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On Solutions Of First Order Pde With Two-Dimensional Dirac Delta Forcing Terms, Ian Robinson
On Solutions Of First Order Pde With Two-Dimensional Dirac Delta Forcing Terms, Ian Robinson
Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Journal
We provide solutions of a first order, linear partial differential equation of two variables where the nonhomogeneous term is a two-dimensional Dirac delta function. Our results are achieved by applying the unilateral Laplace Transform, solving the subsequently transformed PDE, and reverting back to the original space-time domain. A discussion of existence and uniqueness of solutions, a derivation of solutions of the PDE coupled with a boundary and initial condition, as well as a few worked examples are provided.
Algorithms To Approximate Solutions Of Poisson's Equation In Three Dimensions, Ray Dambrose
Algorithms To Approximate Solutions Of Poisson's Equation In Three Dimensions, Ray Dambrose
Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Journal
The focus of this research was to develop numerical algorithms to approximate solutions of Poisson's equation in three dimensional rectangular prism domains. Numerical analysis of partial differential equations is vital to understanding and modeling these complex problems. Poisson's equation can be approximated with a finite difference approximation. A system of equations can be formed that gives solutions at internal points of the domain. A computer program was developed to solve this system with inputs such as boundary conditions and a nonhomogenous source function. Approximate solutions are compared with exact solutions to prove their accuracy. The program is tested with an …