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# The obstacle problem for Monge-Ampère type equations in non-convex domains

• In this paper, we consider the obstacle problem for Monge-Ampère type equations which include prescribed Gauss curvature equation as a special case. We establish $C^{1,1}$ regularity of the greatest viscosity solution in non-convex domains.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 35J60; Secondary: 35R35.

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