Semi-Analytical Solution of the 1D Helmholtz Equation, Obtained from Inversion of Symmetric Tridiagonal Matrix

Abstract

An interesting semi-analytic solution is given for the Helmholtz equation. This solution is obtained from a rigorous discussion of the regularity and the inversion of the tridiagonal symmetric matrix. Then, applications are given, showing very good accuracy. This work provides also the analytical inverse of the skew-symmetric tridiagonal matrix.