On multiresolution analysis (MRA) wavelets in ℝ n

We prove that for any expansive n×n integral matrix A with |det A|=2, there exist A-dilation minimally supported frequency (MSF) wavelets that are associated with a multiresolution analysis (MRA). The condition |det A|=2 was known to be necessary, and we prove that it is sufficient. A wavelet set is the support set of the Fourier transform of an MSF wavelet. We give some concrete examples of MRA wavelet sets in the plane. The same technique of proof is also applied to yield an existence result for A-dilation MRA subspace wavelets.