We construct a class of elliptic operators in the edge algebra on a manifold M with an embedded submanifold Y interpreted as an edge. The ellipticity refers to a principal symbolic structure consisting of the standard interior symbol and an operator-valued edge symbol. Given a differential operator A on M for every (sufficiently large) s we construct an associated operator As in the edge calculus. We show that ellipticity of A in the usual sense entails ellipticity of As as an edge operator (up to a discrete set of reals s). Parametrices P of A then correspond to parametrices Ps of As, interpreted as Mellin-edge representations of P.

In this thesis we consider continuity and positivity properties of pseudo-differential operators in Gelfand-Shilov and Pilipović spaces, and their distribution spaces. We also investigate composition property of pseudo-differential operators with symbols in quasi-Banach modulation spaces. We prove that positive elements with respect to the twisted convolutions, possesing Gevrey regularity of certain order at origin, belong to the Gelfand-Shilov space of the same order. We apply this result to positive semi-definite pseudo-differential operators, as well as show that the strongest Gevrey irregularity of kernels to positive semi-definite operators appear at the diagonals. We also prove that any linear operator with kernel in a Pilipović or Gelfand-Shilov space can be factorized by two operators in the same class. We give links on numerical approximations for such compositions and apply these composition rules to deduce estimates of singular values and establish Schatten-von Neumann properties for such operators.   Furthermore, we derive sufficient and necessary conditions for continuity of the Weyl product with symbols in quasi-Banach modulation spaces.

We study boundary-contact problems for elliptic equations (and systems) with interfaces that have edge singularities. Such problems represent continuous operators between weighted edge spaces and subspaces with asymptotics. Ellipticity is formulated in terms of a principal symbolic hierarchy, containing interior, transmission, and edge symbols. We construct parametrices, show regularity with asymptotics of solutions in weighted edge spaces and illustrate the results by boundary-contact problems for the Laplacian with jumping coefficients.

We establish elements of a new approach to ellipticity and parametrices within operator algebras on manifolds with higher singularities, only based on some general axiomatic requirements on parameter-dependent operators in suitable scales of spaes. The idea is to model an iterative process with new generations of parameter-dependent operator theories, together with new scales of spaces that satisfy analogous requirements as the original ones, now on a corresponding higher level. The "full" calculus involves two separate theories, one near the tip of the corner and another one at the conical exit to infinity. However, concerning the conical exit to infinity, we establish here a new concrete calculus of edge-degenerate operators which can be iterated to higher singularities. / Wir führen einen neuen Zugang ein zu Elliptizität und Parametrices in Operatorenalgebren auf Mannigfaltigkeiten mit höheren Singularitäten, nur basierend auf allgemeinen axiomatischen Voraussetzungen über parameter-abhängige Operatoren in geeigneten Skalen von Räumen. Die Idee besteht darin, ein iteratives Verfahren zu modellieren mit neuen Generationen von parameter-abhängigen Operatortheorien, zusammen mit neuen Skalen von Räumen, die analoge Voraussetzungen erfüllen wie die ursprünglichen Objekte, jetzt auf dem entsprechenden höheren Niveau. Der „volle“ Kalkül besteht aus zwei separaten Theorien, eine nahe der Spitze der Ecke und eine andere am konischen Ausgang nach Unendlich. Allerdings, bezüglich des konischen Ausgangs nach Unendlich, bauen wir hier einen neuen konkreten Kalkül von kanten-entarteten Operatoren auf, der für höhere Singularitäten iteriert werden kann.

A covariant Wigner-Weyl quantization formalism on the manifold that uses pseudo-differential operators is proposed. The asymptotic product formula that leads to the symbol calculus in the presence of gauge and gravitational fields is presented. The new definition is used to get covariant differential operators from momentum polynomial symbols. A covariant Wigner function is defined and shown to give gauge-invariant results for the Landau problem. An example of the covariant Wigner function on the 2-sphere is also included.

In this dissertation we study non-negative self-adjoint Laplace type operators acting on smooth sections of a vector bundle. First, we assume base manifolds are compact, boundaryless, and Riemannian. We start from the Fourier integral operator representation of half-wave operators, continue with spectral zeta functions, heat and resolvent trace asymptotic expansions, and end with the quantitative Wodzicki residue method. In particular, all of the asymptotic coefficients of the microlocalized spectral counting function can be explicitly given and clearly interpreted. With the auxiliary pseudo-differential operators ranging all smooth endomorphisms of the given bundle, we obtain certain asymptotic estimates about the integral kernel of heat operators. As applications, we study spectral asymptotics of Dirac type operators such as characterizing those for which the second coefficient vanishes. Next, we assume vector bundles are trivial and base manifolds are Euclidean domains, and study non-negative self-adjoint extensions of the Laplace operator which acts component-wise on compactly supported smooth functions. Using finite propagation speed estimates for wave equations and explicit Fourier Tauberian theorems obtained by Yuri Safarov, we establish the principle of not feeling the boundary estimates for the heat kernel of these operators. In particular, the implied constants are independent of self-adjoint extensions. As a by-product, we affirmatively answer a question about upper estimate for the Neumann heat kernel. Finally, we study some specific values of the spectral zeta function of two-dimensional Dirichlet Laplacians such as spectral determinant and Casimir energy. For numerical purposes we substantially improve the short-time Dirichlet heat trace asymptotics for polygons. This could be used to measure the spectral determinant and Casimir energy of polygons whenever the first several hundred or one thousand Dirichlet eigenvalues are known with high precision by other means.

