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The discussion centers on solving the Lane–Emden equation, specifically for the case where n = 5. The user is attempting to apply a transformation method involving the variables theta = (x^w)(z) and x = e^t, but encounters difficulties in differentiating the variable z, which is defined as z = 2/(n - 1). The user later corrects their notation, clarifying that w, not z, equals 2/(n - 1). Ultimately, they express progress in understanding the problem.

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For some reason, the syntax is not working and will not print what I am coding so I will just direct you to this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lane%E2%80%93Emden_equation"

I am trying to analytically find a solution to the second order differential equation for the case n = 5. I looked at a transformation method which introduces a new variable. It is theta = (x^w)(z), where z = 2/(n - 1) and x = e^t and they somehow reduced the LE to a new form which I cannot do.

They also do not tell me what z is, so I don't know how to differentiate it.

Anyone have some tips here?
 
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Void123 said:
They also do not tell me what z is, so I don't know how to differentiate it.

They don't?

where z = 2/(n - 1)
 


Tom Mattson said:
They don't?

Sorry, that was supposed to be w = 2/(n - 1), not z. Anyways, I think I am figuring it out now. Thanks.
 

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