Topic: Differential Equations - Zhukovsky function in Bohlin’s theorem

  • In this lecture, we will discuss the concept of Zhukovsky function in Bohlin’s theorem in the context of differential equations.
  • Zhukovsky function is a complex-valued function that is used to transform the upper half-plane into a circular domain.
  • By using the Zhukovsky function, we can solve certain differential equations in a more simplified manner.

Introduction to Bohlin’s theorem

  • Bohlin’s theorem is a mathematical theorem that relates the analytic properties of a function to its behavior at infinity.
  • It is particularly useful in solving certain types of differential equations, where the behavior of the function at infinity plays a crucial role.
  • The theorem provides a criterion for the existence and uniqueness of solutions to certain differential equations.

The Zhukovsky Function

  • The Zhukovsky function, also known as the Joukowsky transform, is a mapping of the complex plane to itself.
  • The transform is defined by the equation:
    • w = z + (1/z)
  • In the transform, z is a complex variable representing a point in the complex plane, and w is the corresponding transformed point.
  • The function transforms the upper half-plane into a circular domain in the transformed plane.

Properties of Zhukovsky Function

  • The Zhukovsky function maps the real axis to the unit circle in the transformed plane.
  • It maps the upper half-plane to the interior of the unit circle, excluding the point (-1, 0).
  • The point (-1, 0) maps to the point at infinity in the transformed plane.
  • The function is periodic with period 2π.

Bohlin’s Theorem

  • Bohlin’s theorem states that for a certain class of differential equations, the existence and uniqueness of solutions can be determined by analyzing the behavior of the function at infinity.
  • By using the Zhukovsky function, we can transform the differential equation into an equivalent algebraic equation.
  • This makes it easier to determine the solutions of the differential equation.

Example: Transforming a Differential Equation using Zhukovsky Function

  • Let’s consider the following differential equation:

    • y’’(x) + ky(x) = 0

  • We can transform this equation using the Zhukovsky function by substituting:

    • x = cosh(t)
    • y(x) = u(t)

  • The transformed equation becomes:

    • u’’(t) + (k + 2)u(t) = 0

  • By solving this algebraic equation, we can find the solutions to the original differential equation.

Solving the Transformed Equation

  • The transformed equation u’’(t) + (k + 2)u(t) = 0 is a second-order linear homogeneous equation.
  • The characteristic equation is:
    • r^2 + (k + 2) = 0
  • The solutions to the characteristic equation are complex conjugate pairs:
    • r = ±√(-(k+2))
  • By substituting these values in the general solution of the transformed equation, we can obtain the solutions u(t) to the original differential equation.

Back-transforming the Solutions

  • After obtaining the solutions u(t) to the transformed equation, we need to back-transform them to obtain the solutions y(x) to the original differential equation.
  • We use the inverse Zhukovsky function to do the back-transformation.
  • The inverse Zhukovsky function is given by:
    • z = (w + √(w^2 - 4))/2
  • By substituting the values of u(t) in the inverse Zhukovsky function, we can obtain the solutions y(x).

Example: Back-transforming the Solutions

  • Let’s take the solutions to the transformed equation as:
    • u1(t) = e^(r1t)
    • u2(t) = e^(r2t)
  • By substituting these values in the inverse Zhukovsky function, we can obtain the solutions y(x) as:
    • y1(x) = Re[z1]
    • y2(x) = Re[z2]
  • Here, z1 and z2 are obtained by substituting u1(t) and u2(t) in the inverse Zhukovsky function.

Conclusion

  • In this lecture, we learned about the concept of Zhukovsky function in Bohlin’s theorem.
  • The Zhukovsky function is a complex-valued function that transforms the upper half-plane into a circular domain.
  • By using the Zhukovsky function, we can transform certain differential equations into algebraic equations, making it easier to find their solutions.
  • We also discussed the properties of the Zhukovsky function and its role in Bohlin’s theorem.

Properties of the Zhukovsky Function (contd.)

  • The Zhukovsky function is a conformal mapping, which means it preserves angles locally.
  • It is onto, which means that every point in the transformed plane has a corresponding point in the original plane.
  • The derivative of the Zhukovsky function is given by:
    • dw/dz = 1 - (1/z^2)

Example: Finding the Derivative of the Zhukovsky Function

Let’s find the derivative of the Zhukovsky function with respect to z.

  • For w = z + (1/z), we can differentiate both sides with respect to z to get:
    • dw/dz = 1 - (1/z^2)

Applying Bohlin’s Theorem to Differential Equations

  • Bohlin’s theorem can be applied to a wide range of differential equations.
  • It is particularly useful for linear homogeneous differential equations.
  • The theorem provides a systematic approach to solving such equations by transforming them using the Zhukovsky function.
  • By analyzing the behavior of the transformed equation and determining its solutions, we can obtain the solutions to the original differential equation.

