A table of solutions of the one-dimensional Burgers equation

Benton, Edward R.; Platzman, George W.

doi:10.1090/qam/306736

Authors: Edward R. Benton and George W. Platzman
Journal: Quart. Appl. Math. 30 (1972), 195-212
MSC: Primary 35Q99
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/qam/306736
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Abstract: The literature relating to the one-dimensional Burgers equation is surveyed. About thirty-five distinct solutions of this equation are classified in tabular form. The physically interesting cases are illustrated by means of isochronal graphs.

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