Dans cette thèse, nous étudions les propriétés de concentration des fonctions propres du laplacien discret sur des graphes réguliers de degré fixé dont le nombre de sommets tend vers l'infini. Cette étude s'inspire de la théorie de l'ergodicité quantique sur les variétés. Par analogie avec cette dernière, nous développons un calcul pseudo-différentiel sur les arbres réguliers : nous définissons des classes de symboles et des opérateurs associés, et nous prouvons un certain nombre de propriétés de ces classes de symboles et opérateurs. Nous montrons notamment que les opérateurs sont bornés dans L², et nous donnons des formules de l'adjoint et du produit. Nous nous servons ensuite de cette théorie pour montrer un théorème d'ergodicité quantique pour des suites de graphes réguliers dont le nombre de sommets tend vers l'infini. Il s'agit d'un résultat de délocalisation de la plupart des fonctions propres dans la limite des grands graphes réguliers. Les graphes vérifient une hypothèse d'expansion et ne comportent pas trop de cycles courts, deux hypothèses vérifiées presque sûrement par des suites de graphes réguliers aléatoires. / N this thesis, we study concentration properties of eigenfunctions of the discrete Laplacian on regular graphs of fixed degree, when the number of vertices tend to infinity. This study is made in analogy with the Quantum Ergodicity theory on manifolds. We construct a pseudo-differential calculus on regular trees by defining symbol classes and associated operators and proving some properties of these classes of symbols and operators. In particular we prove that the operators are bounded on L² and give adjoint and product formulas. We then use this theory to prove a Quantum Ergodicity theorem on large regular graphs. This is a property of delocalization of most eigenfunctions in the large scale limit. We consider expander graphs with few short cycles (for instance random large regular graphs). These hypothesis are almost surely satisfied by sequences of random regular graphs.

