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% APPENDIX U: MATHEMATICAL WELL-POSEDNESS
% Complete PDE analysis for DFD field equations
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\section{Mathematical Well-Posedness of the DFD Field Equations}\label{app:wellposedness}

This appendix establishes the mathematical foundations of DFD as a well-posed 
partial differential equation system. We treat both the static (elliptic) 
boundary value problem relevant for equilibrium configurations and the 
dynamic (hyperbolic) Cauchy problem relevant for time evolution. The analysis 
follows standard methods from monotone operator theory~\cite{Brezis,Evans} and 
quasilinear hyperbolic systems~\cite{GilbargTrudinger,LadyzhenskayaUraltseva}.

For DFD to stand alongside General Relativity as a viable relativistic gravity 
theory, it is not enough to match phenomenology. The underlying PDE must be 
mathematically well posed: given appropriate initial (and, when relevant, 
boundary) data, there should exist a unique solution in a suitable Sobolev 
class, depending continuously on the data. Moreover, the theory must exhibit 
finite speed of propagation and a well-defined domain of dependence, so that 
causality is preserved.

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\subsection{The Static Field Equation: Elliptic Theory}\label{app:well-static}
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The DFD static field equation is:
\begin{equation}\label{eq:static-pde-U}
\fiteq{-\nabla \cdot \bigl(\mu(|\nabla\psi|)\nabla\psi \bigr) = \frac{8\pi G}{c^2}\rho,}
\end{equation}
where $\mu:[0,\infty) \to (0,\infty)$ is the interpolation function satisfying 
$\mu(x) = x/(1+x)$.

\subsubsection{Structural Assumptions on $\mu$}

We impose the following conditions (all satisfied by $\mu(x) = x/(1+x)$):

\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{(A1) Continuity:} $\mu$ is continuous on $[0,\infty)$.

\item \textbf{(A2) Coercivity:} $\exists\,\alpha > 0$, $p \geq 2$ such that
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\mu(|\xi|)|\xi|^2 \geq \alpha|\xi|^p \quad \forall\,\xi \in \mathbb{R}^3.}
\end{equation}

\item \textbf{(A3) Growth:} $\exists\,\beta > 0$ such that
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{|\mu(|\xi|)\xi| \leq \beta(1 + |\xi|)^{p-1}.}
\end{equation}

\item \textbf{(A4) Monotonicity:} For all $\xi, \eta \in \mathbb{R}^3$,
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\bigl(\mu(|\xi|)\xi - \mu(|\eta|)\eta\bigr) \cdot (\xi - \eta) \geq 0.}
\end{equation}
If strict, uniqueness follows.
\end{itemize}

\begin{lemma}[DFD $\mu$ satisfies (A1)--(A4)]\label{lem:mu-satisfies-U}
The interpolation function $\mu(x) = x/(1+x)$ derived in Appendix~\ref{app:mu-derivation} 
satisfies all four structural assumptions with $p = 2$.
\end{lemma}

\begin{proof}
(A1) is immediate. For (A2)--(A3), note that $\mu(s) \in [0,1)$ for all $s \geq 0$, 
so $\mu(s)s^2 \geq s^2/(1+s) \geq s^2/2$ for $s \leq 1$ and appropriate constants 
handle $s > 1$. For (A4), define $a(\xi) = \mu(|\xi|)\xi$ and compute:
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\frac{\partial a_i}{\partial \xi_j} = \mu(|\xi|)\delta_{ij} + \mu'(|\xi|)\frac{\xi_i\xi_j}{|\xi|}.}
\end{equation}
Since $\mu'(s) = 1/(1+s)^2 > 0$, this matrix is positive semi-definite, 
establishing monotonicity.
\end{proof}

\begin{remark}[Catalog of admissible $\mu$-families]
Other functions satisfying (A1)--(A4) include:
\begin{itemize}[nosep]
\item \textbf{$p$-Laplacian:} $\mu(s) = s^{p-2}$
\item \textbf{Saturating:} $\mu(s) = (1+s^2)^{(p-2)/2}$
\item \textbf{Regularized MOND-like:} $\mu(s) = s/\sqrt{s^2 + s_a^2}$
\end{itemize}
The DFD-derived $\mu(x) = x/(1+x)$ is distinguished by its topological origin 
(Appendix~\ref{app:mu-derivation}).
\end{remark}

