Partial DIfferential Equations problems

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The discussion revolves around two problems related to partial differential equations (PDEs). The first problem involves demonstrating the uniqueness of solutions for a PDE defined in a domain bounded by a piecewise continuously differentiable closed curve, with specific boundary conditions. The second problem similarly seeks to establish the uniqueness of solutions for a PDE within a circular domain, given a boundary condition on the circle.

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  • The original poster attempts to connect the boundary conditions of the first problem and questions how to show the uniqueness of the solution. They express uncertainty about the relationship between the parts of the curve C1 and C2.
  • In the second problem, the poster questions the application of the divergence theorem and how it relates to their derivation. They also seek clarification on the notation used in their reformulation of the equation.
  • Some participants suggest starting with the assumption of two solutions for the first problem and exploring the implications, while others note that the second problem resembles the divergence of a vector field.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various approaches to the problems. Some guidance has been offered regarding assumptions and potential starting points for analysis, but no consensus or resolution has been reached yet.

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Participants have noted potential gaps in their understanding of relevant theorems and principles, particularly regarding the divergence theorem and its application in the context of the problems presented.

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Here is one of them - i posted it in another thread and i am getting help in there https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=91781

this is another of my problems
Show that if C is a piecewise continuously differentiable closed curve bounding D then the problem
[tex]\nabla^2 u= -F(x,y) \ in\ D[/tex]
[tex]u = f \ on \ C_{1}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{\partial u}{\partial n} + \alpha u = 0 \ on \ C_{2}[/tex]
where C1 is a part of C and C2 the remainder and where alpha is a positive constant, has at most one solution.

now i know that [tex]\nabla^2 u = \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial x^2} + \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial y^2} = -F(x,y)[/tex]

now I am not quite sure how to connect the C1 part to C2 part...
would it be something liek C= C1 + C2?

but how would one go about showing that this has at most ONE solution?? I m not quite sure how to start ... Please help

another one
Show that the problem
[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial x} (e^x \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + \frac{\partial}{\partial y} (e^y \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = 0 \ for \ x^2+y^2 < 1[/tex]
u = x^2 for x^2 + y^2 = 1
has at most one solution
Hint Use the divergence theorem to derive an energy identity


Perhaps i don't remember a theorem i should have learned in ap revious class... or i am not familiar with it but what would i use the divergence theorem here?
i eman i can get it down to this
[tex]e^x \frac{\partial}{\partial x} (u + \frac{\partial u}{\partial x}) + e^y \frac{\partial}{\partial y} (u + \frac{\partial u}{\partial y}) = 0[/tex]
but hereafter i am stuck, please do advise!

Thank you!
 
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ok so i can rewrite the second euqation as

[tex]e^x \frac{\partial}{\partial x} (u + u_{x}) + e^y \frac{\partial}{\partial y} (u + u_{y}) = 0[/tex]

also is [tex]u+ u_{x}[/tex] written as something else...
how would i apply the divergence principle here?
 
can anyone help me with this!
 
For the first problem, you might begin by assuming that two solutions exist which satisfy the differential equation and boundary conditions. The difference of the two solutions satisfies a simpler set of equations, right? Maybe this is a good place to start.

For the second problem, the original equation already looks like the divergence of a vector field in 2d. Maybe you should start from this observation.
 

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