Stochastic homogenization of L ∞ variational problems

Scott N. Armstrong; Panagiotis E. Souganidis

doi:10.1016/j.aim.2012.02.018

Stochastic homogenization of L ^∞ variational problems

Scott N. Armstrong, Panagiotis E. Souganidis

Mathematics

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Abstract

We present a homogenization result for L ^∞ variational problems in general stationary ergodic random environments. By introducing a generalized notion of distance function (a special solution of an associated eikonal equation) and demonstrating a connection to absolute minimizers of the variational problem, we obtain the homogenization result as a consequence of the fact that the latter homogenizes in random environments.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3508-3535
Number of pages	28
Journal	Advances in Mathematics
Volume	229
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aim.2012.02.018
State	Published - Apr 1 2012

Keywords

Eikonal equation
Hamilton-Jacobi equation
L calculus of variations
Stochastic homogenization

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Mathematics(all)

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