Multi-phase $k$-quadrature domains and applications to acoustic waves and magnetic fields

Abstract

The primary objective of this paper is to explore the multi-phase variant of quadrature domains associated with the Helmholtz equation, commonly referred to as $k$-quadrature domains. Our investigation employs both the minimization problem approach, which delves into the segregation ground state of an energy functional, and the partial balayage procedure, drawing inspiration from the recent work by Gardiner and Sj\"odin. Furthermore, we present practical applications of these concepts in the realms of acoustic waves and magnetic fields.