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Why is the "Separation of Variables" method valid?
Hey guys,
Lately I have been focusing on some question that have annoyed me for some time. One of these questions is: Why is the method of separation of variables valid when solving some PDE?
Usually smmetry arguments are presented, and in some physical systems you can guess that it will be the case so that the separation of variables will work. However, is there a rigorous treatment of this method? Could anyone suggest me a reading on this topic or share what kind of analysis is necessary to treat this question?
Thank you very much! ;)
Hey guys,
Lately I have been focusing on some question that have annoyed me for some time. One of these questions is: Why is the method of separation of variables valid when solving some PDE?
Usually smmetry arguments are presented, and in some physical systems you can guess that it will be the case so that the separation of variables will work. However, is there a rigorous treatment of this method? Could anyone suggest me a reading on this topic or share what kind of analysis is necessary to treat this question?
Thank you very much! ;)