Eigenvalue asymptotics and unique continuation of eigenfunctions on planar graphs

Abstract

We study planar graphs with large negative curvature outside of a finite set and the spectral theory of Schr{ö}dinger operators on these graphs. We obtain estimates on the first and second order term of the eigenvalue asymptotics. Moreover, we prove a unique continuation result for eigenfunctions and decay properties of general eigenfunctions. The proofs rely on a detailed analysis of the geometry which employs a Copy-and-Paste procedure based on the Gauß-Bonnet theorem.