In this presentation, we will construct regular solutions to linear and nonlinear elliptic-parabolic equations in which the natural direction of parabolicity reverses along a critical line. To prevent the emergence of singularities, we will impose orthogonality conditions on the source terms, and follow them during the execution of the nonlinear schemes.

This is a joint work with Anne-Laure Dalibard and Jean Rax, motivated by recirculation problems in boundary layer theory for fluid mechanics, and based on the preprint https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.11067