On The Trace Problem For Solutions Of The Vlasov Equation

We study tlie trace problem for weak solutions of the Vlasov equation set in a domain. When the force field has Sobolev regularity, we prove the existence of a trace on the boundaries, which is defined thanks to a Green formula, and we show that the trace can be renormalized. We apply these results to prove existence and uniqueness of tlie Cauchy problem for the Vlasov equation witli specular reflection at the boundary. We also give optimal trace theorems and solve the Cauchy problem witli general Dirichlet conditions at the boundary