Solution to PDE U(x,t) = y^2e^{-3x} + h(x)

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The discussion revolves around the solution to the partial differential equation U(x,t) = y^2e^{-3x} + h(x), where h(x) must satisfy h(0) = 1. Participants discuss appropriate notation for expressing the conditions on h(x), with suggestions for denoting continuity and differentiability. Concerns are raised about the formula's notation, specifically the presence of "y" without "t" in the equation. Additionally, there are troubleshooting tips for LaTeX formatting issues encountered during the discussion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clear mathematical notation and conventions.
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I have a solution for a PDE

U(x,t)=y^2e^{-3x} + h(x)

Where h(x) is any function such that h(0) = 1

What notation can I use for this clause on h(x)?

My guess is:
h(x)\in \{f(x)|f(0)=1\}

Does that make sense?
 
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Sure, it's a fancy-pants way of putting it.
 
arildno said:
Sure, it's a fancy-pants way of putting it.

I like doing things the fancy-pants way :-p
 
Well if you want to be fancy pants, you might well want to mention what sort of hypotheses are needed on h, ie there probably should be some differentiability condition.
 
True; is there a symbolic way to write 'continuous'?
 
\text{yeah, if } f(x) \text{ is continuous on an interval } [a,b] \text{ then } f(x) \in C[a,b]
 
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I am just a tiny bit concerned that your formula,
U(x,t)=y^2e^{-3x} + h(x)
has U(x,t) on the left but a "y" and no "t" on the right!
 
HallsofIvy said:
I am just a tiny bit concerned that your formula,
U(x,t)=y^2e^{-3x} + h(x)
has U(x,t) on the left but a "y" and no "t" on the right!

Lol woops, should be U(x,y)
 
off topic but does anyone know why my latex doesn't work? i tried doing it with a bunch of little and no \text but that didnt work, so i tried what i have now and just gave up and left it like that.
 
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Try using \textnormal

\textnormal{This is a test}
 
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You do not need \textnormal
axeae said:
\text{yeah, if } f(x) \text{ is continuous on an interval } [a,b] \text{ then } f(x) \in C[a,b] [\tex]
<br /> Simply finish with &quot;/tex&quot;, not with &quot;\tex&quot;, between the brackets
 
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oh wow, i guess I've been doing latex so much i forgot not everything else uses \ instead of /
 

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