Blow-up for a stochastic model of chemotaxis driven by conservative noise on \(\mathbb{R}^2\) (Q6174664)

In this paper, the authors established criteria for the non-existence of global weak solutions (i.e., blow-up in finite time) in a stochastic Keller-Segel model with spatially inhomogeneous, conservative noise on \(\mathbb{R}^{2}\) by analyzing the chemotactic sensitivity parameter \(\chi\). They demonstrated that when \(\chi\) is sufficiently large, blow-up occurs with probability 1. In this regime, the criterion aligns with that of a deterministic Keller-Segel model with increased viscosity. However, for \(\chi\) within an intermediate regime, determined by the variance of the initial data and the spatial correlation of the noise, they demonstrated that blow-up occurs with positive probability. These results are undoubtedly novel and intriguing, and they extend previous understanding in a seamless manner. The derivation is presented and organized exceptionally well, building upon existing ideas from the literature and appropriately citing the relevant references. Moreover, the work introduces significant and nontrivial new ideas. Overall, in my opinion, this is an exemplary piece of research.