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authorPrefetch2021-11-03 20:24:41 +0100
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@@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ This can be used to find the response $u(t)$ of $\hat{L}$ to
by simply taking the convolution with $u_p(t)$:
$$\begin{aligned}
+ \hat{L} \{ u(t) \} = f(t)
+ \quad \implies \quad
\boxed{
- \hat{L} \{ u(t) \} = f(t)
- \quad \implies \quad
u(t) = (f * u_p)(t)
}
\end{aligned}$$
@@ -68,6 +68,17 @@ $$\begin{aligned}
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+This is useful for solving initial value problems,
+because any initial condition can be satisfied
+due to the linearity of $\hat{L}$,
+by choosing the initial values of the homogeneous solution $\hat{L}\{ u_h(t) \} = 0$
+such that the total solution $(f * u_p)(t) + u_h(t)$
+has the desired values.
+
+Meanwhile, for boundary value problems,
+the related [fundamental solution](/know/concept/fundamental-solution/)
+is preferable.
+
## References