nuclear space with certain exponential growth condition is given. This new criterion is used to prove that every positive operator has integral representation given by the positive Borel measure. The advantage of this new criterion is that the positivity of generalized functions can be recognized by their action on a small class of test functions. A necessary condition for the positivity of the translation operator is given, as well as the necessary and sufficient condition for the positivity of the multiplication and convolution operator. The results are applied to prove the regularity property of solutions of certain linear quantum stochastic differential equations.