Linear wave equation vs. linear system

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huangchao
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Hi,

I have a general question about linear wave equation:

Is solving the linear wave equation is equivalent to compute the output of a linear system where source is the input?

Thanks in advanced!


Chao
 

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Linear system is much more general concept than linear wave equation.
 

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