Solution

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For , the derivatives are
Substitution cancels the two terms , giving the diffusion equation
This is a scalar integrating factor for a reaction-diffusion equation, since up to a constant. We use , so the factor never vanishes. A classical solution at the initial corners additionally requires compatible data, and .

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