Change of variable in differential equation

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Change of variable in differential equation

by Wilfried :: Rate this Message:

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Hello,

I am dealing with the following partial differential equation for the function T(r,t):

diff( T, t ) - T^2 / r^2 * diff( ( r^2 * T^(sigma) * diff(T, r) + q / T ), r ) = 0

I now want to introduce a new variable

eta = r / t^(1/3)

and a new function

Psi(eta) = t^(1/3) * T^(1+sigma)

and I would like Maxima to transform the partial differential equation for T(r,t) stated herebove into a differential equation for Psi(eta).

Can anyone help me with this please?

Thank you,
Wilfried