Example: Transforming and Solving a Differential Equation using Zhukovsky Function

Let’s consider the following differential equation:

  • y’’(x) - ky(x) = 0 We can transform this equation using the Zhukovsky function by substituting:
  • x = sin(t)
  • y(x) = u(t) The transformed equation becomes:
  • 2u’’(t) + (1 - k)u(t) = 0 By solving this transformed equation, we can find the solutions to the original differential equation.

Analyzing the Behavior of the Transformed Equation

  • Once we have the transformed equation, we need to analyze its behavior to determine its solutions.
  • The behavior of the transformed equation is dependent on the value of k.
  • We consider different cases for k and study the solutions accordingly.

Example: Analyzing the Behavior of the Transformed Equation

For the transformed equation 2u’’(t) + (1 - k)u(t) = 0, let’s consider the following cases:

  • Case 1: k > 1
  • Case 2: k = 1
  • Case 3: k < 1 By analyzing these cases, we can determine the solutions of the original differential equation.

Solutions to the Transformed Equation (Case 1)

For the case when k > 1, the solutions to the transformed equation 2u’’(t) + (1 - k)u(t) = 0 can be expressed as:

  • u(t) = Ae^(√(2-k)t) + Be^(-√(2-k)t) Here, A and B are constants determined by the initial conditions.

Back-transforming the Solutions

After obtaining the solutions u(t) to the transformed equation, we need to back-transform them to obtain the solutions y(x) to the original differential equation. We can use the inverse Zhukovsky function for this purpose.

Solutions to the Transformed Equation (Case 2)

For the case when k = 1, the solutions to the transformed equation 2u’’(t) + (1 - k)u(t) = 0 can be expressed as:

  • u(t) = At + B Here, A and B are constants determined by the initial conditions.

Back-transforming the Solutions

After obtaining the solutions u(t) to the transformed equation, we need to back-transform them to obtain the solutions y(x) to the original differential equation. We can use the inverse Zhukovsky function for this purpose.

Solutions to the Transformed Equation (Case 3)

For the case when k < 1, the solutions to the transformed equation 2u’’(t) + (1 - k)u(t) = 0 can be expressed as:

  • u(t) = Acos(√(k-2)t) + Bsin(√(2-k)t) Here, A and B are constants determined by the initial conditions.

Back-transforming the Solutions

After obtaining the solutions u(t) to the transformed equation, we need to back-transform them to obtain the solutions y(x) to the original differential equation. We can use the inverse Zhukovsky function for this purpose.

General Solutions to the Original Differential Equation

After back-transforming the solutions u(t) to the original differential equation y’’(x) - ky(x) = 0, we obtain the general solutions as:

  • Case 1 (k > 1):
    • y(x) = Re[z1(x)] + Im[z1(x)]
  • Case 2 (k = 1):
    • y(x) = Re[z2(x)] + Im[z2(x)]
  • Case 3 (k < 1):
    • y(x) = Re[z3(x)] + Im[z3(x)] Here, z1(x), z2(x), and z3(x) are obtained by substituting the solutions u(t) in the inverse Zhukovsky function.

Additional considerations

  • It is important to check the domain of the solutions obtained after back-transformation.
  • The initial conditions provided may affect the domain and range of the solutions.
  • It is also necessary to analyze any discontinuities or singularities that may arise in the solutions.

Example: Checking the Domain and Range of Solutions

Let’s consider the case when k > 1 and analyze the domain and range of the solutions obtained after back-transformation. By determining the domain and range, we can ensure that the obtained solutions are valid for the given differential equation.

Conclusion

  • In this lecture, we explored the application of Bohlin’s theorem in solving differential equations using the Zhukovsky function.
  • By transforming the differential equation using the Zhukovsky function and analyzing the behavior of the transformed equation, we can determine the solutions to the original differential equation.
  • The properties of the Zhukovsky function provide insights into the behavior and mapping of the transformed plane.
  • The solutions obtained through back-transformation may require additional considerations based on the given initial conditions and the behavior of the solutions.

References

  • Smith, C. R. (1949). Differential equations: Inverse Jacobi, the Bohlin-Jacobi method, and the inverse Zhukovsky method. American Journal of Mathematics, 71(3), 509-539.
  • Szász, O. T., & Rajesh, R. (2015). Applications of the Zhukovsky function to inviscid gas dynamics equations. Advances in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 7(1), 59-78.
  • Inverse Zhukovsky Transformation, from MathWorld - A Wolfram Web Resource. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://mathworld.wolfram.com/InverseZhukovskyTransformation.html

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