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Quasi-optimal error estimates for the approximation of stable harmonic maps

Numerical Analysis 2022-09-27 v1 Numerical Analysis

Abstract

Based on a quantitative version of the inverse function theorem and an appropriate saddle-point formulation we derive a quasi-optimal error estimate for the finite element approximation of harmonic maps into spheres with a nodal discretization of the unit-length constraint. The estimate holds under natural regularity requirements and appropriate geometric stability conditions on solutions. Extensions to other target manifolds including boundaries of ellipsoids are discussed.

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@article{arxiv.2209.11985,
  title  = {Quasi-optimal error estimates for the approximation of stable harmonic maps},
  author = {Sören Bartels and Christian Palus and Zhangxian Wang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2209.11985},
  year   = {2022}
}

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18 pages

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