The Mathieu Equation

Equation:

z'' + [a - 2q cos(2ξ)] z = 0,

where prime(') indicates differentiation with respect to ξ.

Press the "Solve" button after providing the parameters listed below.

Scroll down to see two different solutions.

• Blue curve: u(ξ) with u(0) = 1, and u'(0) = 0.
• Green curve: v(ξ) with v(0) = 0, and v'(0) = 1.

Mathieu Equation parameters:
a: q:

Simulation parameters:
Number of steps per forcing cycle: Maximum number of forcing cycles:

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