What is the significance of the constant m in the Hermite differential equation?

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The discussion revolves around the significance of the constant m in the Hermite differential equation, specifically in the context of its role in determining the nature of solutions, including the Hermite polynomials. Participants seek clarification on the appropriate values for m and its implications.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the nature of the constant m in the Hermite differential equation, asking for suitable values.
  • One participant notes that m is typically a nonnegative integer, referencing multiple web sources for this information.
  • Another participant mentions that specific choices of m lead to polynomial solutions, particularly when m = 2n, where n is a nonnegative integer.
  • There is a suggestion to consult a detailed analysis linked in the discussion for further insights.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the exact nature and values of m, with some proposing that it should be a nonnegative integer while others focus on specific cases that yield polynomial solutions. No consensus is reached on a definitive answer.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes varying interpretations of m's significance and its values, with references to external sources for further clarification. The implications of m on the solutions of the Hermite differential equation remain partially unresolved.

Mrinmoy Naskar
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y" - 2xy' + my = 0 this is well known hermite diff eqn. now can anyone tell me what kind of conts is m?? what is the suitable value of m??
 
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Mrinmoy Naskar said:
y" - 2xy' + ny = 0 this is well known hermite diff eqn. now can anyone tell me what kind of conts is m?? what is the suitable value of m??

please explain what is 'm'?
 
drvrm said:
please explain what is 'm'?
sorry for the confusion.. I made the correction in my qus...
 
Mrinmoy Naskar said:
y" - 2xy' + my = 0 this is well known hermite diff eqn. now can anyone tell me what kind of conts is m?? what is the suitable value of m??
Several web pages that I looked at say that m is usually a nonnegative integer. Did you try searching for yourself?
 
Mrinmoy Naskar said:
can anyone tell me what kind of conts is m?? what is the suitable value of m??

This is Hermite’s equation, where special choices of m give rise to the Hermite polynomials.
there exists a polynomial solution of the original equation whenever m = 2n , n = 0,1,2 , , , ... . With the choice m = 2n , and the arbitrary multiplicative constant chosen so that the coefficient of the term x^n is 2^(m/2)
 
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Mark44 said:
Several web pages that I looked at say that m is usually a nonnegative integer. Did you try searching for yourself?
@mrinmoy Pl. see a detail analysis
in < http://www.ncl.ac.uk/maths/students/teaching/notebooks/SeriesSolnNotebook.pdf>
 
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