Does being in C2 imply being in L2 for a function?

In summary, the answer to the question of whether having a bounded set with a ##C^1## boundary and a ##C^2## function automatically guarantees that the function is in ##L^2## is no. However, if the boundary is also compact, then the answer is likely yes.
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Having bounded set ##U\subset\mathbb{R}^n## with ##C^1## boundary ##\partial U## and a function ##g\in C^2(\partial U)##, does one automatically have ##g\in L^2(\partial U)##?
I don't need a proof/explanation, yes/no answer is sufficient.
 
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I assume ##C^2## is twice continuously differentiable and that ##L^2## square (Lebesgue)-integrable.

The answer is no. An example is given by some modification of the function ##f(x)=\frac{\sin (x)}{x}##.

If ##\partial U## is compact, then the answer is probably yes.
 
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micromass said:
I assume ##C^2## is twice continuously differentiable and that ##L^2## square (Lebesgue)-integrable.

The answer is no. An example is given by some modification of the function ##f(x)=\frac{\sin (x)}{x}##.

If ##\partial U## is compact, then the answer is probably yes.

Since the domain (U) is bounded, then your example is bad. U bounded and the condition on the boundary may be sufficient to insure continuity on the closure of U, which is compact.
 
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I somehow missed that ##U## was supposed to be bounded. The result is true then.
 

Related to Does being in C2 imply being in L2 for a function?

1. What is the difference between C2 and L2 in relation to a function?

C2 and L2 refer to different types of continuity for a function. C2 is a type of continuity that requires the function to have continuous first and second derivatives, while L2 is a type of continuity that only requires the function to have a continuous second derivative.

2. Can a function be in C2 but not in L2?

Yes, it is possible for a function to have continuous first and second derivatives (C2) but not have a continuous second derivative (L2). This can occur at points where the first derivative is continuous but the second derivative has a jump or discontinuity.

3. Does being in C2 imply being in L2 for all types of functions?

No, being in C2 does not necessarily imply being in L2 for all types of functions. Some functions, such as piecewise functions or functions with corners, may have continuous first and second derivatives (C2) but not have a continuous second derivative (L2).

4. What are the benefits of having a function in C2 compared to L2?

Holding all other factors constant, having a function in C2 implies that the function is smoother and has fewer jumps or discontinuities compared to a function in L2. This can make it easier to analyze and work with the function.

5. How is C2 continuity related to the overall behavior of a function?

C2 continuity is a measure of how smooth a function is. Functions with higher levels of continuity, such as C2, tend to have smoother and more predictable behavior compared to functions with lower levels of continuity. However, this is not always the case and depends on the specific properties of the function.

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