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The Neumann Problem for Special Lagrangian Equations with Critical Phase

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In this paper, we consider the Neumann problem for special Lagrangian equations with critical phase. The global gradient and Hessian estimates are obtained. Using the method of continuity, we prove the existence of solutions to this problem.

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The results of this paper are part of my doctoral dissertation. I would like to thank my supervisor Professor Xinan Ma for suggesting this problem to me and his guidance.

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Wang, J. The Neumann Problem for Special Lagrangian Equations with Critical Phase. Commun. Math. Stat. 7, 329–361 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40304-018-0157-6

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