Boundary Definition and 900 Threads

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    Need help on boundary layer meteorology

    Hi, i am mech undergrad student, currently i am doing my thesis for CFD simulation of wind flow in urban area by using FLUENT. I am trying to apply logarithmic velocity profiles for my inlet boundary condition. My question is that from the formula of logarithmic wind profile, the velocity will...
  2. M

    EM Wave Reflection at Dielectric Boundaries: Exploring Normal Incidence

    I have a simple question about reflecting EM waves at dielectric boundaries. To best illustrate my question, consider normal incidence. The incident wave has the wavevector k positive, and the reflected has k negative. Since B = k x E , and k has changed sign, B must also change sign. This is my...
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    Differential equation boundary conditions

    \frac{dN}{dt}=-k_sN^2 Attempt: \frac{1}{N^2}dN = -k_s dt Integrate: -\frac{1}{N} + C = -k_s t In the solution manual, C is written \frac{1}{N_0} Why?
  4. H

    Twin Grain Boundary and Symmetric Tilt Grain boundary.

    Is there a difference between Twin grain boundary and symmetric tilt grain boundary? If so, what is it?
  5. W

    How Is the Adjoint Boundary Operator Defined in Simplicial Complexes?

    If one has a simplicial complex how does one define the adjoint boundary operator from C_k into C_k+1? This is an alternative to defining cohomology in terms of the dual space.
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    Wave equation with inhomogeneous boundary conditions

    I'm reposting this because there was a problem with the title/LaTeX last time. Homework Statement Solve the wave equation (1) on the region 0<x<2 subject to the boundary conditions (2) and the initial condition (3) by separation of variables.Homework Equations (1) \frac{\partial^2...
  7. Q

    Time-dependent boundary conditions

    Though this question arose in quantum mechanics, i think it should be posted here. Consider a particle in a well with infinite walls: $i i \frac{\partial \Psi}{\partial t} = -\frac12 \frac{\partial^2 \Psi}{ \partial x^2},\:0<x<a$ but the wall start to squeeze :devil: $\Psi(x=0,t) \equiv...
  8. W

    Induced Orientation on Mfld. Boundary.

    O.K, please let me see if I got it right: Let M be an orientable m-manifold with non-empty boundary B. Let p be a point in B , and let {del/delX^1,...,del/delX^(m-1) }_p be a basis for T_pB for every p in a boundary component . Let N be a unit normal field on B . Now, this is the...
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    Understanding Domain & Range in R^2: Conditions for Image in Boundary

    Can you help me with this? I have a function with domain and range in R^2. What conditions it must have so that a point in the boundary of the domain will have its image in the boundary of the range? Thanks.
  10. M

    Formally solve the following boundary value problem

    Homework Statement Formally solve the following boundary value problem using Fourier Transforms. Homework Equations (\partial^{2}u/\partialx^{2})+(\partial^{2}u/\partialy^{2}) = 0 (-\infty<x<\infty,0<y<1) u(x,0)= exp^{-2|x|} (-\infty<x<\infty) u(x,1)=0...
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    Understanding the Non-Manifold Property of Euclidean Half-Space

    Because of boundary points, I can sort of see intuitively why Euclidean half-space, i.e. {(x_1, ... , x_n) : x_n >= 0} is not a manifold, but is there a simple rigorous argument for why Euclidean half-space is not homeomorphic to an open set of R^n. I do not know too much topology and the...
  12. J

    Finding the solution of the wave equation that satisfies the boundary conditions

    Homework Statement Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution Really stuck with this, i can't work out how to apply the boundary conditions to generate the simultaneous equations to find the specific solution. Can't find any similar examples either. Help appreciated.
  13. J

    Finding the particular solution to an ODE with set boundary conditions.

