HUNTERTUTORING

First-order equations and classification

Partial differential equations · STEM / applied

Partial derivatives and notation; initial and boundary value problems

Objectives

  • Partial derivatives and notation; initial and boundary value problems
  • First-order linear and quasilinear PDEs; method of characteristics (intro)
  • Classification of second-order linear PDEs: elliptic, parabolic, hyperbolic
  • Physical interpretation: equilibrium, diffusion, and wave propagation
  • Well-posedness and types of boundary conditions (Dirichlet, Neumann)

Study materials