How to solve the following integral-differential equations?

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The discussion revolves around solving integral-differential equations (IDEs) related to a research problem. Participants explore various methods, including numerical approaches and the application of Laplace transforms, to tackle the equations involving functions h(t,s), A1(t,s), A2(t,s), B1(t,s), and B2(t,s).

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  • One participant seeks assistance in solving specific integral-differential equations and is open to numerical methods.
  • Another participant suggests that applying the Laplace transform could simplify the equations, particularly noting the convolution rule for transforming integrals.
  • A participant expresses concern about the lack of a closed form for their beta function, which is derived from numerical values, and questions how to perform the Laplace transform and its inverse in this context.
  • There is a suggestion to numerically compute the Laplace transform and to potentially fit a functional form to the beta function to facilitate analytical solutions.
  • Participants discuss the challenges of performing inverse Laplace transforms numerically, indicating that this may be a complex task.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method to solve the integral-differential equations, as there are multiple approaches discussed, including numerical methods and the use of Laplace transforms. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific techniques to apply.

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Participants mention limitations related to the beta function's numerical values and the complexity of the Laplace transform, which may affect the ability to derive solutions. There are unresolved mathematical steps regarding the inverse Laplace transform.

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hello, everyone. Recently I confront with the integral differential equations(ide's) in my research. Anyone can help to solve h(t,s), A1(t,s), A2(t,s), B1(t,s), B2(t,s)?

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Some of your equations look like they will be simplified if you Laplace transform them in s or t (or both).

The key rule is the convolution rule:

$$\mathcal L \left[ \int_0^t dt'~K(t-t')f(t')\right] = \hat{K}(s)\hat{f}(s).$$

Since some of your integrals are of this convolution form, Laplace transforming your equations looks like it may leave you with an algebraic equation for the Laplace transform of the function(s) you want to solve for.
 
Hi, Dear Mute:
Thanks for your the key rule: Laplace transform of the convolution form. However, my beta function only has numerical values(obtained by matlab), not a closed form(because the upper and lower limit of the integration). So how can I get a Laplace transform for numerical values of the beta function(by any command in other package)? Otherwise, how can I do the inverse Laplace transform of this complex algebraic equation(because the Laplace transform of beta is very complex, I think), by the command residue in mathematica or others?
 
jamesbom100 said:
Hi, Dear Mute:
Thanks for your the key rule: Laplace transform of the convolution form. However, my beta function only has numerical values(obtained by matlab), not a closed form(because the upper and lower limit of the integration). So how can I get a Laplace transform for numerical values of the beta function(by any command in other package)? Otherwise, how can I do the inverse Laplace transform of this complex algebraic equation(because the Laplace transform of beta is very complex, I think), by the command residue in mathematica or others?

As the Laplace transform is just ##\mathcal L [f(t)](y) = \int_0^\infty dt~\exp(-yt)f(t)##, you could easily solve for the Laplace transform numerically. The tricky part would probably be inverse transforming numerically.

Alternatively, you could fit a functional form to your ##\beta## function in terms of standard functions and compute the Laplace transform of the fit if you want to try and solve the equations analytically.

I suppose you could also combine both approaches and calculate the Laplace transform numerically and then fit a functional form to the Laplace transform of your ##\beta##.
 

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