This document provides an overview of solving partial differential equations using the homotopy perturbation method and separation of variables. Key points:
- The document introduces the Laplace, wave, and heat equations and outlines methods to solve them, including homotopy perturbation and separation of variables.
- Homotopy perturbation method involves constructing a homotopy equation with an embedding parameter and expanding the solution as a power series in this parameter.
- Separation of variables involves assuming the solution can be written as a product of functions involving only one variable, leading to ordinary differential equations that can be solved.
- Examples are provided of applying these methods to solve the Laplace equation and estimating the error compared to other methods.