In the context of partial differential equations, distributions are generalized functions that extend the concept of classical functions to include objects like Dirac's delta function. They allow for the treatment of phenomena that may not be well-defined in traditional terms, enabling solutions to PDEs even in cases where classical solutions do not exist. Distributions provide a powerful framework for analysis, particularly in dealing with boundary value problems and in the application of Fourier transforms.
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