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Damping of a discontinuity; problem and model

Problem. Two pieces of a material, at different temperatures, are brought in contact at t=0. Assume the end points of the pieces are kept at the initial temperature. How does the heat flow from the hot to the cold piece?

Solution.

Assume a 1D model is sufficient (insulated rod):

u(x,0)={UL,x<L/2UR,xL/2

ut=α2ux2,u(0,t)=UL, u(L,t)=UR

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