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Started by Paul Bruckman
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 00:00
a tough functional equation
Author: Paul Bruckman
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 00:00
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 00:00
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I need help in solving (if possible) the following functional equation for M(t), where t is any real positive number : M(sinh u) = K(u) + G(u)*M(K(u)/G(u)) , where (if x = exp(-u)), K(u) = (1-x)/2 , G(u) = (1-x^2)((x^2+1)^(3/2) + x^3 - 1)/(4x^2). We are also given some boundary conditions : M(0) = 0 , M(1/Sqrt(3)) = 1/3 ; letting u-->oo, we obtain : M(oo) = 1/2 + 3/8 * M(4/3). I have obtained the approximate values of M(t) for about 20 different values of t, mostly in the interval (0,1]. I am looking for the general formula for M(t). The above problem occurs within the context of the limit point of successive Malfatti circles constructed inside a given initial triangle. However, I am posing it merely as an exercise in functional analysis. All help will be appreciated. Sincerely, Paul Bruckman [ Moderator's note: a closed form solution seems to me rather unlikely, but maybe analysis can supply some useful information - R.I. ]
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