\subsubsection{Weak Formulation and Variational Structure}

Define the flux map $a(\xi):= \mu(|\xi|)\xi$. For $\psi \in W^{1,p}(\Omega)$ 
with boundary data $\psi = \psi_D$ on $\partial\Omega$, the weak formulation is:
\begin{equation}\label{eq:weak-form-U}
\fiteq{\int_\Omega a(\nabla\psi) \cdot \nabla v\,dx = \int_\Omega f\,v\,dx, 
\quad \forall\,v \in W^{1,p}_0(\Omega),}
\end{equation}
where $f = (8\pi G/c^2)\rho$.

Define the energy density:
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{H(\xi):= \int_0^1 a(t\xi) \cdot \xi\,dt,}
\end{equation}
so that $a(\xi) = \nabla_\xi H(\xi)$. Then the energy functional
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\mathcal{E}[\psi]:= \int_\Omega H(\nabla\psi)\,dx - \int_\Omega f\psi\,dx}
\end{equation}
is convex and coercive under (A1)--(A3). Critical points of $\mathcal{E}$ 
are weak solutions of Eq.~\eqref{eq:static-pde-U}.

\subsubsection{Main Existence and Regularity Theorems}

\begin{theorem}[Existence for Static Problem]\label{thm:static-exist-U}
Under (A1)--(A4), for any $f \in (W^{1,p}_0(\Omega))'$, there exists a weak 
solution $\psi \in W^{1,p}(\Omega)$ of Eq.~\eqref{eq:static-pde-U} attaining 
prescribed Dirichlet boundary data.
\end{theorem}

\begin{proof}
The operator $A: W^{1,p}_0(\Omega) \to (W^{1,p}_0(\Omega))'$ defined by
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\langle A\psi, v \rangle = \int_\Omega a(\nabla\psi) \cdot \nabla v\,dx}
\end{equation}
is monotone by (A4), coercive by (A2), and hemicontinuous by (A1). The 
Browder-Minty theorem~\cite{Brezis} then guarantees existence.
\end{proof}

\begin{theorem}[Uniqueness]\label{thm:static-unique-U}
If $a(\xi) = \mu(|\xi|)\xi$ is strictly monotone (which holds for 
$\mu(x) = x/(1+x)$), the weak solution of Theorem~\ref{thm:static-exist-U} is unique.
\end{theorem}

\begin{theorem}[Regularity]\label{thm:static-regularity-U}
If $f \in L^q(\Omega)$ with $q > 3/p'$, then any weak solution satisfies 
$\psi \in C^{0,\alpha}_{\mathrm{loc}}(\Omega)$ for some $\alpha > 0$. 
If additionally $\mu \in C^1$ and $f \in C^{0,\gamma}$, then 
$\psi \in C^{1,\alpha}_{\mathrm{loc}}(\Omega)$.
\end{theorem}

The proofs follow standard methods from quasilinear elliptic regularity 
theory~\cite{GilbargTrudinger,LadyzhenskayaUraltseva}.

\subsubsection{Exterior Domains and Optical Boundary Conditions}

For astrophysical applications, we consider $\Omega = \mathbb{R}^3 \setminus \overline{B_R}$ 
with boundary conditions motivated by DFD optical phenomenology:

\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Asymptotic flatness:} $\psi(x) \to 0$ as $|x| \to \infty$.

\item \textbf{Photon-sphere boundary:} Nonlinear Robin condition
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{a(\nabla\psi) \cdot \hat{n} + \kappa_{\mathrm{opt}}(\psi)\,\psi = g_{\mathrm{ph}} 
\quad \text{on } \Gamma_{\mathrm{ph}},}
\end{equation}
with $\kappa_{\mathrm{opt}}$ positive and bounded.

