On the radial wave equation in Schwarzschild's space-time
Journal Article
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· Journal of Mathematical Physics
The radial factor of a separable solution of the wave equation in Schwarzschild's space--time satisfies a second-order linear differential equation. This equation is studied in detail. The behavior of the solutions near the singular points (the origin, the horizon, and infinity) of the equation is analyzed. By an appropriate transformation two simpler differential equations are obtained corresponding to retnrded and advanced solutions with characteristic asymptotic expansions. Their properties permit the expression of the general solution of the radial equation in terms of a single contour integral. Finally, through a matching'' technique, the behavior of a solution at the singular points is determined from its behavior at a single singular point.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Thessaloniki, Greece
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-004446
- OSTI ID:
- 4411452
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Mathematical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Mathematical Physics Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 14; ISSN 0022-2488
- Publisher:
- American Institute of Physics (AIP)
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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