An Addition Formula for Green's Functions.

Abstract

A formula yielding an expression for the Green's function of a linear separable elliptic partial differential equation in terms of the Green's function for two simpler equations, one of which is elliptic and the other hyperbolic, is derived utilizing separation of variables, transform techniques for solving ordinary differential equations, Parseval's identity from Fourier transform theory, and general properties of Green's and Riemann functions. The formula is applied successfully to specific problems, some of which are believed to be previously unsolved, and Green's functions are represented using the special functions of mathematical physics. A more detailed overview of the thesis may be found in Appendix A, which is the recommended starting point for reading this thesis. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 14, 1977
Accession Number
ADA041667

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey S. Cohen
  • John S. Papadakis

Organizations

  • Naval Underwater Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Cauchy Problem
  • Contour Integrals
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Formulas (Mathematics)
  • Functional Analysis
  • Identities
  • Integral Transforms
  • Integrals
  • Inverse Problems
  • Linear Differential Equations
  • Mathematics
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Step Functions
  • Theses
  • Wave Equations

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Linear Algebra
  • Systems Analysis and Design