Geometric Estimates for Solutions of Semilinear Equations with Singular Potentials

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Authors: Thialita M. Nascimento, Lei Zhang
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Abstract

In this work, we study local minimizers of elliptic functionals with strong absorption terms and unbounded, sign-changing sources. These problems naturally interpolate between two classical free boundary problems: Bernoulli-type (cavity) and obstacle-type. While previous studies have focused on bounded and strictly positive sources, we extend sharp regularity and nondegeneracy estimates to the unbounded, sign-changing setting, providing a comprehensive analysis of how the underlying nonlinearity interacts with minimal integrability assumptions on the source.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations Geometric Analysis and Curvature Flows Contact Mechanics and Variational Inequalities

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
28 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint