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SeanConnery
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Linear Parabolic

January 24th, 2006, 7:28 pm

Hi,What exactly is meant by a 2nd order, 2 variables, linear parabolic PDE? I understand the 2nd order, 2 variables part of it. But not sure about the linear parabolic. Any links or topics to learn would be appreciated.Thanks!
 
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Linear Parabolic

January 25th, 2006, 5:47 am

 
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Linear Parabolic

January 25th, 2006, 5:25 pm

QuoteOriginally posted by: adnanmirzaCheck the "Classification section" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partial_di ... equationIs wikipedia wrong when it says a PDE is parabolic if B^2-4AC=0?I thought it was the determinant of [B A;C B] (or something like this)