Extremal problems related to maximal dyadic-like operators

We obtain sharp estimates for the localized distribution function of the dyadic maximal function Md?, when ? belongs to Lp,∞. Using this we obtain sharp estimates for the quasi-norm of Md? in Lp,∞ given the localized L¹-norm and certain weak Lp-conditions.     

The Bellman functions of dyadic-like maximal operators and related inequalities

For each p>1 we precisely evaluate the main Bellman functions associated with the dyadic maximal operator on and the dyadic Carleson imbedding theorem. Actually, we do that in the more general setting of tree-like maximal operators. These provide refinements of the sharp L^p inequalities for those operators. For this we introduce an effective linearization for such maximal operators on an adequate set of functions.     

Convergence of stationary sequences for variational inequalities with maximal monotone operators

LetT be a maximal monotone operator defined on ^N . In this paper we consider the associated variational inequality 0 T(x ^*) and stationary sequences {x _k ^* for this operator, i.e., satisfyingT(x _k ^* 0. The aim of this paper is to give sufficient conditions ensuring that these sequences converge to the solution setT ^–1(0) especially when they are unbounded. For this we generalize and improve the directionally local boundedness theorem of Rockafellar to maximal monotone operatorsT defined on ^N .     

Sharp estimates for maximal operators associated to the wave equation

The wave equation, ∂ _tt u=Δu, in ℝ ⁿ⁺¹, considered with initial data u(x,0)=f∈H ^s (ℝ ⁿ ) and u’(x,0)=0, has a solution which we denote by . We give almost sharp conditions under which and are bounded from H ^s (ℝ ⁿ ) to L ^q (ℝ ⁿ ).     

Endpoint estimates for some maximal operators associated to the circular conical surface

For and m>0 we consider the maximal operator given by

     

A priori estimates of smoothness of solutions to difference Bellman equations with linear and quasi-linear operators

A priori estimates for finite-difference approximations for the first and second-order derivatives are obtained for solutions of parabolic equations described in the title.

     

Extremizers and sharp weak-type estimates for positive dyadic shifts

We find the exact Bellman function for the weak L¹$L^1$ norm of local positive dyadic shifts. We also describe a sequence of functions, self-similar in nature, which in the limit extremize the local weak-type (1,1) inequality.     

Sharp inequalities for geometric maximal operators associated with general measures

We determine the best constants in the weak-type (p, p) and L ^p estimates for geometric maximal operator on (?, µ). It is also shown that in higher dimensions such inequalities fail to hold.     

Mixed-norm estimates for a class of nonisotropic directional maximal operators and Hilbert transforms

For all d?2 and p∈(1,max(2,(d+1)/2)], we prove sharp Lp to Lp(Lq) estimates (modulo an endpoint) for a directional maximal operator associated to curves generated by the dilation matrices exp((logt)P), where P has real entries and eigenvalues with positive real part. For the corresponding Hilbert transform we prove an analogous result for all d?2 and p∈(1,2]. As corollaries, we prove Lp bounds for variable kernel singular integral operators and Nikodym-type maximal operators taking averages over certain families of curved sets in Rd.     

Weighted inequalities and pointwise estimates for the multilinear fractional integral and maximal operators

In this article we prove weighted norm inequalities and pointwise estimates between the multilinear fractional integral operator and the multilinear fractional maximal. As a consequence of these estimations we obtain weighted weak and strong inequalities for the multilinear fractional maximal operator or function. In particular, we extend some results given in Carro et al. (2005) [7] to the multilinear context. On the other hand we prove weighted pointwise estimates between the multilinear fractional maximal operator Mα,B associated to a Young function B and the multilinear maximal operators Mψ=M0,ψ, ψ(t)=B(t1−α/(nm))^nm/(nm−α). As an application of these estimate we obtain a direct proof of the Lp−Lq boundedness results of Mα,B for the case B(t)=t and Bk(t)=tk(1+log⁺t) when 1/q=1/p−α/n. We also give sufficient conditions on the weights involved in the boundedness results of Mα,B that generalizes those given in Moen (2009) [22] for B(t)=t. Finally, we prove some boundedness results in Banach function spaces for a generalized version of the multilinear fractional maximal operator.     

Boundedness and unboundedness results for some maximal operators on functions of bounded variation

We characterize the space BV(I) of functions of bounded variation on an arbitrary interval I⊂R, in terms of a uniform boundedness condition satisfied by the local uncentered maximal operator MR from BV(I) into the Sobolev space W1,1(I). By restriction, the corresponding characterization holds for W1,1(I). We also show that if U is open in Rd, d>1, then boundedness from BV(U) into W1,1(U) fails for the local directional maximal operator , the local strong maximal operator , and the iterated local directional maximal operator . Nevertheless, if U satisfies a cone condition, then boundedly, and the same happens with , , and MR.     

The boundedness of maximal operators and singular integrals via Fourier transform estimates

In this paper, the author studies the mapping properties for some general maximal operators and singular integrals on certain function spaces via Fourier transform estimates. Also, some concrete maximal operators and singular integrals are studied as applications.     

Weak type (1,1) estimates for some integral operators related to rough maximal functions

We study the problem of determining for which integrable functionsG:R → (0, ∞) the operatorf → 1/yG(y.) *f(x), which maps functions on the real line into functions defined on the upper half-planeR ₊ ² , is of weak type (1,1). Here,R ₊ ² is endowed with the measurey dx dy. The conditions we will impose are related to the distribution of the mass ofG. One of the motivations for this study comes from the problem of deciding whether there is a weak type (1,1) inequality for the “rough” modification of the standard maximal function, obtained by inserting in the mean values a factor Ω which depends only on the angle. Here, Ω≥0 is any integrable function on the sphere. Our estimates for the first-mentioned problem allow us to answer in the affirmative, the second one in dimension two, when we restrict the operator to radial functions. Some extensions to higher dimensions in the context of both problems are also discussed. Both authors were partially supported by DGICYT PB90/187.     

Sharp maximal estimates for doubly oscillatory integrals

We study doubly oscillatory integrals

and prove a sharp maximal estimate which is an immediate consequence of a well-known conjecture in Fourier analysis on .

     

On weak type inequalities for dyadic maximal functions

We obtain sharp estimates for the localized distribution function of the dyadic maximal function , given the local L¹ norms of ? and of G○? where G is a convex increasing function such that G(x)/x→+∞ as x→+∞. Using this we obtain sharp refined weak type estimates for the dyadic maximal operator.     

Sharp Lorentz space estimates for rough operators

We demonstrate the or mapping properties of several rough operators. In all cases these estimates are sharp in the sense that the Lorentz exponent 2 cannot be replaced by any lower number. Received December 10, 1999 / Published online April 12, 2001     

On maximal functions for Mikhlin-Hörmander multipliers

Given Mikhlin-Hörmander multipliers , with uniform estimates we prove an optimal bound in L^p for the maximal function and related bounds for maximal functions generated by dilations. These improve the results in [M. Christ, L. Grafakos, P. Honzík, A. Seeger, Maximal functions associated with multipliers of Mikhlin-Hörmander type, Math. Z. 249 (2005) 223-240].