Let G be a Lie group of polynomial volume growth. Consider a differential operator H of order 2m on G which is a sum of even powers of a generating list of right invariant vector fields. When G is solvable, we obtain an algebraic condition on the list which is sufficient to ensure that the semigroup kernel of H satisfies global Gaussian estimates for all times. For G not necessarily solvable, we state an analytic condition on the list which is necessary and sufficient for global Gaussian estimates. Our results extend previously known results for nilpotent groups.
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Nick Dungey. Heat kernel estimates for a class of higher order operators on Lie groups. Studia Mathematica, Tome 166 (2005) pp. 71-80. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/bwmeta1.element.bwnjournal-article-doi-10_4064-sm169-1-5/