Boundary conditions spherical coordinates

In summary, the conversation discusses the Laplace axisymmetric problem where $u(a,\theta) = f(\theta)$ and $u(b,\theta) = 0$, with $a<\theta<b$. The general solution is given as $u(r,\theta) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}A_n r^n P_n(\cos\theta) + B_n\frac{1}{r^{n+1}}P_n(\cos\theta)$, and the goal is to obtain $u(r,\theta) = \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}A_n\left[\left(\frac{r}{b}\right)^n - \frac{b}{
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Dustinsfl
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Laplace axisymmetric
$u(a,\theta) = f(\theta)$ and $u(b,\theta) = 0$ where $a<\theta<b$.

The general soln is
$$
u(r,\theta) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}A_n r^n P_n(\cos\theta) + B_n\frac{1}{r^{n+1}}P_n(\cos\theta)
$$

I am supposed to obtain
$$
u(r,\theta) = \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}A_n\left[\left(\frac{r}{b}\right)^n - \frac{b}{r}^{n + 1}\right]P_n(\cos\theta)
$$
with
$$
A_nb^n\left[\left(\frac{r}{b}\right)^n - \frac{b}{r}^{n + 1}\right] = \frac{2n + 1}{2}\int_0^{\pi}f(\theta)P_n(\cos\theta) \sin \theta d\theta.
$$
Using the BC I can't obtain that.
 
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dwsmith said:
Laplace axisymmetric
$u(a,\theta) = f(\theta)$ and $u(b,\theta) = 0$ where $a<\theta<b$.

The general soln is
$$
u(r,\theta) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}A_n r^n P_n(\cos\theta) + B_n\frac{1}{r^{n+1}}P_n(\cos\theta)
$$

I am supposed to obtain
$$
u(r,\theta) = \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}A_n\left[\left(\frac{r}{b}\right)^n - \frac{b}{r}^{n + 1}\right]P_n(\cos\theta)
$$
with
$$
A_nb^n\left[\left(\frac{r}{b}\right)^n - \frac{b}{r}^{n + 1}\right] = \frac{2n + 1}{2}\int_0^{\pi}f(\theta)P_n(\cos\theta) \sin \theta d\theta.
$$
Using the BC I can't obtain that.

I have this solved.
 

FAQ: Boundary conditions spherical coordinates

What are boundary conditions in spherical coordinates?

Boundary conditions in spherical coordinates refer to the specific values or relationships that must be satisfied at the surface or edges of a spherical system. They are used to define the behavior of a physical system in terms of the surrounding environment.

Why are boundary conditions important in spherical coordinates?

Boundary conditions are important in spherical coordinates because they help to accurately model and predict the behavior of physical systems. They provide constraints and limitations that must be satisfied in order to obtain meaningful solutions to equations and equations of motion.

What types of boundary conditions are commonly used in spherical coordinates?

Commonly used boundary conditions in spherical coordinates include Dirichlet boundary conditions, which specify the value of a function at the boundary, and Neumann boundary conditions, which specify the derivative of a function at the boundary. Other types include Robin boundary conditions, which are a combination of Dirichlet and Neumann conditions, and periodic boundary conditions, which are used to model systems with repeating patterns or structures.

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