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We give an explicit, and geometrical formula for the fundamental solution for higher order sub-Laplacians on a model step two nilpotent Lie group.
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Kumar, A., Mishra, M.M. Powers of Sub-Laplacian on Step Two Nilpotent Lie Groups. J Geom Anal 23, 1559–1570 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12220-012-9298-0
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