Solving PDEs with Shocks: Analyzing Solutions

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The discussion revolves around solving a partial differential equation (PDE) involving shocks, specifically the equation Ux + 2Uy = 0 with initial conditions. Participants are exploring the implications of the initial conditions on the characteristics and the existence of solutions.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the characteristics of the PDE and the implications of the initial conditions. There is a focus on understanding why discontinuities or shocks occur and what changes might lead to a solution in a previously unsolvable case.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the teacher's comments regarding potential changes that could yield a solution. Some participants are questioning the formulation of the characteristics and exploring different interpretations of the problem.

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There is mention of a specific case where changing certain parameters might lead to a solution, but details are not provided. Additionally, there is a request for clearer communication to avoid misunderstandings related to terminology.

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PDE + shock !

Ux + 2Uy = 0

I.C: U(x,y=2x) = exp(x)

solution:-
y=2x+c1
x=c2
using I.C
c1=0
c2=exp(x)

No solution since I.C on the characteristics line

every thing is ok until here but my teacher said that there exist one case that when u change some thing u will get a solution

how !




also i want 2 know why discont. or shock occur ?


i hope u can help me

:smile:
 
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every thing is ok until here but my teacher said that there exist one case that when u change some thing u will get a solution

how !

Can you be more specific? I'm not following you.

Also could you not use "chat room" slang? It took me a while to figure out that "u" means "you" and not the solution to the PDE. Thanks.
 
Also could you not use "chat room" slang? <--- Sorry !

Can you be more specific? <--- ok

For the PDE there is no solution except one case, what is this case ?
the proffisor said you can change something to have that case
 
If I'm not mistaking, should the characteristics' eq be

[tex]x+2y=C [/itex] ...?<br /> <br /> Daniel.[/tex]
 
ok ill try it then ill tell you the result

thnx
 

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