\item \textbf{Horizon boundary:} Ingoing-flux Neumann condition
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{a(\nabla\psi) \cdot \hat{n} = g_{\mathrm{hor}}, \quad \text{with outgoing flux set to zero}.}
\end{equation}
\end{itemize}

\begin{theorem}[Exterior Well-Posedness]\label{thm:exterior-U}
Under (A1)--(A4) and the above boundary conditions, there exists a unique 
weak solution $\psi \in W^{1,p}_{\mathrm{loc}}(\Omega)$ with prescribed decay 
at infinity. If the boundary operators are strictly monotone, the solution is unique.
\end{theorem}

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\subsection{The Dynamic Field Equation: Hyperbolic Theory}\label{app:well-dynamic}
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The DFD evolution equation in strong fields takes the form:
\begin{equation}\label{eq:dynamic-pde-U}
\fiteq{a^{\mu\nu}(\psi, \partial\psi)\,\partial_\mu\partial_\nu\psi 
+ b^\mu(\psi, \partial\psi, x)\,\partial_\mu\psi 
+ c(\psi, \partial\psi, x) = S(x),}
\end{equation}
where $a^{\mu\nu}$ is derived from the optical metric $g^{\mu\nu}[\psi]$, 
Greek indices run from 0 to 3 with $x^0 = t$, and we adopt the Minkowski 
metric $\eta_{\mu\nu} = \mathrm{diag}(-1,1,1,1)$ as background reference.

\subsubsection{Structural Assumptions for Hyperbolic Theory}

We impose conditions on the coefficients that capture the key features of the 
DFD strong-field equation while remaining within the classical quasilinear 
hyperbolic framework:

\medskip
\noindent\textbf{(H1) Uniform hyperbolicity of principal part.}
There exists $\lambda \geq 1$ such that for all $(t,x)$ in the region of 
interest, all admissible $\psi$ and $\partial\psi$, and all covectors $\xi_\mu$:
\begin{itemize}
\item $a^{\mu\nu}(\psi,\partial\psi)\xi_\mu\xi_\nu = a^{\nu\mu}(\psi,\partial\psi)\xi_\mu\xi_\nu$ (symmetry);
\item If $\eta^{\mu\nu}\xi_\mu\xi_\nu < 0$ (timelike): $a^{\mu\nu}\xi_\mu\xi_\nu < 0$;
\item If $\eta^{\mu\nu}\xi_\mu\xi_\nu > 0$ (spacelike):
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\lambda^{-1}\eta^{\mu\nu}\xi_\mu\xi_\nu \leq a^{\mu\nu}\xi_\mu\xi_\nu 
\leq \lambda\,\eta^{\mu\nu}\xi_\mu\xi_\nu.}
\end{equation}
\end{itemize}

\medskip
\noindent\textbf{(H2) Regularity of lower-order terms.}
For each multiindex $\alpha$ with $|\alpha| \leq s$ (for fixed $s > 5/2$), 
the derivatives $\partial^\alpha b^\mu$ and $\partial^\alpha c$ exist and 
are continuous, bounded by polynomials in $|\psi|$ and $|\partial\psi|$.

\medskip
\noindent\textbf{(H3) Regularity of source.}
$S(x) \in H^{s-1}$ on the relevant spatial domain.

\begin{definition}[Uniform Hyperbolicity]\label{def:hyperbolic-U}
The DFD operator in Eq.~\eqref{eq:dynamic-pde-U} is \emph{uniformly hyperbolic} 
in a region $\Omega \subset \mathbb{R}^{3+1}$ if (H1) holds with some $\lambda > 0$.
\end{definition}

\begin{proposition}[DFD is Uniformly Hyperbolic]\label{prop:dfd-hyperbolic-U}
For $|\psi| \leq M$ with $M$ finite, the DFD optical metric $g^{\mu\nu}[\psi]$ 
satisfies uniform hyperbolicity with $\lambda = \lambda(M)$.
\end{proposition}

\begin{proof}
The construction of the optical metric ensures $g^{\mu\nu}[\psi]$ is a smooth 
function of $\psi$ with Lorentzian signature and components bounded above and 
below by positive constants depending only on $M$.
\end{proof}

\begin{remark}[Choice of Sobolev index]
We assume $s > n/2 + 1$ with $n = 3$ spatial dimensions, so $s > 5/2$. This 
guarantees that $H^s(\mathbb{R}^3)$ is a Banach algebra under pointwise 
multiplication and embeds continuously into $C^1(\mathbb{R}^3)$. The nonlinear 
coefficients can then be controlled by the $H^s$ norm of $\psi$, which is 
essential for closing energy estimates.
\end{remark}

