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Two new integral transforms and their applications

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Newhall, X. X. (1972) Two new integral transforms and their applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/P9CC-E241. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03272013-154852773

Abstract

This thesis is in two parts. In Part I the independent variable θ in the trigonometric form of Legendre's equation is extended to the range ( -∞, ∞). The associated spectral representation is an infinite integral transform whose kernel is the analytic continuation of the associated Legendre function of the second kind into the complex θ-plane. This new transform is applied to the problems of waves on a spherical shell, heat flow on a spherical shell, and the gravitational potential of a sphere. In each case the resulting alternative representation of the solution is more suited to direct physical interpretation than the standard forms.

In Part II separation of variables is applied to the initial-value problem of the propagation of acoustic waves in an underwater sound channel. The Epstein symmetric profile is taken to describe the variation of sound with depth. The spectral representation associated with the separated depth equation is found to contain an integral and a series. A point source is assumed to be located in the channel. The nature of the disturbance at a point in the vicinity of the channel far removed from the source is investigated.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Applied Mathematics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Applied Mathematics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Cohen, Donald S.
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:16 May 1972
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:03272013-154852773
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03272013-154852773
DOI:10.7907/P9CC-E241
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:7558
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:29 Mar 2013 16:15
Last Modified:09 Nov 2022 19:20

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