<p>In this thesis we discuss different types of regularity for distributions which appear in the theory of pseudo-differential operators and partial differential equations. Partial differential equations often appear in science and technology. For example the Schrödinger equation can be used to describe the change in time of quantum states of physical systems. Pseudo-differential operators can be used to solve partial differential equations.  They are also appropriate to use when modeling different types of problems within physics and engineering. For example, there is a natural connection between pseudo-differential operators and stationary and non-stationary filters in signal processing. Furthermore, the correspondence between symbols and operators when passing from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics essentially agrees with symbols and operators in the Weyl calculus of pseudo-differential operators.</p><p>In this thesis we concentrate on investigating how regularity properties for solutions of partial differential equations are affected under the mapping of pseudo-differential operators, and in particular of the free time-dependent Schrödinger operators.</p><p>The solution of the free time-dependent Schrödinger equation can be expressed as a pseudo-differential operator, with non-smooth symbol, acting on the initial condition. We generalize a result about non-tangential convergence, which was obtained by Sjögren and Sjölin (1989) for the free time-dependent Schrödinger equation.</p><p>Another way to describe regularity for a distribution is to use wave-front sets. They do not only describe where the singularities are, but also the directions in which these singularities appear. The first types of wave-front sets (analytical wave-front sets) were introduced by Sato (1969, 1970). Later on Hörmander introduced ``classical'' wave-front sets (with respect to smoothness) and showed results in the context of pseudo-differential operators with smooth symbols, cf. Hörmander (1985).</p><p>In this thesis we consider wave-front sets with respect to Fourier Banach function spaces. Roughly speaking, we take <em>B</em> as a Banach space, which is invariant under translations and embedded between the space of Schwartz functions and the space of temperated distributions. Then we say that the wave-front set of a distribution contains all points (x₀, ξ₀) such that no localization of the distribution at x₀, belongs to <em>FB</em> in the direction ξ₀. We prove that pseudo-differential operators with smooth symbols shrink the wave-front set and we obtain opposite embeddings by using sets of characteristic points of the operator symbols.</p> / <p>I denna avhandling diskuterar vi olika typer av regularitet för distributioner som uppkommer i teorin för pseudodifferentialoperatorer och partiella differentialekvationer. Partiella differentialekvationer förekommer inom naturvetenskap och teknik. Exempelvis kan Schrödingerekvationen användas för att beskriva förändringen med tiden av kvanttillstånd i fysikaliska system. Pseudodifferentialoperatorer kan användas för att lösa partiella differential\-ekvationer. De användas också för att modellera olika typer av problem inom fysik och teknik. Det finns till exempel en naturlig koppling mellan pseudodifferentialoperatorer och stationära och icke-stationära filter i signalbehandling. Vidare gäller att relationen mellan symboler och operatorer vid övergången från klassisk mekanik till kvantmekanik i huvudsak överensstämmer med symboler och operatorer inom Weylkalkylen för pseudodifferentialoperatorer.</p><p>I den här avhandlingen koncentrerar vi oss på att undersöka hur regularitetsegenskaper för lösningar till partiella differentialekvationer påverkas under verkan av pseudodifferentialoperatorer, och speciellt för de fria tidsberoende Schrödingeroperatorerna.</p><p>Lösningen av den fria tidsberoende Schrödingerekvationen kan uttryckas som en pseudodifferentialoperator, med icke-slät symbol, verkande på begynnelsevillkoret. Vi generaliserar ett resultat om icke-tangentiell konvergens av Sjögren och Sjölin (1989) för den fria tidsberoende Schrödingerekvationen.</p><p>Ett annat sätt att beskriva regularitet hos en distribution är med hjälp av vågfrontsmängder. De beskriver inte bara var singulariteterna finns, utan också i vilka riktningar dessa singulariteter förekommer. De första typerna av vågfrontsmängder (analytiska vågfrontsmängder) introducerades av Sato (1969, 1970). Senare introducerade Hörmander ''klassiska'' vågfrontsmängder (med avseende på släthet) och visade resultat för verkan av pseudodifferentialoperatorer med släta symboler, se  Hörmander (1985).</p><p>I denna avhandling betraktar vi vågfrontsmängder med avseende på Fourier Banach funktionsrum. Detta kan ses som att vi låter <em>B</em> vara ett Banachrum, som är invariant under translationer och är inbäddat mellan rummet av Schwartzfunktioner och rummet av tempererade distributioner. Vågfrontsmängden av en distribution innehåller alla punkter (x₀, ξ₀) så att ingen lokalisering av distributionen kring x₀, tillhör <em>FB</em> i riktningen ξ₀. Vi visar att pseudodifferentialoperatorer med släta symboler krymper vågfrontsmängden och vi får motsatta inbäddningar med hjälp mängder av karakteristiska punkter till operatorernas symboler.</p>

