7.3.3: Boundary Value Problems: Mixed Boundary Value Problem
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The Mixed boundary value problem (third boundary value problem) is to find a solution u∈C2(Ω)∩C1(¯Ω) of
△u=0 in Ω∂u∂n+hu=Φ on ∂Ω,
where Φ and h are given and continuous on ∂Ω.e Φ and h are given and continuous on ∂Ω.
Proposition 7.6. Assume Ω is bounded and sufficiently regular, then a solution to the mixed problem is uniquely determined in the class u∈C2(¯Ω) provided h(x)≥0 on ∂Ω and h(x)>0 for at least one point x∈∂Ω.
Proof. Exercise. Hint: Multiply the differential equation △w=0 by w and integrate the result over Ω.
Contributors and Attributions
Integrated by Justin Marshall.