Quasi Exact Solution of the Fisher Equation

Abstract

We propose an accurate non numerical solution of the Fisher Equation (FE), capable of reproducing the known analytical solutions and those obtained from a numerical analysis. The form we propose is based on educated guesses concerning the possibility of merging diffusive and logistic behavior into a single formula.

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G. Dattoli, E. Palma, E. Sabia and S. Licciardi, "Quasi Exact Solution of the Fisher Equation," Applied Mathematics, Vol. 4 No. 8A, 2013, pp. 7-12. doi: 10.4236/am.2013.48A002.

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