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15.1: Boundary value problems
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Before we tackle the Fourier series, we need to study the so-called boundary value problems (or endpoint problems).
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15.2: The Trigonometric Series
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15.3: More on the Fourier Series
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We have computed the Fourier series for a 2π-periodic function, but what about functions of different periods.
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15.4: Sine and Cosine Series
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You may have noticed by now that an odd function has no cosine terms in the Fourier series and an even function has no sine terms in the Fourier series. This observation is not a coincidence. Let us look at even and odd periodic function in more detail.
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15.5: Applications of Fourier Series
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15.6: PDEs, Separation of Variables, and The Heat Equation
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Let us recall that a partial differential equation or PDE is an equation containing the partial derivatives with respect to several independent variables. Solving PDEs will be our main application of Fourier series. A PDE is said to be linear if the dependent variable and its derivatives appear at most to the first power and in no functions. We will only talk about linear PDEs. Together with a PDE, we usually have specified some boundary conditions.
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15.7: One Dimensional Wave Equation
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15.8: D’Alembert Solution of The Wave Equation
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We have solved the wave equation by using Fourier series. But it is often more convenient to use the so-called d’Alembert solution to the wave equation3. While this solution can be derived using Fourier series as well, it is really an awkward use of those concepts. It is easier and more instructive to derive this solution by making a correct change of variables to get an equation that can be solved by simple integration.
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15.9: Steady State Temperature and the Laplacian
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Suppose we have an insulated wire, a plate, or a 3-dimensional object. We apply certain fixed temperatures on the ends of the wire, the edges of the plate, or on all sides of the 3-dimensional object. We wish to find out what is the steady state temperature distribution. That is, we wish to know what will be the temperature after long enough period of time.
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15.10: Dirichlet Problem in the Circle and the Poisson Kernel
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15.E: Fourier Series and PDEs (Exercises)
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These are homework exercises to accompany Libl's "Differential Equations for Engineering" Textmap. This is a textbook targeted for a one semester first course on differential equations, aimed at engineering students. Prerequisite for the course is the basic calculus sequence.
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