We investigate the convexity of level sets of solutions to general elliptic equations in a convex ring. In particular, if u is a classical solution which has constant (distinct) values on the two connected components of the boundary, we consider its quasi-concave envelope v (i.e., the function whose superlevel sets are the convex envelopes of those of u) and we find suitable assumptions which force v to be a subsolution of the equation. If a comparison principle holds, this yields v=u and then u is quasi-concave.

Quasiconcave solutions to elliptic problems in convex rings / C. BIANCHINI; M. LONGINETTI; P. SALANI. - In: INDIANA UNIVERSITY MATHEMATICS JOURNAL. - ISSN 0022-2518. - STAMPA. - 58:(2009), pp. 1565-1589. [10.1512/iumj.2009.58.3539]

Quasiconcave solutions to elliptic problems in convex rings

BIANCHINI, CHIARA;LONGINETTI, MARCO;SALANI, PAOLO
2009

Abstract

We investigate the convexity of level sets of solutions to general elliptic equations in a convex ring. In particular, if u is a classical solution which has constant (distinct) values on the two connected components of the boundary, we consider its quasi-concave envelope v (i.e., the function whose superlevel sets are the convex envelopes of those of u) and we find suitable assumptions which force v to be a subsolution of the equation. If a comparison principle holds, this yields v=u and then u is quasi-concave.
2009
58
1565
1589
C. BIANCHINI; M. LONGINETTI; P. SALANI
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