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Partial differential equations arise in various fields of science. Today, the literature on these equations is unbounded. Usually partial differential equations are divided into three basic types – elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic.
The world-known specialist on parabolic equations Professor Marian Krzyżański should present a talk at “Professor Seminar” at the Jagello University of Cracaw.
The well-known specialist on elliptic equations Professor Frantiszek Leja came to a lecture hall and asked “What will be your talk about?”
“About parabolic equations,” the speaker answered.
“It is not interesting,” claimed the Dean Leja and went out of the auditorium.
I laughed loudly and, of course, was asked why? “In fact, only hyperbolic equations are of great interest.”
Tadeusz Trajdos
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Povstenko, Y. (2015). Introduction. In: Linear Fractional Diffusion-Wave Equation for Scientists and Engineers. Birkhäuser, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17954-4_1
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