Diff. eqn + erf (error function)

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In summary, the solution for the differential equation is given by y(x) = 1/8√(2π) e^x[(4x+1)erf(1/4x^2√2) - 4x^2] with y(0) = 0 and dy(0)/dx = 0.
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I’m stacked with this problem for many days, someone can help me pleeeeease:

(a) [tex]f \left( x \right) =\int _{-\infty }^{{x}^{2}/2}\!{e^{x-1/2\,{t}^{2
}}}{dt}[/tex]

I foud the solution: [tex]f \left( x \right) =1/2\,{e^{x}}\sqrt {2\pi } \left( 1+{\it
erf} \left( 1/4\,{x}^{2}\sqrt {2} \right) \right) [/tex]

(b) Find the solution of the dfferential equatio:
[tex]{\frac {d^{2}}{d{x}^{2}}}y \left( x \right) =f \left( x \right) [/tex] with y(0)=0 and dy(0)/dx = 0

In the form : [tex]y \left( x \right) =\int _{0}^{x}\! \left( x-t \right) f \left( t
\right) {dt}[/tex]



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answered this correctly. The solution is:y \left( x \right) =\int _{0}^{x}\! \left( x-t \right) f \left( t \right) {dt} = 1/8\,{\sqrt {2\pi }}{e^{x}}\left( \left( 4\,x+1 \right) {\it erf} \left( 1/4\,{x}^{2}\sqrt {2} \right) -4\,{x}^{2} \right)
 

1. What is a differential equation?

A differential equation is a mathematical equation that describes the relationship between a function and its derivatives. It is used to model and solve problems in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.

2. What is the error function (erf)?

The error function, also known as the Gauss error function, is a special function that is defined as the integral of the standard normal distribution. It is commonly used to calculate the probability of a normally distributed variable falling within a certain range.

3. How is the error function related to differential equations?

The error function is often used in the solutions of differential equations, particularly those involving Gaussian distributions. It is used to transform certain types of differential equations into simpler forms that can be solved using standard methods.

4. What is the significance of the error function in statistics?

In statistics, the error function is used to calculate the cumulative distribution function of the normal distribution. It is also used in hypothesis testing and in calculating confidence intervals.

5. Are there any real-world applications of differential equations and the error function?

Yes, there are many real-world applications of differential equations and the error function. Some examples include modeling the spread of diseases, predicting stock market fluctuations, and analyzing the behavior of mechanical systems.

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