General solution to partial differential equation (PDE)

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The discussion centers on solving a specific partial differential equation (PDE) given by the equation -S∂θ/∂τ + (1/2)σ²(X²/S)∂²θ/∂ξ² + [(S/T) + (r-D)X]∂θ/∂ξ. The user seeks a solution of the form θ = α₁(τ)ξ + α₀(τ) and aims to derive general solutions for the functions α₁(τ) and α₀(τ). Despite attempts to compute the partial derivatives, the user encounters difficulties in obtaining a general solution for the unknown functions. Clarification on the problem's wording is also requested, indicating potential issues in the formulation.

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Hi,
I have the following PDE-S\frac{\partial\vartheta}{\partial\tau}+\frac{1}{2}\sigma^2\frac{X^2}{S}\frac{\partial^2\vartheta}{\partial\xi^{2}} + [\frac{S}{T} + (r-D)X]\frac{\partial\vartheta}{\partial\xi}I am asked to seek a solution of the form \vartheta=\alpha_1(\tau)\xi + \alpha_0(\tau) and give a general solution for \alpha_1(\tau) and \alpha_0(\tau)

where we have
\tau=T-t
and
\xi=\frac{t}{T}-\frac{X}{S}

I have tried doing the partial differentials of \vartheta with respect to τ and ε, but the answer doesn't allow me to get a general solution for the two unknown functions of τ.
If anyone could help i would be really grateful.
Thanks

NOTE: the word 'partial' in the equation should be a symbol for the partial derivative.
 
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manchester20 said:
Hi,
I have the following PDE


-S\frac{\partial\vartheta}{\partial\tau}+\frac{1}{2}\sigma^2\frac{X^2}{S}\frac{\partial^2\vartheta}{\partial\xi^{2}} + [\frac{S}{T} + (r-D)X]\frac{\partial\vartheta}{\partial\xi}


I am asked to seek a solution of the form \vartheta=\alpha_1(\tau)\xi + \alpha_0(\tau) and give a general solution for \alpha_1(\tau) and \alpha_0(\tau)

where we have
\tau=T-t
and
\xi=\frac{t}{T}-\frac{X}{S}

I have tried doing the partial differentials of \vartheta with respect to τ and ε, but the answer doesn't allow me to get a general solution for the two unknown functions of τ.
If anyone could help i would be really grateful.
Thanks

NOTE: the word 'partial' in the equation should be a symbol for the partial derivative.

Hi !

Sorry to say, but the wording of the problem seems very fishy (see attachment)
 

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