Regularity estimates to quasi-linear parabolic equations in non-divergence form with non-homogeneous signature

Abstract

In this manuscript, we establish the existence and sharp geometric regularity estimates for bounded solutions of a class of quasilinear parabolic equations in non-divergence form with non-homogeneous degeneracy. The model equation in this class is given by \[ \partial_{t} u = \left(|\nabla u|^{\mathfrak{p}} + \mathfrak{a}(x, t)|\nabla u|^{\mathfrak{q}}\right)\Delta_{p}^{\mathrm{N}} u + f(x, t) \quad \text{in} \quad Q_1 = B_1 \times (-1, 0], \] where $p \in (1, \infty)$, $\mathfrak{p}, \mathfrak{q} \in [0, \infty)$, and $\mathfrak{a}, f: Q_1 \to \mathbb{R}$ are suitably defined functions. Our approach is based on geometric tangential methods, incorporating a refined oscillation mechanism, compactness arguments, ``alternative methods,'' and scaling techniques. Furthermore, we derive pointwise estimates in settings exhibiting singular-degenerate or doubly singular signatures. To some extent, our regularity estimates refine and extend previous results from \cite{FZ23} through distinct methodological advancements. Finally, we explore connections between our findings and fundamental nonlinear models in the theory of quasilinear PDEs, which may be of independent interest.