The non-Fourier axisymmetric (2+1)-dimensional temperature field within a hollow sphere is analytically investigated by the
solution of the well-known Cattaneo–Vernotte hyperbolic heat conduction equation. The material is assumed to be homogeneous
and isotropic with temperature-independent thermal properties. The method of solution is the standard separation of variables
method. General linear time-independent boundary conditions are considered. Ultimately, the presented solution is applied
to a (1+1)—as well as a (2+1)—dimensional problem, and their respective non-Fourier thermal behavior is studied. The present
solution can be reduced to special cases of interest by choosing appropriate boundary conditions parameters.
Keywords Non-Fourier conduction - Hyperbolic conduction - Hollow sphere - Analytical solution
Dedicated to Prof. Gholamali Atefi, with appreciation and admiration on the occasion of his 65th birthday.