\subsubsection{Reduction to First-Order Symmetric Hyperbolic Form}

Introduce variables $U = (u_0, u_1, u_2, u_3, u_4)^T$ with:
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{u_0 = \psi, \quad u_i = \partial_i\psi~(i=1,2,3), \quad u_4 = \partial_t\psi.}
\end{equation}
Then Eq.~\eqref{eq:dynamic-pde-U} becomes:
\begin{equation}\label{eq:first-order-U}
\fiteq{A^0(U)\,\partial_t U + \sum_{j=1}^3 A^j(U)\,\partial_j U = F(U, x),}
\end{equation}
where the matrices $A^\mu(U)$ are $5 \times 5$ symmetric and $A^0(U)$ is 
uniformly positive definite for $U$ in bounded sets.

A convenient choice is:
\begin{align}
A^0(U) &= \begin{pmatrix}
1 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 1 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & a^{00}
\end{pmatrix}, \\[6pt]
A^j(U) &= \begin{pmatrix}
0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & \delta^{0j} \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & \delta^{1j} \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & \delta^{2j} \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & \delta^{3j} \\
a^{j0} & a^{j1} & a^{j2} & a^{j3} & 0
\end{pmatrix}.
\end{align}
where entries $a^{\mu\nu}(U)$ are inherited from the principal coefficients.

\subsubsection{Local Well-Posedness for the Cauchy Problem}

\begin{theorem}[Local Well-Posedness on $\mathbb{R}^3$]\label{thm:cauchy-U}
Let $s > 5/2$ and assume (H1)--(H3). For initial data
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{(\psi_0, \psi_1) \in H^s(\mathbb{R}^3) \times H^{s-1}(\mathbb{R}^3),}
\end{equation}
and time-independent source $S \in H^{s-1}(\mathbb{R}^3)$, there exists $T > 0$ 
(depending on norms of initial data) such that the Cauchy problem admits a 
unique solution
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\psi \in C^0\bigl([0,T]; H^s(\mathbb{R}^3)\bigr) \cap C^1\bigl([0,T]; H^{s-1}(\mathbb{R}^3)\bigr).}
\end{equation}
The solution depends continuously on initial data in these function spaces.
\end{theorem}

\begin{proof}
The reduction to Eq.~\eqref{eq:first-order-U} produces a symmetric hyperbolic 
system. Under (H1)--(H3), standard energy estimates in Sobolev spaces yield 
local existence, uniqueness, and continuous dependence. The original field 
$\psi$ is recovered as the first component of $U$.
\end{proof}

\subsubsection{Initial-Boundary Value Problems}

For bounded domains $\Omega \subset \mathbb{R}^3$ with smooth boundary, we 
consider the IBVP:
\begin{equation}\label{eq:ibvp-U}
\fiteq{\begin{cases}
\text{Eq.~\eqref{eq:dynamic-pde-U}} & (t,x) \in [0,T] \times \Omega, \\
\psi(0,x) = \psi_0(x), & x \in \Omega, \\
\partial_t\psi(0,x) = \psi_1(x), & x \in \Omega, \\
\psi(t,x) = g(t,x), & (t,x) \in [0,T] \times \partial\Omega.
\end{cases}}
\end{equation}

