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Separation of variables is a mathematical technique used to solve partial differential equations (PDEs) by expressing the solution as a product of functions, each depending on a single independent variable. This method simplifies the process of solving PDEs by allowing the equations to be separated into simpler, ordinary differential equations that can be solved individually. It is particularly effective in problems involving boundary conditions and plays a crucial role in various applications like heat conduction and wave propagation.
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