can anyone explain solution of partial differential equation by variable separation method with examples

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jamesj · Answer

*bookmark.  This is a good question and a major topic.  I'm hoping someone will link to some good resources so I'll know how to answer this question in the future.

anonymous · Answer

paul's notes often a good place to start] http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/DE/SeparationofVariables.aspx

turingtest · Answer

^^^Just what I was going to recommend, but it helps to read the whole section first.

anonymous · Answer

pauls notes are good but a lot of physics is involved. I was looking for a mathematical point of view