Fourier transform of differentials equation

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The discussion focuses on solving differential equations using Fourier transforms (FT). Participants emphasize the importance of applying the Fourier transform to both sides of the equation, specifically for the second derivative term, resulting in an algebraic equation for the Fourier transform of the function. The general solution involves finding the homogeneous solution alongside the particular solution derived from the convolution theorem. The final conclusions indicate that the integral converges for specific functions, confirming the existence of solutions for certain cases.

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  • #31
should i test for e^-ax or x^5 or e^(x^2) or
<br /> y(x)=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-a|x|}f(x-t)dt<br />
i'm sorry coz keep on asking.. but, i really don't know which one should i use to run the test.
 
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  • #32
You want to test to see if y(x) converges for each of your two f(x)'s. If the integral doesn't converge, then no solution exists.
 
  • #33
gabbagabbahey said:
You want to test to see if y(x) converges for each of your two f(x)'s. If the integral doesn't converge, then no solution exists.
so.. i need to test the equations below?
<br /> y(x)=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-a|x|}f(x-t)^{5}dt<br />

and

<br /> y(x)=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-a|x|}f(e^{(x-t)^{2}})dt<br />

correct?
 
  • #34
gabbagabbahey said:
You want to test to see if y(x) converges for each of your two f(x)'s. If the integral doesn't converge, then no solution exists.

by performing the improper integral test, when f(x) = x^5, the integral will converges
when f(x) = e^(x^2), the integral will diverges..

hence.. when f(x) = x^5, the is a solution, when f(x) = e^(x^2), there is no solution..
correct?
 
  • #35
I just noticed that you have an error in your expression. Convolution tells you that y(x)=\frac{1}{2a}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}f(x-t)e^{-a|t|}dt, not \frac{1}{2a}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}f(x-t)e^{-a|x|}dt.
 
  • #36
gabbagabbahey said:
I just noticed that you have an error in your expression. Convolution tells you that y(x)=\frac{1}{2a}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}f(x-t)e^{-a|t|}dt, not \frac{1}{2a}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}f(x-t)e^{-a|x|}dt.

change it already.. thanks
 
  • #37
the first part of the general solution should be c1(cos XXXX) + c1(sin XXXX) right?
just ignore the XXXX.. just want to know the pattern..
 

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