Does the Klein-Gordon Lagrange Density Determine the Solution of the Equation?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the Klein-Gordon Lagrange density and the solutions of the Klein-Gordon equation. It clarifies that the inquiry is about whether the solution maximizes or minimizes the Klein-Gordon action. The key takeaway is that to determine this, one must analyze the second functional derivative of the action concerning the fields involved.

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  • Understanding of the Klein-Gordon equation
  • Familiarity with Lagrangian mechanics
  • Knowledge of functional derivatives
  • Basic concepts of action in physics
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Does the Klein-Gordon Lagrange density maximize or minimise the solution of the Klein-Gordon equation?
 
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jimmy.neutron said:
Does the Klein-Gordon Lagrange density maximize or minimise the solution of the Klein-Gordon equation?

This doesn't make sense. Are you asking whether the solution of the Klein-Gordon equation maximizes or minimizes the Klein-Gordon action?
 
Ah yes that's what I meant to ask, I have a foreign lecturer and he's not always that clear with his questions.

Thanks
 
Then if that's what you want to know you have to examine the 2nd (functional) derivative of the action with respect to the fields.
 

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