Similarity methods for differential equations

zbMath0292.35001MaRDI QIDQ1211637

Julian D. Cole, George W. Bluman

Publication date: 1974

Published in: Applied Mathematical Sciences (Search for Journal in Brave)

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

34C20: Transformation and reduction of ordinary differential equations and systems, normal forms

35K05: Heat equation

35A22: Transform methods (e.g., integral transforms) applied to PDEs

35A30: Geometric theory, characteristics, transformations in context of PDEs

35-02: Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to partial differential equations

35A25: Other special methods applied to PDEs

34-02: Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to ordinary differential equations

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