Second order homog. DE non-const coeff.

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The discussion revolves around a second-order homogeneous linear differential equation with non-constant coefficients. The original poster seeks to verify that a specific function, y(x) = sin(x²), is in the kernel of a differential operator L defined as L = D² - x⁻¹D + 4x², where D denotes the differentiation operator.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the operator L to the function y(x) and derives the resulting differential equation. There is a mention of getting stuck at a certain point in the process. Another participant suggests a straightforward approach of substituting sin(x²) directly into the equation.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the steps needed to verify the function's presence in the kernel of the operator. Some participants express fatigue, indicating a light-hearted tone, but there is no clear consensus or resolution regarding the mathematical approach.

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Participants note the original poster's uncertainty about the method for solving the differential equation, as well as the limited coverage of similar cases in their reference materials.

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I have a 2nd order homogeneous non-const. coefficients linear DE, and don't remember how we used to solve it or even if we did at all, looked through the book, but it only covers a case of Cauchy-Euler.

The original question actually goes like this:
verify that y(x) = sin (x2) is in the kernel of L,
L = D2 - x-1D + 4x2, where D is a differetiation operator.

so what I have so far is this:
Ly = 0
when I distribute I get this DE and get stuck with it:

y'' - x-1y' + 4x2y = 0

Thanks for any help.
 
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EvLer said:
The original question actually goes like this:
verify that y(x) = sin (x2) is in the kernel of L,
L = D2 - x-1D + 4x2, where D is a differetiation operator.

so what I have so far is this:
Ly = 0
when I distribute I get this DE and get stuck with it:

y'' - x-1y' + 4x2y = 0

Thanks for any help.
This is a very simple question, just insert sin(x^2) for y.

ehild
 
shoot...i need sleep.

Thanks :smile:
 
EvLer said:
shoot...i need sleep.

Thanks :smile:

Good night, sleep tight! :zzz:

ehild
 
sleep...highly recommended
 

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