A quick method of solution of a singular integral equation of the first kind involving both logarithmic singularity as well as Cauchy-type singularity is explained. © Institute of Mathematics and its Applications 2004; all rights reserved.

Srinivasa Rao Manam

Department of Mathematics

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Journal	IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics (Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications)
Open Access	No