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Heat Kernel and Gaussian Analysis

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This lecture covers the concept of the Heat Kernel, its properties, and its application in solving the heat equation. It also discusses the Gaussian analysis, focusing on its behavior for fixed values of t. The instructor demonstrates the convergence properties of the Heat Kernel and provides insights into solving the heat equation rigorously.

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Maria Colombo

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