Nonlinear transform can separate function composition?

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The discussion focuses on solving a nonlinear ordinary differential equation (ODE) represented by Newton's Second Law, specifically involving the Heaviside Theta Function, denoted as ##\theta(x(t))##. The equation under consideration is x''(t) + ω₀² x(t) = [θ(x(t) + b) · θ(x(t) - b)] · sin(ωt), where ω and ω₀ are independent variables. The participant is exploring the feasibility of using a nonlinear transformation to separate the composition of functions within the ODE, as linear transformations are inadequate for this purpose.

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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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