On an inverse problem for scalar conservation laws

Abstract

We study in what sense one can determine the function $k=k(x)$ in the scalar hyperbolic conservation law $u_t+(k(x)f(u){)}_x=0$ by observing the solution $u(t,\dott)$ of the Cauchy problem with initial data $u{|}_{t=0}=u_o$.

35 pages, 4 figures

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