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Density Results in Sobolev Spaces

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MATH-305: Introduction to partial differential equations

This is an introductory course on Elliptic Partial Differential Equations. The course will cover the theory of both classical and generalized (weak) solutions of elliptic PDEs. ...

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This lecture covers density results in Sobolev spaces, focusing on the applications and implications of these results. The instructor discusses the concept of density results in LP(r) spaces, highlighting the importance of understanding the behavior of functions in these spaces. The lecture progresses to explain the proof techniques used to establish density results, providing insights into the extension of functions by zero outside a given region. The instructor also explores the implications of density results in practical scenarios, emphasizing the significance of these results in the context of partial differential equations.

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Fabio Nobile

Teaching & PhD PhD Students Veronica Montanaro, Matteo Raviola, Francesca Bettinelli, Eliott Van Dieren, Riccardo Saporiti, Giacomo Mossinelli, Noé Stauffer, Fabio Zoccolan Past EPFL PhD Students Diane Sylvie Guignard, Francesco Tesei, Eleonora Musharbash, Matthieu Claude Martin, Davide Pradovera, Sundar Subramaniam Ganesh, Eva Vidlicková, Juan Pablo Madrigal Cianci, Andrea Zanoni, Thomas Simon Spencer Trigo Trindade Past EPFL PhD Students as codirector Michele Pisaroni Courses Advanced analysis II - ve

Nicola De Nitti

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