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The Eigenfunction Expansion Method provides a systematic approach for solving linear partial differential equations (PDEs) by utilizing the properties of eigenfunctions from Sturm–Liouville problems. It allows the representation of solutions as infinite series, connecting concepts from linear algebra, differential equations, and Fourier analysis. This method is particularly effective for boundary value problems, enabling efficient solution derivation under various conditions.
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Term: Eigenfunction Expansion Method
Definition: An analytical technique for solving linear partial differential equations (PDEs) that represents solutions as a series of eigenfunctions.
Term: SturmLiouville Problems
Definition: A type of differential equation that leads to the determination of eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, critical for the expansion method.
Term: Orthogonality
Definition: A property of eigenfunctions that ensures they are mutually perpendicular under a weighted inner product, simplifying calculations of coefficients in expansions.
Term: Boundary Value Problems (BVPs)
Definition: Problems that seek solutions to differential equations subject to specific conditions at the boundaries of the domain.