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For elliptic interface problems with discontinuous coefficients, the maximum accuracy order for compact 9-point finite difference scheme in irregular points is three [7]. The discontinuous coefficients usually have abrupt jumps across the…
In this paper, we develop sixth-order hybrid finite difference methods (FDMs) for the elliptic interface problem $-\nabla \cdot( a\nabla u)=f$ in $\Omega\backslash \Gamma$, where $\Gamma$ is a smooth interface inside $\Omega$. The variable…
Let $\Gamma$ be a smooth curve inside a two-dimensional rectangular region $\Omega$. In this paper, we consider the Poisson interface problem $-\nabla^2 u=f$ in $\Omega\setminus \Gamma$ with Dirichlet boundary condition such that $f$ is…
In this paper we develop finite difference schemes for elliptic problems with piecewise continuous coefficients that have (possibly huge) jumps across fixed internal interfaces. In contrast with such problems involving one smooth…
Finite difference methods (FDMs) are widely used for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) due to their relatively simple implementation. However, they face significant challenges when applied to non-rectangular domains and in…
We present a simple numerical algorithm for solving elliptic equations where the diffusion coefficient, the source term, the solution and its flux are discontinuous across an irregular interface. The algorithm produces second-order accurate…
In this paper, we discuss the second-order finite element method (FEM) and finite difference method (FDM) for numerically solving elliptic cross-interface problems characterized by vertical and horizontal straight lines, piecewise constant…
This paper presents a wavelet Galerkin method for solving elliptic interface problems of the form $-\nabla\cdot(a\nabla u)=f$ in $\Omega\backslash \Gamma$, where $\Gamma$ is a smooth interface within $\Omega$. Since the scalar variable…
This paper concerns the existence of critical points for solutions to second order elliptic equations of the form $\nabla\cdot \sigma(x)\nabla u=0$ posed on a bounded domain $X$ with prescribed boundary conditions. In spatial dimension…
We propose the Compact Coupling Interface Method (CCIM), a finite difference method capable of obtaining second-order accurate approximations of not only solution values but their gradients, for elliptic complex interface problems with…
In this paper, a direct finite element method is proposed for solving interface problems on unfitted meshes. This new method treats the two interface conditions as an $H^{\frac12}(\Gamma)\times H^{-\frac12}(\Gamma)$ pair for the mutual…
A finite element method for elliptic problems with discontinuous coefficients is presented. The discontinuity is assumed to take place along a closed smooth curve. The proposed method allows to deal with meshes that are not adapted to the…
The solution $u$ of an elliptic interface problem in a domain $\Omega$ is often smooth away from the interface $\Gamma\subset \Omega$, but its gradient is discontinuous across $\Gamma$, resulting in low regularity; in particular, $u \notin…
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…
We present a general framework for accurately evaluating finite difference operators in the presence of known discontinuities across an interface. Using these techniques, we develop simple-to-implement, second-order accurate methods for…
In multi-phase fluid flow, fluid-structure interaction, and other applications, partial differential equations (PDEs) often arise with discontinuous coefficients and singular sources (e.g., Dirac delta functions). These complexities arise…
Second order accurate Cartesian grid methods have been well developed for interface problems in the literature. However, it is challenging to develop third or higher order accurate methods for problems with curved interfaces and internal…
Non-overlapping domain decomposition methods are natural for solving interface problems arising from various disciplines, however, the numerical simulation requires technical analysis and is often available only with the use of high-quality…
Elliptic interface problems whose solutions are $C^0$ continuous have been well studied over the past two decades. The well-known numerical methods include the strongly stable generalized finite element method (SGFEM) and immersed FEM…
In this paper we present a one dimensional second order accurate method to solve Elliptic equations with discontinuous coefficients on an arbitrary interface. Second order accuracy for the first derivative is obtained as well. The method is…