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Asymptotic estimates and blow-up theory for critical equations involving the p-Laplacian

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We prove the SH1p—theory for critical equations involving the p-Laplace operator on compact manifolds. We also prove pointwise estimates for these equations.

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Saintier, N. Asymptotic estimates and blow-up theory for critical equations involving the p-Laplacian. Calc. Var. 25, 299–331 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00526-005-0344-7

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