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Past exam of the algebra, analysis and differential equations II course of the University of Oxford 2005 Differential equations 8 Solution by
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PutLeibniz differentiation gives and . Thus satisfies both zero initial conditions and the inhomogeneous equation. Every solution with is .
On , the second endpoint determines uniquely, since . Collecting the integrals, and using the sine addition formula for , givesThis continuous kernel vanishes at the endpoints, satisfies off , and has derivative jump , as required for . The preceding construction proves existence, and a homogeneous solution with both endpoints zero must vanish, proving uniqueness.
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