Approximate Diagonalization of Variable-Coefficient Differential Operators Through Similarity Transformations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Department
Mathematics
School
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Abstract
Approaches to approximate diagonalization of variable-coefficient differential operators using similarity transformations are presented. These diagonalization techniques are inspired by the interpretation of the Uncertainty Principle by Fefferman, known as the SAK Principle, that suggests the location of eigenfunctions of self-adjoint differential operators in phase space. The similarity transformations are constructed using canonical transformations of symbols and anti-differential operators for making lower-order corrections. Numerical results indicate that the symbols of transformed operators can be made to closely resemble those of constant-coefficient operators, and that approximate eigenfunctions can readily be obtained.
Publication Title
Computers and Mathematics with Applications
Volume
64
Issue
8
First Page
2575
Last Page
2593
Recommended Citation
Lambers, J. V.
(2012). Approximate Diagonalization of Variable-Coefficient Differential Operators Through Similarity Transformations. Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 64(8), 2575-2593.
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