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In [[mathematics]], the '''Mathieu Functionsfunctions''' (named after [[Emile Mathieu]]) are solutions to the [[Mathieu differential equation]], which is

:<math> \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}+[p-2q\cos (2x) ]y=0 </math>

The Mathieu equation and its solutions are the basis to understand the phenomenon of [[parametric resonance]]. The equation and function are named after [[Emile Mathieu]].

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[[Category:Special functions]]

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