Nodal Discontinuous Galerkin Methods: Algorithms, Analysis, and Application s (Texts in Applied Mathematics, 54)

Hesthaven, Jan S.

ISBN 10: 1441924639 / ISBN 13: 9781441924636

Verlag: Springer, US, 2010

Beschreibung

This book offers an introduction to the key ideas, basic analysis, and effi cient implementation of discontinuous Galerkin finite element methods (DG-F EM) for the solution of partial differential equations. It covers all key theoretical results, including an overview of relevant re sults from approximation theory, convergence theory for numerical PDE's, an d orthogonal polynomials. Through embedded Matlab codes, coverage discusses and implements the algorithms for a number of classic systems of PDE's: Ma xwell's equations, Euler equations, incompressible Navier-Stokes equations, and Poisson- and Helmholtz equations. Editorial Reviews Review From the reviews: "This book provides comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of the DG-F EM, from derivation, analysis and implementation of the method to simulatio n of application problems. It is a highly valuable volume in the literature on the DG-FEM. It is also suitable as a textbook for a graduate-level cour se for students in computational and applied mathematics, physics and engin eering." -Mathematical Reviews "The book under review presents basic ideas, theoretical analysis, MATLAB implementation and applications of the DG-FEM. . The representative references quoted are useful for any reader interested in applying the method in a particular area. . This book provides comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of the DG-FEM . . It is a highly valuable volume in the literature on the DG-FEM. It is also suitable as a textbook for a graduate-level course for students in computational and applied mathematics, physics, and engineering." (Weimin Han, Mathematical Reviews, Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers RWARE0000062215

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Titel: Nodal Discontinuous Galerkin Methods: ...

Verlag: Springer, US

Erscheinungsdatum: 2010

Einband: Paperback

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The text offers an introduction to the key ideas, basic analysis, and efficient implementation of discontinuous Galerkin finite element methods (DG-FEM) for the solution of partial differential equations. This is the first text on DG-FEM, suitable both as a textbook and for self study. All key theoretical results are either derived or discussed, including an overview of relevant results from approximation theory, convergence theory for numerical PDE’s, orthogonal polynomials etc. Through embedded Matlab codes, the algorithms are discussed and implemented for a number of classic systems of PDE’s. Attention is paid to both basic analysis and algorithmic issues. The three appendices contain an overview of orthogonal polynomials and associated library routines used throughout, a brief introduction to grid generation, and an overview of the associated software (where to get it, list of variables etc). A variety of exercises are included at the end of most chapters.

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This book discusses a family of computational methods, known as discontinuous Galerkin methods, for solving partial differential equations. While these methods have been known since the early 1970s, they have experienced an almost explosive growth interest during the last ten to fifteen years, leading both to substantial theoretical developments and the application of these methods to a broad range of problems.

These methods are different in nature from standard methods such as finite element or finite difference methods, often presenting a challenge in the transition from theoretical developments to actual implementations and applications.

This book is aimed at graduate level classes in applied and computational mathematics. The combination of an in depth discussion of the fundamental properties of the discontinuous Galerkin computational methods with the availability of extensive software allows students to gain first hand experience from the beginning without eliminating theoretical insight.

Jan S. Hesthaven is a professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University.

Tim Warburton is an assistant professor of Applied and Computational Mathematics at Rice University.