Finite Time Blow-up for a Non-linear Parabolic Equation with a Gradient Term and Applications

Author(s):  
Philippe Souplet
Author(s):  
K. K. Tam

AbstractA model for thermal ignition by intense light is studied. The governing non-linear parabolic equation is linearized in a two-step manner with the aid of a non-linear ordinary differential equation which captures the salient features of the non-linear parabolic equation. The critical parameters are computed from the steady-state solution of the ordinary differential equation, which can be obtained without actually solving the equation. Comparison with available data shows that the present method yields good results.


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