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A differential equation (DE) is any equation that contains
a derivative.
Lecture 6: e.g.
= sec(3
)
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Lecture 6: The Heat Equation
Ex Let % = , 3 cos(4) .
Compute the divergence of %.
The Heat Equation extends to 2D by taking the
divergence of K times the gradient.
= ∙
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Lecture 6: The Heat Equation
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Lecture 6: The Heat Equation
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Isotropic vs. Anisotropic =
Isotropic
= ∆
( = 1) 1+
∕
t=0 t=5 t=20 Original Barbara a=1 a=2
#
Anisotropic
= ∙
= = 10
#+ D ⁄E
t=0 t=5 t=20