Fundamental solution and diffusion limits for the heat equation in a half-space with a diffusive dynamical boundary condition

Abstract

We derive an explicit representation of the fundamental solution to the heat equation in a half-space of ${\mathbb R}^N$ with a diffusive dynamical boundary condition, and establish sharp pointwise upper and lower bounds. We also investigate qualitative properties of the associated solutions, including precise decay estimates. Furthermore, we analyze the diffusion limits of solutions to the initial--boundary value problem, and reveal the role of the diffusive dynamical boundary condition in the behavior of solutions.