Is There a Simple Formula for the Green Function of the Klein-Gordon Equation?

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The forum discussion confirms the existence of a simple formula for the Green function of the wave equation, expressed as G(t,x,t',x') = δ(t-t' ± |x-x'|/c)/|x-x'|. The inquiry centers on whether a similar formula exists for the Green function of the Klein-Gordon equation, particularly for cases with mass greater than zero and various boundary conditions. The consensus suggests that the Feynman propagator serves as the equivalent for the Klein-Gordon equation.

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There exists very simple formula for Green function for wave equation:
[tex]G(t,x,t',x') = \delta (t-t'\pm \frac{|x-x'|}{c})/|x-x'|[/tex].
I wonder whether there exist similar formula for Green function
for Klein-Gordon equation (with mass >0) for any boundary condition.
 
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