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Periodic solutions of second-order Liénard equations with-Laplacian-like operators
Journal of Inequalities and Applications volume 2006, Article number: 98685 (2006)
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The existence of periodic solutions for second-order Liénard equations with-Laplacian-like operator is studied by applying new generalization of polar coordinates.
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Wang, Y., Ge, W. Periodic solutions of second-order Liénard equations with-Laplacian-like operators. J Inequal Appl 2006, 98685 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1155/JIA/2006/98685
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