On a class of degenerate parabolic equations of Kolmogorov type

We adapt the Levi's parametrix method to prove existence, estimates and qualitative properties of a global fundamental solution to ultraparabolic partial differential equations of Kolmogorov type. Existence and uniqueness results for the Cauchy problem are also proved.

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