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Stability theory for quasi-linear wave equations with linear damping

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2011

R. W. Dickey
Affiliation:
University of Wisconsin, Madison, U.S.A.

Synopsis

Large time behaviour of solutions to a damped quasi-linear wave equation are studied. Conditions are obtained which guarantee the global existence of a classical solution. The asymptotic behaviour of this solution is studied in the case of a unique equilibrium solution and in the case of multiple equilibria. The results are applied to various special examples.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1981

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