Nonlinear transform can separate function composition?

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The discussion centers on solving a nonlinear ordinary differential equation (ODE) related to Newton's Second Law, which includes a Heaviside Theta Function. The presence of the Theta Function complicates the equation, as both sides involve an unknown function, prompting the consideration of nonlinear transformations to separate the function composition. The equation presented is x''(t) + ω_0^2 x(t) = [θ(x(t) + b) * θ(x(t) - b)] * sin(ωt). A question arises regarding the simplification of the product of Heaviside functions when b > 0, specifically whether it can be reduced to θ(x(t) - b). The discussion seeks analytical methods for solving this complex equation.
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I am solving a nonlinear ODE in the form of Newton's Second Law. In the equation, there is a Heaviside Theta Function of the function which I am solving (##\theta (x(t)##). Since it is quite troublesome to have both the left side of the ODE and the imput of the ODE to contain function of unknown function, I am considering using a transformation which can be nonlinear because linear transformation cannot help me separate the composition of two functions. Is there an analytical way to solve the equation?

P.S. Here is my equation
x''(t)+\omega_0^2 x(t)=[\vartheta(x(t)+b) \cdot \vartheta(x(t)-b)] \cdot \sin(\omega t) where ##\omega## and ##\omega_0## are independent.
 
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Yunjia said:
there is a Heaviside Theta Function of the function

If b > 0 is (\vartheta(x(t) + b) * \vartheta(x(t)-b)) = \vartheta(x(t) - b ) ?
 

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