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We give a stochastic optimization algorithm that solves a dense $n\times n$ real-valued linear system $Ax=b$, returning $\tilde x$ such that $\|A\tilde x-b\|\leq \epsilon\|b\|$ in time: $$\tilde O((n^2+nk^{\omega-1})\log1/\epsilon),$$ where…
Classification of $n-$th $(n\geq2)$ order linear ODEs is considered. The equation reduced to \textit{Laguerre-Forsyth} form by a point transformation then, the other calculations would have done on this form. This method is due to…
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We develop new techniques in order to deal with Riccati-type equations, subject to a further algebraic constraint, on Riemannian manifolds $(M^3,g)$. We find that the obstruction to solve the aforementioned equation has order $4$ in the…
An ordinary differential equation is said to have a superposition formula if its general solution can be expressed as a function of a finite number of particular solution. Nonlinear ODE's with superposition formulas include matrix Riccati…
This paper is devoted to study the Lie algebra of linear symmetries of a homogenous 2nd order ODE, by the method of Kushner, Lychagin and Robstov.
Ordinary differential equations (ODE's) are a cornerstone of systems and control theory. Accordingly, they are standard material in undergraduate programs in engineering and there is abundant didactic literature about this topic. Yet, the…
We solve the local equivalence problem for second order (smooth or analytic) ordinary differential equations. We do so by presenting a {\em complete convergent normal form} for this class of ODEs. The normal form is optimal in the sense…
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In this paper we show how to find a closed form solution for third order difference operators in terms of solutions of second order operators. This work is an extension of previous results on finding closed form solutions of recurrence…
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