\paragraph{Compatibility conditions.}
For solutions in $H^s(\Omega)$ with $s > 5/2$, compatibility conditions 
between $(\psi_0, \psi_1)$ and $g$ are required at the corner 
$\{t=0\} \cap \partial\Omega$:
\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Zeroth order:} $\psi_0|_{\partial\Omega} = g(\cdot, 0)$.
\item \textbf{First order:} $\psi_1|_{\partial\Omega} = \partial_t g(\cdot, 0)$.
\item \textbf{Higher orders:} $\partial_t^k\psi|_{t=0,\partial\Omega} = \partial_t^k g(\cdot, 0)$ 
for $k \leq \lfloor s - 1 \rfloor$, where higher time derivatives of $\psi$ at 
$t=0$ are determined from the PDE itself.
\end{itemize}

\paragraph{Energy estimates.}
Define the Sobolev energy:
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{E_s(t) = \sum_{|\alpha| \leq s} \int_\Omega \bigl(|\partial^\alpha\partial_t\psi|^2 
+ |\nabla\partial^\alpha\psi|^2\bigr)\,dx.}
\end{equation}
Under (H1)--(H3) and compatibility conditions, one obtains a differential 
inequality of the form:
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\frac{d}{dt}E_s(t) \leq C(M)\Bigl(E_s(t) + \|S\|_{H^{s-1}}^2 + \|g\|_{H^{s-1/2}(\partial\Omega)}^2\Bigr),}
\end{equation}
where $C(M)$ depends on $L^\infty$ bounds for $\psi$ and $\partial\psi$. 
Gronwall's lemma then yields:
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\begin{aligned}
E_s(t) &\leq e^{C(M)t}\biggl(E_s(0) \\
&\quad + \int_0^t \bigl(\|S(\tau)\|_{H^{s-1}}^2 + \|g(\tau)\|_{H^{s-1/2}}^2\bigr)\,d\tau\biggr).
\end{aligned}}
\end{equation}
establishing continuous dependence on the data.

\begin{theorem}[IBVP Well-Posedness]\label{thm:ibvp-U}
Let $\Omega \subset \mathbb{R}^3$ be bounded with smooth boundary, $s > 5/2$. 
Assume (H1)--(H3), initial data $(\psi_0, \psi_1) \in H^s(\Omega) \times H^{s-1}(\Omega)$, 
source $S \in H^{s-1}(\Omega)$, boundary data $g \in H^s([0,T] \times \partial\Omega)$, 
with compatibility conditions up to order $\lfloor s-1 \rfloor$. Then there 
exists $T > 0$ and a unique solution
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\psi \in C^0([0,T]; H^s(\Omega)) \cap C^1([0,T]; H^{s-1}(\Omega)),}
\end{equation}
depending continuously on $(\psi_0, \psi_1, S, g)$ in the corresponding Sobolev norms.
\end{theorem}

\subsubsection{Finite Speed of Propagation}

\begin{theorem}[Finite Speed of Propagation]\label{thm:finite-speed-U}
Assume (H1)--(H3). Let $\psi$ and $\tilde{\psi}$ be solutions of 
Eq.~\eqref{eq:dynamic-pde-U} on $[0,T] \times \mathbb{R}^3$ with initial data 
$(\psi_0, \psi_1)$ and $(\tilde{\psi}_0, \tilde{\psi}_1)$ agreeing on $B_R(x_0)$. 
There exists a characteristic speed $c_{\mathrm{char}} > 0$ (depending only on 
the hyperbolicity constant $\lambda$) such that
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\psi(t,x) = \tilde{\psi}(t,x) \quad \text{for } 0 \leq t \leq T,\; |x - x_0| \leq R - c_{\rm char}t.}
\end{equation}
\end{theorem}

\begin{proof}
Apply the energy method to the difference $w = \psi - \tilde{\psi}$, which 
satisfies a linearized equation. Using a cutoff function supported inside the 
backward characteristic cone and standard energy estimates yields $w = 0$ in 
the interior. The characteristic speed $c_{\mathrm{char}}$ is determined by 
eigenvalues of the principal symbol.
\end{proof}

This establishes a well-defined domain of dependence for DFD, preserving causality.

