Reverse Riesz Inequality on Manifolds with Ends

Abstract

In our investigation, we focus on the reverse Riesz transform within the framework of manifolds with ends. Such manifolds can be described as the connected sum of finite number of Cartesian products $\mathbb{R}^{n_i} \times \mathcal{M}_i$, where $\mathcal{M}_i$ are compact manifolds. We rigorously establish the boundedness of this transform across all $L^p$ spaces for $1<p<\infty$. Notably, existing knowledge indicates that the Riesz transform in such a context demonstrates boundedness solely within a specific range of $L^p$ spaces, typically observed for $1<p<n_*$, where $n_*$ signifies the smallest dimension of the manifold's ends on a large scale. This observation serves as a significant counterexample to the presumed equivalence between the Riesz and reverse Riesz transforms. Our study illuminates the nuanced behaviour of these transforms within the setting of manifolds with ends, providing valuable insights into their distinct properties. Although the lack of equivalence has been previously noted in relevant literature, our investigation contributes to a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between the Riesz and reverse Riesz transforms.