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A smooth linear complex partial differential equation in two variables which is without solutions is found.
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Supported by the NNSF of China (19631050, 19771072) and the NSF of Zhejiang Province (195026).
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Baojun, B., Junjie, L. A remark on the smooth linear partial differential equations in two variables without solutions. Appl. Math.- J. Chin. Univ. 16, 8–10 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11766-001-0031-1
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