Techniques in Partial Differential Equations |
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analytic arbitrary function assume axis called canonical form Cauchy problem Chap characteristic curves characteristic directions characteristic equations coefficients complete integral cone constant coordinates defined DEFINITION depend derivatives determine dimensions Dirichlet problem domain dual integral equations elliptic end point Euler's equation family of characteristics first-order PDE function u(x given Green's function Green's identity Hamilton-Jacobi equation Hamilton's equations harmonic function Hence homogeneous hyperbolic equation independent variables infinity initial curve integral equation integral surface Laplace transform Math method Neumann problem nonhomogeneous nonlinear obtain ODEs one-parameter family P₁ parameter Partial Differential Equations piston Poisson's potential equation prescribed quasi-linear region satisfy second-order linear solution solve space spacelike Suppose Theorem timelike V²u vanishes vector velocity wave equation xy plane zero