Airy equation

noun

(d²ʸ)/(dx²)-xy=0,,!, the simplest second-order linear differential equation with a turning point (a point where the character of the solutions changes from oscillatory to exponential).

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Stokes equation
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Meanings

nounAiry equation (plural Airy equations)

plural Airy equations

  1. mathematics(d²ʸ)/(dx²)-xy=0,,!, the simplest second-order linear differential equation with a turning point (a point where the character of the solutions changes from oscillatory to exponential).

    Synonyms: Stokes equation

Synonyms & antonyms

noun(d²ʸ)/(dx²)-xy=0,,!, the simplest second-order linear differential equation with a turning point (a point where the character of the solutions changes from oscillatory to exponential).

Similar
Stokes equation

Origin

Named after George Biddell Airy.

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Translations

Portuguese equação de Airy
  • equação de Airythe simplest second-order linear differential equation with a turning point
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Chicago

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