A Comment on Least-Squares Finite Element Methods with Minimum Regularity Assumptions

A Comment on Least-Squares Finite Element Methods with Minimum Regularity Assumptions

Year:    2013

International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, Vol. 10 (2013), Iss. 4 : pp. 899–903

Abstract

Least-squares(LS) finite element methods are applied successfully to a wide range of problems arising from science and engineering. However, there are reservations to use LS methods for problems with low regularity solutions. In this paper, we consider LS methods for second-order elliptic problems using the minimum regularity assumption, i.e. the solution only belongs to $H^1$ space. We provide a theoretical analysis showing that LS methods are competitive alternatives to mixed and standard Galerkin methods by establishing that LS solutions are bounded by the mixed and standard Galerkin solutions.

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Journal Article Details

Publisher Name:    Global Science Press

Language:    English

DOI:    https://doi.org/2013-IJNAM-602

International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, Vol. 10 (2013), Iss. 4 : pp. 899–903

Published online:    2013-01

AMS Subject Headings:    Global Science Press

Copyright:    COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press

Pages:    5

Keywords:    least-squares finite element methods Galerkin methods.