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We are tasked with solving the second-order differential equation:

\[
x^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - x \frac{dy}{dx} - (x^2 - 3)y = 0
\]

using the **Frobenius method**, which involves finding a power series solution of the form:

\[
y(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r}
\]

where \( r \) is to be determined from the indicial equation.

### Step 1: Substitute the series into the differential equation

We first find the derivatives of \( y(x) \) based on the series form:
1. First derivative:
   \[
   \frac{dy}{dx} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r) x^{n + r - 1}
   \]
2. Second derivative:
   \[
   \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r)(n + r - 1) x^{n + r - 2}
   \]

Substitute \( y(x) \), \( \frac{dy}{dx} \), and \( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} \) into the differential equation:

\[
x^2 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r)(n + r - 1) x^{n + r - 2} - x \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r) x^{n + r - 1} - (x^2 - 3) \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r} = 0
\]

### Step 2: Simplify the equation

Multiply through by the powers of \( x \):

\[
\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r)(n + r - 1) x^{n + r} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r) x^{n + r} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (x^2 - 3) x^{n + r} = 0
\]

Now expand the term \( (x^2 - 3) \sum a_n x^{n + r} \):

\[
(x^2 - 3) \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r + 2} - 3 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r}
\]

Thus, the equation becomes:

\[
\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r)(n + r - 1) x^{n + r} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (n + r) x^{n + r} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r + 2} + 3 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r} = 0
\]

### Step 3: Combine terms

Group all terms with the same power of \( x \):

\[
\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \left[ a_n (n + r)(n + r - 1) - a_n (n + r) + 3 a_n \right] x^{n + r} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n + r + 2} = 0
\]

We now shift indices on the second sum so that the powers of \( x \) match. Let \( n \to n - 2 \) in the second sum:

\[
\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} a_{n-2} x^{n + r} + \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \left[ a_n (n + r)(n + r - 1) - a_n (n + r) + 3 a_n \right] x^{n + r} = 0
\]

### Step 4: Solve the indicial equation

Focus first on the lowest power of \( x \), which occurs when \( n = 0 \). The coefficient of \( x^r \) gives the **indicial equation**:

\[
a_0 \left[ r(r - 1) - r + 3 \right] = 0
\]

Simplify:

\[
r^2 - r - r + 3 = r^2 - 2r + 3
\]

The indicial equation is:

\[
r^2 - 2r + 3 = 0
\]

Solve this quadratic equation:

\[
r = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{(-2)^2 - 4(1)(3)}}{2(1)} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 12}}{2} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{-8}}{2}
\]

\[
r = 1 \pm i \sqrt{2}
\]

Thus, the roots are **complex**, given by:

\[
r_1 = 1 + i\sqrt{2}, \quad r_2 = 1 - i\sqrt{2}
\]

### Step 5: General solution

Since the roots are complex, the general solution will involve both real and imaginary parts. Therefore, the solution will take the form of a combination of series with coefficients involving both sines and cosines due to the presence of complex exponents.

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Let me know if you would like to proceed with detailed series calculations, or if you'd like further clarification on any step. 

### Related Questions:
1. What is the Frobenius method and when is it used?
2. How do we handle complex roots in the indicial equation?
3. What happens if the roots of the indicial equation are repeated?
4. Why is it important to match powers of \( x \) in a differential equation?
5. How do series solutions differ from standard analytical solutions?

### Tip:
When dealing with second-order differential equations, the indicial equation often reveals important information about the nature of the solution, particularly near singular points.

Use Frobenius method to find the series solution about x = 0 of the equation y_0 dx/dy + (3)x d^2y/dx^2 - (x^2)y = 0.

Discover how to apply the Frobenius method to find the series solution around x = 0 for a second-order differential equation. This detailed solution covers power series expansions, solving the indicial equation, and handling complex roots. Suitable for undergraduate math and engineering students.

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