Second Solution to Bessel's Function of order zero

In summary, the Frobenius Method for the exceptional case r1=r2 has two equations for the second solution, one of which starts with b_{0}x and the other with b_{1}x. Both equations give the same answer and it does not matter which one is used.
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Frobenius Method Exceptional case r1=r2

For the Frobenius Method for the exceptional case r1=r2... is the equation for the second solution


y[itex]_{2}[/itex]= y[itex]_{1}[/itex] ln (x) + x[itex]^{r_{1}+1}[/itex][itex]\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}b_{n}x^{n}[/itex]

or

y[itex]_{2}[/itex]= y[itex]_{1}[/itex] ln (x) + x[itex]^{r_{1}}[/itex][itex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}b_{n}x^{n}[/itex]

In a way both of them give the same exact answer however one begins with [itex]b_{0}[/itex]x (the first one that begins at n=0) ...and the other begins with [itex]b_{1}[/itex]x (the second one that begins at n=1)

Does it matter which one i use? Is one simpler than the other?
 
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Disregard this post. I figured it out
 

What is Bessel's function of order zero and why is it important in science?

Bessel's function of order zero is a special mathematical function that is used to describe oscillatory phenomena in various fields of science such as physics, engineering, and mathematics. It is important because it provides a solution to differential equations that arise in these fields, allowing for the accurate prediction of the behavior of physical systems.

What is the first solution to Bessel's function of order zero and how is it derived?

The first solution to Bessel's function of order zero is known as the "Bessel function of the first kind." It is derived by using the power series method, where the function is expanded in a series of powers of the input variable. This solution is valid for all values of the input variable.

What is the second solution to Bessel's function of order zero and when is it used?

The second solution to Bessel's function of order zero is known as the "Bessel function of the second kind" or the "Neumann function." It is derived using the Frobenius method, which is used when the power series method fails to converge. This solution is used when dealing with boundary value problems where the input variable is restricted to certain values.

How does the second solution to Bessel's function of order zero differ from the first solution?

The second solution to Bessel's function of order zero differs from the first solution in that it is not defined for all values of the input variable. It also has a singularity at the origin, making it more difficult to work with mathematically. However, it is still a valid solution that can be used in certain scenarios where the first solution fails.

What are some real-world applications of Bessel's function of order zero?

Bessel's function of order zero has many real-world applications, including describing the oscillatory behavior of waves in physical systems such as sound waves, electromagnetic waves, and water waves. It is also used in the study of heat transfer, quantum mechanics, and signal processing. Additionally, it has applications in fields such as astronomy, geophysics, and fluid mechanics.

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