In this thesis we discuss different types of regularity for distributions which appear in the theory of pseudo-differential operators and partial differential equations. Partial differential equations often appear in science and technology. For example the Schrödinger equation can be used to describe the change in time of quantum states of physical systems. Pseudo-differential operators can be used to solve partial differential equations.  They are also appropriate to use when modeling different types of problems within physics and engineering. For example, there is a natural connection between pseudo-differential operators and stationary and non-stationary filters in signal processing. Furthermore, the correspondence between symbols and operators when passing from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics essentially agrees with symbols and operators in the Weyl calculus of pseudo-differential operators. In this thesis we concentrate on investigating how regularity properties for solutions of partial differential equations are affected under the mapping of pseudo-differential operators, and in particular of the free time-dependent Schrödinger operators. The solution of the free time-dependent Schrödinger equation can be expressed as a pseudo-differential operator, with non-smooth symbol, acting on the initial condition. We generalize a result about non-tangential convergence, which was obtained by Sjögren and Sjölin (1989) for the free time-dependent Schrödinger equation. Another way to describe regularity for a distribution is to use wave-front sets. They do not only describe where the singularities are, but also the directions in which these singularities appear. The first types of wave-front sets (analytical wave-front sets) were introduced by Sato (1969, 1970). Later on Hörmander introduced ``classical'' wave-front sets (with respect to smoothness) and showed results in the context of pseudo-differential operators with smooth symbols, cf. Hörmander (1985). In this thesis we consider wave-front sets with respect to Fourier Banach function spaces. Roughly speaking, we take B as a Banach space, which is invariant under translations and embedded between the space of Schwartz functions and the space of temperated distributions. Then we say that the wave-front set of a distribution contains all points (x0, ξ0) such that no localization of the distribution at x0, belongs to FB in the direction ξ0. We prove that pseudo-differential operators with smooth symbols shrink the wave-front set and we obtain opposite embeddings by using sets of characteristic points of the operator symbols. / I denna avhandling diskuterar vi olika typer av regularitet för distributioner som uppkommer i teorin för pseudodifferentialoperatorer och partiella differentialekvationer. Partiella differentialekvationer förekommer inom naturvetenskap och teknik. Exempelvis kan Schrödingerekvationen användas för att beskriva förändringen med tiden av kvanttillstånd i fysikaliska system. Pseudodifferentialoperatorer kan användas för att lösa partiella differential\-ekvationer. De användas också för att modellera olika typer av problem inom fysik och teknik. Det finns till exempel en naturlig koppling mellan pseudodifferentialoperatorer och stationära och icke-stationära filter i signalbehandling. Vidare gäller att relationen mellan symboler och operatorer vid övergången från klassisk mekanik till kvantmekanik i huvudsak överensstämmer med symboler och operatorer inom Weylkalkylen för pseudodifferentialoperatorer. I den här avhandlingen koncentrerar vi oss på att undersöka hur regularitetsegenskaper för lösningar till partiella differentialekvationer påverkas under verkan av pseudodifferentialoperatorer, och speciellt för de fria tidsberoende Schrödingeroperatorerna. Lösningen av den fria tidsberoende Schrödingerekvationen kan uttryckas som en pseudodifferentialoperator, med icke-slät symbol, verkande på begynnelsevillkoret. Vi generaliserar ett resultat om icke-tangentiell konvergens av Sjögren och Sjölin (1989) för den fria tidsberoende Schrödingerekvationen. Ett annat sätt att beskriva regularitet hos en distribution är med hjälp av vågfrontsmängder. De beskriver inte bara var singulariteterna finns, utan också i vilka riktningar dessa singulariteter förekommer. De första typerna av vågfrontsmängder (analytiska vågfrontsmängder) introducerades av Sato (1969, 1970). Senare introducerade Hörmander ''klassiska'' vågfrontsmängder (med avseende på släthet) och visade resultat för verkan av pseudodifferentialoperatorer med släta symboler, se  Hörmander (1985). I denna avhandling betraktar vi vågfrontsmängder med avseende på Fourier Banach funktionsrum. Detta kan ses som att vi låter B vara ett Banachrum, som är invariant under translationer och är inbäddat mellan rummet av Schwartzfunktioner och rummet av tempererade distributioner. Vågfrontsmängden av en distribution innehåller alla punkter (x0, ξ0) så att ingen lokalisering av distributionen kring x0, tillhör FB i riktningen ξ0. Vi visar att pseudodifferentialoperatorer med släta symboler krymper vågfrontsmängden och vi får motsatta inbäddningar med hjälp mängder av karakteristiska punkter till operatorernas symboler.

On s'intéresse à la théorie spectrale d'opérateurs semi-classiques non auto-adjoints en dimension un et plus précisément aux développements asymptotiques des valeurs propres. Ces derniers font intervenir des objets géométriques issus de la mécanique classique dans l'espace des phases complexifié et correspondent à une généralisation des conditions de quantification de Bohr-Sommerfeld au cadre non auto-adjoint. Plus précisément, dans un premier temps, on étudie le spectre de perturbations non auto-adjointes d'opérateurs pseudo-différentiels auto-adjoints en dimension un à l'aide de techniques d'analyse microlocale analytique et en corollaire, on établit que pour des perturbations PT-symétriques d'opérateurs auto-adjoints, le spectre est réel. Ensuite, on présente des conditions de quantification de Bohr-Sommerfeld pour des perturbations non auto-adjointes d'opérateurs de Berezin-Toeplitz du plan complexe auto-adjoints. Dans un second temps, on s'intéresse aux différentes quantifications du tore et plus précisément à la quantification de Berezin-Toeplitz du tore, à la quantification de Weyl classique du tore et à la quantification de Weyl complexe du tore. On établit des liens entre ces différentes quantifications notamment grâce à la transformée de Bargmann, puis à l'aide de simulations numériques, on met en évidence une conjecture sur des conditions de quantification de Bohr-Sommerfeld pour des perturbations non auto-adjointes d'opérateurs de Berezin-Toeplitz du tore auto-adjoints. / We interest ourselves in the spectral theory of non self-adjoint semi-classical operators in dimension one and in asymptotic expansions of eigenvalues. These expansions are written in terms of geometrical objects in a complex phase space coming from classical mechanics and correspond to a generalization of Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization conditions in the non self-adjoint case. First, we study non self-adjoint perturbations of self-adjoint pseudo-differential operators in dimension one by using techniques of analytic microlocal analysis. As a corollary, we establish for PT-symmetric perturbations of self-adjoint operators, that the spectrum is real. Then we show Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization conditions for non self-adjoint perturbations of self-adjoint Berezin-Toeplitz operators of the complex plane. In the second part, we look into quantizations of the torus, namely the Berezin-Toeplitz, the classical Weyl and the complex Weyl quantizations of the torus. We establish links between these different quantizations using Bargmann transform. We propose a conjecture, supported by numerical simulations, on Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization conditions for non self-adjoint perturbations of self-adjoint Berezin-Toeplitz operators of the torus.