Small exponent asymptotics

We study the surprisingly complicated asymptotic character of a simple first-order differential equation, which involves a term with a low exponent of the dependent variable. While numerical solutions and straightforward asymptotic expansions indicate a clearly defined boundary layer type transition...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteurs: Fowler, A, Kember, G, O'Brien, S
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Oxford Univ Press 2000
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Samenvatting:We study the surprisingly complicated asymptotic character of a simple first-order differential equation, which involves a term with a low exponent of the dependent variable. While numerical solutions and straightforward asymptotic expansions indicate a clearly defined boundary layer type transition, we find that the correct asymptotic structure involves a 'hidden' boundary layer, and that a straightforward approach cannot discern this.