Heat kernel (PDE) asymptotic expansion

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The discussion focuses on the asymptotic expansion of the Heat Kernel, defined by the PDE eigenvalue problem \(\partial_{t} f = Hf\). The Heat Kernel \(Z(u) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} e^{-uE_{n}}\) is valid for positive \(u\). The main inquiry is how to derive the asymptotic expansion \(Z(u) \sim \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_{n} u^{n}\) as \(u\) approaches 0 from the right. This topic presents a paradoxical challenge in mathematical physics.

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let be the PDE eigenvalue problem \partial_{t} f =Hf

then if we define its Heat Kernel Z(u)= \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}e^{-uE_{n}} valid only for positive 'u'

then my question is how could get an asymptotic expansion of the Heat Kernel as u approaches to 0

Z(u) \sim \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a_{n} u^{n} valid as u-->0+ (zero by the right)
 
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