    Homework Statement Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution The problem and attempt are as above, I'm not sure where to go from here though. I'm not sure what to do with the boundary condition of dx/dt=-2 and t=0. Any help appreciated.
  14. S

    Transmission Lines: Boundary Conditions Meaning

    what do boundary conditions mean wid respect to transmission lines??
  15. S

    Is the universe truly isotropic at its boundary?

    the universe is supposedly isotropic. it is also supposedly finite. if i were on a galaxy farthest from the earth, i would experience nonIsotropy (forgive the made up word). because if i look in the direction of the Earth i would see a appropriately populated neighborhood with galaxies moving...
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    How can you find a recursive sequence that converges to a desired limit point?

    Hi guys. I'm apprently stuck on the basics of the analysis. On the proof that Q lacks least upper boundary property to be precise. The example I have uses a set A (p in Q | p > 0, p^2 < 2) then q is defined as p - \frac{p^{2} - 2}{p + 2} . Then they show that if p is in A then q is in A too...
  17. J

    Boundary of open set always zero measure?

    Is this true? V\subset\mathbb{R}^n\;\textrm{open}\quad\implies\quad m_n(\partial V)=0
  18. N

    Waves in a coaxial cable: Boundary conditions

    Homework Statement Hi all. I have the following expression, which relates the incoming amplitude with the reflected amplitude at a point x = L in a coaxial cable: A_{\text{reflected}} = \frac{R-Z_0}{R+Z_0}A_{\text{incoming}}. Here R is the resistance at the point x = L and Z0 is the...
  19. L

    Extending a function from the boundary of an open set

    See the link, please http://camoo.freeshell.org/quest1.pdf" Laura
  20. MTd2

    How to impose a boundary on higgs mass given the top mass?

    Please, I would like sugestions on how to calculate that. It seems a very common topic on higgs experimental search, and I would like to understand that. Thanks!
  21. K

    Electric field and boundary conditions

    Homework Statement One half of the region between the plates of a spherical capacitor of inner and outer radii a and b is filled with a linear isotropic dielectric of permittivity \epsilon_1 and the other half has permittivity \epsilon_2, as shown in the figure. If the inner plate has total...
  22. K

    Boundary condition of EM field

    On the boundary (surface) of two regions, the tangential components of electric fields on above and below surface are continuous. I wonder if it is also true for displacement \vec{D} and polarization \vec{P}? That is, can I say: the tangential component of \vec{D} or \vec{P} on above and below...
  23. S

    How is entropy defined by boundary area in Holographic Principle?

    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holographic_Principle The principle states that the description of a volume of space should be thought of as encoded on a boundary to the region, preferably a light-like boundary like a gravitational horizon. For a black hole, the principle states that...
  24. L

    Comsol help write a boundary condition

    Hi there, I'm using comsol for the first time, and I think I've got everything working, except that I need to write a boundary condition that is dependent upon the gradient of a variable. How do I tell Comsol to take the gradient? I suppose I can define my own function, but I don't even know...
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    Boundary Value Problem for y'' -2y' + 2y = 0: Help and Solution Guide

    Homework Statement solve the BVP: y'' -2y' + 2y = 0 ... (1) reduction y(0) = 1 y(pi) = 1 Homework Equations y= emx The Attempt at a Solution substitution y=emx & its derivatives in (1) we get: m2 -2m +2 = 0 = (1+i)(1-i) then y = e(c1 sinx + c2 cosx) using the...
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    Electric Boundary Value Problem

    Homework Statement A pair of infinite, parallel planes are equipotential surfaces. The plane at z = 0 has an electric potential of 0 and the plane at z = b also has a potential of zero. The electric field at b is 0 at time t at which there is a constant, positive charge density between the...
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    Hydrogen Atom Wavefunction Boundary conditions

    Hi, I have been given a differential equation to use in order to solve for the Hydrogen wavefunction in the ground state using Euler's method. d^2u_nl/dr^2 -(l(l+1)/r^2)*u_nl + 2k*(E_nl-V(r))*u_nl = 0 V(r) = -a/r where a = 1/137.04 I have been given initial conditions u_nl(0) = 0 an...
  28. M

