How Do You Solve a PDE Model Similar to the Heat Equation?

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The discussion centers on solving a partial differential equation (PDE) model resembling the heat equation, specifically represented as ∂U/∂t = γ²||∇U||. The user seeks assistance in solving this equation, which is subject to initial and boundary conditions defined by ∫Ω U(x,t) dΩ = U₀ and U(x,0) = f(x). A suggested method for solving this PDE is the separation of variables technique, which is a standard approach for such equations.

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Hello,

I derived a model in the form

\begin{array}{rcl}\frac{\partial U(\vec{x},t)}{\partial t}&=&\gamma^2\Vert\nabla U(\vec{x},t)\Vert,\\\int_{\Omega}U(\vec{x},t)\, d \Omega&=&U_0,\quad\forall t\\U(\vec{x},0)&=&f(\vec{x}).\end{array}

I don't know to solve that.

THanks for help.
 
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This looks like the heat equation.So, I suggest seperating variables.
 

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