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\subsection{Parabolic Extension and Long-Time Behavior}\label{app:well-parabolic}
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For dissipative systems or numerical relaxation, consider the parabolic extension:
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\partial_t\psi - \nabla \cdot \bigl(\mu(|\nabla\psi|)\nabla\psi\bigr) = f(t,x).}
\end{equation}

Let $A: W^{1,p}_0(\Omega) \to (W^{1,p}_0(\Omega))'$ be the monotone operator 
$A(\psi) = -\nabla \cdot a(\nabla\psi)$.

\begin{theorem}[Parabolic Well-Posedness]\label{thm:parabolic-U}
Under (A1)--(A4), for $\psi_0 \in L^2(\Omega)$ there exists a unique evolution
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\psi \in L^p(0,T; W^{1,p}(\Omega)) \cap C([0,T]; L^2(\Omega)).}
\end{equation}
If $f$ is time-independent and boundary operators are dissipative, solutions 
converge to a steady state as $t \to \infty$.
\end{theorem}

\begin{proof}
By Crandall-Liggett theory~\cite{CrandallLiggett}, $-A$ generates a contraction 
semigroup on $L^2(\Omega)$. The result follows from standard nonlinear semigroup theory.
\end{proof}

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\subsection{Stability and Continuous Dependence}\label{app:well-stability}
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\begin{theorem}[Stability Estimate]\label{thm:stability-U}
Let $\psi_1, \psi_2$ be solutions with data $(f_1, \mathrm{BC}_1)$ and 
$(f_2, \mathrm{BC}_2)$. If $a$ is strongly monotone and locally Lipschitz, then
\begin{equation}
\fiteq{\|\nabla(\psi_1 - \psi_2)\|_{L^p(\Omega)} \leq C\bigl(\|f_1 - f_2\|_{V'} 
+ \|\mathrm{BC}_1 - \mathrm{BC}_2\|\bigr).}
\end{equation}
\end{theorem}

This stability result is essential for numerical convergence and for 
justifying perturbative analyses around equilibrium configurations.

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\subsection{Open Problems}\label{app:well-open}
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Several mathematical questions remain open:
\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Global existence:} Under what conditions on the source $f$ and 
initial data do solutions exist for all time?
\item \textbf{Gradient blow-up:} Can $|\nabla\psi|$ become unbounded in finite 
time, and if so, what is the singularity structure?
\item \textbf{Horizon regularity:} The ``ingoing flux only'' horizon condition 
is physically motivated but mathematically non-standard. Full justification 
within elliptic PDE theory remains open.
\item \textbf{Coupling to tensorial sectors:} Mathematical treatment of the 
full DFD system with electromagnetic and matter fields.
\end{itemize}

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\subsection{Summary: Mathematical Status of DFD}\label{app:well-summary}
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\noindent
\begin{tcolorbox}[colback=green!5!white, colframe=green!60!black, title=Mathematical Well-Posedness Summary]
\textbf{Static (elliptic) problem:}
\begin{itemize}[nosep]
\item Existence: Browder-Minty theorem (monotone operators)
\item Uniqueness: Strict monotonicity of $\mu(x) = x/(1+x)$
\item Regularity: $C^{1,\alpha}_{\mathrm{loc}}$ for smooth data
\item Exterior domains: Asymptotically flat solutions exist
\item Optical BCs: Photon-sphere (Robin) and horizon (Neumann) conditions handled
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Dynamic (hyperbolic) problem:}
\begin{itemize}[nosep]
\item Uniform hyperbolicity: DFD optical metric has Lorentzian signature
\item Local well-posedness: $H^s$ solutions for $s > 5/2$
\item IBVP: Well-posed with compatibility conditions at corners
\item Finite speed: $c_{\mathrm{char}}$ bounded by hyperbolicity constant $\lambda$
\item Domain of dependence: Well-defined, causality preserved
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Parabolic extension:}
\begin{itemize}[nosep]
\item Semigroup generation: Crandall-Liggett theory applies
\item Long-time behavior: Convergence to steady states for dissipative BCs
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Conclusion:} DFD is mathematically as robust as standard quasilinear 
wave and diffusion equations used throughout mathematical physics. The 
analysis is independent of phenomenological applications: it establishes 
that, as a dynamical PDE, DFD is well-posed in the standard sense.
\end{tcolorbox}
