Heat kernel (PDE) asymptotic expansion

In summary, a heat kernel is a mathematical function that describes the distribution of heat over time in a given space and is a solution to the heat equation. A PDE, or partial differential equation, is a type of differential equation that involves multiple independent variables and describes how a system changes over time or space. An asymptotic expansion is a mathematical technique used to approximate a function as a series of terms and is often used to simplify complex functions. The heat kernel asymptotic expansion is specifically used to approximate the behavior of the heat kernel over time and has various applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and finance.
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let be the PDE eigenvalue problem [tex] \partial_{t} f =Hf [/tex]

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

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

[tex] Z(u) \sim \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a_{n} u^{n} [/tex] valid as u-->0+ (zero by the right)
 
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1. What is a heat kernel?

A heat kernel is a mathematical function that describes the distribution of heat over time in a given space. It is a solution to the heat equation, a partial differential equation that describes how the temperature in a system changes over time.

2. What is a PDE?

A PDE, or partial differential equation, is a type of differential equation that involves multiple independent variables. It describes how a system changes over time or space, taking into account multiple factors that affect the overall behavior of the system.

3. What is an asymptotic expansion?

An asymptotic expansion is a mathematical technique used to approximate a function as a series of terms, with each term becoming increasingly accurate as the number of terms increases. It is often used to simplify complex functions and make them easier to analyze.

4. How is the heat kernel asymptotic expansion used?

The heat kernel asymptotic expansion is used to approximate the behavior of the heat kernel over time. By breaking the function into a series of terms, it becomes easier to analyze and understand how the distribution of heat changes over time in a given space.

5. What are some applications of the heat kernel asymptotic expansion?

The heat kernel asymptotic expansion has many applications in various fields such as physics, engineering, and finance. It is commonly used to model heat transfer in materials, predict the behavior of diffusion processes, and analyze financial risk in option pricing models.

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