    Boundary condition at junction of heated rods

    1. 1D heat conduction problem: Two rods, the first of length a , the second of length L-a with respective cross sectional areas A_1 , A_2 and heat conductivities k_1 , k_2 , are joined at one end. There are some boundary conditions on the other ends of the rods, but my question is only...
  29. U

    Trying to solve a boundary value problem

    Trying to solve the following boundary value problems. y'' + 4y = cos x; y(0) = 0, y(pi) = 0 y'' + 4y = sin x; y(0) = 0, y(pi) = 0 The answer key says that there's no solution to the first part, but there is a solution to the 2nd part. I'm really lost and am not sure how to go...
  30. JasonJo

    Help me visualize this, boundary of the future

    Let S be any subset of M, where (M, g_ab) is a spacetime. Can you guys help me kind of visualize why the boundary of the chronological future of S is an achronal, 3 dimensional embedded manifold? I am just having a hard time seeing why this is so. I'm picturing a sphere, and then having...
  31. N

    How do i deal with integral boundary conditions?

    I am trying to solve an ode of the form u"(x)=a(x) where a(x) is some known function and the domain is from -inf to +inf. I am required to use Green's function. The boundary condition is u(0) = Integral[u(x),{x,0,1}] = 0 My Green's function has the form G(x,y) = A(y)*x+B(y) x<y G(x,y)...
  32. S

    Comsol moving boundary+ Heat Transfer

    Hi guys, I have a question in using comsol software, particularly on heat transfer. Its a 2D geometry. A rectangle whereby heat is applied on the top surface at the particular point and the 3 sides are thermally insulated. As more heat is applied over time, a hole will be created. A...
  33. L

    How Can You Prove the Boundary of a Set in Topology?

    Homework Statement Let X be a space. A\subseteqX and U, V, W \in topolgy(X). If W\subseteq U\cup V and U\cap V\neq emptyset, Prove bd(W) = bd(W\capU) \cup bd (W\cap V) Homework Equations bd(W) is the boundary of W... I think I have the "\supseteq" part, but I am having trouble with...
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    Solve Laplace equation with boundary conditions

    Homework Statement Calculate potential function and the electric field for the region between two concentric cylinders, where V ( inner cylinder) = 0 at r = 0.015 m and V(outer cylinder) = 100 for r = 0.025 Homework Equations \Delta (square ) V = 0 The Attempt at a Solution so...
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    [Q]One question about Magnetic boundary conditions.

    Hi. You know that B_{1n} = B_{2n} as one of the boundary condition when magnetic field is go across from material 1 to material 2, n means direction perpendicular to the boundary surface. I wander this theorem is right in non-uniform field which is function of space variable r...
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    Heat conduction in bars: varying the boundary condition. Harmonics problem

    Homework Statement A problem with odd harmonics only. Show that the solution of the heat equation du/dt=c2*(d2u)/(dx2), subject to boundary conditions u(0,t)=0 and ux(L,t)=0, and the initial condition u(x,0)=f(x) , is u(x,t)= \sum Bnsin[(\pi/2L)(2n+1)x]e-((c*\pi/2L)*(2n+1))^2 where n...
  37. K

    Finding D2 for a Dielectric Interface with Given Conditions

    Urgent: Boundary Condition querries. Homework Statement Question given: A dielectric interface is described by 4y+3z=12. The side including the origin is free space and its electric flux density, D=ax+3ay+2az (micro) C/m2. On the other side, (Epsilon)r2 = 2. Find D2. Homework Equations...
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    Question related to fill in boundary conditions in comsol

    Firstly I really feel so lucky to find this forum. Since I don't have a strong physics background but now dealing with many problems directly related to physics. I'm now doing some simulation in comsol and need to solve some PDEs. I'm using this PDE coefficient form in comsol. The equations...
  39. N

    Diff. eq. and boundary conditions

    Homework Statement Hi all. I am given the following differential equation: X'' - k*X=0. I am told that k = -m^2, so the general solution is given by: X = a*cos(m*x)+b*sin(m*x), where a and b are constants. I am also given boundary conditions: 1) X(-Pi) = X(Pi) 2) X'(-Pi) =...
  40. A

    Tripping the boundary layer why?

