ISSN:
1572-9036
Keywords:
34A26
;
53C05
;
58Fxx
;
separability
;
time-dependent second-order equations
;
derivations
;
forms along a map
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract Extending previous work on the geometric characterization of separability in the autonomous case, necessary and sufficient conditions are established for the complete separability of a system of time-dependent second-order ordinary differential equations. In deriving this result, extensive use is made of the theory of derivations of scalar and vector-valued forms along the projection π:J 1 E→E of the first jet bundle of a fibre bundleE → ℝ. Two illustrative examples are discussed, which fully demonstrate all aspects of the constructive nature of the theory.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01064171
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