New Analytic Solution to the Lane-Emden Equation of Index 2

We present two new analytic methods that are used for solving initial value problems that model polytropic and stellar structures in astrophysics and mathematical physics. The applicability, effectiveness, and reliability of the methods are assessed on the Lane-Emden equation which is described by a...

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Main Authors: S. S. Motsa, S. Shateyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/614796