 Mathieu equation (source code)

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= Mathieu equation
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{title2=$u''+(a-2q\cos2t)u=0$}

The Mathieu equation is the displayed <linear differential equation> with periodic coefficients. <Floquet theory> describes its bounded and exponentially growing solutions, while its periodic <Mathieu characteristic values> mark the edges of <parametric resonance> gaps. The forcing normalization matters: replacing $t$ by $t/2$ rescales both the constant and periodic coefficients.

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