What Method Solves the Differential Equation d^2u/dp^2 = p^2 u?

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d^2u/dp^2=p^2 u.

I know the answer, however I can not figure out how to solve this. Any ideas at to which method to try?
 
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I haven't actually tried it, but my first guess would be a series solution. You might get some kind of Bessel function.
 
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