Solving Differential Equations of Type R'' + R' +R[(constants) + e^(-R^2)] = 0

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The discussion focuses on solving the non-linear differential equation R'' + R' + R[(constants) + e^(-R^2)] = 0. Participants agree that due to the complexity of the equation, a numerical solution is the most viable approach. The consensus is that analytical methods may not yield practical results for this type of equation, emphasizing the necessity of numerical techniques for approximation.

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Homework Statement

What method would you use to solve DE's of this type
R'' + R' +R[(constants) + e^(-R^2)] = 0

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That is a very badly non-linear differential equation. I suspect that a numerical (approximate) solution would be the best you could do.
 

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