On solvability of a non-linear heat equation with a non-integrable convective term and data involving measures

Abstract

Considering a mixed boundary-value problem for a non-linear heat equation with the non-homogeneous Neumann condition, the right-hand side and the initial condition in space of sign-measures, we establish large-data existence results even if the convective term is not integrable. In order to develop a theory under minimal assumptions on given data, we deal with two concepts of solution: weak solution (for data in measures) and entropy solution (for L 1 -data). Regarding the entropy solution we identify conditions ensuring its uniqueness. Improved properties of the Lipschitz approximations of Bochner functions represent an important tool in establishing the existence of large-data solutions.