    Tripping the boundary layer...why?? I don't understand why we have these "vortex generators" to trip the boundary layer into becoming turbulent...i've seen this a lot on F1 cars. On a regular car you can trip the boundary layer in front of your windshield...does the boundary layer somehow...
  41. N

    Laplace's equation on a rectangle with mixed boundary conditions

    Homework Statement Solve Laplace's equation inside the rectangle 0 \le x \le L, 0 \le y \le H with the following boundary conditions u(0,y) = g(y)\text{, } u(L,y) = 0\text{, } u_y(x,0) = 0\text{, and } u(x,H) = 0 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I know that with...
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    Free Electron Model: Why periodic boundary conditions and what is L ?

    Free Electron Model: Why periodic boundary conditions and what is "L"? Right, hello! The quantum free electron model for electrons in solids (in One dimension) says we need to use periodic boundary conditions such that if Y(x) is the wavefunction, then Y(x) = Y(x+L). Where L seems to be...
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    Boundary Conditions and Trig Identities in Solving Differential Equations

    Homework Statement I have the solution to the differential equation : Phi = A*sin(x) + B*cos(x) and need to apply the boundary conditions Phi(-a/2) = Phi(a/2) = 0. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I am confused. If I plug these in, then I get A*sin(-ka/2) = -...
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    Electric Potential across a Boundary

    Hi everyone, I have a uniform electric field in which I place an object. I have read that the electric potential inside my object, \Phi_{in}, and the one on the outside, \Phi_{out} must be equal at the boundary. (ie. \Phi_{in}=\Phi_{out} on the boundary) I don't understand why this is...
  45. N

    Evaluating integrals with infinity as boundary

    Homework Statement Hi all. Please take a look at this: \int_{ - \infty }^\infty {x \cdot \exp } \left( { - \left| x \right|} \right){\rm{d}}x = \left. {\left( { - \exp \left( { - \left| x \right|} \right) \cdot x} \right)} \right|_{ - \infty }^\infty + \int_{ - \infty }^\infty {\exp...
  46. N

    Relation between codifferential and boundary operator

    As we know,the codifferential \delta is the adjoint of the exterior derivative,and the boundary operator \partial is also the adjoint of exterior derivative according to stokes' theorem, then what is the relation between codifferential and boundary operator?
  47. N

    Boundary Conditions, Continuum Mechanics

    Mods: I wasn't sure if I should put this here or in DE's, if you think it would be better there, feel free to move it. Everyone: If I have a bunch of particles, which I'm modelling as a continuum, and I want to put periodic boundary conditions which reflect (completely specular reflection)...
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    Green Function and Boundary Conditions

    Hey folks, I'm trying to find the Green function for the equation -\partial_\mu \partial^\mu \phi = K where K is some source term. Its a 2D problem with the wave confined to a rectangular cavity where the cavity is located at z = 0 and z=a. This tells me that G|_0= G|_a=0 I've pretty...
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    Shooting method and a shock wave (discontinuity at the inner boundary condition)

    I've done searching on the topic, and I really don't know where else to turn, so here it goes. I hope somebody can point me in the right direction. I've been working on using a shooting method to solve the steady-state spherically symmetric fluid equations for an accreting plasma. Basically, it...
  50. H

    Circular Plate w/ Hole: Boundary Conditions

    Hey people can u please tell me what will be the boundary conditions for a circular plate with a central hole clamped at the circumference... Plate is axis symmetric and is under uniform load..
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