Solving a Partial Differential Equation (PDE)

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The discussion focuses on solving the partial differential equation (PDE) represented by ∂p(x,t)/∂t = -p(x,t) + ∫λ(x-x')p(x',t)dx', with the initial condition p(x,0)=δ(x). This equation corresponds to the Kolmogorov-Feller equation, a fundamental concept in stochastic processes. A suggested method for solving this PDE is to utilize Laplace transforms, which can simplify the analysis and solution process.

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Hi,

Can somebody help me solve the following PDE?

∂p(x,t)/∂t = -p(x,t) + ∫λ(x-x')p(x',t)dx'

with p(x,0)=δ(x)


Thanks a lot
 
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It corresponds to the Kolmogorov-Feller equation.
 
Have you thought about taking Laplace transforms?
 

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