Consider the two-dimensional domain
G={(x,y)∣R12<x2+y2<R22}
where 0<R1<R2<∞. Solve the Dirichlet boundary value problem for the Laplace equation
Δu=0 in G,u=u1(φ),r=R1,u=u2(φ),r=R2,
where (r,φ) are polar coordinates. Assume that u1,u2 are 2π-periodic functions on the real line and u1,u2∈Lloc2(R).
[Hint: Use separation of variables in polar coordinates, u=R(r)Φ(φ), with periodic boundary conditions for the function Φ of the angle variable. Use an ansatz of the form R(r)=rα for the radial function.]