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# On a linear problem arising in dynamic boundaries

• We study a linear problem that arises in the study of dynamic boundaries, in particular in free boundary problems in connection with fluid dynamics. The equations are also very natural and of interest on their own.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 35R35; Secondary: 35Q35.

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