Potential Theory: Study Caracteristics of Formula

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The discussion revolves around a formula from potential theory involving vector variables and partial differential equations. The original poster seeks to understand the characteristics of the formula, which appears to relate to fluid dynamics and possibly Newton's laws.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants question the meaning of "characteristics" in the context of the formula and discuss the implications of having multiple vector variables leading to numerous unknowns. There are inquiries about the origin of the equation and the definitions of the variables involved.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the nature of the equation as a quasilinear first-order PDE. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need for additional equations to solve for the unknowns, but no consensus has been reached on the specifics of the formula's context or meaning.

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There is a noted lack of information regarding the source of the equation and the definitions of the variables, which is impacting the depth of the discussion. Participants emphasize the need for more context to provide meaningful assistance.

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Dear friends,

I need to know, in the theory of the potential, what must I do to study the caracteristics of this formulae:

[tex]0=\vec{v} [\nabla \vec{j}+ \frac{ \partial \vec{D}}{\partial t} ]+ [\nabla \vec{D} \frac {\partial \vec{v}}{\partial t} ]+ \nabla \vec{D} (\vec{v} \nabla ) \vec{v}[/tex]

Thanks you so much

R. Aparicio.
 
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Raparicio said:
Dear friends,

I need to know, in the theory of the potential, what must I do to study the caracteristics of this formulae:

[tex]0=\vec{v} [\nabla \vec{j}+ \frac{ \partial \vec{D}}{\partial t} ]+ [\nabla \vec{D} \frac {\partial \vec{v}}{\partial t} ]+ \nabla \vec{D} (\vec{v} \nabla ) \vec{v}[/tex]

Thanks you so much

R. Aparicio.

I'm not sure what u mean by "characteristics".If u mean the "characteristic curves" or "integral curves",then there is a problem as the equation u posted has 3 vector variables in 3D (probably),which means 9 unknowns.I'm absolutely sure that u couldn't find any integral curves...By the way,maybe if u told us where did u get this eq.and what [itex]\vec{D}[/itex] and [itex]\vec{j}[/itex] mean (i assumed \vec(v) was transport velocity),we could give you some more help...Mathematically speaking it is a quasilinear first order homogeneous PDE.As it's only one eq.and about 9 unknown functions,i'm sure it is part of a system of PDE-s.
So,help us to help you... :smile:

Daniel.
 
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dextercioby said:
I'm not sure what u mean by "characteristics".If u mean the "characteristic curves" or "integral curves",then there is a problem as the equation u posted has 3 vector variables in 3D (probably),which means 9 unknowns.I'm absolutely sure that u couldn't find any integral curves...By the way,maybe if u told us where did u get this eq.and what [itex]\vec{D}[/itex] and [itex]\vec{j}[/itex] mean (i assumed \vec(v) was transport velocity),we could give you some more help...Mathematically speaking it is a quasilinear first order homogeneous PDE.As it's only one eq.and about 9 unknown functions,i'm sure it is part of a system of PDE-s.
So,help us to help you... :smile:

Daniel.

Dear Daniel,

Is an ecuation that I have seen in a book, that is a part of a theory that says that the formula includes the 2 law of Newton. It's a formula that could be a part of the system of formulas from Maxwell. My answer is that if there's a way to resolve it, or if could have information about what really means it.

R.Aparicio.
 
Raparicio said:
Dear Daniel,

Is an ecuation that I have seen in a book, that is a part of a theory that says that the formula includes the 2 law of Newton. It's a formula that could be a part of the system of formulas from Maxwell. My answer is that if there's a way to resolve it, or if could have information about what really means it.

R.Aparicio.

Yes,most of the fluid dynamics equations are derived from the second law of dynamics by Newton.However,a more riguros approach would involve Botzmann's equation.
The only system of equations by Maxwell i know of is the one in electrodynamics.Your equation looks fluid dynamics to me.
I already told u that it is a first order PDE with 9 unknowns and only one equation.It cannot be solved.You need exactly 9 INDEPENDENT equations to solve for each of the components of the 3 vectors.
I cannot give you the signification,since you haven't revealed the context:the book/article/univ.course from where u've gotten it...

Daniel.
 

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