11 Separation of Variables

Authors

Charles G. Torre, Department of Physics, Utah State UniversityFollow

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Description

There is yet another way to find the general solution to the wave equation which is valid in 1, 2, or 3 (or more!) dimensions. This method is quite important and, as we shall see, can often be used for other linear homogeneous differential equations. This technique for solving the wave equation is called the method of separation of variables.

Publication Date

8-2014

Keywords

separation of variable, superposition, wave, chapter 11

Disciplines

Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Physics

Comments

Version 8.2

Chapter 11

Recommended Citation

Torre, Charles G., "11 Separation of Variables" (2014). Foundations of Wave Phenomena. 12.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/foundation_wave/12