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Asymptotic Analysis and Singular Perturbation Theory

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Thus, the amplitude of the oscillator is proportional to ω −1/2 as its frequency<br />

changes.<br />

The energy E ofthe oscillator is given by<br />

E = 1<br />

2 (y′ ) 2 + 1<br />

ω<br />

= 1<br />

2 ω2 |A| 2 .<br />

Thus, E/ω is constant. The quantity E/ω is called the action. It is an example of<br />

an adiabatic invariant.<br />

85<br />

2 y2

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