Double forms: Regular elliptic bilaplacian operators

arXiv2103.16823MaRDI QIDQ6364196FDOQ6364196

Authors: Raz Kupferman, Roee Leder 

Publication date: 31 March 2021

Abstract: Double forms are sections of the vector bundles $Lambd{a}^k{T}^{\ast }mathcalMotimesLambd{a}^m{T}^{\ast }mathcalM$, where in this work $(mathcalM,mathfrakg)$ is a compact Riemannian manifold with boundary. We study graded second-order differential operators on double forms, which are used in physical applications. A Combination of these operators yields a fourth-order operator, which we call a double bilaplacian. We establish the regular ellipticity of the double bilaplacian for several sets of boundary conditions. Under additional conditions, we obtain a Hodge-like decomposition for double forms, whose components are images of the second-order operators, along with a biharmonic element. This analysis lays foundations for resolving several topics in incompatible elasticity, most prominently the existence of stress potentials and Saint-Venant compatibility.

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