Locally bounded linear differential operators

In summary, the conversation centers around locally bounded (or locally (weakly) compact) differential operators of the Schwartz space of smooth functions on a sigma-compact manifold. The problem is related to the Navier-Stokes equation and the concept of bornology is being used to address boundedness of sets and functions. The next closest concept is Nuclear Convex Bornological Spaces.
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greentea28a
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The following is a problem statement.

locally bounded (or locally (weakly) compact) differential operators of the Schwartz space of smooth functions on a sigma-compact manifold

I realize this is very abstract. I expect the solution to be just as abstract.

Thanks in advance.
 
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That's not a question, and we're not in the habit of doing people's work for them anyway. What is the problem you're working on, and what have you done so far?
 
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I believe the above problem is the core of the Navier-Stokes equation. It describes the inner working of the NS equations from a mathematical operator's point-of-view.

I have studied bornology from Hogbe-Nlend's books Bornology and Functional Analysis; Nuclear and Conuclear Spaces. According to Wikipedia, bornology is the minimum amount of structure to address boundedness of sets and functions.

The next closest thing I have come across is Nuclear Convex Bornological Spaces.
 
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greentea28a said:
I believe the above problem is the core of the Navier-Stokes equation.

What problem? You just said a kind of operator. It would be like me starting a thread and saying "bounded linear function". What are you trying to prove?
 
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I would first clarify the terms used in the problem statement. Locally bounded differential operators refer to operators that are bounded on every compact subset of the given manifold. This means that the operator's action on functions is limited in some way, making it easier to analyze and work with.

The Schwartz space of smooth functions on a sigma-compact manifold refers to a specific set of functions that are infinitely differentiable and have rapid decay at infinity. A sigma-compact manifold is a topological space that can be written as a countable union of compact subsets. This allows for the construction of a well-defined integral on the manifold.

Now, the problem statement is asking for the study of differential operators that have these properties on the Schwartz space of functions on a sigma-compact manifold. This is a highly abstract and theoretical topic, but it has important applications in mathematical physics and functional analysis.

One possible approach to solving this problem could be to use functional analysis techniques to study the properties of these locally bounded differential operators. This could involve looking at their spectra, resolvents, and other operator properties to better understand their behavior on the given space of functions.

Another approach could be to use techniques from differential geometry to study the local behavior of these operators on the manifold. This could involve looking at the curvature and other geometric properties of the manifold to gain insight into the behavior of the operators.

Overall, the study of locally bounded linear differential operators on the Schwartz space of functions on a sigma-compact manifold is a complex and abstract topic, but one that has important implications in various areas of mathematics and physics.
 

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