Differential equations - Decidability and Complexity

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the decidability and complexity of linear differential equations with polynomial coefficients. Participants explore questions regarding the existence of solutions, linear independence of solutions, and the implications for algorithmic complexity.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the decidability of linear differential equations with polynomial coefficients and whether solutions exist.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of an algorithm for discussing complexity, suggesting a focus on the existence of a polynomial time algorithm.
  • A participant seeks familiarity with specific problems related to the decidability of these equations.
  • There is a mention of a potential connection to the 10th problem of Hilbert, prompting further inquiry into related topics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the topic, and there is no consensus on the specific questions raised regarding decidability and complexity.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the assumptions underlying the decidability of the problems mentioned, nor does it resolve the mathematical steps involved in determining complexity.

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Hey! :o

Is someone familiar with the following?

We have linear differential equations with polynomial coefficients depending on x.

$a_n(x)y^{(n)}+ \dots a_1(x)y^{(1)}+a_0(x)y^{(0)}=b(x)$

There are problems like if there are solutions, if the solutions are linear independent and so on and we are looking for the decidability and the complexity.
 
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Hi,

I'm not too much familiar with this questions, but ... don't you need an algorithm to talk about the complexity? Or are you asking about the existence of a polynomial time algorithm?
 
First of all, I am asking if someone is familiar with the decidability of such problems.

Are you familiar with that?
 
One such problem is the following:

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Do you maybe know where I can get more information?
 

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Is this related to the 10th problem of Hilbert?
 

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