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Asymptotic theory for third-order differential equations with extension to higher odd-order equations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2011

A. S. A. Al-Hammadi
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, University of Bahrain, P.O. Box 32038, Isa Town, State of Bahrain

Synopsis

An asymptotic theory is developed for linear differential equations of odd order. Theory is applied with large coefficients. The forms of the asymptotic solutions are given under general conditions on the coefficients.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1991

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