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Green function jump conditions

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For L=a2​(x)D2+a1​(x)D+a0​(x) with a2​(ξ)=0, a Green's function solving Lx​G=δ(x−ξ) is homogeneous on either side of ξ, continuous there, and has first derivative jump [Gx​]−+​=1/a2​(ξ). A nonzero jump in G itself would produce an unwanted distributional derivative of the Dirac delta. Once continuity removes that term, integrating the equation across ξ fixes the derivative jump. Endpoint boundary conditions complete the classical characterization.

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  • Past exam of the differential equations and applications course of the University of Oxford / 2010 / A / 1 / i / b / Solution
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