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High-order numerical methods for 2D parabolic problems in single and composite domains
In this work, we discuss and compare three methods for the numerical
approximation of constant- and variable-coefficient diffusion equations in both
single and composite domains with possible discontinuity in the solution/flux
at interfaces, considering (i) the Cut Finite Element Method; (ii) the
Difference Potentials Method; and (iii) the summation-by-parts Finite
Difference Method. First we give a brief introduction for each of the three
methods. Next, we propose benchmark problems, and consider numerical tests-with
respect to accuracy and convergence-for linear parabolic problems on a single
domain, and continue with similar tests for linear parabolic problems on a
composite domain (with the interface defined either explicitly or implicitly).
Lastly, a comparative discussion of the methods and numerical results will be
given.Comment: 45 pages, 12 figures, in revision for Journal of Scientific Computin
Accurate gradient computations at interfaces using finite element methods
New finite element methods are proposed for elliptic interface problems in
one and two dimensions. The main motivation is not only to get an accurate
solution but also an accurate first order derivative at the interface (from
each side). The key in 1D is to use the idea from \cite{wheeler1974galerkin}.
For 2D interface problems, the idea is to introduce a small tube near the
interface and introduce the gradient as part of unknowns, which is similar to a
mixed finite element method, except only at the interface. Thus the
computational cost is just slightly higher than the standard finite element
method. We present rigorous one dimensional analysis, which show second order
convergence order for both of the solution and the gradient in 1D. For two
dimensional problems, we present numerical results and observe second order
convergence for the solution, and super-convergence for the gradient at the
interface
A multiscale method for heterogeneous bulk-surface coupling
In this paper, we construct and analyze a multiscale (finite element) method
for parabolic problems with heterogeneous dynamic boundary conditions. As
origin, we consider a reformulation of the system in order to decouple the
discretization of bulk and surface dynamics. This allows us to combine
multiscale methods on the boundary with standard Lagrangian schemes in the
interior. We prove convergence and quantify explicit rates for low-regularity
solutions, independent of the oscillatory behavior of the heterogeneities. As a
result, coarse discretization parameters, which do not resolve the fine scales,
can be considered. The theoretical findings are justified by a number of
numerical experiments including dynamic boundary conditions with random
diffusion coefficients
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