Continuity of Convolution of Test Functions on Lie Groups

Abstract

AbstractFor a Lie group G, we show that the map taking a pair of test functions to their convolution, is continuous if and only if G is σ-compact. More generally, consider with t ≤ r + s, locally convex spaces E1, E2 and a continuous bilinear map b : E1 × E2 → F to a complete locally convex space F. Let be the associated convolution map. The main result is a characterization of those (G; r; s; t; b) for which β is continuous. Convolution of compactly supported continuous functions on a locally compact group is also discussed as well as convolution of compactly supported L1-functions and convolution of compactly supported Radon measures.