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Uniqueness properties of solutions to Schrödinger equations

Authors: L. Escauriaza, C. E. Kenig, G. Ponce and L. Vega
Journal: Bull. Amer. Math. Soc. 49 (2012), 415-442
MSC (2010): Primary 35Q55
Posted: December 28, 2011
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