Solution to tensor differential equations

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This discussion focuses on solutions to two tensor differential equations involving the operator \(\left(\partial_{\gamma}\partial_{\alpha}+\imath k^{\beta}g_{\alpha\beta}\partial_{\gamma}\right)\). The user presents a solution for the sourceless equation, expressed as \(\phi^{\gamma\alpha}=Ae^{-\imath\left(\delta^{\gamma}_{\alpha}k_{\gamma}x^{\alpha}\right)}+Be^{-\imath\left(k_{\alpha}x^{\alpha}-k_{\gamma}x^{\gamma}\right)}\). The user seeks assistance specifically for the equation with a source, \(\left(\partial_{\gamma}\partial_{\alpha}+\imath k^{\beta}g_{\alpha\beta}\partial_{\gamma}\right) \phi=T_{\gamma\alpha}\phi\), and mentions a substitution \(k_{\beta}=k^{\alpha}g_{\alpha\beta}\).

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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.


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

and

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

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

[tex]\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)}[/tex]

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

[tex]\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)}[/tex]

thanks.

I also made the replacement [tex]k_{\beta}=k^{\alpha}g_{\alpha\beta}[/tex]
 

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