Solution to tensor differential equations

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The discussion focuses on finding solutions to two tensor differential equations, one sourceless and one with a source. The user believes they have a solution for the sourceless equation, expressed as φ^{γα} = Ae^{-i(δ^{γ}_{α}k_{γ}x^{α})} + Be^{-i(k_{α}x^{α} - k_{γ}x^{γ})}. However, they are uncertain about the solution for the equation with the source, which is represented as (∂_{γ}∂_{α} + i k^{β}g_{αβ}∂_{γ}) φ = T_{γα}φ. The user also mentions a substitution of k_{β} = k^{α}g_{αβ}. Assistance in verifying the solution and addressing the sourced equation is requested.
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hello all,

I need two solutions to two different tensor diffeqs. I think I may have the solution to the sourceless equation, however I am in the dark about the one with the source.


\left(\partial_{\gamma}\partial_{\alpha}+\imath k^{\beta}g_{\alpha\beta}\partial_{\gamma}\right) \phi=T_{\gamma\alpha}\phi

and

\left(\partial_{\gamma}\partial_{\alpha}+\imath k^{\beta}g_{\alpha\beta}\partial_{\gamma}\right) \phi=0.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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here is my solution for the source less equation, feel free to check it please.

\phi^{\gamma\alpha}=Ae^{-\imath\left(\delta^{\gamma}_{\alpha}k_{\gamma}x^{\alpha}\right)}+Be^{-\imath\left(k_{\alpha}x^{\alpha}-k_{\gamma}x^{\gamma}\right)}

thanks.
 
jfy4 said:
here is my solution for the source less equation, feel free to check it please.

\phi^{\gamma\alpha}=Ae^{-\imath\left(\delta^{\gamma}_{\alpha}k_{\gamma}x^{\alpha}\right)}+Be^{-\imath\left(k_{\alpha}x^{\alpha}-k_{\gamma}x^{\gamma}\right)}

thanks.

I also made the replacement k_{\beta}=k^{\alpha}g_{\alpha\beta}
 

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