Wave equation under a Galilean transform.

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The discussion focuses on transforming the wave equation under a Galilean transform for a reference frame moving at a constant speed V along the x-axis. The goal is to show that the wave equation takes a specific form involving derivatives of the wave function ψ' with respect to time and space. A participant expresses difficulty in approaching the problem, having attempted to substitute the transformation x = x' + Vt' into the wave equation without success. The conversation highlights the challenge of applying the Galilean transformation to derive the modified wave equation. Overall, the thread emphasizes the complexities involved in this mathematical transformation.
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Homework Statement



Show that the wave equation becomes
\left(1-\frac{V^{2}}{c^{2}}\right)\frac{\partial^{2}\psi'}{\partial x'^{2}}-\frac{1}{c^{2}}\frac{\partial^{2}\psi'}{\partial t'^{2}}+\frac{2V}{c^{2}}\frac{\partial^{2}\psi'}{\partial t' \partial x'} = 0

under a Galilean transform if the referential R' moves at constant speed V along the x axis.

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The Attempt at a Solution



Frankly I don't really know how to do that. I tried using a general solution with x = x' + Vt' and using it in the normal wave equation, but gave me nothing good. Now I don't even know what else I could do.
 
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