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Optimal error estimates of stable and stabilized Lagrange-Galerkin (LG) schemes for natural convection problems are proved under a mild condition on time increment and mesh size. The schemes maintain the common advantages of the LG method,…
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We obtain the first probabilistic proof of continuous differentiability of time-dependent optimal boundaries in optimal stopping problems. The underlying stochastic dynamics is a one-dimensional, time-inhomogeneous diffusion. The gain…
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We present a new exact solution for the twist of an asymmetric thin elastic rods. The shape of such rods is described by the static Kirchhoff equations. In the case of constant curvatire and torsion the twist of the asymmetric rod…
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