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Singular solutions and the continuous spectrum

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.863410· OSTI ID:6559542

It is generally accepted that the continuous spectrum can be detected by the presence of nonsquare integrable solutions. This is shown to be incorrect as a general principle. A method to determine the singularity of eigenfunctions corresponding to the continuous spectrum is presented.

Research Organization:
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, NY
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-3077
OSTI ID:
6559542
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 24:3; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English