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In this work, we consider the distributed optimization problem in which each node has its own convex cost function and can communicate directly only with its neighbors, as determined by a directed communication topology (directed graph or…

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The hybrid high-order method is a modern numerical framework for the approximation of elliptic PDEs. We present here an extension of the hybrid high-order method to meshes possessing curved edges/faces. Such an extension allows us to…

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We propose an unfitted interface penalty Discontinuous Galerkin-Finite Element Method (UIPDG-FEM) for elliptic interface problems. This hybrid method combines the interior penalty discontinuous Galerkin (IPDG) terms near the…

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In this paper, we introduce the Deep Finite Volume Method (DFVM), an innovative deep learning framework tailored for solving high-order (order \(\geq 2\)) partial differential equations (PDEs). Our approach centers on a novel loss function…

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A second-order face-centred finite volume strategy on general meshes is proposed. The method uses a mixed formulation in which a constant approximation of the unknown is computed on the faces of the mesh. Such information is then used to…

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Modeling contact mechanics with high contrast coefficients presents significant mathematical and computational challenges, especially in achieving strongly symmetric stress approximations for mixed formulations. Due to the inherent…

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This paper studies adaptive first-order least-squares finite element methods for second-order elliptic partial differential equations in non-divergence form. Unlike the classical finite element method which uses weak formulations of PDEs…

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Partial Differential Equations (PDE) are fundamental to model different phenomena in science and engineering mathematically. Solving them is a crucial step towards a precise knowledge of the behaviour of natural and engineered systems. In…

Estimating parameters of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) is of interest in a number of applications such as geophysical and medical imaging. Parameter estimation is commonly phrased as a PDE-constrained optimization problem that can…

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We present a higher-order finite volume method for solving elliptic PDEs with jump conditions on interfaces embedded in a 2D Cartesian grid. Second, fourth, and sixth order accuracy is demonstrated on a variety of tests including problems…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2023-08-09 Will Thacher , Hans Johansen , Daniel Martin

The Adomian decomposition method is a semi-analytical method for solving ordinary and partial nonlinear differential equations. The aim of this paper is to apply Adomian decomposition method to obtain approximate solutions of nonlinear…

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In this paper we consider a class of unfitted finite element methods for discretization of partial differential equations on surfaces. In this class of methods known as the Trace Finite Element Method (TraceFEM), restrictions or traces of…

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Density functional theory (DFT) has become a standard tool for the study of point defects in materials. However, finding the most stable defective structures remains a very challenging task as it involves the solution of a multimodal…

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We consider adaptive finite element methods for second-order elliptic PDEs, where the arising discrete systems are not solved exactly. For contractive iterative solvers, we formulate an adaptive algorithm which monitors and steers the…

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We introduce a PDE-based node-to-element contact formulation as an alternative to classical, purely geometrical formulations. It is challenging to devise solutions to nonsmooth contact problem with continuous gap using finite element…

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The convolution method for the numerical solution of forward-backward stochastic differential equations (FBSDEs), introduced in [21], uses a uniform space grid. In this paper we utilize a tree-like spatial discretization that approximates…

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This article's main scope is the presentation of a computational method for the simulation of contact problems within the finite element method involving complex and rough surfaces. The approach relies on the MPJR (eMbedded Profile for…

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Computations of incompressible flows with velocity boundary conditions require solution of a Poisson equation for pressure with all Neumann boundary conditions. Discretization of such a Poisson equation results in a rank-deficient matrix of…

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This paper presents a new finite difference method, called {\varphi}-FD, inspired by the {\phi}-FEM approach for solving elliptic partial differential equations (PDEs) on general geometries. The proposed method uses Cartesian grids,…

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