The eikonal equation, which arises in generalizations of geometrical optics, is investigated from a theoretical point of view. Here x and y denote rectangular coordinates in the Euclidean plane, and n is real-valued and strictly positive. A framework is set up that involves a B¨acklund transformation relating Re(w) and Im(w), second-order partial differential equations in divergence and nondivergence form governing Re(w), a variational integral, and related free boundary problems, boundary value problems, and viscosity solutions. The present paper is a continuation of a preceding one [R. Magnanini and G. Talenti, Contemp. Math. 283, AMS, Providence, RI, 1999, pp. 203–229], where qualitative properties of smooth solutions are offered. Here the existence of the real part of solutions, which need not be smooth, is derived.

On complex-valued solutions to a 2D eikonal equation. Part two: existence theorems / R. MAGNANINI; G. TALENTI. - In: SIAM JOURNAL ON MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS. - ISSN 0036-1410. - STAMPA. - 34:(2003), pp. 805-835.

On complex-valued solutions to a 2D eikonal equation. Part two: existence theorems

MAGNANINI, ROLANDO;TALENTI, GIORGIO
2003

Abstract

The eikonal equation, which arises in generalizations of geometrical optics, is investigated from a theoretical point of view. Here x and y denote rectangular coordinates in the Euclidean plane, and n is real-valued and strictly positive. A framework is set up that involves a B¨acklund transformation relating Re(w) and Im(w), second-order partial differential equations in divergence and nondivergence form governing Re(w), a variational integral, and related free boundary problems, boundary value problems, and viscosity solutions. The present paper is a continuation of a preceding one [R. Magnanini and G. Talenti, Contemp. Math. 283, AMS, Providence, RI, 1999, pp. 203–229], where qualitative properties of smooth solutions are offered. Here the existence of the real part of solutions, which need not be smooth, is derived.
2003
34
805
835
R. MAGNANINI; G. TALENTI
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