Numerical Methods for Problems in Infinite Domains

Numerical Methods for Problems in Infinite Domains
Author: D. Givoli
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1483291081

This volume reviews and discusses the main numerical methods used today for solving problems in infinite domains. It also presents in detail one very effective method in this class, namely the Dirichlet-to-Neumann (DtN) finite element method. The book is intended to provide the researcher or engineer with the state-of-the-art in numerical solution methods for infinite domain problems, such as the problems encountered in acoustics and structural acoustics, fluid dynamics, meteorology, and many other fields of application. The emphasis is on the fundamentals of the various methods, and on reporting recent progress and forecasting future directions. An appendix at the end of the book provides an introduction to the essentials of the finite element method, and suggests a short list of texts on the subject which are categorized by their level of mathematics.

Numerical Methods for Exterior Problems

Numerical Methods for Exterior Problems
Author: Long'an Ying
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2006
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9812772561

Preface -- 1. Exterior problems of partial differential equations. 1.1. Harmonic equation-potential theory. 1.2. Poisson equations. 1.3. Poisson equations-variational formulation. 1.4. Helmholtz equations. 1.5. Linear elasticity. 1.6. Bi-harmonic equations. 1.7. Steady Navier-Stokes equations-linearized problems. 1.8. Steady Navier-Stokes equations. 1.9. Heat equation. 1.10. Wave equation. 1.11. Maxwell equations. 1.12. Darwin model -- 2. Boundary element method. 2.1. Some typical domains. 2.2. General domains. 2.3. Subdivision of the domain. 2.4. Dirichlet to Neǔmann operator. 2.5. Finite part of divergent integrals. 2.6. Numerical approximation. 2.7. Error estimates. 2.8. Domain decomposition. 2.9. Boundary perturbation -- 3. Infinite element method. 3.1. Harmonic equation-two dimensional problems. 3.2. General elements. 3.3. Harmonic equation-three dimensional problems. 3.4. Inhomogeneous equations. 3.5. Plane elasticity. 3.6. Bi-harmonic equations. 3.7. Stokes equation. 3.8. Darwin model. 3.9. Elliptic equations with variable coefficients. 3.10. Convergence -- 4. Artificial boundary conditions. 4.1. Absorbing boundary conditions. 4.2. Some approximations. 4.3. Bayliss-Turkel radiation boundary conditions. 4.4. A lower order absorbing boundary condition. 4.5. Liao extrapolation in space and time. 4.6. Maxwell equations. 4.7. Finite difference schemes. 4.8. Stationary Navier-Stokes equations -- 5. Perfectly matched layer method. 5.1. Wave equations. 5.2. Bérenger's perfectly matched layers. 5.3. Stability analysis. 5.4. Uniaxial perfectly matched layers. 5.5. Maxwell equations. 5.6. Helmholtz equations -- 6. Spectral method. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Orthogonal systems of polynomials. 6.3. Laguerre spectral methods. 6.4. Jacobi spectral methods. 6.5. Rational and irrational spectral methods. 6.6. Error estimates

Time-Dependent Problems and Difference Methods

Time-Dependent Problems and Difference Methods
Author: Bertil Gustafsson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1118548523

Praise for the First Edition ". . . fills a considerable gap in the numerical analysis literature by providing a self-contained treatment . . . this is an important work written in a clear style . . . warmly recommended to any graduate student or researcher in the field of the numerical solution of partial differential equations." —SIAM Review Time-Dependent Problems and Difference Methods, Second Edition continues to provide guidance for the analysis of difference methods for computing approximate solutions to partial differential equations for time-dependent problems. The book treats differential equations and difference methods with a parallel development, thus achieving a more useful analysis of numerical methods. The Second Edition presents hyperbolic equations in great detail as well as new coverage on second-order systems of wave equations including acoustic waves, elastic waves, and Einstein equations. Compared to first-order hyperbolic systems, initial-boundary value problems for such systems contain new properties that must be taken into account when analyzing stability. Featuring the latest material in partial differential equations with new theorems, examples, and illustrations,Time-Dependent Problems and Difference Methods, Second Edition also includes: High order methods on staggered grids Extended treatment of Summation By Parts operators and their application to second-order derivatives Simplified presentation of certain parts and proofs Time-Dependent Problems and Difference Methods, Second Edition is an ideal reference for physical scientists, engineers, numerical analysts, and mathematical modelers who use numerical experiments to test designs and to predict and investigate physical phenomena. The book is also excellent for graduate-level courses in applied mathematics and scientific computations.

Fundamental Numerical Methods for Electrical Engineering

Fundamental Numerical Methods for Electrical Engineering
Author: Stanislaw Rosloniec
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2008-07-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540795197

Stormy development of electronic computation techniques (computer systems and software), observed during the last decades, has made possible automation of data processing in many important human activity areas, such as science, technology, economics and labor organization. In a broadly understood technology area, this developmentledtoseparationofspecializedformsofusingcomputersforthedesign and manufacturing processes, that is: – computer-aided design (CAD) – computer-aided manufacture (CAM) In order to show the role of computer in the rst of the two applications m- tioned above, let us consider basic stages of the design process for a standard piece of electronic system, or equipment: – formulation of requirements concerning user properties (characteristics, para- ters) of the designed equipment, – elaboration of the initial, possibly general electric structure, – determination of mathematical model of the system on the basis of the adopted electric structure, – determination of basic responses (frequency- or time-domain) of the system, on the base of previously established mathematical model, – repeated modi cation of the adopted diagram (changing its structure or element values) in case, when it does not satisfy the adopted requirements, – preparation of design and technological documentation, – manufacturing of model (prototype) series, according to the prepared docum- tation, – testing the prototype under the aspect of its electric properties, mechanical du- bility and sensitivity to environment conditions, – modi cation of prototype documentation, if necessary, and handing over the documentation to series production. The most important stages of the process under discussion are illustrated in Fig. I. 1. xi xii Introduction Fig. I.

Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations

Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations
Author: S. H, Lui
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2012-01-10
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1118111117

A balanced guide to the essential techniques for solving elliptic partial differential equations Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations provides a comprehensive, self-contained treatment of the quantitative methods used to solve elliptic partial differential equations (PDEs), with a focus on the efficiency as well as the error of the presented methods. The author utilizes coverage of theoretical PDEs, along with the nu merical solution of linear systems and various examples and exercises, to supply readers with an introduction to the essential concepts in the numerical analysis of PDEs. The book presents the three main discretization methods of elliptic PDEs: finite difference, finite elements, and spectral methods. Each topic has its own devoted chapters and is discussed alongside additional key topics, including: The mathematical theory of elliptic PDEs Numerical linear algebra Time-dependent PDEs Multigrid and domain decomposition PDEs posed on infinite domains The book concludes with a discussion of the methods for nonlinear problems, such as Newton's method, and addresses the importance of hands-on work to facilitate learning. Each chapter concludes with a set of exercises, including theoretical and programming problems, that allows readers to test their understanding of the presented theories and techniques. In addition, the book discusses important nonlinear problems in many fields of science and engineering, providing information as to how they can serve as computing projects across various disciplines. Requiring only a preliminary understanding of analysis, Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations is suitable for courses on numerical PDEs at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. The book is also appropriate for students majoring in the mathematical sciences and engineering.

Boundary Element Methods

Boundary Element Methods
Author: Carlos A. Brebbia
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 638
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662112701

New Sinc Methods of Numerical Analysis

New Sinc Methods of Numerical Analysis
Author: Gerd Baumann
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2021-04-23
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 303049716X

This contributed volume honors the 80th birthday of Frank Stenger who established new Sinc methods in numerical analysis.The contributions, written independently from each other, show the new developments in numerical analysis in connection with Sinc methods and approximations of solutions for differential equations, boundary value problems, integral equations, integrals, linear transforms, eigenvalue problems, polynomial approximations, computations on polyhedra, and many applications. The approximation methods are exponentially converging compared with standard methods and save resources in computation. They are applicable in many fields of science including mathematics, physics, and engineering.The ideas discussed serve as a starting point in many different directions in numerical analysis research and applications which will lead to new and unprecedented results. This book will appeal to a wide readership, from students to specialized experts.

Fluid-Solid Interaction Dynamics

Fluid-Solid Interaction Dynamics
Author: Jing Tang Xing
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2019-08-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128193530

Fluid-Solid Interaction Dynamics: Theory, Variational Principles, Numerical Methods and Applications gives a comprehensive accounting of fluid-solid interaction dynamics, including theory, numerical methods and their solutions for various FSI problems in engineering. The title provides the fundamental theories, methodologies and results developed in the application of FSI dynamics. Four numerical approaches that can be used with almost all integrated FSI systems in engineering are presented. Methods are linked with examples to illustrate results. In addition, numerical results are compared with available experiments or numerical data in order to demonstrate the accuracy of the approaches and their value to engineering applications. The title gives readers the state-of-the-art in theory, variational principles, numerical modeling and applications for fluid-solid interaction dynamics. Readers will be able to independently formulate models to solve their engineering FSI problems using information from this book. - Presents the state-of-the-art in fluid-solid interaction dynamics, providing theory, method and results - Takes an integrated approach to formulate, model and simulate FSI problems in engineering - Illustrates results with concrete examples - Gives four numerical approaches and related theories that are suitable for almost all integrated FSI systems - Provides the necessary information for bench scientists to independently formulate, model, and solve physical FSI problems in engineering

Numerical Analysis of Spectral Methods

Numerical Analysis of Spectral Methods
Author: David Gottlieb
Publisher: SIAM
Total Pages: 167
Release: 1977-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0898710235

A unified discussion of the formulation and analysis of special methods of mixed initial boundary-value problems. The focus is on the development of a new mathematical theory that explains why and how well spectral methods work. Included are interesting extensions of the classical numerical analysis.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Review 1998 (In 2 Volumes)

Computational Fluid Dynamics Review 1998 (In 2 Volumes)
Author: Mohamed M Hafez
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 1169
Release: 1998-11-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814495778

The first volume of CFD Review was published in 1995. The purpose of this new publication is to present comprehensive surveys and review articles which provide up-to-date information about recent progress in computational fluid dynamics, on a regular basis. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of CFD, it is difficult to cope with all the important developments in related areas. There are at least ten regular international conferences dealing with different aspects of CFD.It is a real challenge to keep up with all these activities and to be aware of essential and fundamental contributions in these areas. It is hoped that CFD Review will help in this regard by covering the state-of-the-art in this field.The present book contains sixty-two articles written by authors from the US, Europe, Japan and China, covering the main aspects of CFD. There are five sections: general topics, numerical methods, flow physics, interdisciplinary applications, parallel computation and flow visualization. The section on numerical methods includes grids, schemes and solvers, while that on flow physics includes incompressible and compressible flows, hypersonics and gas kinetics as well as transition and turbulence. This book should be useful to all researchers in this fast-developing field.