Mosco convergence framework for singular limits of gradient flows on Hilbert spaces with applications

Abstract: We consider the question of convergence of a sequence of gradient flows defined on different Hilbert spaces. In order to give meaning to this idea, we introduce a notion of connecting operators. This permits us to generalize the concept of Mosco convergence of functionals to our present setting, and state a desired convergence result for gradient flows, which we then prove. We present a variety of examples, including thin domains, dynamic boundary conditions, and discrete-to-continuum limits.