On the Closed‐Form Solutions of the Wave, Diffusion and Burgers Equations in Fluid Mechanics

D. E. Panayotounakos, D. Drikakis

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Abstract

In this paper the closed‐form solutions of the first‐order wave equation with source terms ut + g(u) ux = f(u), and of the diffusion equation of the general form ut + g(u) ux = vuxx, are constructed. Both equations are considered for smooth initial and boundary conditions, namely w(0, x) = (x); u(0, x) = (x) and u(t, x0) = f(t), respectively. Furthermore, the case, of Burgers equation with source terms u, + uux = vwxx‐‐‐δu, appearing in the aerodynamics theory, is investigated. The developed solution techniques and the obtained closed‐form solutions may he proved powerful in applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437-447
Number of pages11
JournalZAMM ‐ Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics / Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik
Volume75
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1995
Externally publishedYes

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