Help with nonlinear 1st order ODE

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The discussion revolves around solving a nonlinear first-order ordinary differential equation (ODE) given by {x}^{.}(t) = x^{2} + t^{2} with the initial condition x(0) = 0. Participants explore methods to demonstrate that the solution "blows up" before t = 1, while also considering the behavior of the solution and related functions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the method to solve the ODE, questioning the validity of integrating with respect to x while t varies.
  • Another participant identifies the ODE as a Riccati type and suggests a transformation to a Bessel-type equation, proposing the use of Bessel functions to analyze the solution's behavior.
  • A participant seeks clarification on how to use the Bessel function results to demonstrate the explosion of the solution at t = 1, indicating that they do not need a complete solution.
  • One participant reports that their results indicate the solution does not blow up at t = 1, but rather at t ≈ 2.003147, which corresponds to the first root of the Bessel function of order -1/4.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the behavior of the solution, with differing views on when the solution blows up, indicating ongoing disagreement and exploration of the topic.

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There are unresolved assumptions regarding the choice of comparison functions and the implications of the Bessel function results on the original ODE's behavior.

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So I'm supposed to prove that
{x}^{.}(t) = x^{2}+ t^{2} with x(0) = 0 blows up before t = 1.

I'm not sure what method to use to solve I've tried setting up an integral such as \int^{x(t)}_{x(0)} \frac{dx}{x^{2}+t^{2}} = \int^{t}_{0} dt but I didn't think I could do this since 't' is varying over time on the Left Hand side and I'm integrating with respect to x.

The only other clue I have is to use a comparison ODE, which was mentioned in class, in which would use a function, say... g^{.}(t) =< x^{.}(t) which was easier to work with. If I were able to prove that the lesser function exploded before t= 1, then logically the greater one explodes. The thing is I don't know what function I would even chose to set this up. Any ideas?

..and Thank youuuuu.
 
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Hello !

The ODE is on the Riccati kind. First let x(t) = -y'/y
leading to y''+t²y=0
which is on the Bessel kind
y(t) = sqrt(t)*(c1*J(k,X)+c2*J(-k,X) )
J(k,X) is the Bessel function of order k
k=1/4
X=t²/2
k=1/4
 
Right OK! can I then substitute that back in somehow to show that it explodes at t -> 1? I don't necessarily need to get it solved. Just know how it behaves.
 
X89codered89X said:
Right OK! can I then substitute that back in somehow to show that it explodes at t -> 1? I don't necessarily need to get it solved. Just know how it behaves.

From my results it doesn't "explodes" close to t=1, but at t=2.003147 which is the first root of the BesselJ function of order -1/4.
 

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