Nonlocal-to-local $L^p$-convergence of convolution operators with singular, anisotropic kernels

TL;DR

This paper proves that certain nonlocal convolution operators with singular and anisotropic kernels converge to local differential operators in $L^p$ spaces, providing a rigorous foundation for physical models involving such operators.

Contribution

It extends previous convergence results to include more singular, anisotropic, and non-localized kernels, with explicit convergence rates and strong $L^p$ convergence.

Findings

Established $L^p$-convergence of nonlocal to local operators.

Allowed kernels with fractional Laplacian-like singularities.

Provided explicit rates of convergence.

Abstract

We study nonlocal convolution-type operators with singular, possibly anisotropic kernels. Our main objective is to establish and quantify their nonlocal-to-local convergence to a local differential operator with natural boundary conditions, as the kernels concentrate at the origin in a suitable way. Such convergence results provide a useful tool for the physical justification of mathematical models, particularly in situations where the desired local differential operator cannot be directly derived from microscopic laws. The present work substantially extends previous results by allowing kernels with stronger singularities (comparable to those of fractional Laplacians), anisotropic and non-localized kernels, and by proving strong convergence in general $L^p$ spaces together with explicit convergence rates.