Abstract
We give upper and lower bounds on the difference ΔE ≡E2 −E1, of the first two Dirichlet eigenvalues for a dumbbell region in Rn. These bounds are exponentially small in the diameter ɛ of the straight tube connecting two identical bounded cavities as ɛ → 0. The proof relies on a lower bound for the first Dirichlet eigenfunction for one cavity with a thin tube attached.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 33-49 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Mathematics in Science and Engineering |
Volume | 192 |
Issue number | C |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1993 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:*Supported in part by NSF DMS 91-03046. 'Supported in part by NSF DMS 91-06479 and INT 90-15895.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Mathematics
- General Engineering