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Laplace’s Equation
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Abstract
In Chapter 11 we discussed the technique of the separation of variables for the most important PDEs encountered in introductory physics and engineering courses.
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Bessel Function Recursion Relation Legendre Polynomial Orthogonality Relation Integer Order
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Additional Reading
- 1.Hassani, S. Mathematical Physics: A Modern Introduction to Its Foundations, Springer-Verlag, 1999, Chapters 7 and 14 discuss the so-called special functions of mathematical physics. In particular, Chapter 7 treats all the classical orthogonal polynomials in a unified manner.Google Scholar
- 2.Arfken, G.B. and Weber, H.J. Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic Press, 1995, Chapters 10–13 cover the special functions of mathematical physics in great length.Google Scholar
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